Tottenham Hotspur fans cheered as Thomas Frank brought off Brennan Johnson, with journalist the Evening Standard reporting that there were 'ironic cheers' coming from the away end at Newcastle United.
Johnson hasn't been a guaranteed starter under Frank this season, but he has started both of their last two games, against Everton and Newcastle. The former Nottingham Forest forward hasn't set the world alight this term, and the Tottenham supporters are clearly growing increasingly frustrated with his performances.
Johnson has started four games in the Premier League so far this season, scoring twice. Spurs suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Newcastle at St James' Park on Wednesday evening in the Carabao Cup, with Johnson lining up on the right-hand side of attack before he was substituted after around 65 minutes.
Tottenham Fans Ironically Cheer Johnson Sub
According to the Evening Standard, Tottenham fans ironically cheered the decision to bring Johnson off against Newcastle. The Welsh international winger was described as 'wasteful' on the night, and the Spurs supporters appeared happy to see him substituted.
"Too often he is hesitant when in good positions. Inconsistent with his final ball - some were dangerous, most wasteful. Ironic cheers from the away end when he went off."
The ironic cheers from the Tottenham away end might be slightly harsh, and it's not going to be a nice feeling for Johnson to hear that from his own supporters. Johnson hasn't hit the ground running this season, but he proved his worth last season under Ange Postecoglou.
During the 2024/2025 campaign, The Welsh forward provided 14 goals and assists combined in 24 starts in the Premier League, but we're yet to see this kind of production from him this term. It's not fully clicking for Tottenham in the final third, despite some impressive results, and Johnson is suffering due to that.
Tottenham return to Premier League action on Saturday, hosting London rivals Chelsea at home. Spurs then host Copenhagen in the Champions League, before a game against Manchester United followed by the first north London derby against Arsenal.
It's a tricky run of fixtures for Frank's side, with a trip to Paris Saint-Germain still to come at the end of November, and it will be interesting to see how involved Johnson is after his recent performances.