Thomas Frank's Tottenham Face Tough Test at St James' Park

Frank's plea for fan support as Spurs face Newcastle

Thomas Frank, Tottenham's manager, addressed the press ahead of their Premier League match against Newcastle United, discussing various aspects of the team's performance.

“Everyone ready for the Fulham match is ready for Newcastle tomorrow...”

Thomas Frank is rallying his Tottenham supporters after their 2-1 loss to Fulham, saying “We are nothing without the fans.” He emphasized that during matches, the team needs the fans' support, and booing during the game isn't helpful.

🚨 Thomas Frank: “If you want to say I’m losing the fans… how many is that, 5, 10, 15, 20 per cent? Of course, we’d like to get all 100 per cent on board”.

“I think all the fantastic fans we have believe they're true Spurs fans”. pic.twitter.com/rp0a0GY8e8

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 1, 2025

Frank's comments come after fans booed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario following a mistake that led to Fulham's second goal. The manager defended Vicario, saying those who booed “can't be true Tottenham fans” because everyone supports each other on the pitch.

Tottenham's struggles at home continue, with their 10th Premier League home defeat of 2025. They're now facing Newcastle United at St James' Park, separated by goal difference in the middle of the Premier League tablem

Frank Addresses Fan Animosity

Thomas Frank has pleaded with Tottenham fans to back the team, addressing the animosity after their loss to Fulham, where fans booed their own side. Frank emphasized that fans' support is crucial, saying “We are nothing without the fans.”

Turning Around Newcastle Record

Tottenham has lost six of their last seven games against Newcastle, including the last four matches. Frank hopes to turn this record around in the upcoming game, which is expected to be a tough encounter.

“I completely understand the frustration. If we don't win there will always be frustration. We have not won much at home this season and also last so the frustration can grow. It's my job to do what we can to have calm. 

“We are nothing without the fans. Tottenham Hotspur is nothing without the fans. My point was that during matches, we need each other. Afterwards, the booing can be fair. During, we need to make it a fortress and to do that we need to be together.” 

Thomas Frank's Tottenham Hotspur is facing a tough time, with their latest defeat being a 2-1 loss to Fulham at home. This marks their 10th home Premier League defeat of 2025, tying a club record for most home league losses in a single calendar year. The team has conceded 13 goals in just four games, highlighting their defensive struggles.

Frank acknowledged his side's poor form, stating that they were “rushing things too much” in the first half, leading to mistakes and conceded goals. He also defended goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, criticizing fans for booing him after an error led to Fulham's second goal.

The team's next match is against Newcastle United, and Frank is looking to turn things around, emphasizing the need to “stick to the plan” and “be cool.”

“You can say the four goals we conceded against United and Fulham are some of the goals I'd like to avoid more.

“I think they had five and seven shots, the xG was very low. In the other two we conceded too many shots.”

"Tottenham Hotspur are nothing without our fantastic fans, we need each other" 💬

Thomas Frank remains defiant that he can improve the atmosphere around Spurs, but he wants the club to have more togetherness as they try to change recent form ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/uzM2hOT0j2

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 1, 2025

Squad Ready to Turn Form Around

Thomas Frank has revealed that the entire Tottenham Hotspur squad is ready to turn their form around and climb up the table from 12th place. Despite the toxic atmosphere surrounding the club, Frank is optimistic about his team's chances, saying “Everyone ready for the Fulham match is ready for Newcastle tomorrow.”

Defensive Boost with Cristian Romero's Return

Cristian Romero is set to return to the starting lineup after serving his yellow-card suspension, replacing Kevin Danso in the backline. This is a significant boost for Tottenham's defense, which has been struggling lately. Romero's experience and leadership will be crucial in helping the team get back on track.