The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust has launched a scathing attack on the club's leadership, accusing them of a severe lack of ambition. This comes after a meeting with senior officials on Friday, where fan representatives expressed deep concerns over the team's direction.
Frustration Boils Over After Poor Results
The supporters' anger is rooted in a dismal run of form. Tottenham have managed to win only two of their last twelve Premier League matches, leaving them languishing in 14th place with just 27 points. The frustration reached a boiling point after Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth, where several Spurs players were involved in a heated confrontation with travelling fans.
Frank's Actions and Words Fuel the Fire
The Trust's statement heavily criticises manager Thomas Frank. It points to several controversial incidents, including his use of a mug bearing the insignia of arch-rivals Arsenal. His recent post-match comments have also drawn ire. After a goalless draw with Brentford, where fans chanted "boring, boring Tottenham," Frank was met with boos. The Trust highlighted his remarks describing Bournemouth—a team without a win in 11 games—as "always a difficult team" and his admission that he is "not enjoying the job" as particularly troubling.
The statement explicitly said, "There also appears to be a dramatic fall in ambition for the football club, as evidenced by the transfer window to date and repeated statements by Thomas Frank." It reminded everyone that the club only qualified for the Champions League by winning the Europa League after finishing 17th last season.
Player Confrontations and Social Media Storm
The Trust also condemned players for "directly confronting them for exercising their right to express themselves" after the Bournemouth loss. Furthermore, they labelled a since-deleted social media post by club captain Cristian Romero as an embarrassment. The Argentine defender had apologised to fans but suggested it should be "other people coming out to speak, but they don't," a clear dig at the club's hierarchy.
In conclusion, the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust has called for immediate transparency from the club's leadership, starting with their activity in the ongoing mid-season transfer window, to prove they are serious about reversing the club's alarming decline.
