Tottenham fans have been reinvigorated by the arrival of Thomas Frank in N17.
Frank remains firmly in position, with the club sitting sixth in the Premier League table on 14 points from eight matches. While his early tenure has shown promise in building attacking patterns and integrating young talents, growing concerns over home form, injuries, and tactical rigidity have sparked some fan unease. All of which is understandable at this club, and at this time.
However, strong backing from the ownership and upcoming transfer activity suggest his future is secure in the short term, with the focus shifting to January reinforcements.
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Tottenham’s latest loss to Aston Villa highlighted both strengths and frustrations under Frank. The Spurs started brightly, taking a 1-0 lead through Rodrigo Bentancur and dominating spells with high pressing and transitions that created multiple chances (e.g., opportunities for Wilson Odobert and a disallowed Mohammed Kudus goal.
Frank described the performance as “average-plus” in his post-match press conference, praising the team’s intensity and defensive solidity. Villa managed just eight shots with low expected goals but lamenting poor finishing and two “low-danger” long-range strikes from Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendía that decided the game.
He emphasised collective responsibility, noting, “Sometimes, the ball just doesn’t go in the goal,” and expressed confidence in newcomers like Xavi Simons, whom he highlighted for his aggression, personality, and four positive contributions despite the loss.
This marks Tottenham’s second Premier League defeat this season, but it’s part of a broader uptick: four wins and two draws prior, including solid showings against Burnley, Wolves (first half), and others.
Frank admitted no “instant solution” for the club’s dismal home record—only three league wins in 18 home games across the calendar year—but pointed to encouraging patterns in wide-area progression and counters. With upcoming fixtures like a Champions League clash against Monaco, he remains pragmatic, urging patience as attackers like Mathys Tel, Odobert, Simons, Kudus, and Richarlison build cohesion.
Concerns about the efficacy of Tottenham’s attack remain strong, and the winter window ought to provide some genuine excitement, if the Lewis family understands its brief.
