As of November 4, 2025, Tottenham Hotspur are struggling in the 2025/26 Premier League season, sitting mid-table with a dismal home record: just three wins from their opening home games, marking their worst start at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since André Villas-Boas’s tenure in 2012/13.
They’ve managed only four wins in their last 20 home league matches overall, including a humiliating 1-0 defeat to Chelsea on November 1 where they mustered just one shot on target. This poor run—marked by defensive fragility, a lack of creativity, and mounting frustration—has sparked widespread debate
1. The Manager:
Thomas Frank (Primary Tactical Target) Thomas Frank, who replaced Ange Postecoglou in the summer of 2025, bears much of the immediate heat for on-pitch issues. Critics point to inconsistent line ups, a lack of team cohesion, and tactical mismatches—like overloading midfield with defensive-minded players (e.g., Bentancur and Palhinha) while lacking forward thrust.
Frank’s possession-based approach has faltered, with Spurs unable to create chances at home, as seen in the Chelsea loss, where they “couldn’t create shit” despite the setup.
Jamie Redknapp called their performance “dismal” and “poor,” urging Frank to instil more urgency.
However, defenders argue it’s too soon to judge: Frank inherited a squad that finished 17th last season, and he’s only had two permanent signings (e.g., Xavi Simons).
2. Players: Individual Errors and Collective Underperformance
The squad’s execution is a frequent flashpoint. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario sparked outrage by blaming fans for the team’s loss of “cool heads” after heated post-match exchanges with manager Frank and players like Djed Spence and Micky van de Ven.
3. Fans: Atmosphere and Expectations Under Fire
In a twist, players and pundits have turned the spotlight on supporters. Vicario implied booing contributed to the Chelsea meltdown, while Tim Sherwood claimed fan antics are “adversely impacting” home games, echoing Postecoglou-era woes.
4. Ownership and Long-Term Mismanagement:
ENIC and Daniel Levy: Deeper-rooted issues point to executives. Years of “horrific recruitment” (average players on low wages), selling Kane without replacements, and cycling through contrasting managers (e.g., Postecoglou’s attack vs. Frank’s caution) have left a “declining” squad.
Levy’s frugality—no big attacking buys under Postecoglou—exacerbated problems, and ENIC’s neglect is blamed for the 17th-place finish last term.
