BREAKING: Thomas Frank Faces Growing Criticism from Tottenham Fans as Calls for Mauricio Pochettino to Return Continue to Increase
Thomas Frank Faces Growing Criticism from Tottenham Fans as Calls for Mauricio Pochettino to Return Continue to Increase
Thomas Frank has urged Tottenham supporters to rally behind his struggling side as Spurs chase a desperately needed first Premier League victory of 2026, with Newcastle United visiting north London in what is shaping up to be a defining night for the club.
The mood around Tottenham has darkened considerably in recent weeks, and Saturday’s 2-0 defeat away to Manchester United marked another painful low point in a season that continues to unravel. That result left Spurs hovering uncomfortably close to the relegation zone, just six points clear of the bottom three, and underlined the scale of the challenge now facing Frank and his players.
With only seven wins from 25 league matches, Tottenham find themselves in unfamiliar and worrying territory. Tuesday’s clash with Newcastle, themselves battling inconsistency, has therefore taken on the feel of a must-win encounter. Anything less than three points would only intensify the pressure and deepen the sense of crisis surrounding the club.
Despite signs of marginal improvement in performances, Frank remains firmly under scrutiny. Sections of the travelling support at Old Trafford were heard chanting the name of former manager Mauricio Pochettino, a reminder that patience among fans is wearing thin and nostalgia for past glories is growing louder by the week.
Speaking ahead of the Newcastle game, Frank did not shy away from the urgency of the situation, repeatedly stressing the need for wins and an uncompromising mentality.
“There’s no doubt we are desperate to win games,” Frank admitted. “Desperate. Right now, my full focus is on Newcastle tomorrow. That’s a big opportunity for us against a good team. The main thing is simple: can we go out there and get three points? That would be huge for us. From there, we can build, climb the table, and start looking forward again.”
The Spurs boss emphasised that desperation was not a weakness, but a necessity given Tottenham’s position.
“When you haven’t won enough, you have to feel that desperation,” he continued. “If you’re not desperate, then you don’t truly understand the situation you’re in. We haven’t won enough football matches, and we need to turn that around quickly. That means fighting for every point and doing whatever it takes to win games.”
Frank was also keen to frame the challenge as one that extends beyond the players and coaching staff, insisting the entire club needs to pull in the same direction.
“That’s what we want for the fans, that’s what we want for the team, and that’s what we want for the club,” he said. “We all want to feel those positive moments again.”
While Tottenham’s league position inevitably raises fears of relegation, Frank deliberately avoided using the word, preferring instead to acknowledge the difficult moment without adding further weight to the pressure.
He did, however, concede that Spurs need their supporters now more than ever if they are to rediscover belief and create the kind of special moments that have been in short supply this season. One such moment came recently when Dominic Solanke produced a stunning scorpion-kick equaliser at home to Manchester City — a rare flash of magic that briefly lifted the gloom inside the stadium.
“I can say we desperately need the fans,” Frank explained. “When you’re in a situation where things aren’t going smoothly, you need the supporters even more. Tomorrow, we need them massively. We need them to back the team, to push the players, and to help create an atmosphere that gives us that extra edge.”
For Tottenham, the Newcastle game represents more than just another fixture on a congested calendar. It is a chance to halt the slide, restore some confidence, and prove that this season can still be salvaged. For Thomas Frank, it may also be one of the most important nights of his Spurs tenure so far.