Tottenham stars have been confronted with a harsh truth following “unacceptable” issues that have emerged within the squad.

Guglielmo Vicario conceded a stoppage-time goal from Matthijs de Ligt in Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Saturday, marking yet another home fixture that the Lilywhites failed to win after their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea earlier in the week.

Despite Thomas Frank’s side earning a convincing 4-0 victory over Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League just days prior, Spurs’ Premier League home form has become a growing concern.

Following the loss to Chelsea, Vicario criticised Tottenham fans for the subdued atmosphere after conceding, a remark that didn’t sit well with supporters. Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, club expert and Lilywhite Rose founder John Wenham insisted that the players must shoulder more responsibility for their performances at home.

“Some fan bases—like Sunderland, Copenhagen, or Leeds—keep singing even if their team is losing heavily. Tottenham’s fanbase just isn’t like that,” Wenham said. “You need commitment from the players on the pitch. Fans will always back the team when they see 100 per cent effort. But when the performance is poor, they’re not going to fake excitement. The Chelsea game was absolutely unacceptable. The only ones who can change that are the players and the manager. The fans have nothing to do with what happens on the pitch.”

Wenham added that the atmosphere depends on the team’s intensity and drive: “If fans aren’t seeing anything to get excited about, they won’t create fake noise. The players need to take more responsibility rather than blame the supporters.”

Tottenham’s recent home record reflects the frustration. Out of their last 20 Premier League home matches, only three have ended in victory. Their last league win at home came against Burnley on matchday one. So far this season, Spurs have lost three home games, while two have ended in draws.

There have been suggestions that Tottenham could follow PSG’s example by introducing a youth section at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with reduced ticket prices to enhance the atmosphere. Whether such a move will materialise or succeed remains uncertain, but supporters will expect a significant improvement in home performances once the November international break concludes.