According to former Tottenham and Manchester United senior scout Mick Brown \u2013 who remains closely connected to both clubs \u2013 patience with Thomas Frank is rapidly fading. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Brown said supporters are growing increasingly frustrated after Spurs\u2019 4-1 defeat to Arsenal, which further intensified scrutiny on the manager\u2019s job, especially with many fans angered by his tactical approach.<\/p>\n
After the loss, Frank referenced the short time he has been in charge and last season\u2019s 17th-place finish as explanations for the current struggles, but those comments have not convinced many. Even though Ange Postecoglou\u2019s side endured a disastrous Premier League campaign last year, using that as justification for today\u2019s poor form has been poorly received.<\/p>\n
Brown previously told Football Insider that a significant portion of the fanbase has turned on Frank, viewing it as a worrying sign for his long-term prospects. With extensive experience working alongside top-level managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Brown stressed that Frank must start taking responsibility for Tottenham\u2019s recent issues.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe hasn\u2019t helped himself,\u201d Brown said. \u201cAt some point, he needs to accept accountability. He can\u2019t keep avoiding the problems by blaming what happened last season. That\u2019s over now \u2013 the focus has to be on the present.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that supporters were particularly upset with the nature of the defeat to Arsenal, insisting that the team\u2019s failure to compete was down to the manager\u2019s setup rather than last season\u2019s shortcomings. Brown warned that comments like Frank\u2019s only increase pressure and risk alienating the fans, which would make his situation even more difficult. Still, he believes there is time for Frank to turn things around if he focuses on the immediate challenges.<\/p>\n
Despite rising frustration in the stands, Football Insider reported on 13 November that Frank continues to have the backing of the Tottenham board. The club intends to remain patient and allow him more time to implement his ideas after only a few months in the job since arriving in the summer. A separate update on 11 November stated that Spurs remain confident he can reverse their poor form.<\/p>\n
Frank is currently balancing Champions League commitments with expectations to keep Spurs near the top end of the Premier League table, and the pressure is on him to deliver.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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