Frank 'understands and shares' Spurs' fans frustrations

Thomas Frank says he understands and shares the frustration of Tottenham fans after the head coach was booed following Thursday's draw at Brentford.

Former Brentford boss Frank received a standing ovation from Bees fans before kick-off as he returned to Gtech Stadium for the first time since his June departure.

But he was later targeted by the travelling Spurs supporters who also chanted "boring, boring Tottenham" after the goalless draw.

The result left Spurs sitting 12th in the Premier League, with just two wins from their last 10 games in the top flight.

Asked about the chants, Frank said: "I understand the frustration and I share it too.

"There are a few things we need to improve on. That is where we are right now.

"Unfortunately, very boring, but that is the fact. We need to do everything we can to put an attacking, intense, front-footed performance against Sunderland in two days' time and I will do everything I can to make sure we do that."

Frank was drafted in as Ange Postecoglou's replacement over the summer after Tottenham ended last season in 17th place.

Spurs have already shown signs of recovery in defence, with seven clean sheets under Frank in the Premier League, having only earned six league shutouts in the entirety of 2024-25 with Postecoglou in charge.

They won 1-0 at Crystal Palace prior to the Brentford trip.

Frank accepts there are still further areas for improvement but insists there are plenty of reasons to be positive.

"It's not perfect, we want to be a free-flow team," Frank said.

"A few things I went to reinforce positively is our last two away performances. The foundation we were building was very strong and we were very strong defensively. That is hugely important and we understood how to close down their transitions.

"We are working very hard on the offensive part of the game.

"Football is a game of mistakes. You lose the ball, that happens - but if half of those can be better, it will provide more attacks."

Tottenham return to action on Sunday when Sunderland visit north London at 15:00 GMT.