Thomas Frank says one part of Tottenham’s home fortress is good, but another is ‘unacceptable’

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Thomas Frank has revealed what he thought of the atmosphere created by the home fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the club’s 2-1 loss to Liverpool.

Frank has not been shy of criticising Tottenham supporters for the atmosphere at home this season and for booing their own players.

Spurs fans have not taken kindly to what Frank has said in the past, and the Dane’s comments in the media have only served to heighten his unpopularity among the supporters.

However, the Tottenham boss has confessed that he saw some very positive signs against Liverpool.

Thomas Frank praises ‘excellent’ Tottenham fans

The home crowd got behind the team on Saturday and created an intimidating atmosphere for the visitors, who found it difficult to shake off Spurs despite having a numerical advantage for the majority of the game.

Frank described the atmosphere at N17 as ‘excellent’ and suggested that the Tottenham supporters almost willed a late equaliser into fruition.

When asked about the crowd getting on board with the commitment shown by the team against Liverpool, the Spurs boss told Football.London: “Definitely the crowd were excellent and the fans were excellent today.

“I think they kept us going throughout the game and especially the last let’s say 20 (minutes). They almost sucked the second goal into the net as well. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen. It would have been an excellent comeback.”

Frank convinced Spurs can make their stadium a fortress

Tottenham’s shocking home record in 2025 continues, with the Lilywhites falling to their 11th home league defeat of the year on Saturday, which is a new club record.

However, Frank saw enough positive signs to be convinced that Spurs can make their stadium a fortress if they produce performances like the one they did against the Reds.

When asked if the team’s home record is unacceptable, the 52-year-old responded: “I think it’s fair to say, I said from the beginning, that it’s so important that we do everything we can to make our home a fortress. And to make that home a fortress, we need more performances like we did today.

“Today, there was a few bits that didn’t go our way. I think also a great effort for Kolo Muani and if that goes in 1-1, a little bit of margin there, then probably don’t concede the 2-0. Then it’s not a goal I need to discuss.

“So all those things you need a little bit going your way. I think stats you can spin either way. Overall, we as a club need to make a home that is very difficult to come to.”