"The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust (THST) says members of its board met with "representatives of the Club at a senior level" on Friday to discuss supporter concerns. Several players were pulled away from angry fans following their 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth on Wednesday. Sections of the travelling support booed under-fire manager Thomas Frank, who also drew criticism for drinking out of a coffee cup emblazoned with the logo of rivals Arsenal before kick-off."
"A THST statement cited the club's lack of transfer activity this month as evidence of reduced ambition, as well as recent comments made by Frank. "[He reminded] supporters that the club finished 17th in the Premier League last season, that the club is only participating in the Champions League through winning the Europa League, and that Bournemouth (a side without a win in 11 games) are 'always a difficult team' and that he is 'not enjoying the job'," read the statement."
"THST accused players of "directly confronting" fans who were "exercising their right to express themselves", and referred to the "embarrassment" of club captain Cristian Romero's social media activity. After the Bournemouth loss, Argentine Romero stated on Instagram "other people" should be coming out to speak and adding they "only show up when things are going well, to tell a few lies". The post was deleted and reposted with an altered caption."
Tottenham Hotspur sit 14th in the Premier League with 27 points after winning one of their last six league games, three points more than at the same stage last season. The supporters' trust board met with senior club representatives to raise concerns about a perceived dramatic fall in ambition and the club's lack of January transfer activity. Fans booed manager Thomas Frank and several players were pulled away from angry supporters after a 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth. Frank was criticised for drinking from a coffee cup bearing Arsenal's logo and for comments about the club's recent standing and his enjoyment of the role. Club captain Cristian Romero posted on Instagram criticising other supporters, deleted the post, then reposted with an altered caption, prompting further concern about player conduct and fan-club relations.
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