"Speaking to Tottenham fans on their way to Tuesday's Champions League game with Borussia Dortmund, almost none retained any belief in Thomas Frank. It felt as though a bad defeat against the German side - which would have been a fourth loss in a row in all competitions - would not only have led to more boos and more toxicity inside the stadium, but the end of his reign as manager."
"Instead, a 2-0 win thanks to first-half goals from Christian Romero and Dominic Solanke is likely to buy Frank some time. An encouraging performance from his depleted team could even give him more than that. Just a few days earlier, loud boos greeted the final whistle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as West Ham snatched a last-minute winner. Before kick-off on Tuesday there were some jeers once again when Frank's name was read out,"
"The question now is: was this a temporary reprieve for Frank or a platform to build on? And is it enough to win back the fans who had turned against him? It was clear many fans had turned on Frank during the defeat by the Hammers, with large numbers singing "you're getting sacked in the morning" at him. That feeling remained evident before Tuesday's match."
Thomas Frank's Tottenham faced severe fan distrust after successive losses, with many supporters openly calling for his dismissal. A 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund, with first-half goals from Christian Romero and Dominic Solanke, improved performance and restored atmosphere as jeers before kickoff turned to cheers at full-time. The win strengthens Tottenham's position to qualify automatically for the Champions League knockouts and may buy Frank time in his job. Several fans, however, remained unconvinced, expressing frustration over style, player support and results, questioning whether the victory represents a lasting turnaround.
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