"How much longer can this go on? The club's senior decision makers recognize that no quick fix exists for the current malaise. Deep-rooted problems predate this head coach, and until now they have been reluctant to sack a likeable character in the knowledge that stability is required. But with Frank getting booed off at halftime and full time, the short-term pain is becoming severe. Spurs are winless in their last eight Premier League games, their longest run without a victory since October 2008."
"Frank oversaw a fine Champions League group stage campaign that saw them finish fourth and qualify automatically for the round of 16. Yet while Spurs were willing to neglect their domestic campaign in the hope of European glory last season, if they do the same this time, they could be relegated. And that is why Frank's position is under imminent, unprecedented danger."
Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-1 at home to Newcastle United amid visible fan unrest, with supporters singing Mauricio Pochettino's name and booing head coach Thomas Frank. Visiting fans also loudly backed under-fire Newcastle boss Eddie Howe. Frank stood on the touchline, sodden and vacant, and heard chants of "You're getting sacked in the morning," while being booed off at halftime and full time. Spurs are winless in their last eight Premier League games, their longest such run since 2008. The club has won two of its last 17 league matches, collected 12 points, and faces genuine relegation danger despite Champions League qualification.
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