'Joyless and toxic' - will Spurs put Frank out of his misery?

"Indeed, the discontent surfaced even in the first half as Spurs fans chanted "sideways and backwards everywhere we go" as the ball was passed around aimlessly. Micky van de Ven's opening goal was greeted with ironic chants of "we're staying up" from the visitors' section. And, once the final whistle sounded, Frank walked off to deafening chants of "sacked in the morning" from his own fans and other more colourful phrases of the uncomplimentary variety."

"Frank's position came under internal scrutiny after the home loss to another struggling side, West Ham United, with BBC Sport reporting that at least one member of the club's executive team has actively raised the option of ending his reign in recent weeks. The question for the club's hierarchy now is whether they should move quickly to put him out of his misery or give Frank the opportunity to turn Spurs' fortunes around."

Thomas Frank faced intense crowd hostility as Tottenham drew 2-2 at Burnley after Cristian Romero's last-minute header rescued a result. Travelling supporters chanted about aimless possession and criticized the team's play throughout, with ironic reactions to Micky van de Ven's opener and loud calls for Frank to be sacked after full time. The manager's position attracted internal scrutiny following a home defeat to West Ham, with at least one executive reportedly proposing dismissal. Tottenham have won only two of their last 14 Premier League matches. A Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund highlighted the contrast between domestic struggles and European form.

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