"Micky and Djed came into my office yesterday and just said they wanted to say sorry for the situation. They didn't want it to look bad or any misconception that you can get in this beautiful media world. So there was no disrespect meant at all towards me or the team. They were just frustrated with the performance from us and the booing during the game."
"Because we all have a perception, whether it was because their mum wasn't well or they didn't like the head coach or they were irritated by the performance because they lost, or whatever. Of course, I am happy that they were coming in because that means they care - I think that is very good. They care about the team, the club and, in this case, me. I am happy with that."
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven and full-back Djed Spence left the pitch without joining a lap of appreciation after Tottenham's 1-0 defeat by Chelsea as fans booed. Manager Thomas Frank said the pair later came to his office to apologise and insisted their action was driven by frustration at the performance and fan reaction rather than disrespect. Frank said he welcomed the apology because it showed care for the team, club and him, and that had he not received it he would have investigated their reasons. Frank described the matter as a small issue amid a downturn in form and fan mood.
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