Tottenham Hotspur are slipping into dangerous territory as the pressure around Thomas Frank tightens, and the manager has now opened up about the internal meetings held with his players after the boos that followed the Fulham defeat.
Spurs have been stuck in a worrying run of results for weeks, and it has left the fanbase restless, frustrated, and unsure of what comes next.
Tottenham have managed only one win from their last five matches across all competitions, and November passed without a single Premier League victory.
Performances have lacked intensity, confidence, and structure, and supporters have not been shy in showing their anger. The atmosphere inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has become uncomfortable, with boos and criticism directed at both the manager and several players.
With the team struggling and confidence draining, Frank knows that something must change quickly. The next challenge is far from easy, as Tottenham travel to St James’ Park to take on a Newcastle United side that has found form again with back-to-back Premier League wins. It is the kind of fixture that demands character, discipline, and belief qualities Spurs have lacked in recent outings.
Ahead of the trip to Newcastle, Frank revealed that he and his staff have held multiple team meetings in an effort to reset the mood and rebuild focus.
These meetings have been used to review what went wrong against Fulham and to lay down a clear plan for the next match. Speaking on the club’s official channel, Frank explained that these conversations were both honest and constructive.
He said the staff and players began by debriefing the Fulham result, analysing the moments where intensity dropped and where decisions on the pitch cost them.
The following day, attention turned fully towards Newcastle, with further meetings scheduled as they look to strengthen the mental and physical approach of the team.
Frank stressed that these discussions are about more than just preparing for one game they are about building something sustainable that can compete across all competitions.
Frank highlighted that adapting to competing on multiple fronts requires time, both physically and mentally. He spoke about the challenge of playing high-pressure matches in quick succession, pointing out that earlier in the season Tottenham went through a demanding spell of having only two days’ rest between multiple games.
He referenced the fact that only Spurs and Arsenal experienced that same schedule, which has made finding rhythm even more difficult.
Still, the manager believes there is a formula that will eventually click. He insists the team must stay together, embrace the difficult moments, and work towards restoring confidence.
But he also understands that talk alone will not satisfy supporters. What Tottenham fans want now are results, energy, fight, and performances that reflect the ambition of the club.
December is shaping up to be one of the most important months of Frank’s tenure. The fixtures will arrive quickly, leaving little time for recovery or excuses.
If Spurs continue their poor run, the pressure on Frank will grow even louder. But if he can guide the team to a strong set of results, he has an opportunity to restore belief and calm the rising tension around the club.
The situation is fragile, and Frank is aware that the next few games could define the direction of Tottenham’s season.
The meetings with the players show his desire to confront the team’s issues head-on rather than hide from them. Now, the challenge is turning those conversations into performances that bring back the energy and optimism that Spurs fans crave.
The message from the manager is clear: the team must respond, work harder, and rediscover the formula that once made them difficult to break down. For Frank, the trip to Newcastle offers a chance to start rewriting the recent narrative.
Whether he succeeds will depend on whether the players take his words into action on the pitch and whether Tottenham can finally halt their worrying slide.
