Tottenham Hotspur fans left the stadium frustrated once again as Thomas Frank walked off the pitch to loud boos following another disappointing performance. A 1–1 draw with Sunderland came straight after a lifeless 0–0 result against Brentford, and together they painted a worrying picture.
Supporters are not just upset about dropped points anymore. They are angry about what they see as a lack of ambition, poor decision-making, and a team that does not look like it wants to win matches consistently.
During the first half against Sunderland, there were at least a few positive signs. Frank made the right call by starting Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert, two young players who often find themselves ignored for no clear reason.
Tel was used on the left wing, while Odobert played centrally as an attacking midfielder due to Xavi Simons being suspended. The setup looked balanced, energetic, and far more dangerous than what Spurs fans have become used to seeing.
However, everything fell apart after the break. Tottenham needed a goal to push for a win, yet Frank reverted to the same habits that have already cost the team points this season. The most confusing decision came when he took Odobert off and brought on Lucas Bergvall, placing him in the same number ten role.
This move instantly frustrated supporters, and the result was predictable. Spurs lost control of the game and eventually settled for another disappointing draw.
What made matters worse was Frank’s explanation after the match. He claimed that Bergvall was almost a like-for-like replacement for Odobert, suggesting both players serve the same purpose on the pitch. For many fans, that comment summed up their biggest concern with Frank: he does not seem to understand his own players.
Lucas Bergvall is a powerful, hardworking midfielder who thrives as a box-to-box number eight. He covers ground, wins duels, and drives the ball forward from deeper areas. Wilson Odobert, on the other hand, is a creative and technical player.
He operates best between the lines, linking play, unlocking defenses, and drifting into wide spaces when needed. Their skill sets are completely different, and treating them as interchangeable makes little football sense.
Suggesting that these two players are similar only deepened the frustration among Tottenham supporters. It reinforced the belief that Frank regularly misjudges player roles and strengths.
Time and again, he has made substitutions that slow the team down rather than push them forward, especially in matches where Spurs are chasing a result.
Fans want to see progress, clarity, and a clear identity. Instead, they see confusion and decisions that work against the team’s strengths. When a manager appears unsure about how to use important young players who could shape the club’s future, it becomes difficult for supporters to trust the long-term plan.
Until Thomas Frank shows a better understanding of his squad and stops repeating the same mistakes, the unrest around Tottenham is unlikely to fade.
