Tottenham boss Thomas Frank insists he has the backing of the club's board despite mounting pressure on his job. The Dane claimed to have lunch with key figures in the Spurs leadership on Monday after a toxic 2-1 home defeat to relegation-threatened West Ham.
Frank was handed the Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund, sparking speculation about his future. However, he remains adamant that he has the support of those above him and is determined to turn the team's fortunes around.
Frank revealed that he had a meeting with Spurs' chief executive Nick Beucher and sporting director Johan Lange, stating that all was well between them. "I've just been feeling the trust along the way," Frank said. "I've said that every press meeting, that there's backing and support."
Despite this reassurance, Frank acknowledges that some fans have turned against him, with chants of 'sacked in the morning' echoing around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after last weekend's defeat to West Ham. However, he believes his focus should be on winning football matches rather than trying to win over every fan.
Frank accepts that not everyone will support him and that it is a normal part of being a manager in football. "You don’t like to see any manager lose their job, but it hasn’t just felt like the right fit for both parties so far," he said. "I hope it turns round for him - it’s not nice to see anyone struggling in football - but it doesn’t quite seem like it’s working for anybody."
Frank will take a depleted squad into the Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund, with only 11 senior players available due to injuries and suspensions. The Dane is confident that his team can respond positively and make a statement.
Frank was handed the Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund, sparking speculation about his future. However, he remains adamant that he has the support of those above him and is determined to turn the team's fortunes around.
Frank revealed that he had a meeting with Spurs' chief executive Nick Beucher and sporting director Johan Lange, stating that all was well between them. "I've just been feeling the trust along the way," Frank said. "I've said that every press meeting, that there's backing and support."
Despite this reassurance, Frank acknowledges that some fans have turned against him, with chants of 'sacked in the morning' echoing around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after last weekend's defeat to West Ham. However, he believes his focus should be on winning football matches rather than trying to win over every fan.
Frank accepts that not everyone will support him and that it is a normal part of being a manager in football. "You don’t like to see any manager lose their job, but it hasn’t just felt like the right fit for both parties so far," he said. "I hope it turns round for him - it’s not nice to see anyone struggling in football - but it doesn’t quite seem like it’s working for anybody."
Frank will take a depleted squad into the Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund, with only 11 senior players available due to injuries and suspensions. The Dane is confident that his team can respond positively and make a statement.