Tottenham’s emergency meeting, players take ‘critical’ action, Thomas Frank response

Tottenham conceded twice during six shambolic minutes on Saturday night as Fulham claimed a 2-1 victory with fans turning on goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario after his error

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Everything you need to know about the Tottenham’s squad emergency meeting amid Saturday’s dismal defeat to Fulham

• Player emergency meeting: Following a previous defeat to Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur players held an emergency meeting to address a “critical issue.” The central theme of this discussion was the growing disconnect and poor relationship between the squad and the club’s supporters.
• Vicario booing incident: The controversy was reignited after the 2-1 loss to Fulham, specifically following goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario’s error which led to the opposition’s second goal. When Vicario next touched the ball, a section of the Spurs fanbase responded by booing him.
• Thomas Frank’s stance: Manager Thomas Frank was visibly upset by the fans’ reaction, strongly condemning those who booed the goalkeeper during the game. He went on to state that supporters who act in this manner “can’t be true Tottenham fans” and deemed the behaviour “unacceptable.”
• Pedro Porro’s defence: Spurs defender Pedro Porro publicly defended Vicario and expressed his frustration with the booing fans in a subsequent Instagram post. He clarified that while mistakes are an inherent part of football and life, he will not tolerate disrespect being shown toward his teammates.
• New solidarity convention: In response to the negative atmosphere, the Spurs players have adopted a new ritual to demonstrate team solidarity amongst themselves. They now gather together in the centre circle at the end of the first half and leave the pitch as one unit, regardless of the mood in the stadium.
• Form and recent results: The loss to Fulham capped a miserable week for the team, which included recent defeats to strong opponents like Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. This result also marked the team’s fourth loss in six Premier League games and their tenth home league defeat of the current year.
• Historical tension: The reported tension between the current crop of players and supporters is, unfortunately, not a new development at the club. According to the report, this strained relationship with the fan base has been a recurring concern for previous Tottenham squads over the years.
• Call for unity and perspective: Porro’s social media statement concluded with a call for perspective and greater unity amongst the “true Spurs fans.” He reminded them that the team had overcome significant struggles in the past and urged them to focus on how the season ultimately ends.
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