Thomas Frank has brushed aside any concern over Tottenham supporters chanting the name of former manager Mauricio Pochettino, insisting he has no issue with the displays of affection for a club legend.
Spurs head into Tuesday night’s home clash with Newcastle under pressure, having managed just two wins in their last 16 Premier League outings.
Sitting only six points above the relegation zone, nerves have crept into the stands, and with it, nostalgia for the Pochettino era.
The Argentine enjoyed a memorable five-year spell in north London between 2014 and 2019, guiding Spurs into Premier League title races and a Champions League final.
Over the weekend, he also spoke of his “special” bond with the club on the High Performance Podcast, further fuelling discussion among supporters.
When quizzed on whether the chants and Pochettino’s comments were unhelpful, Frank took a measured stance.
“I met Mauricio a few times. Great guy, a great coach. I think he’s a legend (here),” he said.
“I don’t think he won a trophy, but he was part of transforming the club, from where it was at that stage to where it ended being in terms of being close to winning the Premier League title and getting into the Champions League final.”
He added: “If you are close, then you are very close to winning it. Sometimes it’s football, it’s margins. Pochettino did a top job here and is a true legend, so if the fans sing his name, it’s well deserved.”
Despite being repeatedly questioned about the threat of relegation during Monday’s press conference, Frank stayed firmly on message, steering the conversation back to the immediate challenge ahead and keeping his focus locked on the Newcastle showdown.
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