Thomas Frank has praised Tottenham's 'exceptional' supporters after their 2-0 win over 10-man Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. The victory came just days after the Danish manager was subjected to chants of 'sacked in the morning' from Spurs supporters following a stoppage-time defeat at home to West Ham.
Despite reports of player dissatisfaction and a winless start to the new year, Tottenham produced a spirited first-half performance to secure a vital three points. Frank described the connection between the fans and the players as 'magic' and expressed hope to build on the buoyant atmosphere. 'As I say, the way they pushed us forward and that energy between the fans and the players was magic. That's what we need to create more of. Luckily, we've been good to do it in the Champions League with four wins and four clean sheets at home,' he said.
With several first-team players unavailable, the result helped alleviate pressure on Frank and reinforced the idea that the squad remains behind him. Frank insisted he never doubted the players' commitment, calling it an extremely good sign about the culture they have been developing. 'I said it from the beginning, the players are giving everything. I think that's an extremely good sign about the culture. Extremely good sign that they want to do everything. That they are together, that we are together. Very impressive and we were a little bit down to the bare bones with the available players,' he added.
The 2-0 win over Dortmund keeps Tottenham's Champions League campaign on track, with the team now looking to build on the positive atmosphere generated by the result.
