Football React | Spurs fans react to post-match scenes after Chelsea defeat

Fans divided over Van de Ven and Spence’s post-match snub of Thomas Frank

We searched for the best views after Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence appeared to shun manager Thomas Frank at full-time after the defeat to Chelsea.

Author | Greg S

Pre-match atmosphere

Eddie: I’m not too concerned about Van de Ven ignoring Thomas Frank. I think there was a sense of embarrassment over Spurs’ overall performance. The team were clearly humbled, which could serve as a valuable lesson. Hopefully, they respond with a much-improved showing next time out.

Pat: No concern from me. I’d be more alarmed if the players involved weren’t Van de Ven and Spence, who have both been excellent this season. They were just frustrated and wanted to head straight down the tunnel. I’d only worry if they didn’t look upset after a display like Saturday’s.

James: At least it shows they care. Not always been the case with our players over the last few years.

Jeffrey: Frustration and embarrassment, pure and simple. If I’d played like that, I wouldn’t have wanted to face the fans either. Easily the worst performance of the season.

Robbie: It looks like they’re snubbing Frank when you first watch it, but I think they were really reacting to the atmosphere rather than the manager himself.

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However, others felt Van de Ven and Spence’s actions were out of order.

Rick: The players should apologise publicly for the lack of respect they showed to both the manager and supporters. Professionals on that kind of money shouldn’t behave like that.

Marvin: Disrespecting the manager is never acceptable, whatever the emotions are in the moment. A public act like that gives a poor impression of morale within the club.

Tony: Concerning scenes. Not what you want to see. Even if the players apologise, it feels like something that might be seen as a turning point.

Patrick: Feels like we've somehow ended up in another crisis after a decent start to the season.