Published: 02:00, 2 November 2025 | Updated: 02:00, 2 November 2025

The most worrying image of a worrying evening for Spurs fans occurred in the seconds after the final whistle. 

Thomas Frank shook hands with Enzo Maresca on the touchline and then walked on to the pitch towards Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence. He gestured to them to suggest they should acknowledge the supporters but both players walked straight past him, dismissing his entreaties, and headed down the tunnel. 

It could hardly have been a more clear sign of disrespect and it was made worse by the fact that Van de Ven was the captain. Frank turned and stared after them for several moments as they went. Somehow, the behaviour of the players felt worse because Frank is such a decent, courteous man. It felt as if Van de Ven and Spence were abusing his nature. 

It was clear Frank was less than impressed and he was right to be. It was not a good look. Van de Ven and Spence were two of the three players directly at...