Thomas Frank is optimistic that Tottenham’s new leadership will afford him the necessary time to cultivate enduring success and win over skeptical fans.

The Spurs manager reiterated his disapproval of supporters who jeered at goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario following an error that resulted in a goal during Saturday’s home loss to Fulham.

Amidst a challenging phase of securing only three victories in 13 matches, Frank emphasized the importance of unity. He remains confident that the Lewis family, now overseeing club operations since Daniel Levy’s departure as chairman in September, will demonstrate patience as he seeks enhancements.

“Intelligent people recognize that every thriving dynasty or club has been built over time. Sure, you might clinch a win in the first or second year, but sustaining success is impossible without a solid foundation,” he asserted.

Frank is familiar with slow starts from his previous tenures at Brentford and Brondby, where he eventually turned the tide. He managed Brondby for over three years and led Brentford for nearly six years before transitioning across London.

Thomas Frank believes Tottenham’s new ownership regime will give him time to sort things out

Spurs have won three of their past 13 games in all competitions and their home record is woeful

‘I just know I build consistency and I build competitiveness and culture and that will always take a bit of time,’ he said. ‘The big thing here we want to build it, while we compete every single week, three times a week or two times a week.

‘In a way I have more experience so I know what’s needed. Brondby was my first senior job in a massive club in Denmark with massive exposure. I would say if anything there’s a little less pressure now, but I know there’s pressure and attention that we need to win.’

Frank said the jeering of Vicario against Fulham was ‘unacceptable’ and claimed those responsible could not be ‘true Tottenham supporters’.

‘What I meant by that, just to make it clear was the mocking of one of their own players,’ said Frank. ‘He makes a mistake and there is a little bit of booing after that, as I remember it. The next ball, he clears and there is like a cheering. You can’t do that.

‘The opponent can do that. You can’t do that as a fan. That’s where I would stand by what I said. The booing during the game I don’t think is helpful.

‘During matches that’s where we need each other. Afterwards, it’s fair with the booing but during, that is when I want to create a fortress.’

It is not the first time Frank has found himself making the distinction between booing at the end to register disapproval and during the game. He has heard his substitutions booed and, towards the end of a 1-0 home defeat against Chelsea, Vicario and Djed Spence were booed when they took a short free kick rather than launch it forward in search of an equaliser.

That was when Spence and Micky van de Ven ignored Frank’s request for them both to join him on a lap of appreciation and strode past him down the tunnel.

The club implemented a new management structure after Daniel Levy’s exit in September (pictured above – Vivienne and Charles Lewis, who have become key figures at Spurs)

Tottenham fans were known to direct their anger at Levy when things went wrong previously

Frank also threw his backing behind Guglielmo Vicario again after the Italian was booed by fans

It is as if when Levy was in position, fans knew where to direct their anger but now they are not so sure.

Pedro Porro became embroiled in a similar incident after reacting emotionally to the boos after the Fulham defeat. Later, he took to social media and, like his manager, spoke of ‘true Spurs fans’.

Porro wrote: ‘Football is emotions. In football, as in life, there can always be mistakes. What I will not tolerate is hearing disrespect from the fans to my team-mates, hence my frustration at the end of the game.

‘And we will get up. We remind you, six months ago, everything was so bad. In the end, it is not how it begins but how it ends. To the true Spurs fans, I love you.’

Players raised the issue in a routine team debriefing after the Chelsea defeat and some decided they would not go to applaud fans after the final whistle if they had heard them booing during the game but would, instead, gather in the centre of the pitch and walk off together.

Frank confirmed on Monday that he would like to see his players applaud those fans who make the long journey to Newcastle, and that he would prefer it if they could always offer applause in acknowledgement of supporters.

‘It is important that we connect with the fans,’ said the Dane. ‘It is pretty obvious that away from home we go to the away fans and thank them for their travelling and support.

‘There were maybe not many players who clapped after the Fulham game, but I still saw a few. Sometimes they can be emotional, but I would still say clap the fans after the game. You don’t have to do the big loop. There is no specific instruction, that is what I recommend.’

Vicario’s position as number one goalkeeper is not under threat.

‘Oh no, not for me, he made one mistake,’ said Frank. ‘Everyone makes mistakes. It’s about how carry yourself in good and bad times and he is very consistent. His character is fantastic in every aspect.’