Tottenham Players Apologise to Coach After Chelsea Defeat Snub

Following Tottenham's 1-0 home defeat to Chelsea, players Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence were seen walking straight down the tunnel at full-time, ignoring manager Thomas Frank's call to acknowledge the fans, which sparked negative reactions. However, both players later unprompted apologized to Frank, explaining their actions were driven by frustration over the team's performance, the loss, and the boos from the crowd, not disrespect towards Frank, the club, or the supporters. Frank emphasized that the incident was a human response to disappointment and expressed satisfaction that the players cared enough to address the situation directly. He also reassured that there was no bad blood and praised the professionalism of the players in training following the incident. The apology was seen as a sign of unity as Tottenham prepare for their upcoming Champions League match against Copenhagen and face pressure in the league after consecutive home defeats. Frank reiterated a team-first attitude, stating, "We move on together. We win together, we lose together."