{"id":222663,"date":"2026-01-11T02:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T02:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/spurs-boss-under-fire-after-bizarre-drinking-act-star-provoked-in-ugly-brawl-fa-cup-wrap\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T02:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T02:47:00","slug":"spurs-boss-under-fire-after-bizarre-drinking-act-star-provoked-in-ugly-brawl-fa-cup-wrap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/spurs-boss-under-fire-after-bizarre-drinking-act-star-provoked-in-ugly-brawl-fa-cup-wrap\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs boss under fire after bizarre drinking act; star \u2018provoked\u2019 in ugly brawl \u2014 FA Cup Wrap"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Thomas Frank insisted he retains the support of Tottenham\u2019s hierarchy after Saturday\u2019s FA Cup exit against Aston Villa piled pressure on the beleaguered boss.<\/p>\n

Frank\u2019s side crashed out in the third round as first-half goals from Villa\u2019s Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers inspired a 2-1 win in north London.<\/p>\n

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Wilson Odobert reduced the deficit in Tottenham\u2019s improved second half display, but it was too little, too late for Frank.<\/p>\n

The former Brentford boss has lost seven of his last 13 matches in all competitions, with Tottenham out of both domestic cups and languishing in 14th place in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

They remain in contention to reach the Champions League last 16 but Frank faces a fight to ensure he is still in charge by the time the group stage ends.<\/p>\n

Tottenham fans once again showed their discontent with the Dane by jeering at the final whistle.<\/p>\n

But Frank is adamant he will be given time to improve Tottenham\u2019s wretched form. \u201cCompletely feel the support. No doubt about that. Of course, we are disappointed by the result and the fact that we don\u2019t have better results,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to put more and better performances together and keep pushing forward.\u201d <\/p>\n

It was another week to forget for Frank after he inadvertently angered Tottenham fans by drinking from a cup with the logo of north London rivals Arsenal on it before a 3-2 loss at Bournemouth on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Tempers spilt over at full-time after Villa forward Ollie Watkins celebrated in front of Tottenham midfielder Joao Palhinha, who clashed with the England international, as well as Villa\u2019s Morgan Rogers and Ezri Konsa, in an ugly brawl.<\/p>\n

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Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates victory in front of Joao Palhinha of Tottenham Hotspur after the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 10, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tempers flare between Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa and Joao Palhinha of Tottenham Hotspur during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 10, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Frank admitted he was hurt by the defeat but defended his players\u2019 involvement in the row.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are all hurt. There is nothing we want to do more than to get through to the next round no matter who we face. We play at home, we had a good opportunity and unfortunately we couldn\u2019t go through,\u201d Frank said.<\/p>\n

Quizzed on if his players were losing control after they also clashed with Tottenham fans at Bournemouth, Frank said: \u201cThe players gave everything, everything out there, losing a tight game, the season not going perfect and I think Ollie is very provoking.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe way he is going down to celebrate in front of the Villa fans and he is walking into Joao, he can just easily walk around. I think everyone that has been in a competitive nature, that is difficult and can trigger things.\u201d He said his own players had \u201cpassion\u201d and \u201cwant to do very well for the club\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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