The Athletic FC Podcast Are Spurs fans losing faith in Frank?
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Dec 3, 2025 Join football experts Chris Waugh, Charlie Eccleshare, and Dan Kilpatrick as they tackle Tottenham's struggles to create chances amid Cristian Romero's late heroics. They dive into Newcastle's tendency to drop late points and Eddie Howe's tactical decisions impacting team consistency. The discussion broadens to Thomas Frank's leadership at Brentford, questioning whether he can regain fan trust. They also explore the rising concerns of Spurs’ identity crisis and the potential impacts of returning players on their season.
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Newcastle's Late-Game Collapse Is Systemic
- Newcastle have now dropped 11 points from winning positions, highlighting a recurring late-game collapse problem.
- Chris Waugh links this to tactical shifts, rotation issues and a possible mentality decline under pressure.
Romero's Moments Hid Spurs' Woes
- Cristian Romero produced two spectacular, unorthodox goals that rescued Spurs at St James' Park.
- Charlie Eccleshare and Dan Kilpatrick say Romero's moments masked an otherwise uninspired Spurs performance.
Spurs' Creativity And Leadership Gap
- Spurs repeatedly struggled to create chances and relied on freak moments or set plays to score.
- Dan Kilpatrick argues absence of leaders like Son and Madison compounds the team's lack of spark.