Ahead of the crucial match against Newcastle United, Tottenham manager Thomas Frank spoke at the pre-match press conference about the team's most important "twelfth man"—the fans.

Frank publicly responded to the boos during recent home games, the doubts about the team's performance, and how to build a stronger relationship with the fans in the future. Frank stated frankly that the fans' frustration is completely understandable, especially given that the team has failed to meet home expectations and has had an inconsistent home record over the years.

At the pre-match press conference, Frank said, "During the match, we must rely on each other. If any club wants to succeed, it must turn its home ground into a fortress, and that can only be done by the fans and the team together."

"It's perfectly reasonable for fans to express their dissatisfaction after the game, but during the game, the strength of support can directly affect the intensity and atmosphere of the game. I will do everything I can to ensure that we perform well, and whether we can do it together is the key to making the home ground a place to conquer."

Regarding the claim of losing fans, Frank believes such a judgment is meaningless because almost all fans want the team to win. Frank stated, "How many fans are you talking about 'losing fans'? 5%? 10%? 20%? We want 100% of the fans to stand with us."

When asked by a reporter if he had considered engaging in dialogue with fan organizations, Frank indicated that he was open to any way that could bridge the gap, including the possibility of dialogue with fan organizations. He emphasized, "I have always believed in the value of dialogue. We are very fortunate to have a large fan base, and therefore we need to find ways to reach everyone."

"We are nothing, and we cannot move forward without the fans. Connecting the team with the fans is the foundation of our long-term success," Frank concluded.