Tottenham Hotspur is teetering on the edge of disaster, according to a stark warning from former England captain Wayne Rooney. The North London club's recent 2-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United has stretched their winless Premier League run to seven games, leaving them 15th in the table and only six points above the relegation zone.
The news is a far cry from last season, when Spurs finished 17th but still managed to reach the Europa League final after Ange Postecoglou's departure. However, under new manager Thomas Frank, the team has struggled to find consistency, with their current form raising concerns that they may be heading towards relegation.
Rooney, who played for United from 2004 to 2017 and is now a pundit on BBC Radio 2, believes that Tottenham are in a relegation battle. "You'd have to say they're [in a relegation battle] with their current form," he said. The ex-United striker cited West Ham's recent form as an example of the competition that Spurs face, adding that Nottingham Forest are also picking up results and making life difficult for the struggling side.
The problem for Frank and his team is not just about their on-field performance, but also about the disciplinary record of key players. Cristian Romero was sent off in the first half of the Manchester United match, his sixth dismissal in a Spurs shirt. Rooney believes that this kind of behavior will continue to haunt the club if they fail to improve their performances.
Rooney also expressed sympathy for Frank, who has taken over from Postecoglou and is managing his first Premier League season. However, he warned that the Tottenham boss must deliver quick results if he wants to keep his job. "I feel for Thomas Frank because he looks tired, he looks like he's aged 10 years," Rooney said. "That's what this Tottenham job has done to him in a short period of time. I hope they stick with him because he's a fantastic manager, but I think it's going to be very difficult for them to do that."
The situation at Spurs is precarious, and Rooney's warning that the club are in a relegation battle should send a clear message to Frank and his team that they must act quickly to avoid disaster.
The news is a far cry from last season, when Spurs finished 17th but still managed to reach the Europa League final after Ange Postecoglou's departure. However, under new manager Thomas Frank, the team has struggled to find consistency, with their current form raising concerns that they may be heading towards relegation.
Rooney, who played for United from 2004 to 2017 and is now a pundit on BBC Radio 2, believes that Tottenham are in a relegation battle. "You'd have to say they're [in a relegation battle] with their current form," he said. The ex-United striker cited West Ham's recent form as an example of the competition that Spurs face, adding that Nottingham Forest are also picking up results and making life difficult for the struggling side.
The problem for Frank and his team is not just about their on-field performance, but also about the disciplinary record of key players. Cristian Romero was sent off in the first half of the Manchester United match, his sixth dismissal in a Spurs shirt. Rooney believes that this kind of behavior will continue to haunt the club if they fail to improve their performances.
Rooney also expressed sympathy for Frank, who has taken over from Postecoglou and is managing his first Premier League season. However, he warned that the Tottenham boss must deliver quick results if he wants to keep his job. "I feel for Thomas Frank because he looks tired, he looks like he's aged 10 years," Rooney said. "That's what this Tottenham job has done to him in a short period of time. I hope they stick with him because he's a fantastic manager, but I think it's going to be very difficult for them to do that."
The situation at Spurs is precarious, and Rooney's warning that the club are in a relegation battle should send a clear message to Frank and his team that they must act quickly to avoid disaster.
. They're not even close to being consistent, it's like they're trying to figure out who they are as a team week in and week out. And that disciplinary record is a major concern, Cristian Romero getting sent off again? Like what is going on with this kid? 
It's not just about the on-field performance, it's about the mental toughness and leadership they need to show.
. And Rooney's right, the competition is fierce with West Ham and Nottingham Forest coming at them hard. It's like they're getting played off the pitch every week 
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so like, what's going on with spurs? they're literally teetering on the edge of disaster 
. i feel bad for frank, he took over from postecoglou and now he's dealing with this relegation drama 
. cristian romero getting sent off is a big deal, like, it's his sixth red card in spurs shirt 
. and rooney's right, if they don't shape up, their season will be over 
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. romero's behavior is unacceptable and it's going to come back to haunt them if they can't get it together 
. Rooney's warning should give frank a wake-up call 
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. is he going to stick with his team and try to turn things around or is he going to make some changes? 
Just saw this thread about Tottenham's struggles 
its crazy how far they've fallen from last season, when they managed to reach the Europa League final 
under Postecoglou. Theres a stat that says 9 out of 10 Premier League managers who lose their first game go on to lose their next few matches too... Spurs need to get their act together ASAP or its gonna be a long year 
they're 13th with 34 yellow cards & 2 reds. but still, Cristian Romero's 6th dismissal in a Spurs shirt is a concern 
its been a dramatic drop from 53% to 26%. they need to figure out what went wrong & how to turn it around quickly 
i feel for the gaffer, but he needs to sort out those players and get them on track if they wanna avoid relegation 
it's gonna be an interesting second half of the season 
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I can relate to it, my school's got its own share of struggles with the new curriculum 
and inconsistent performance from our team 
. Just like Rooney said, their disciplinary record is a major issue - Cristian Romero being sent off for the 6th time? That's like getting detention every week in school 
. But seriously, Spurs gotta step up their game if they wanna avoid relegation 
ange postecoglou was a genius for gettin them to that point, and now its like spurs are stuck in neutral 
. Rooney's right tho, cristian romero's behavior is a major issue, and if they dont sort that out, they're gonna be in big trouble 
. Frank needs to get his act together and fast, or he'll be the next one goin 
! I mean, 7 games without a win? That's not just bad, it's sketchy 
️! Rooney is right, the discipline issues are a major problem 
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. And with West Ham and Forest picking up results, the pressure's on 
. Frank needs to shake things up, fast 
! Maybe it's time for a change of scenery for some of those struggling players 
. Rooney's right, though, frank needs to step it up, but i'm keeping my fingers crossed 
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. The fact that Cristian Romero got sent off for the 6th time in a Spurs shirt is just ridiculous 
. They need to sort out their discipline issues - Cristian Romero getting sent off is just not acceptable 
️. And Thomas Frank's gotta step up his game too... Rooney's right, the manager looks tired & worn out 
. It's tough to see them going down, but maybe that wake-up call they need? 
- 7 games without a win is crazy, I mean even West Ham have been on fire lately 
. But I'm not sure he can turn things around this season, you know? The team's just not clicking 
. Otherwise, it'll be a long and difficult road ahead 
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