What Do We Think Of Tottenham…?

What Do We Think Of Tottenham…?

There was once a time when the Tottenham Hotspur stadium struck fear into the hearts of visiting teams. Pep Guardiola and Man City have notoriously failed to taste success there over the years, while the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United have also struggled to consistently take the points away from North London.

How Tottenham sees Man City pic.twitter.com/feusfvhstS

— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) November 23, 2024

However, in the last 12 months, something has shifted - the state-of-the-art facility, which has been privy to some of the club's greatest results, has turned from a fortress into a sandcastle: excluding promoted and relegated sides, Tottenham have the worst home record of any Premier League side over the last year.

But how did this come about? In 2023/24, the home form was the main factor behind their qualification for the Europa League, and even in the first half last campaign, Spurs made themselves hard to beat there.

However, when things started to unravel, they unravelled big time. On Postecoglou’s watch, they slumped to new lows, and though confidence has been bolstered under Thomas Frank’s guidance, Spurs still have a major issue at their home ground.

The Numbers

The stats don’t lie - in the 15 Premier League games they have hosted since the start of 2025, Tottenham have picked up just 12 points. For context, bottom of the table Wolves (who currently sit on two points) are second lowest with 15, and West Ham, whose home troubles have become common knowledge, sit on the same total.

Tottenham's home form is genuinely incredible. Just not in a good way 😵 pic.twitter.com/g0nA778aFd

— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) November 12, 2025

In that time, they have found the net on just 17 occasions, conceding 23 in return, and of the 15 games played in front of their home fans, have come away with all three points just three times, losing nine.

It is a remarkable record: their last home win came against Burnley on the opening day of the season three months ago, and before that, it was a 3-1 victory over Southampton back in April.

Moreover, Spurs have gone the extra mile to put their home form under scrutiny, such is their track record on their travels. In five away games this season, Frank’s side have 13 points, a goal difference of +9, and four wins to their name, placing them top of the away form rankings.

Why do Tottenham struggle so much in games where the presence of their own fans should be giving them that extra lift? Is Tottenham’s fan base not passionate enough to create that “12th man” feel? Or is it something that runs a little deeper?

A Toxic Environment

The issue can be viewed through both lenses. Tottenham’s struggles were so dire last season, both home and away, that eventually fans resigned themselves to accepting that this year, they would not be competitive, and saved their voices for the club’s Europa League ties, the only competition in which Tottenham were still contenders.

As a result, the atmospheres at any given home game in the first half of 2025 were lukewarm at best, and with the noticeable lack of support, the players on the pitch struggled to find motivation by other means.

#Tottenham are 1st in the Away table and 19th in the Home table pic.twitter.com/PnLwkROtDL

— The Spurs Watch (@TheSpursWatch) November 12, 2025

Subsequently, results plummeted, and Tottenham quickly became seen as an easy three points no matter where they played, illustrated by their shocking 17th-place finish.

What didn’t help matters was Spurs fans’ obviously toxic relationship towards Daniel Levy. The ex-owner, who left the club back in September, had a complicated relationship with the club's supporters.

Though he boasted notoriously deep pockets, he was rarely willing to splash the cash, and fans saw this as a total lack of effort to fulfil his duty as the owner of a club ambitious to return to the top of the game. After all, until May, Spurs had failed to win a trophy since 2008, and even when Postecoglou famously maintained his second-season trophy record, Levy gave him the sack, souring his relationship with the club further.

🚨🚨 BREAKING: Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur. 💣

Decision made by chairman Daniel Levy. pic.twitter.com/EucqUJT4my

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 6, 2025

So, at home games, Spurs fans would often focus more on verbally targeting Levy than the action unfolding on the pitch, and while in previous years that had not been a problem, the combination of this and the poor run of form the side were on resulted in home form severely dropping off.

Casual fans think that teams are stronger at home simply down to the lack of travel and the familiar surroundings. These certainly contribute, but the most important factor that contributes to a solid home record is the support of the fans - without it, they might as well be playing away from home anyway.

Why Can’t Frank Turn Things Around?

When Thomas Frank came in, Levy left just over a month later, signifying a new era for the club. Fans were celebrating all over social media, the club's summer signings signalled ambitious intentions, and overall, there was a positive vibe surrounding the club over the summer.

🚨 BREAKING: Tottenham announces departure of Executive Chairman Daniel Levy. pic.twitter.com/RlQYihoYdk

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 4, 2025

However, the players who survived the summer clear-out appear to have been permanently scarred by last season’s hostile environment - they simply can’t perform in front of their home fans, for fear that if they make a mistake, they will immediately receive abuse.

Frank’s system is clearly far more applicable to this Spurs squad than Postecoglou’s vision, as they currently sit fifth in the league. However, had they picked up even two wins out of their six home games so far would be enough to place them second, just three points behind bitter rivals Arsenal. By anyone’s standards, this is a missed opportunity.

The international break has come at the perfect time for Frank. It gives him a chance to work with those staying at the club and encourage them to play boldly and take risks when playing at home - even if these risks don’t always come off, the fact is that fans appreciate vision, and players will receive praise for attempting to be bold.

🥹❤️ Thomas Frank with his summer signing Mohammed Kudus after his winning goal vs Leeds. 🇩🇰🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/Ok0OIB6GAr

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) October 5, 2025

But at the moment, Spurs players retreat into their shells far too quickly in front of their own crowd. Of course, recent unpleasant experiences are to blame for this, but at a certain point, the squad must pick itself up and dust itself off. After all, success doesn’t come to those not willing to dare.

“To dare is to do” are the inspiring words in Tottenham’s club motto - where else are you going to be daring if not at your home ground?