Two years ago, nine-man Tottenham were soundly beaten by Chelsea at home in the Premier League. The Lilywhites finished the game with two red cards and four goals conceded, handing the visitors a crucial win at N17. Yet, despite the defeat, the Spurs players were applauded by the home fans as they walked off the pitch for showing remarkable courage and determination against all odds.

Fast forward to the present, and Thomas Frank’s Tottenham looked nothing like that spirited side. Against the same opponent and will all eleven players on the pitch, Spurs were well below their usual standards. They ultimately lost by a single goal, but the scoreline flattered them, thanks to Guglielmo Vicario’s heroics between the posts.

Tottenham duo Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence were involved in an altercation with Thomas Frank after the final whistle against Chelsea.

When the final whistle blew, boos echoes around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. To make matters worse, Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence walked straight down the tunnel without acknowledging the supporter, visibly frustrating Thomas Frank in the process. Both defenders were at fault for the only goal of the game, and their decision of not approaching the fans and...