Spurs news: Thomas Frank defends Xavi Simons substitution after Tottenham booing theme continues | OneFootball

Tottenham fans made their feelings clear when Xavi Simons was replaced with the hosts trailing with just over ten minutes remaining

Thomas Frank has responded to booing from Tottenham fans in the draw with Manchester United

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There were loud boos around the stadium as Simons' number went up on the board, but it was Tel who then scored to get Spurs level five minutes later.

The boos at Simons' withdrawal continued a theme of frustration from the Spurs fans at home this season.

There had also been boos at half-time, but Frank defended his decision to bring Simons off.

"Yeah sometimes you're lucky," Frank said of the impact from his substitutions.

"But of course every single time I take a decision to sub a player it’s with one aim. To make the team win or get back into the game or try to see the game out. It’s with only one aim. To try to win the game.

"Mathys did well, great goal, great involvement and in general I think Xavi did a fine game. A positive but also you need a bit of freshness."

Xavi Simons started for Tottenham in the No10 role against Manchester United

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Pushed on whether he heard the boos after Simons' withdrawal, Frank added: "I'd just say every single time I make a decision, there's one aim and that is to make the team better."

There was also a blunt response when Frank was asked what he wanted from Tel when replacing Simons.

"Score a goal," he said.