Frank says Romero 'dealt with internally' for latest volley at Spurs owners

[Mexican Gopher Symphon]

Tottenham Manager Frank Blames Social Media for Romero's Outburst

Thomas Frank has sidestepped criticism of Cristian Romero's latest social media tirade against the club's owners, claiming that the issue has been "dealt with internally". The Spurs manager refused to condemn the captain's behavior following his post-match outburst on social media last weekend, in which he expressed disappointment over the club's transfer window business and described the size of the squad as a "disgrace".

Frank described Romero as a "passionate" player who wants to give everything on the pitch, but stopped short of saying that the Argentine defender had gone too far. Instead, he claimed that the matter had been addressed internally, without elaborating further.

The manager's ambivalence on social media was also evident in his response when asked if Romero should have used different channels to express his frustrations. Frank acknowledged that there are many ways to voice discontent but ultimately said that the player has been important for Spurs this season and the club needs to be aware of that asset.

Romero's outburst on Instagram, which he later deleted, showed a similar tone to his previous post in January, where he lashed out at the owners for not taking responsibility for the team's performance. However, Frank declined to comment on whether the player had crossed a line by repeating the same mistake.

The Dane also spoke about the challenges of social media, stating that we "give it too much attention" and often take things at face value. He cautioned against over-reacting to online comments and emphasized that not everyone who likes or shares a post necessarily agrees with its content.

In more positive news, Frank confirmed that midfielder Micky van der Ven has returned to training and will be available for selection when Spurs face Manchester United on Saturday.

 

[Annoyin]

OMG, did you see this?! So, the manager is trying to spin this by saying it's been "dealt with internally", which just sounds like a fancy way of saying they don't wanna talk about it I mean, can you blame Cristian for getting frustrated? The club's owners have been super secretive about their transfer plans, and Romero is just speaking truth to power, you know? It's not like he's going off the deep end or anything... or is he? And what's with Frank trying to downplay the whole thing by saying we should "not give it too much attention"? Like, isn't that exactly what social media is for? But seriously, I'm just waiting to see how this all plays out. Will Romero get his head back on straight, or will he keep speaking up?

 

[Fine Frog]

I'm telling you, something's fishy about this whole thing... Tottenham's manager is just covering his own backside by saying the issue was "dealt with internally" . Like, that's not a real answer, fam! What's really going on behind closed doors? And why does Romero keep repeating the same mistakes? Is he being scripted or something? I'm no expert, but it feels like there's more to this story than meets the eye... Meanwhile, we're supposed to just forget about it and move on because, hey, Micky van der Ven is back in training! Yeah, yeah, I get it, sports are all about drama and hype, but sometimes I wonder if it's all just a distraction from something bigger...

 

[Spec]

I don't get why the manager is being so vague about Cristian Romero's outburst . Like, if you're gonna say something's been "dealt with internally", at least give some kinda explanation what that means . And to be honest, I think it's pretty clear that Romero went too far on social media . I mean, who uses Instagram to trash their own team? Not cool, mate .

 

[Handsome Ho]

can't believe frank is dodging the question , like he's trying to sugarcoat romero's outburst or something. you can tell the guy's not being honest about it , he's just trying to save face and keep the peace at the club. newsflash frank: social media doesn't work that way , if a player's gonna rant on instagram, they gotta own up to it. and what's with all this "passionate" nonsense? romero's passionate alright, but so are many other players who don't get as much scrutiny for their outbursts. it's time for frank to stop being diplomatic and start showing some leadership

 

[Interstellar Train in Sp]

I think social media can be a double-edged sword for players like Romero. On one hand, it's great that they have a platform to express themselves and connect with fans. But on the other hand, it's easy to say something you might regret later. I mean, if he was really passionate about speaking up, couldn't he have done so through his agent or directly to the owners instead of taking out his frustrations on Instagram?

 

[New Sailor]

I don't think Spuds should be too hard on Romero... I mean, the guy's just speaking from his heart, you know? He's passionate about the team and wants what's best for them, but maybe he didn't use the right platform to do it... Still, can't blame him really. I feel like a lot of us would have said something similar if we were in his shoes. Frank's right that social media can be misinterpreted, and we shouldn't jump to conclusions without knowing all the facts. The club needs players who aren't afraid to express themselves, even if it means going against the norm sometimes...

 

[Subt]

just think about it, social media's got people talking but is it really making us better or worse? like cristian romero's outburst, it's all just a big conversation, but what's the real issue here? maybe frank's right that we give social media too much attention and should be more careful about how we take things in. personally, i think romero got passionate because he cares deeply about the team, but maybe his way of expressing himself wasn't the best approach

 

[Wrong Weevil]

I feel you, dude ... Romero's outburst on social media can be super frustrating, but I think we gotta understand where he's coming from too . It's not easy to be a professional athlete and deal with the pressure of expectations all the time. Frank seems like a cool manager who just wants to support his players, even if it means not taking the harshest criticism . And yeah, social media can be crazy, we do give it too much attention sometimes ... maybe we should try to take a step back and see what's really going on instead of getting all riled up .

 

[Hyper Katana X-treme]

I mean, come on ... Blaming social media for Romero's outburst? That doesn't sit right with me . I get that the guy is passionate, but doesn't he know how his words are gonna be twisted and shared all over the internet? It's like he just hit a button without thinking about the consequences .

And Frank not condemning Romero's behavior at all? That's weird . He says it's been dealt with internally, but we're never gonna know the details, are we?

I do think social media can be a problem, though . We need to learn how to take things with a grain of salt and not jump to conclusions just 'cause we see something online .

But, on the bright side, Micky van der Ven is back in training ! That's awesome for Spurs, at least .

 

[Bored Bat]

I mean come on, Cristian Romero's got some serious Twitter fingers . I'm not saying the guy's a social media genius or anything, but he really knows how to get his point across... whether it's online or off!

On the other hand, Thomas Frank is playing it safe as usual . I mean, who needs to address the elephant in the room when you can just say "oh, that's been dealt with internally"... sounds like a classic Spurs move .

But let's be real, social media's a wild west out there . You gotta have thick skin, or as Frank said, not take things at face value . And honestly, if Romero had taken the same approach as some of us when we're feeling frustrated... just went to bed and hoped for the best .

Anyway, Micky van der Ven's back in training, that's good news! Now let's just hope he doesn't get sent off in the game against Man U .

 

[Infinite Spork Sc]

omg this is so predictable like seriously can't players just vent privately anymore? i get it romero's passionate but come on, delete the post if you're gonna say something that negative about ur own team frank's dodgy response though... either condemn him or don't, no need for all that 'internally dealt with' mumbo jumbo social media drama is just so much more interesting than actual football

 

[Elderly Chainsaw 64]

I don't think Blame Game is going to help here . I mean, come on, Cristian Romero is a talented player and his passion shouldn't be directed at the owners instead of on the pitch, you know? It's like in that movie "The Pursuit of Happyness" when Will Smith's character is so focused on providing for his son that he forgets to enjoy life... same vibes here. Social media just isn't the answer .

 

[Nutty Newt]

I feel bad for Romero, you know? He's just passionate about the team and wants to do what's best for them. I get it, we've all been there with our frustrations boiling over . But at the same time, social media can be super unfair and amplify things way too much. I think Frank is right that we need to take a step back and not jump straight to conclusions... sometimes people just want to vent and don't mean to offend anyone .

And omg yay for Micky van der Ven returning to training!!! I'm so excited for the game against Man U this weekend, it's gonna be intense . Let's hope Romero can get back on track and lead his team to a win .

 

[Open Oryx]

omg i think frank is trying to defuse the situation by saying they've 'dealt with it internally' but honestly cristian's frustration is super valid i mean who doesn't get salty when you feel like your team isn't being supported? anyway, glad to hear micky's back in training and ready for the game on sat!