Frank frankly admitted that he didn't perform well in the first half and promised to win back the fans' support with his performance.

In the third round of the FA Cup, Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Aston Villa, ending their run in the competition. After the match, Tottenham manager Thomas Frank offered a deep reflection on the team's performance and directly addressed the fans' disappointment at their early exit from the cup.

Frank admitted at the press conference that the team's poor performance in the first half was the root cause of the defeat. Frank said, "We didn't do well enough in the first half, especially our reaction after conceding the goal. We should never have conceded a second goal."

"But in the second half, we played with the energy, passion, and intensity we wanted. Although we scored a beautiful goal and had a chance to equalize, unfortunately we couldn't complete the comeback. This situation of only playing well for half the game is a consistency issue that we need to address right now."

With their elimination from the League Cup and FA Cup, Tottenham Hotspur have lost more than half of the goals they set at the beginning of the season, and some fans even feel that the season has ended prematurely.

Frank expressed his deep regret: "We are just as heartbroken as the fans, and no one wanted to advance more than we did. Despite fielding our strongest lineup under the current circumstances, a small difference in goal decided the outcome against such a strong opponent as Aston Villa."

Addressing the club's lack of depth on the bench and the shadow of Richarlison's re-injury, Frank emphasized that the club is working hard to improve its squad in the transfer market. Regarding the fans' support, he was very pragmatic: "The only way to make everyone happy is to keep winning."

"The energy that the players and fans shared in the second half was fantastic, but first we need to put on an excellent performance to ignite the passion in the stands. We need that kind of unity in the tough matches ahead."

Tottenham's next match will be a home game against West Ham United on January 17th in the 22nd round of the Premier League. Tottenham currently sit 14th in the Premier League table with 27 points.