Tottenham Hotspur fans cheered as Thomas Frank brought off Brennan Johnson, with journalist the Evening Standard reporting that there were 'ironic cheers' coming from the away end at Newcastle United.
Johnson hasn't been a guaranteed starter under Frank this season, but he has started both of their last two games, against Everton and Newcastle. The former Nottingham Forest forward hasn't set the world alight this term, and the Tottenham supporters are clearly growing increasingly frustrated with his performances.
Johnson has started four games in the Premier League so far this season, scoring twice. Spurs suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Newcastle at St James' Park on Wednesday evening in the Carabao Cup, with Johnson lining up on the right-hand side of attack before he was substituted after around 65 minutes.
Tottenham Fans Ironically Cheer Johnson Sub
Brennan Johnson reacts to miss
Brennan Johnson reacts to miss
According to the Evening Standard, Tottenham fans ironically cheered the decision to bring Johnson off against Newcastle. The Welsh international winger was described as 'wasteful' on the night, and the Spurs supporters appeared happy to see him substituted.
"Too often he is hesitant when in good positions. Inconsistent with his final ball - some were dangerous, most wasteful. Ironic cheers from the away end when he went off."