Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time winner gave West Ham United a dramatic victory at Tottenham Hotspur as head coach Thomas Frank felt the full fury of his own fans.
Cristian Romero’s header looked to have earned Spurs a point until substitute Wilson bundled home from a corner to end the Hammers’ 10-match winless run in the league.
It sparked angry scenes among the home supporters though as they turned on Frank with chants of “sacked in the morning”, while the final whistle was greeted with a storm of booing aimed at the head coach and his players.
Spurs, with Conor Gallagher making his debut after a £35m move from Atletico Madrid, needed a fast start to banish the mood of unease around the stadium – instead it was West Ham United who struck first through the dangerous Crysencio Summerville, who saw his shot deflect in off Micky van de Ven after 15 minutes.
Frank’s disappointment worsened as defender Ben Davies was immediately taken off on a stretcher after his challenge on West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen in the build-up to the goal.
As the discontent of Spurs fans increased, West Ham wasted a glorious chance to double their lead when Taty Castellanos headed over from a corner with the goal at his mercy.
Spurs departed to a hostile reception at half-time but, as they have on several occasions this season, raised their game after the break.
The introduction of Yves Bissouma for the first time this season enlivened Spurs and their pressure was rewarded after 64 minutes when Romero rose highest to power home Pedro Porro’s cross.
Spurs pressed for a winner, with keeper Alphonse Areola making a fine save from Xavi Simons, but Wilson’s introduction delivered the final dramatic twist in the tale.
