Thomas Frank’s job at Tottenham is coming under immense scrutiny as he faces the prospect of getting sacked by the club.
Tottenham’s Premier League struggles continued under Thomas Frank after the Lilywhites fell short against relegation contenders and arch rivals West Ham United this weekend. Frank’s side were nowhere near their best, and the performance only amplified the growing uncertainty surrounding the Danish tactician’s future at N17. It was an embarrassing defeat that saw Spurs end the week in 14th place in the table.
To make matters worse, the North Londoners were beaten by a West Ham side that had been winless in their previous 10 Premier League matches. It was a clear reflection of how far Spurs have fallen under Thomas Frank during his time at N17. The fans have already had enough of the Danish tactician, which was evident when chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning” rang out after the Hammers scored the winning goal on Saturday.
It remains to be seen how long Frank will be given to steady the ship at N17, especially with his Spurs side having won just two of their last 13 Premier League matches. Their home form has been poor, and there have been no real signs of progression under the Danish tactician. It comes as little surprise that he currently holds the worst points-per-game ratio of any Tottenham manager in the last decade, underlining the growing belief that he is not the right man to take the club forward.
Tottenham suffer setback in their hopes of luring Oliver Glasner to N17
Tottenham are already considering changes in the dugout following the embarrassing defeat against West Ham. It appears Thomas Frank’s time at N17 could be nearing its end after an unsuccessful eight-month spell at the club. Recent reports have suggested the North Londoners are keen on appointing Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor in the coming days. Like Frank, the Austrian tactician is also under pressure at Selhurst Park after criticising the Palace board for having “abandoned” his team.
However, it seems Spurs fans may have to wait a little longer before they can realistically dream of seeing Glasner make the switch to North London. As per David Ornstein (via X), Crystal Palace are planning to keep the Austrian tactician until the end of the season despite his recent outbursts in the media. He has reportedly held positive talks with the Eagles and is expected to be backed in the transfer window for the second half of the campaign.
This development comes as a major blow for the Lilywhites, who are determined to replace Thomas Frank for the remainder of the campaign. The Danish tactician has failed to win over the supporters, largely due to his pragmatic style of football and over-reliance on set-pieces. Fans will also be concerned that Spurs could wait until the end of the season to make a change, given the lack of suitable options currently available in the managerial market.
The constant jeers and boos from the match-going supporters are unlikely to subside unless there is a drastic improvement in results and performances over the coming weeks. Spurs’ next test comes in the Champions League when they face Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. It remains to be seen whether Thomas Frank will still be on the touchline for that fixture as he teeters on the brink of being axed by the club this week.
All eyes will be on the Danish tactician as he attempts to turn the club’s fortunes around in the coming weeks. Is a change imminent? Or will the club continue to back Thomas Frank through these testing times? Only time will tell.
