Tottenham Hotspur’s board is reportedly leaning toward sacking manager Thomas Frank following a devastating 2-1 home defeat to West Ham on Saturday.
The Danish coach, who arrived at the North London club last June after an iconic seven-year stint at Brentford, has failed to replicate his previous success. With the club’s Chief Executive Vinai Venkatesham seen arriving early at the training ground this Sunday, speculation is reaching fever pitch that Frank’s days at the helm are numbered.
A Season in Freefall
The statistics make for grim reading for the 51-year-old manager. Despite Spurs paying £10 million to lure him away from Brentford, the team has struggled to find any consistency:
- Current Standing: 14th in the Premier League.
- Winning Rate: Only 7 wins in 22 league matches.
- 2026 Form: Zero wins in the new year, including two consecutive league defeats.
- Cup Failures: Already eliminated from both domestic cups.
With only one win in their last eight matches across all competitions, the “Thomas Frank era” has turned into a survival struggle rather than a top-four push.
Champions League Crossroads
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The timing of the crisis puts Tottenham in a difficult position. Spurs are scheduled to face Borussia Dortmund this Tuesday in a crucial UEFA Champions League league stage match.
The board must now decide whether to trust Frank for the European clash or opt for an immediate “interim” solution to spark a reaction from the squad. If Frank survives until Tuesday, next weekend’s Premier League encounter against Burnley is widely expected to be his final stand.
From Brentford Legend to Spurs Struggle
Thomas Frank’s decline at Tottenham is particularly surprising given his pedigree. At the end of the 2024/25 season, he was the second longest-serving manager in the Premier League, behind only Pep Guardiola. His ability to lead Brentford to a top-10 finish made him the standout choice to replace the previous regime at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but the transition to a “Big Six” club has proven more difficult than anticipated.
Siara Costa is a football editor and writer covering both European men’s and women’s football, with a focus on league competitions, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling.
