A senior figure at Tottenham Hotspur has advised the removal of manager Thomas Frank, with murmurs of interest from a high-profile replacement keen to step back into the fold. The Danish tactician, who previously managed Brentford, finds himself on the brink, as his tenure at Spurs is increasingly under scrutiny following a dismal run of form.
Frank’s arrival aimed to restore financial prudence post-Ange Postecoglou; however, his perceived conservative style has drawn the ire of fans and pundits alike. The north London side’s recent form leaves much to be desired, securing just two wins out of their last 13 Premier League fixtures. The tension reached a boiling point with an unexpected 2-1 home defeat to relegation contenders West Ham, prompting BBC’s Sami Mokbel to reveal that an executive has called for Frank’s departure due to dwindling internal backing.
Mokbel elaborates, “BBC Sport understands there’s been a concerted push from within the club’s board to consider concluding Frank’s spell. Though the hierarchy has supported him up to now, the recent home loss casts doubt about his capability to reverse their fortunes.”
Talk of potential successors is rife, with former Spurs darling and current U.S. national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino emerging as a prime contender. According to Football Insider, Pochettino reportedly has left the door ajar for a return, expressing a lingering desire to address “unfinished business” at the club — a sentiment echoed by journalist Pete O’Rourke.
O’Rourke states, “Pochettino hasn’t concealed his ambition to revive his role at Tottenham. With a storied stint already behind him, many believe he could swiftly restore prosperity. But, with no immediate decisions on the horizon, the club may wait until summer to act on Frank’s position.”
Concurrently, ex-Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara has chimed in with potential alternatives to navigate the remainder of the season. “You deploy an interim manager till season’s end, but it should be someone with ties to Spurs. Robbie Keane fits the bill, but only permanently would allure him,” O’Hara shared with talkSPORT. Dreaming of a permanent appointment, O’Hara hopes for the stars, suggesting, “In a perfect world, Xabi Alonso would take the helm, though realism tempers expectations.”
Thus, as the drama at Tottenham Hotspur unfolds, the club stands at a managerial crossroads, grappling with a decision that could redefine their trajectory in ensuing campaigns.