(Credit: Manh Tung - Breaking Media/Imago)
(Credit: Manh Tung - Breaking Media/Imago)

'This is how many games Thomas Frank has to avoid Tottenham sack'

James Murray

James holds a degree in Sports Journalism and Communications (MA) from the Real Madrid Graduate School. He has experience working for a number of local news outlets as well as the Sunday Mirror and Real Madrid TV. James is from Scunthorpe and has an affinity with Scunthorpe United, but is also a huge West Ham supporter and an expert on all things to do with the Hammers. He started working for Breaking Media in July 2023, initially writing on the Club Sites, where he specialised in West Ham content, before moving to Football Insider – where he is now an expert in football finance, speaking regularly with Stefan Borson and Keith Wyness to generate high-quality content in all things related to finance in the Premier League, Football League, and Scottish Premiership.

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Thomas Frank has struggled to make a positive impact during his sixth-month spell at Tottenham. 

Frank was appointed as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement after Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League table last season, but they did win the Europa League. 

Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup on 11 January, ensuring they have now won just one of their past seven games in all competitions. 

Meanwhile, Spurs currently sit 14th in the Premier League table heading into the London derby against West Ham on Saturday (17 January). 

Nuno Espirito Santo is also fighting to save his job, with the Hammers seven points from safety in the relegation zone. 

Thomas Frank instructing from the touchline.
Thomas Frank is under pressure to save his job at Tottenham (Credit: Imago)

Tottenham are facing 'big' Thomas Frank issue as sack decision looms

Former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson exclusively told Football Insider Frank could be sacked as the Tottenham manager if the next two or three games don’t go their way. 

The north London giants face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and Burnley in the Premier League after this weekend’s clash against West Ham. 

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “I think the injury situation is a big issue and I think the manager is a big issue as well because clearly he's not really started well. 

“I think you've got to start relatively well in this situation. I don't think you can have as bad a start as he's had and easily survive. 

“He's probably got two or three games. If two or three games now go against him, he's probably going to get changed. 

Thomas Frank Tottenham
Tottenham are in a poor run of form under Thomas Frank (Credit: Imago)

“That's a big problem for the development of a new Tottenham, regardless of whether Daniel Levy is there or not.” 

Frank joined Tottenham from Brentford, where he was hugely successful during his seven years in charge. 

Who could replace Frank as Tottenham manager?

Football Insider revealed on Tuesday (13 January) Tottenham could appoint an interim manager until the end of the season if they decide to sack Frank. 

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has emerged as an early contender to replace the Danish manager. 

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner
Oliver Glasner is among the favourites to become the next Tottenham manager (Credit: Imago)

However, Spurs could have to wait until the end of the season to appoint Glasner, whose contract at Selhurst Park expires on 30 June. 

The Austrian manager has also been linked with Man United, but Palace’s poor run of form has raised questions around whether he is the right man to take over at Old Trafford. 

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