The Tottenham board haven’t made a last determination about the way forward for head coach Thomas Frank however are taking a look at different choices.
Talks are believed to have taken place at board stage about whether or not Frank ought to proceed after Saturday’s 2-1 residence defeat by West Ham.
The hierarchy are taking their time to decide, whereas contemplating potential short-term successors within the occasion Frank does depart.
The 52-year-old is predicted to carry his press convention on Monday forward of the Champions League conflict towards Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, as issues stand.
The Spurs board need to stick with a long-term plan that features Frank, which has at all times been the plan, however Saturday’s defeat reached new ranges of toxicity on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which might be the purpose of no return.
There are stories of followers clashing with one another outdoors the bottom, whereas a video has surfaced on social media of a fan approaching co-owner Vivienne Lewis within the hospitality part and making their emotions identified concerning Frank’s future.
Not like the overwhelming majority of managers who’ve misplaced their jobs this season, Frank has tried to stay optimistic, appreciative of this being a troublesome interval for the membership.
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He described it as making an attempt to show round a “super-tanker” and that it was beginning to go in the fitting path. However that didn’t present in Saturday’s consequence to relegation-threatened rivals West Ham, who ended a 10-game winless league run.
Not the entire blame could be levelled at Frank. The membership is in a transitional section following the post-Daniel Levy period during which new captains are steering the ship and new workers are nonetheless discovering their toes in a number of areas.
Both manner, although, this appears like an vital second at Tottenham and they’ll fastidiously think about the following steps forward of Tuesday’s Champions League residence recreation towards Borussia Dortmund.
Booed off and sacked chants from personal followers – however Frank defiant
Beneath-pressure Frank remained defiant regardless of being loudly booed off by his personal followers, who chanted ‘you are getting sacked within the morning’ at him following the 2-1 residence defeat to West Ham.
Callum Wilson’s last-gasp winner sparked poisonous scenes on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium because the South Stand known as for the Dane to go after a run of eight defeats in 14 matches.
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Tottenham followers boo Thomas Frank at full-time as Spurs hunch to their third straight defeat
On Sunday morning, Spurs chief government Vinai Venkatesham arrived on the coaching floor together with Frank and the gamers.
At his post-match press convention, Frank stated of the boos and chants: “Of course, I probably have had better times. I understand – I’m the man in charge, so the blame will go to me. That’s fair, no problem in that sense.
“So long as they’re backing the gamers, doing all the pieces they will to help them and drive them ahead, and we’ll maintain going ahead.”
Frank was surprisingly upbeat in his post-match press conference, likening his job to turning a “tremendous tanker” around with Spurs sitting 14th in the table, 10 points above the drop zone.
Ahead of kick-off, Venkatesham released an open letter in the matchday programme which addressed several issues, including the relationship with the fans and player trading.
“I’ve seen the letter,” Frank said, “and I took six to eight optimistic issues out of the letter, not the adverse issues.
“What I take out of that letter is that a club, an executive team with Vinai on top, that are aligned and know that this is a big transition phase and it’s a super tanker, we’re turning in the right direction.
“And there is plenty of good indicators behind the scenes, additionally in among the performances.
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Tim Sherwood questions whether or not Tottenham may sack Frank after the loss to West Ham
“But of course, when you lose last minute to one of your rivals, it’s very emotional in football, and there’ll be noise.
“And that noise we have to maintain on the market and get [our] head down and maintain strolling, maintain doing the fitting factor.”
Frank also faced questions over team leaks on Friday, but he insisted he was not worried.
The Dane also believes his side are “near one thing superb” despite a winless start to 2026.
Asked why he deserved more time, Frank replied: “For those who’re not profitable sufficient, we all know that you simply’re not getting sufficient help from the followers.
“But when we’re winning, it will change when we start winning again, which we will do. Not in doubt of that. I also think you can look a little bit at the performances.
“For instance Bournemouth and Villa and this recreation right here, if the gamers cease operating or cease doing something or not working onerous, and we weren’t the crew that was closest to profitable, then you possibly can say, okay. However I feel the crew is working very onerous.
“And I still think, and I know it sounds a little bit crazy, that we’re close to something very good than further away.
He added: “I can promise that I am sitting right here and giving all the pieces each single day.
“I feel the trust from everyone and there’s only one way, and it’s to keep going.”
How Sky Sports activities reported on the Tottenham followers’ response to Frank
Thomas Frank has been in cost at Spurs for seven months
Sky Sports activities’ Oliver Yew on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:
After West Ham scored late on: “The home fans are singing ‘sacked in the morning’ towards Thomas Frank, those of them that are left in their seats. There’s a mass exodus at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the West Ham fans celebrate.”
At full time: “The boos die down before restarting again. The fans filing out by the press box are making their feelings known as well.
“Frank then makes his technique to the tunnel, applauding as he goes. He is booed once more and there is one other refrain of ‘sacked within the morning’. I do not assume I’ve ever seen something like that earlier than.”
Tottenham’s video games in January and February
Tuesday: Borussia Dortmund (h), Champions League – kick-off 8pm
Saturday: Burnley (a), Premier League – kick-off 3pm
January 28: Eintracht Frankfurt (a), Champions League – kick-off 8pm
February 1: Man Metropolis (h), Premier League – kick-off 4.30pm, dwell on Sky Sports activities
February 7: Man Utd (a), Premier League – kick-off 12.30pm
February 10: Newcastle (h), Premier League – kick-off 7.30pm
February 22: Arsenal (h), Premier League – kick-off 4.30pm, dwell on Sky Sports activities
