Thomas Frank’s appointment in June began with guarded optimism among Tottenham Hotspur supporters who hoped for a middle ground between Jos\u00e9 Mourinho and Ange Postecoglou. That optimism evaporated as the campaign unfolded. Spurs found themselves 16th and flirting with a relegation dogfight after a run that produced two Premier League wins in 17 games, and the mood inside the club and among supporters turned sour.<\/p>\n
The context for the managerial vacancy is clear. Supporters who had once yearned for Postecoglou\u2019s “season three” now regret the choice. The results and style of play have been cited as incompatible with the perceived Tottenham Way, and Frank\u2019s position became untenable following another home defeat. The club will appoint its first manager since Daniel Levy\u2019s exit, though a long-term successor may not be decided until the summer.<\/p>\n
Oliver Glasner is one option. The Austrian delivered Crystal Palace their first major silverware by guiding the Eagles to FA Cup glory in 2025 and oversaw the club\u2019s best Premier League season. Glasner\u2019s 3-4-2-1 is tightly drilled and Palace have produced excellent transition football. Yet concerns remain about whether his framework can scale at Tottenham and about his short tenures elsewhere.<\/p>\n
Xabi Alonso represents a high-profile possibility. Despite a brief spell at Real Madrid that ended after conflicts with dressing-room dynamics, Alonso\u2019s stock remains high following his work at Bayer Leverkusen. There is speculation he may wait until the summer for his next project, and links to Liverpool have been mentioned should their vacancy arise.<\/p>\n
Roberto De Zerbi is available after leaving Marseille by mutual consent following their Champions League exit and a heavy defeat by Paris Saint-Germain. De Zerbi impressed at Brighton & Hove Albion and could quickly reinvigorate Tottenham\u2019s style, though questions persist about his long-term fit and past clashes with players and club hierarchies.<\/p>\n
Andoni Iraola evokes comparisons with Mauricio Pochettino. Now in his third season at Bournemouth, Iraola delivered Bournemouth\u2019s best Premier League campaign in 2024\u201325. His high-intensity press and praised man-management suggest he could restore energy at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and revive a dormant support base.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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