Tottenham Hotspur ended Thomas Frank\u2019s tenure less than eight months after he replaced Ange Postecoglou. The decision followed a home Premier League defeat to Newcastle United and leaves the club uncomfortably close to the relegation zone.<\/p>\n
With just five points separating Spurs from 18th-place West Ham and Arsenal next on the fixture list, the board concluded a change was necessary. Frank had overseen some positive Champions League results that took the club into the round of 16, but league form deteriorated and a top-six finish is no longer a realistic target.<\/p>\n
Gameweek 26 left Tottenham perilously placed, with Leeds United rising to 15th after a comeback draw at Chelsea. The schedule before the international break stacks London derbies against Arsenal, Fulham and Crystal Palace, followed by matches with Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. Nottingham Forest dismissed Sean Dyche a day after Frank\u2019s axing.<\/p>\n
No Premier League team has a worse record in the calendar year than Tottenham. Their last league victory came on December 28 against Crystal Palace, and they have since dropped points to Burnley (a 2-2 draw at Turf Moor) and West Ham (a 2-1 home defeat). Tottenham were also eliminated from the FA Cup by Aston Villa.<\/p>\n
The club appears to favour an interim appointment to see out the season rather than a long-term hire. The comparison with Manchester United, who turned to Michael Carrick after dispensing with Ruben Amorim, underlines the preference for a temporary reset. Experience will be important to refocus the squad, while any new manager must adapt to the strengths of the players rather than impose an overly conservative approach.<\/p>\n
Off-field issues also played a part. Allowing Frank to walk around Bournemouth\u2019s Vitality Stadium carrying a cup with Arsenal branding, and the subsequent poor communication, exposed shortcomings in attention to detail. Injuries have been a persistent problem under Frank and his predecessor, and the club must understand why a fit squad has repeatedly suffered significant absences despite state-of-the-art facilities.<\/p>\n
Frank will have time to reflect. His record at Brentford remains a clear part of his managerial r\u00e9sum\u00e9.<\/p>\n
Stats<\/p>\n
With Tottenham
\nGames in charge (PL only) 26
\nWins 7
\nDraws 8
\nLosses 11
\nWin Percentage 26.9%<\/p>\n
With Brentford
\nGames in charge (PL only) 152
\nWins 54
\nDraws 38
\nLosses 60
\nWin Percentage 35.5%<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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