Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is under increasing pressure to save his job.
Following Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to West Ham, it is believed that discussions were held at board level as to whether Frank should continue as manager.
Spurs bosses are believed to be considering all options at this time, but no final decision has yet been made.
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Thomas Frank admits he is ‘very hurt’ after Spurs’ 2-1 home defeat to West Ham
The Spurs board wants to stick to a long-term plan that includes Frank, and this was always the plan, but Saturday’s defeat reached a new level of toxicity at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
There were also reports of clashes between fans outside the ground, and a video was published on social media of a fan approaching co-owner Vivian Lewis in the hospitality department and confessing his feelings about Frank’s future.
Unlike the majority of managers who have lost their jobs this season, Frank recognizes this is a difficult time for the club and has tried to remain positive.
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He described it as an attempt to turn around a “supertanker” and start moving in the right direction. However, Saturday’s result did not reflect that, with relegation-threatened rivals West Ham now without a win in 10 league games.
Not all the blame lies with Frank. The club is in a period of transition following the post-Daniel Levy era, with a new captain at the helm of the ship and new staff still finding their feet in multiple areas.
But either way, this feels like an important moment for Tottenham and they will carefully consider their next steps ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League home game against Borussia Dortmund.
What did Sky Sports report on Tottenham fans’ reaction to Frank?
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Tim Sherwood doubts whether Tottenham can sack Frank after defeat against West Ham
Oliver Yu on Sky Sports at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:
After West Ham’s late goal: “Home fans sing ‘Sacked for the morning’ to Thomas Frank. Some fans are left in their seats. There is a mass exodus at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as West Ham fans celebrate.”
Full-time: “The boos died down before the restart. The fans who lined up by the press box also made their feelings known.
“Frank then heads into the tunnel to applause. He gets another round of boos and another chorus of ‘You’re fired in the morning’. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like that.”
Tottenham matches in January and February
Tuesday: Borussia Dortmund (h), Champions League – 8pm kick-off
Saturday: Burnley (a), Premier League – 3pm kick-off
January 28: Eintracht Frankfurt (a), Champions League – 8pm kick-off
1 February: Man City (h), Premier League – Kick-off 4.30pm, live on Sky Sports
February 7: Man United (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, live on Sky Sports
