Tottenham Hotspur have no immediate plans to part ways with head coach Thomas Frank, despite a concerning run of results in recent weeks, according to reports.
The former Brentford manager initially made a promising impression after arriving in north London, replacing Ange Postecoglou in the aftermath of last season’s Europa League triumph.
By the October international break, Spurs sat third in the Premier League table, just two points behind leaders Arsenal. Since then, however, performances and results have taken a sharp downturn.
Frank’s side have picked up only eight points from their last nine league matches, a return bettered by just three teams across the division in the same period.
Tottenham’s struggles were compounded by elimination from the Carabao Cup at the hands of Newcastle United.
Any sense of recovery generated by consecutive wins over Brentford and Slavia Prague was abruptly halted by a heavy 3–0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Worryingly, Spurs now have fewer Premier League points at this stage of the season than they did last year—a campaign that ultimately ended with a 17th-place finish.
According to The Athletic, Tottenham’s leadership group has held regular discussions regarding Frank’s future.
Despite the stark numbers, the board has opted to continue backing the Danish coach and allow him additional time to steady the ship.
Frank was appointed last summer under the previous executive structure, shortly before long-serving chairman Daniel Levy was dismissed in September.
The club’s governance has since shifted, with Peter Charrington installed as non-executive chairman and the Lewis family playing a more influential role in decision-making.
Thomas Frank: “This Is Not a Quick Fix”
The decision to retain Frank, who is under contract until 2028, appears to align with the manager’s own expectations.
After the disappointing display at the City Ground, the 52-year-old was asked whether he believed he would be afforded more time.
“I don’t see why not,” Frank said. “If managers are never given time, then nothing can truly be fixed. This is not something that can be solved overnight.”
Despite ending a 17-year trophy drought under Postecoglou, Tottenham also suffered their worst league finish since 1975 during that same campaign—context Frank believes must be acknowledged.
Reflecting on recent performances, Frank admitted his frustration while stressing the importance of composure. “There’s a storm of emotions inside me, because it’s incredibly frustrating not to be in a better position after some strong performances,” he said. “But staying calm, being clear, and sending the right messages at the right moments is crucial. I’m very honest about where we are as a team.”
