Thomas Frank is clinging on for dear life in his role as the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur.
One point from two drab games against West Ham and Burnley has seen Frank pushed close to the edge, with the powers that be having a very big decision to make.
For whatever reason, Frank’s appointment just hasn’t gone according to plan, and the players don’t appear to be completely buying into what he’s trying to do.
It does appear as though Tottenham boss Frank has some sympathy coming his way from some quarters of the media, however, with Gary Neville now jumping to his defence.
Gary Neville says he’s sad for Thomas Frank
Neville knows all about management after his ill-fated spell in charge of Valencia.
Now, he’s defended Frank, suggesting that although things aren’t working out, he’s still a great guy and a good manager who will do well even if it’s not with Tottenham.
He told The Gary Neville Podcast: “I was so excited with Thomas Frank going there, thinking that, you know, he would put that instil, that directness to them, they would play slightly differently, play positive football.
“I think he’s a great guy. I think when we’ve gone and sort of interviewed him, I think I used to love going to Brentford, and I think he’s a brilliant man to interview.I think he’s done a brilliant job at Brentford. I’m really, really sad that it’s not going well for him. But it’s happened to a lot of great managers and good managers that have gone there, hasn’t it?”
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Frank has to kick on in the Premier League
Whisper it quietly, but Tottenham are quickly becoming embroiled in the relegation battle in the Premier League.
Spurs only have 28 points this season, and after Nottingham Forest beat Brentford, they now sit just three points behind Frank’s team.
Given the outlay on players and the squad at the boss’ disposal, that simply won’t do and forget the Champions League, Frank has to do better domestically.
With a tough run of fixtures to come, Tottenham desperately need a win from somewhere and frankly, the position is becoming untenable for Frank, despite what Neville has said about him.