As of mid-December 2025, Thomas Frank’s time at Tottenham has been mixed and challenging. In the Premier League, Spurs sit 11th in the table, with a record under him of approximately 6 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses from 16 matches: that’s just 22 points. This is slightly worse than the equivalent stage last season under Postecoglou, who had racked up an equally impoverished 23 points after 16 games.
Recent form has been inconsistent: a heavy 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on December 14 sparked significant fan frustration and boos, following poor home performances, meaning only a few home wins all calendar year.
That said, there were brighter moments earlier, including strong away results like a win at Manchester City and a draw at Newcastle, plus a solid home victory over Brentford (his former club) in early December. Tottenham also performs decently in the Champions League, positioned 11th in the league phase with a chance of automatic knockout qualification, but so far, that’s been against sides that aren’t exactly world beaters.
Now, in an explosive article by Martin Lipton of the Sun, criticism of Frank has reached damning levels as the senior journalist beats three significant nails into the Dane’s career coffin.
“…with every passing week, it is harder and harder to shake the feeling that Spurs might just be too big a club for the Dane.
That he cannot quite grasp the scale, the scrutiny, the depth of longing inside the fan base, the sense of frustration that permeates every pore.
The reality, obvious as it might seem, is that Spurs aren’t Brentford, where building a genuine rapport with the fans meant so much, where expectations and ambitions were always limited.
However, in N17, legitimately or otherwise, that is simply not the case.”
Fan opinion is divided—many supporters are impatient with the lack of progress, perceiving the football as less exciting than under Postecoglou, and there has been criticism of tactics and results. Frank has faced boos and questions about player reactions (e.g., substitutions), and he’s emphasized that rebuilding the squad isn’t a “quick fix.”
Despite the pressure, the club’s hierarchy, now more hands-on under the Lewis family ownership after Daniel Levy’s departure, has publicly backed Frank, stating he’s not at immediate risk of the sack and deserves time, especially with needed squad improvements in upcoming transfer windows.
Overall, it’s a transitional period: Frank is implementing a more structured, adaptable style (drawing from his successful Brentford era, where he achieved consistent mid-table finishes on a budget), but results haven’t yet clicked fully at a bigger club with higher expectations. His job appears safe for now, but sustained poor form could change that.