Tottenham’s loss to West Ham on Saturday simply has to be the final straw for Thomas Frank.
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium directed justified anger at Frank at full time, as Spurs fell to a late 2-1 defeat to West Ham.
Cristian Romero scored a second-half equaliser to cancel out Crysencio Summerville’s opener for the visitors, only for Callum Wilson to score and win the game for Nuno Espirito Santo in stoppage time.
Frank has been under increasing pressure at Spurs, with many criticising his attacking philosophy in particular.
However, findings from the showdown at N17 prove that it’s much more than just an issue in the final third under the Dane.
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The Lewis Family are said to have money available for Frank to spend in the January transfer window; however, recent results may make them change their minds.
Tottenham have remained in 14th with Bournemouth behind them, who are yet to play, and the Lilywhites are just two points off Leeds United, who are deemed relegation candidates.
West Ham have been struggling to score goals, let alone win games, with their victory over Spurs the Hammers’ first in 10 Premier League matches.
Not only that, but Nuno cut deeper into Tottenham’s wounds when he guided West Ham to record an expected goals tally of 1.34 xG, which was the Irons’ highest amount away from home since August.
Tottenham’s defensive setup was all wrong against West Ham, and there’s truly nowhere left for Frank to hide.
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There’s a need for patience in football, but the cracks have been there all along under Frank. Performances are now a result of the former Brentford head coach losing the dressing room.
Much was said about Ange Postecoglou’s low Premier League finish with the Lilywhites, but at least he delivered smiles every other week.
Under Frank things are just bleak, and even when Spurs have been winning, there’s been no connection from the manager to the fans.
Joe Lewis has a major opportunity to give “big Ange” a call, with the Australian still out of a job since departing from Nottingham Forest’s circus back in October.
The Lilywhites are now at serious risk of completely preventing any chances of success this season, whether that be by qualifying for Europe, or winning trophies.
Frank’s done enough harm – he needs to go.