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Alan Shearer cannot see an identity behind Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur as the pressure mounts on the manager.

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a shock defeat at home to West Ham United over the weekend, which leaves them sitting 14th in the Premier League.

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Spurs have now lost nine matches in the league this term, and Frank is coming under big pressure at Tottenham.

On Sunday, Tottenham’s directors held talks at Hotspur Way over Frank’s future, with Spurs set to play Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Alan Shearer cannot understand Tottenham’s identity under Thomas Frank

Alan Shearer believes that Tottenham Hotspur’s team is much better than what they are currently showing under Thomas Frank.

The former Premier League striker has slammed the fact that Spurs do not have a clear style of play, and can understand the supporters’ frustrations.

Speaking about what is going wrong under Frank, Shearer told The Rest Is Football: “I don’t see a pattern; I don’t see what they’re trying to do.

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“I don’t know whether they’re a sitting team, whether they want to hit you on the break or if they’re a pressing team. It’s like I don’t know, I guess that’s how the Spurs fans feel as well.

“When you look at their team yesterday, Van de Ven and Romero, they’ve got their goalkeeper, they’ve got Porro, they’ve got their two midfielders in Gray and Conor Gallagher, a new signing. Then forward-wise, the players out on the pitch should be doing a lot more and a lot better.

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“I know they’ve got Maddison, Kulusevski, and Solanke just coming back, but you should be seeing a lot more than what you’re getting from Tottenham. He looks really tired, and it’s really hurting him.”

Tottenham’s players are believed to be dissatisfied with Frank, and they are now playing like that on the pitch, with confusion amongst the team.

The Lewis Family wanted to give Frank time at Tottenham; however, it is quickly looking like they are going to part ways with the Danish head coach.

Tottenham consider Xavi Hernandez and Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham are believed to be considering both Xavi Hernandez and Mauricio Pochettino as replacements, according to The Sun.

Xavi has been out of work since leaving Barcelona back in the summer of 2024; meanwhile, Pochettino could make a sensational return after the 2024 World Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur are in deep trouble and for Thomas Frank things can’t really get much worse.

Tottenham are at their lowest ebb of the campaign – if that’s even possible – with defeat at home to a hapless West Ham side who started the day seven points adrift of the team in 17th place.

Frank could be on the brink of the sack after this result. Cristian Romero was the man who fronted up to speak to the media after the game and it does feel as though the fat lady is clearing her voice when it comes to the head coach.

Tottenham appear to have stopped playing for their boss and when that sort of rot sets in, it can be a very lonely place for a manager, especially when results are going badly wrong.

David Ornstein shares how Tottenham players feel about Thomas Frank

Tottenham have to roll their sleeves up and prepare for a tough match against Dortmund on Tuesday night, with three points badly needed for the boss.

Spurs players have been shocking for a number of weeks in fairness and as usual it’s the manager feeling the heat and not a group of players who are seriously underperforming at the moment.

Ornstein has been quizzed on how the players are feeling inside the dressing room and he’s delivered a very intriguing verdict on the perception of Frank.

He said on Instagram: “As things stand he remains in position and Spurs play Dortmund on Tuesday. It looks as though he will still be in charge for that one at least.

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“There is still a lot of good will for Thomas Frank internally at Tottenham, they want him to succeed but I think there is a great deal of realism too and they concede that it might not happen.

“That makes me think that it will be a case of when not if he will go. I think it feels improbable that he turns this around, especially when the fans have turned against him and the hierarchy and also from what we hear many players are dissatisfied.”

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Tottenham must either back or sack Frank in the coming weeks

If the consensus among the media is a case of when and not if Frank is going to get sacked then Tottenham have to make a swift decision and act in a decisive fashion.

Right now it would seem as though the players have given up on his managerial methods and even if they do get along with Frank, they’re clearly not having some of the things he wants to do.

Tottenham need to get back on track quickly and right now, it feels as though Frank is completely out of fresh ideas to try and get the team picking up points once again.

It’s a bad sign when someone with the reputation that Ornstein has in the game is saying that some of the players aren’t having him and a resolution is required quickly from the club’s board of directors.

Tottenham Hotspur were left shellshocked against West Ham as a late Callum Wilson goal consigned Thomas Frank to another defeat.

The warning signs were there for Tottenham, with Crysencio Summerville scoring in the early exchanges to fire the Hammers into a deserved lead.

Cristian Romero did restore parity, but despite Conor Gallagher making his debut, it would appear that Frank is in desperate need of a lift from somewhere in an attacking sense.

Frank looked frustrated at the end of the game with another three points dropped and Spurs still languishing in the wrong half of the Premier League table.

The post-mortem will be carried out this week, with Spurs set to play Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and Frank is absolutely desperate for a big three points.

Tim Sherwood slams Tottenham star Guglielmo Vicario

The Tottenham goalkeeper was once again in the firing line for criticism after this game, with the player hardly covering himself in glory throughout.

Sherwood has had enough of Vicario, and after the game, he was incensed with the Tottenham custodian, choosing to pick him out for extra criticism after the defeat.

He said: “Vicario is saying he’s on my arm, he’s not happy, he’s never strong enough, and he’s not strong enough on this occasion either.”

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Vicario has now gone three games without keeping a clean sheet in the Premier League and it would be ideal if Spurs had a little bit more competition for his position, given that he appears complacent.

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Frank has decision to make between the posts

The Tottenham boss needs players prepared to roll up their sleeves and fight for the cause if they’re to get back to winning ways any time soon.

Vicario has been out of sorts for a little while and is often renowned for being somewhat erratic between the posts when he’s called upon.

With Antonin Kinsky waiting patiently in the wings, Frank now has a decision to make when Dortmund arrive in North London later this week.

The Czech goalkeeper is probably deserving of a chance given how poor Vicario has proved he can be and it will be fascinating to see what Frank now decides to do.

Tottenham fans believe that Cristian Romero doing the post-match interview is a ‘significant’ sign about Thomas Frank’s future.

West Ham United secured their first win in 11 matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time winner.

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Thomas Frank is now under real pressure at Tottenham, with the North London club’s hierarchy holding talks over his future.

Ahead of the team’s clash with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, a change of manager now looks bound to happen.

Cristian Romero calls Tottenham’s situation a ‘disaster’

Cristian Romero has labelled Tottenham Hotspur’s situation a ‘disaster’ after suffering yet another defeat at home.

The Argentine apologised to the club’s supporters for losing in front of them yet again and has said the players will be working hard at Hotspur Way on Sunday.

Romero told SpursOfficial: “Honestly, another loss at home. For me, the only message for the fans: thank you for always staying with us.

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“It’s difficult, and also a disaster moment for us, but especially in this moment we need silence. Back tomorrow on the training grounds, we work hard every day, and stay all together.

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“In three days, we have another big match. At this moment, we really need silence and to work hard.”

The Lewis Family have been keen to give Frank time; however, their latest defeat to London rivals West Ham means they now have to react.

Tottenham fans react to Cristian Romero’s post-match interview

Tottenham fans are certain that Romero doing the club’s post-match interview after losing to West Ham says a lot about his current feelings.

Despite being the club captain, Romero rarely conducts interviews after matches, so the fact that he took responsibility after such a damaging defeat speaks volumes about the situation.

One fan said: “You know it’s bad when Romero does an interview, desperate times.”

“Romero doing one of these is significant; he hates this current situation,” added another.

A third fan said: “Romero doing a post-match interview? Yeah, bad omen for Mr Frank.”

Meanwhile, another claimed: “The fact that he constantly uses the word disaster tells you all you need to know.”

Finally, one fan stated: “Cuti is sick of this situation too. I don’t blame him at all.”

Thomas Frank is now under increasing pressure at Tottenham after the 2-1 defeat against West Ham at home.

The Dane knew that it was a must-win game as Spurs were in 14th place, but it was yet another uninspiring performance that led to them losing it.

Frank could face the sack at Tottenham despite moving to North London in the summer, as he has failed to do well at the club.

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Thomas Frank losing support at Tottenham

According to the BBC, a member of Spurs’ executive team has recommended parting ways with the former Brentford manager.

It’s understood that Frank is under significant scrutiny at the North London club, and his sack is being discussed behind the scenes.

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Thus far, the Dane has retained the backing of the hierarchy that even sanctioned his wishes to bring Conor Gallagher to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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However, with Tottenham in 14th place, a decision will need to be made if he deserves time to turn things around or if a new manager is to be appointed.

The club will also consider the fact that the fans have started to turn on him and even chanted: “You’re getting sacked in the morning.”

How can Frank turn things around at Tottenham?

If the hierarchy decide to stick with the Dane, he will not be given too much time to turn things around.

Whatever needs to be done must be done immediately, and it remains to be seen what his plan is.

For starters, he could look to change the shape of his team and look to make two or three permanent changes to his starting eleven.

There is a good chance that the likes of Dominic Solanke and Mathys Tel are made front and centre of his plans.

Dropping underperforming players, no matter their influence in the dressing room, will send a message to the squad that he means business and is not willing to tolerate things as they are.

Until he takes drastic action, things are not expected to change and will only lead to the club’s downfall.

It remains to be seen what his pitch to the board is if he does believe he can turn things around.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen to make a move for Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, with pressure mounting on Thomas Frank.

Frank is under immense pressure at Tottenham after his team slipped to a ninth Premier League defeat of the season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Callum Wilson netted a stoppage-time winner for West Ham United to secure their first victory in 11 matches and inflict yet another defeat on Frank’s Spurs.

Vinai Venkatesham arrived at Hotspur Way this morning as talks continue over the Danish head coach’s future. But Spurs seem to be looking at potential replacements.

Tottenham target Oliver Glasner as Thomas Frank replacement

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, according to Alan Nixon.

The Austrian manager is also under pressure in South London following his recent comments about the club’s situation.

For now, Palace have opted to stick with the 51-year-old, according to Rob Dorsett; however, the manager clearly looks disgruntled at the situation.

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The former Frankfurt boss has already stated that he will be departing the club at the end of the season in search of a new challenge.

A move to Tottenham midseason would not be straightforward, as it seems, given the fact that Palace would demand ‘decent compensation’ for him to make the switch.

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Glasner has won trophies in each of his last two jobs, having won the Europa League at Frankfurt, and now the FA Cup, along with the Community Shield at Palace.

Manchester United have also been linked with him, so the Lilywhites probably wouldn’t have a clear run at him either.

Mauricio Pochettino wants to return to Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino is open to the idea of returning to Tottenham after next summer’s World Cup, according to TalkSPORT.

For now, the former Spurs boss remains fully committed to the United States national team job, but after that, a return looks to be on the cards.

Pochettino came so close to winning trophies in N17 during his first stint, so it feels like the Argentine has unfinished business at Spurs.

Spurs fans have long wanted Pochettino to make his return, and next summer looks set to be the perfect chance for that to finally happen.

Vinai Venkatesham arrived at Hotspur Way this morning, with Thomas Frank also present at Tottenham’s training HQ.

Frank is under big pressure at Tottenham following the team’s latest defeat to West Ham United in the Premier League.

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Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time winner for the visitors secured their first win in 11 matches, highlighting the severity of the situation in North London.

Tottenham are now holding talks over Frank’s future, and a decision will need to be made quickly with a Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

Vinai Venkatesham arrived at Tottenham’s training ground this morning

Vinai Venkatesham was present at Tottenham Hotspur’s training ground this morning with a decision set to be made on Thomas Frank’s future, according to James Green.

Tottenham’s CEO was spotted arriving at Hotspur Way, with the club’s head coach having already entered the building earlier this morning.

The Lewis Family wanted to give Frank time; however, losing to the team sitting in 18th in the Premier League has forced them to have a rethink.

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Frank believes that the team are still heading in the right direction, despite a ninth Premier League defeat of the season.

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“If we’re winning, it will change [the reaction of the fans] and we will. I still think we are closer [to turning things around] than further away,” Frank told Standard Sport.

Cristian Romero did the post-match interview, something he doesn’t usually do, again highlighting how the players feel about the situation.

The Spurs News estimated that Tottenham would need to pay around £8 million to sack Frank, which is roughly one year of his annual salary.

But Venkatesham’s arrival at the training ground this morning feels like a fairly significant development in the club’s stance on sacking him.

Vinai Venkatesham’s telling Tottenham statement

Earlier this week, Venkatesham released a statement at Tottenham addressing the fans, detailing the club’s plans.

However, Alasair Gold noted that he failed to mention Frank during the statement, which could be quite telling about his future.

Gold told his YouTube channel: “I did feel it was noticeable when Venkatesham’s very long and detailed open letter to the Spurs fans, which I thought was quite a good letter on the whole.

“He admits that actions speak louder than words, but I noticed within that letter, I’m sure you did too, he mentioned everything but the head coach he’d employed.”

Alan Shearer has called for four of Tottenham Hotspur’s summer signings to start giving more under Thomas Frank.

Tottenham Hotspur backed Frank with big funds over the summer by signing five first-team players for large fees.

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Xavi Simons was the headline signing, followed by Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel, Randal Kolo Muani and Joao Palhinha.

But ultimately, none of them have really contributed a great deal in an attacking sense this season, and Shearer has criticised them.

Alan Shearer slams Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani

Alan Shearer has slammed the contributions of Simons, Kudus, Kolo Muani and Tel at Tottenham this season.

Between them, they have scored just six goals in the Premier League this term, which really hasn’t helped Thomas Frank.

Frank is now under big pressure at Tottenham following the team’s 2-1 defeat to West Ham United on Saturday afternoon.

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But despite the team’s overall poor performance, the former Premier League striker has urged the quartet to offer much more in N17.

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Discussing Tottenham’s summer signings, Shearer told BBC Match of the Day: “I know they’ve got Kulusevski, Maddison, and Solanke out, but when you look at some of their signings in the summer.

“I know Kudus is out injured also today, but those numbers (are poor). Xavi Simons, Tel, Odobert was also last season.

“Muani, I know, is on loan, but PSG paid £65 million for him. I’m looking at those players, and I’m thinking, ‘Come on, you have to give us more’. You’ve got to give something extra.”

Tottenham’s four attacking signings from the summer must offer more, but also need to be used in a system which plays to their strengths.

Johan Lange must take responsibility for Tottenham’s poor recruitment

Johan Lange is the man who must take responsibility for Tottenham’s poor recruitment and needs to buck up his ideas quickly.

The Tottenham sporting director has faced a lot of heat from supporters since his arrival back in November 2023.

The Lewis Family were desperate to buck the trend of constantly hiring and firing managers at Tottenham with Thomas Frank, but a big decision awaits them.

Spurs managed to hand West Ham United their first win in 11 matches on Saturday as the Hammers stunned the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time winner has seriously cranked up the pressure on Frank at Tottenham, with talks now taking place over his future.

There was real hope that the appointment of Frank would bring stability to North London, but it has done quite the opposite, and the next step is clear.

The Lewis Family wanted to give Thomas Frank time at Tottenham

Alasdair Gold has revealed that the Lewis Family have been desperate to give Thomas Frank as much time as possible at Tottenham Hotspur.

Since the dismissal of Mauricio Pochettino back in 2019, the Lilywhites have appointed five different managers, and Frank looks set to be the latest to get the sack.

In Frank, Tottenham felt they were appointing a coach who got the right balance between being pragmatic and producing exciting football. But that hasn’t been the case.

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The North London club’s hierarchy have been eager to give him time, but supporters made their feelings very clear during the defeat to West Ham.

Reporting on the situation, Gold told his YouTube channel: “The Lewis family, they’ve wanted to buck the trend at Tottenham of having this wheel of doom, which exists at Tottenham with sacked managers, new players having to be bought for them, rebuild, just frustration pretty much constantly at Tottenham.

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“The powers that be right now, they’ve been desperate to give Thomas Frank, you know, every possible bit of time, I think, to stop the revolving door of managers that come into this football club.

“I think also trying to get him to a period where he can work with a bit more of a full-strength squad.”

The North London club are now holding internal talks over the Danish head coach’s future, with his future in real danger, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Lewis Family’s decision on Thomas Frank is now clear

The Lewis Family must now regrettably make the decision to change coach following yet another defeat in N17, despite their desire to give him time.

Tottenham have already lost nine Premier League matches this season, and a European finish is quickly drifting away from them.

There have been almost no green shoots under the manager, and losing to the team sitting 18th in the table is just a terrible look.

Wayne Rooney believes that Thomas Frank will already be fully aware that a change is coming following Tottenham Hotspur’s defeat to West Ham.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side stunned the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a 91st-minute goal to secure their first win in 11 matches.

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The North London club have just three wins in their last 13 matches across all competitions, which has left supporters hugely frustrated.

Tottenham are now considering whether to sack Frank, and the decision ahead of facing Borussia Dortmund now looks to be clear.

Wayne Rooney thinks Thomas Frank will know Tottenham are about to sack him

Wayne Rooney believes that Thomas Frank’s future at Tottenham Hotspur looks rather ominous, and the Danish head coach will be fully aware of that.

Frank looked ‘very tired’ after the defeat as his team were booed by supporters at half-time and full-time in North London.

The former Premier League striker says he feels sorry for the Spurs boss, but believes that once the fans have spoken, only one outcome awaits.

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When asked about Frank’s future, Rooney told BBC Match of the Day: “I saw Thomas Frank at the end of the game, and I felt for him. I’ve been in that position; it’s not a nice place to be, it’s a lonely place sometimes.

“Especially as he will feel that a change is coming, and I think the Tottenham fans have spoken, we’ve seen it before from the Tottenham fans.

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“They’re not happy with what’s going on. Unfortunately, when that happens, it looks like he will lose his job.”

The Lilywhites face a quick turnaround as they host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.

Right now, it’s unclear whether a change will happen, but all signs seem to point towards an interim boss being in charge.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Frank’s job at Spurs is far from safe, with internal talks taking place over the 52-year-old’s future.

Issuing an update on Frank’s future, Romano told his YouTube channel: “Thomas Frank is fighting to keep his job at Tottenham, but the club will decide very soon.

“Internal talks are taking place, and it’s going to be a crucial moment for the future of Thomas Frank at Tottenham.

“Then there is Champions League football. So let’s see with the timing what Tottenham decide to do. But the situation of Thomas Frank is in danger. So let’s see what’s going to happen. He’s not safe in this moment at Tottenham. His job at Tottenham is not safe.”