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Thomas Frank has reflected on a difficult domestic run at Tottenham, admitting he is aware of supporter frustration and chants calling for his dismissal, while insisting he never feared for his job after the defeat to West Ham.

It has certainly been a topsy-turvy last seven months for Thomas Frank in the Tottenham Hotspur dugout.

The Dane has had to deal with injuries to several key players and has also endured struggles on the pitch, with results faltering for long periods.

Spurs currently sit 14th in the Premier League table and are just eight points above the relegation zone, running the risk of slipping further given a difficult run of fixtures in February.

That domestic form, however, has not affected Frank’s European campaign, with the Dane guiding Tottenham to the Champions League last 16 after securing a top-four finish in the league phase in his debut season.

Tottenham pressure and sack chants addressed by Thomas Frank

The poor run of results has seen Frank receive criticism from sections of the Tottenham support, with calls for his sacking growing louder in recent weeks.

Despite that outside noise, Frank has remained calm, repeatedly insisting that he retains the backing of the board and the club hierarchy.

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Speaking to Sky Sports after Tottenham’s Champions League qualification, Frank was asked about the reaction following defeats to West Ham and Burnley, and whether European progress could quieten the criticism.

Addressing the pressure that comes with the role, he said, “I think when you are in a big club like Tottenham, with huge ambitions and a fantastic, massive fan base, and you are not where you want to be, there will always be noise. That I expect, and it should be noise.

“What I know is that we will get there in the end, and we will pull through this. Then we will be in a better place, and then there will be less noise.”

He was also asked whether he could have foreseen a Champions League top-four finish alongside a 14th-place Premier League position. Reflecting on the campaign as a whole, Frank added:

“That definitely would not have been my guess or prediction, if I look back at it. I knew this season would be a transitional season. I knew that we had big ambitions. We really want to do well.

“We all know where we want to get to. But where the club and the teams come from to where we want to go, I knew there would be a transition. There would be ups and downs. I fully expected us to be higher. The ambition is to be higher in the Premier League table, have done even better.

“That is the disappointment. That is what we are working hard on. I think we look more consistent, more competitive, especially the last 10 games. Before, there was a bit of up and down, but it looks the right direction. The last three games, definitely, we are going there, and that is what we need to keep doing.”

Spurs supporters and momentum in focus

Frank was also asked about the message to supporters who have grown tired of explanations and want change in the dugout.

Speaking about his relationship with the fanbase and Tottenham’s long-term direction, he said: “First and foremost, we are here for the supporters. I am here. The players want the supporters to be happy and proud of the team.

“I am working very hard to make sure they will be proud of the team. There have still been magic moments this season and good performances, and over time I am not in doubt that we will get where we will. I am very aware of where we need to go, and very aware of what we need to work on.

“We are completely aligned, the leadership in this club, on what we need to do and where we want to go. Then we just need a little bit of momentum, a little bit of margins with us, and we will get there.”

He was also asked about the reaction from the travelling support following Wednesday’s win in Frankfurt, when around 3,500 Spurs fans applauded the team at full-time.

On how quickly results can shift sentiment, Frank added: “That is the beauty of football. A couple of wins, a couple of good performances, then everyone is a little bit happier because we all want the same. We want success for Spurs. We want success for this fantastic football club. That was a nice feeling, to see the happy faces on the fans,”

Thomas Frank has offered a candid update on Tottenham’s activity in the closing days of the winter transfer window, addressing whether short-term solutions remain on the table as injuries continue to bite.

The winter transfer window is nearing its end, with Spurs having completed only two signings so far, with Conor Gallagher and Souza making moves to north London.

Still, Tottenham have continued to be linked with several names, including Jean-Philippe Mateta and Raheem Sterling, yet no further moves have materialised.

Thomas Frank admitted in his pre-match press conference on January 30 that Spurs were among those in the running for Antoine Semenyo, the Bournemouth forward who has since moved to Manchester City for £65m.

With just a few days left before the winter window slams shut, the Dane has now shed light on whether Tottenham will be keen on making any loan signings.

Tottenham loan transfer stance explained by Thomas Frank

Speaking to football.london, the Spurs head coach first explained the balance between short-term needs and long-term planning, stressing that any decision must align with the club’s wider strategy, when asked if any permanent transfers should be expected in the next 48 hours.

Addressing Tottenham’s approach to the market, Frank said: “We are still in the market, so it is not that we are not trying, but it is just that the short term also needs to be with a long-term view. That is a big thing.”

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He then went on to clarify the distinction between loan deals and permanent transfers, adding: “A loan, that is different, doing a loan that fits and can help us. That is different compared to buying a player for £30-£40 million, that does he really improve us much more than what we have got now? That is two different things.”

Thomas Frank opens up on whether Spurs will be making loan signings

With the Tottenham squad further weakened since the winter window opened, as injuries have continued to rule players out, there is an increased need for additional reinforcements.

Speaking to football.london, Frank addressed whether a loan move could still materialise before the deadline, while acknowledging the limited options currently available.

On the likelihood of a loan addition, the Spurs boss added: “I am definitely not saying ‘no’ or that it cannot happen, but I think that if you look at the market, there is not that much happened so far. When you look across it, there are not that many players available.”

Paul Merson has now delivered his score prediction for the game between Man City and Tottenham Hotspur, hinting at plenty of goals when City arrive in north London.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen to push back towards the top half of the Premier League table, with the club currently sitting in 14th place.

A victory at the weekend against Manchester City will go a long way in helping Thomas Frank’s side cut the gap between themselves and those above them.

Standing in their way, however, are Manchester City, who are gunning for the Premier League title as they chase Spurs’ bitter rivals Arsenal.

Tottenham vs Man City score prediction from Paul Merson

Paul Merson has offered his score prediction for the fixture between Tottenham and Manchester City, outlining why he expects an open contest with goals at both ends.

Introducing his view on the matchup and Manchester City’s recent performances, Merson wrote on Sportskeeda: “Even I’m cheering for Tottenham this weekend! Spurs always play well against Manchester City.

“And I’ve said this before, I don’t think City are a great team. I thought City played the same game against Wolves on Saturday and against Galatasaray in the Champions League last night.

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“They started well, looked like they would go on to score four or five but didn’t, and towards the end, they were troubled by their opponents.”

“Micky van de Ven against Erling Haaland will be an interesting matchup. Haaland will be relieved to have scored against Galatasaray. But he has been missing a lot of chances lately.

“It’s very unlike him because he’s such a good finisher. I’m not worried about Haaland because he is the kind of player who can score seven goals in the next seven games. I’m expecting him to regain his form and when he gets hot again, teams will have to be cautious, especially Arsenal.”

“Antoine Semenyo has hit the ground running at City. He will definitely start this game against Tottenham. Whatever happens, Haaland and Semenyo will be in that line-up.

“Then it’s down to whether they choose Omar Marmoush or Rayan Cherki. I think it’s getting Cherki on the pitch that will make things happen for City.

“Arsenal could be seven points ahead by the time City face Tottenham. I doubt City can bring that lead down to four points again. This is a must-win game for City, but I expect a draw. So Arsenal will open up a six-point lead at the top this weekend.”

Score Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester City.

Spurs can still get a result against City despite league struggles

Tottenham Hotspur picking up a draw here is not beyond reach, irrespective of their poor league form.

Spurs have managed to secure just three points from their last five league outings, one of the weaker runs in the division in January, during a spell in which they went winless.

However, against Manchester City, the Lilywhites often find a way, having already beaten City this season at the Etihad Stadium.

Jamie Carragher has named his 26-man squad for the World Cup, and it does not make for great reading from a Tottenham perspective.

However, there is a big question mark over whether the Lilywhites will have any representatives in the England squad.

Tottenham players dominated the Three Lions squad not too long ago, but the last couple of squads picked by Thomas Tuchel have had just one Spurs player in them.

Jamie Carragher tips Djed Spence for England snub

Carragher has picked his final 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament in North America, and not a single Spurs player finds the spot.

Despite featuring for England recently, even Djed Spence does not make Carragher’s squad, even though the Liverpool legend named five full-backs in his list. Conor Gallagher is also not tipped to make a return to the England set-up after his January move to Spurs.

Neither the injured James Maddison nor the recently returned Dominic Solanke finds a place on the pundit’s list, with Ollie Watkins being named as Harry Kane’s understudy.

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Two Tottenham players have already spoken about their World Cup dreams

James Maddison has admitted that he has given up on his World Cup dream as the attacking midfielder is not expected to return to action until the end of the season.

However, Dominic Solanke has admitted that he will do all he can to be on the plane to North America after returning from his injury layoff.

With none of the English strikers, barring Kane, setting the world alight this season, the Spurs man will believe that he can make Thomas Tuchel’s squad if he delivers strong performances for Tottenham over the coming months.

January has been an unusual month for Tottenham Hotspur, with all sorts going on, including the good, the bad and the truly bizarre.

Let’s take a look at the five most surprising moments from the opening month of the 2026 calendar year.

Brennan Johnson leaves Tottenham for Crystal Palace

In May, Brennan Johnson was the hero who scored for Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final. However, the winger lost favour with Thomas Frank and unexpectedly ended up departing North London.

Johnson is a player who scores goals, but his overall contributions during matches often leave room for improvement.

It is unsurprising that the Welshman lost his place in the first-team, but his January transfer to Crystal Palace did come as a bit of a shock. After all, Spurs already had a shortage of left wingers, which is the position Johnson had mostly been occupying this season.

Thomas Frank gets a new assistant coach at Spurs

There has been a lot of speculation around the future of Frank due to Tottenham’s worrying position in the Premier League table. For the most part, the dialogue on the Dane is not about whether he will be sacked. Rather, it is a matter of when his inevitable departure will occur.

Despite this, Spurs appear to be giving Frank more time to change the club’s fortunes and they have even brought in John Heitinga to act as his assistant.

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This move was surprising, not just because of the mounting pressure Frank faced, but because Heitinga was recently the head coach at Ajax. It would actually make sense for the Dutchman to be appointed as the club’s interim manager if Frank does get the sack, but this does not appear to be the plan, at least for now.

Andy Robertson almost joins Tottenham

It was surprising to see Conor Gallagher make the switch from Atletico Madrid to Spurs, with a rumoured move failing to come to fruition in the past. Still, this was nothing in comparison to rumours that Tottenham made an approach to sign Andy Robertson from Liverpool.

This felt like a very random move, as Spurs were already strongly linked with Souza, while the Scotsman is not exactly in his prime at 31 years old.

In the end, Liverpool blocked Robertson’s move to Tottenham, which does mean Frank is missing out on a player who would bring valuable experience to his dressing room. However, there are other areas in the squad in much greater need than the left-back position.

Spurs turn on the style in the Champions League

Tottenham in Europe is something nobody can seem to wrap their heads around. Finishing in the top eight of the Champions League league phase seemed like a possibility at the beginning of the month, but it was by no means guaranteed.

Nevertheless, Spurs sealed an impressive 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund before getting the job done with a win on the road against Eintracht Frankfurt.

This meant they not only made the top eight, but recorded a greater points tally than every other team in the competition, except for Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Liverpool.

Tottenham fail to win a Premier League fixture

What makes Tottenham’s European success even more surprising is how dreadful they have been in the Premier League.

Spurs have taken on five teams in the league throughout January, three of whom were either in the relegation zone or in danger of dropping to those depths. Despite this, Frank and his team are yet to record a victory in the English top flight since December.

The expectations of most Tottenham supporters were pretty low, but losing to Bournemouth and West Ham can come as a surprise no matter how poor the team have been.

February will be a difficult month for Spurs

With Tottenham out of the FA Cup and straight through to the Champions League last 16, February will be less demanding than January.

However, Spurs have upcoming clashes against Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Arsenal.

Perhaps Tottenham will finally be able to replicate their European form in England, but if not, this could be the month that puts the North London club on the brink of the drop zone.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters are being told what they should think about Thomas Frank by ex-players and commentators alike, and it needs to stop immediately.

Frank has been a disaster for Tottenham Hotspur and anyone who thinks otherwise has likely not tuned in to many of the club’s matches.

Spurs made some big signings in the summer after winning the Europa League, spending more than £50m each on Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons. However, everything has fallen to pieces, with Frank’s team out of both domestic cups and sitting 14th in the Premier League table.

Despite this, members of the British sports media are giving the Dane a level of lenience which feels almost unprecedented. Worse still, they are trying to control the way Tottenham fans think, and this quite simply crosses every line imaginable.

Tottenham supporters are being cautioned by the thought police

Frank has received heavy backing from former players in recent weeks. Only a few days ago, Glenn Murray declared on BBC Final Score that the bosses’ job should ‘not be in jeopardy at all’.

Joe Cole was the next ex-Premier League player to give his opinion, and his comments went further than backing Frank. The 44-year-old took aim at both the Spurs fans and the squad for their behaviour towards the manager, describing it as ‘nonsense’.

“They won’t win trophies, think it’s one or two in 30, 40 years,” said Cole when addressing how a change in manager would help Tottenham. Not only is this statement factually incorrect, but it disregards the fact Ange Postecoglou won the club silverware a matter of months ago.

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Then came the worst comment of all by commentator Ian Darke, who suggested Spurs fans should ‘lay off’ Frank and give him a chance. Because apparently an entire pre-season and six months of a competitive campaign is not long enough to get a team like Tottenham playing decent football.

Darke incorrectly stated Spurs finished third in the opening stage of the Champions League. Also, he claimed Frank likely knows what he is doing because of what he did at Brentford.

Ah yes, of course, finishing mid-table with another team means Frank has what it takes to bring success to Tottenham. Come on, we are talking about a side who had, until recent times, been one of the best teams in the country for years!

Thomas Frank’s Champions League success does not mean he should keep his job

Credit where credit is due – Thomas Frank may not have done anything to improve Tottenham domestically, but he has overseen a fourth-place finish in the league phase of the Champions League.

However, look at the teams Tottenham defeated and where they finished. Villarreal in 35th, Slavia Prague in 34th, Eintracht Frankfurt in 33rd, Copenhagen in 31st. These are teams that, in all honesty, might struggle to survive in the Premier League.

Spurs did get the better of Borussia Dortmund in fairness, but they failed to beat Bodo/Glimt (23rd) and Monaco (21st). On top of this, Frank’s men conceded five goals to a PSG team who have now suffered three defeats in the competition and most recently drew at home against Newcastle United.

Ange Postecoglou was not afforded the same luxury as Frank

Perhaps the media will eventually turn on Frank as they did with Postecoglou, but the reason they grew to despise the Aussie was that he did not surrender to their control. Postecoglou said what he wanted and refused to compromise on how he set up his team.

Frank, on the other hand, does not seem to risk offending anybody except his team’s very own supporters, whom he has called out on a number of occasions. Therefore, why would the media not favour him over a man who constantly put them in their place?

This is problematic because the press are supposed to be neutral, but this is clearly not the case. If they were, there would be pressure from them towards the Spurs board to admit that hiring Frank was a mistake.

Tottenham fans can think for themselves

Even if these former players and pundits are going to give Frank their support, Spurs fans who spent their lives following their club are allowed to think whatever they want.

The attempts of people like Cole and Darke to dictate the behaviour of Tottenham’s supporters is nothing short of outrageous, and it must be challenged.

Ultimately, Frank is not doing a good job at Spurs. He is not the sole issue, but saying he is not part of the problem at all is ignorant of what is actually going on. If Tottenham fans want him gone, that is up to them, and no one has the right to silence their voices.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will love a series of answers that Man United’s Lisandro Martinez gave about his international teammate, Cristian Romero.

Atletico Madrid showed a keen interest in taking Romero to the Spanish capital during last summer’s transfer window.

The La Liga club were reportedly ready to spend big on the Tottenham star, but the Lilywhites held firm and resisted the interest from Diego Simeone’s side.

Eventually, Romero signed a new long-term contract with Spurs, and he is now an indispensable part of the club’s current project, being named captain by Thomas Frank.

Tottenham star Cristian Romero dubbed one of the top three centre-backs in the world

Many saw Tottenham tying down Romero to a new deal as the club’s best piece of business in the summer.

Although the centre-back has been found wanting on a couple of occasions this season, he continues to be held in very high regard by both his Tottenham and Argentine teammates.

Lisandro Martinez has now answered a series of questions about where Romero ranks among the best, which shows just how highly the Man United man rates the Tottenham captain.

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Here are the questions posted to Martinez and his answers (via All About Argentina on X):

Romero has not lived up to his usual standards this season

Romero has been labelled a liability for Tottenham by some journalists and pundits, with some of the centre-back’s disciplinary issues creeping back into his game.

The Argentine has also had a few lapses in concentration, and some have even questioned Romero’s captaincy credentials.

Tottenham fans will not like what Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has said about two of the Lilywhites’ best players.

While Tottenham Hotspur boasted of many world-class players in their squad a few years ago, they hardly have any who would fit in that category at the moment.

However, two players who do fit that bill are Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, whose stock continues to rise despite the Lilywhites’ continued struggles.

Apart from their defensive heroics, the pair have also been lethal in the other box this season, having found the back of the net 13 times between them.

Paul Scholes admits he would love Tottenham duo at Man United

A few months ago, Jamie Carragher admitted that he would have Tottenham’s two starting centre-backs over Liverpool’s, and another pundit has now made a similar comment regarding his former side.

Scholes admitted that he would take both Van de Ven and Romero at Old Trafford in a heartbeat.

Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, the 51-year-old said: “I love the centre-halves me, van de Ven and Romero. I think they should be playing. If those two centre-halves were at Man United, I wouldn’t mind that, would you?”

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Spurs may struggle to keep hold of Micky van de Ven

Many of the biggest clubs in Europe have been credited with an interest in Van de Ven over recent months, and it has been claimed over recent weeks that Liverpool are plotting a move for the Spurs defender in the summer.

While Tottenham are determined to hang onto Van de Ven, doing so will be far from easy.

Chris Sutton has now sent in his score prediction for Tottenham Hotspur versus Man City ahead of a crucial fixture for Thomas Frank’s side.

Attention turns back to the Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur, who were victorious last time out in the Champions League.

Thomas Frank’s men put two past Eintracht Frankfurt, who were unable to respond, as the Lilywhites secured a clean sheet and a top-four finish.

This time around, Spurs are back in league action, a competition they have struggled to make their mark on this season.

Tottenham vs Man City prediction made by Chris Sutton

Spurs sit 14th in the Premier League table and run the risk of being dragged into a relegation battle, with just eight points separating them from 18th place.

A victory against Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be a much-needed boost for Frank and his players, who remain winless domestically in 2026.

Offering his score prediction for the fixture, BBC pundit Chris Sutton outlined why he believes City will have too much for Spurs, pointing to form, personnel and the atmosphere inside the stadium.

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Sutton wrote on BBC Sport: “Erling Haaland is back in the goals for Manchester City, and scored with a lovely finish against Galatasaray on Wednesday.

“What also helps City is having Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo eligible for this game, after they missed out in midweek. I spoke earlier about Arsenal getting nervous, but for that to happen City need to really put their foot down and keep the pressure on.

“So this is a big game for them and while I do not think it will be easy – Spurs are a bit of a bogey team for them – Guehi will make them much more solid at the back.

“Tottenham’s unhappy home fans might help City get a result, too. You can imagine the first misplaced pass by Spurs, they will blame it on Frank, and those grumbles will only grow as the game goes on.”

Score prediction: Tottenham 0-2 Manchester City.

Spurs pressure building ahead of key Premier League run

This will no doubt be an intense encounter for both sides, given what is at stake heading into the game.

Manchester City are chasing the title and will be desperate to avoid a slip-up against a Tottenham side that has quite often been Pep Guardiola’s bogey team.

Tottenham Hotspur may have competition from Atletico Madrid in the race for their top managerial target to replace Thomas Frank.

Just when Thomas Frank appears to be on the brink, he continues to pull out results that save him temporarily.

That is what happened again on Wednesday, with Tottenham beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 and securing direct passage to the round of 16 stage of the Champions League.

While the Dane appears to have bought himself some time, Thomas Frank’s long-term future is far from secure at the moment.

Atletico Madrid could make move for top Tottenham managerial target

It was previously reported that Andoni Iraola is at the top of Tottenham’s wishlist to replace Thomas Frank.

A new report in Marca has now confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur are indeed one of the clubs circling over the Spaniard, who has won many admirers with his impressive work at Bournemouth.

However, the outlet claims that the Lilywhites may have to battle Atletico Madrid for the Cherries boss, who has been identified by the La Liga giants as a potential replacement for Diego Simeone.

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The report adds that ‘many clubs are keeping a close eye’ on Iraola’s situation ahead of the summer transfer window.

Andoni Iraola likely to leave Bournemouth in the summer

The Bournemouth boss has played down the speculation over his future, but refused to confirm he will be at the Vitality Stadium beyond the end of the season.

In their latest article, Marca spoke to journalist Matteo Moretto, who believes there is a ‘very high probability’ that Iraola will seek a new challenge in the summer.

Moretto told the outlet: “Iraola has many suitors, he’s very focused on Bournemouth, but there’s a very high probability that he’ll leave the English team at the end of the season. Several teams are very interested in him, including Tottenham.

“Mateu Alemany (Atletico’s director of football) greatly appreciates Iraola’s work and could be a coach who fits the profile. What’s happening between Simeone and Atlético Madrid is something inexplicable.”