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The former Premier League manager was back in London over the weekend, fuelling speculation about his next move amid the growing pressure on Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur

Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been spotted back in London, at a time when Thomas Frank is under mounting pressure in his role at the club. It now feels like a matter of when, not if, Frank is shown the door at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Dane is under intense scrutiny following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham on Saturday afternoon, a result that has left him fighting to save his job in north London. Frank's situation worsened further last weekend when Tottenham were knocked out of the FA Cup by Aston Villa in front of their home supporters, extending a worrying run of form.

While the board has so far remained patient, frustration among fans continues to grow. Chants of 'you're getting sacked in the morning' have often rung around the stadium.

"I''ve probably had better times, it's probably not the best time of course," Frank said. "But I understand, I'm the man in charge. So the blame will go to me. That's fair, no problem in that sense. As long as they are backing the players, doing everything they can, to support them and drive them forward, that's what we do, and we will keep going forward.

"If you're not winning enough, we know you will not get enough support from the fans. But when we're winning, it will change, when we start winning again. Which we will do. I'm not in doubt of that."

Frank was appointed Spurs' head coach in June 2025, succeeding Postecoglou. The 60‑year‑old spent two years in charge before being sacked after a 17th‑place Premier League finish and despite ending the club's 17‑year trophy drought by winning the Europa League.

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Postecoglou has returned to London and was in attendance at the London Broncos' game against Widnes at the Cherry Red Records Stadium in Wimbledon. The rugby team later took to Instagram to share some of the well‑known faces present, including Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and incoming co‑owner Grant Wechsel.

Meanwhile, Postecoglou was spotted sitting next to former Australian rugby star Darren Lockyer.

"Some famous faces in attendance for our round one clash against Widnes yesterday," London Broncos wrote on Instagram.

While a return for Postecoglou is deemed unlikely, his presence in London has inevitably fuelled speculation about what his next move might be.

After departing Spurs, the Athens‑born manager had a brief stint at Nottingham Forest, though his tenure lasted just 39 days - one of the shortest in Premier League history.

Yeah, I'm not in doubt of that. I think you can say in this game, you always need to show resilience. I listened to some interesting things the other day, where the three biggest things in showing resilience is one, you have good values. I see myself as a guy that has pretty good values. Two, you know reality. And reality is one in five (people) normally don't like you, no matter what you do. One in five love you, no matter what you do. Both of them probably biased either way too much.

Then there's the three in five, that if you behave well, respectful, show integrity, do your best, normally that's the way. So no matter what you do, reality is someone will not like you.

But I keep doing what I do, what I believe in. And then the last bit, by the way, have perspective in life, which I have in abundance. So, looking forward to the game tomorrow.

I think it's a nice question. I haven't heard any situation like that in football where they say 'hey, mate, if you win tomorrow, no problem. If you lose tomorrow, no problem'.

We had a good conversation about life and football, the future of the club, everything normal, like you do. Of course, there's a little bit, how would we say, stormy weather out there. I just think it's an extremely good sign, because normally people are running away if there's bad news or bad weather coming, they're normally not coming in and being friendly for lunch.

I think if your back is against the wall, you fight. And that's what I do. I'm energetic, I fight. And again, it's not about me. We need to win football matches. And we need to win football matches together. And that's what it's all about.

And we planned well. We are ready, we are focused for the game tomorrow and the players look good.

Tottenham's interest in one Liverpool star who Jurgen Klopp rates highly has emerged

Tottenham are reported to have shown interest in Liverpool star Curtis Jones. The 24-year-old midfielder is thought of in exceptionally high regard by former Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.

With Thomas Frank under intense pressure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and injuries stacking up with every match that passes, Spurs turned to the transfer window earlier this month and brought in ex-Chelsea ace Conor Gallagher.

But Pape Sarr has been taken ill at AFCON, Rodrigo Bentancur is sidelined for some time and Joao Palhinha missed the 2-1 loss to West Ham on Saturday. Another midfield addition could therefore be necessary in north London this window.

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Reports have suggested that Jones, who has played sparingly under Arne Slot at Anfield this season, is someone that Tottenham have looked at The Englishman has the validation of Klopp, who helped nurse him through Liverpool's academy ranks.

According to The Times, Liverpool are entering a period of uncertainty and players like Jones could depart. They claim Spurs are interested in the 24-year-old, who has started only 10 Premier League games this season, although whether this remains the case following the acquisition of Gallagher from Atletico Madrid remains to be seen.

Speaking in 2020, Klopp was stunned by a teenage Jones after he played a starring role in a 7-2 Carabao Cup win against Lincoln. He had been bringing the midfielder slowly into Liverpool's first team.

When asked about Jones, who bagged two goals in the win, Klopp had nothing but praise and said: "First half really good, start of the second half really good.

"There is still space for improvement but everyone knows my opinion of Curtis Jones, he is an exceptional talent and we will have some fun with him I am pretty sure in the future.

"Both goals were difficult. The second one the first touch was absolutely exceptional between two opponents and then he opens up and sees the opportunity and finishes it off."

In the years to come Jones would become a valuable member of Klopp's squad, winning a pair of Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two League Cup crowns.

When Klopp left Liverpool in 2024, a documentary was produced about his time in charge and he once again had some positive and choice words about the English midfielder.

"He was never in doubt that he will make it, which I love that so much," said Klopp on the programme. "It's so different to my personality. I have no idea how I arrived here, he knows he's absolutely in the right place.

"I always could understand the player. That they hated me if they didn't come on or didn't start, or whatever, because I was no different.

"So when I go and tell him 'Curtis, you have to pass the ball more often'. And he has to learn that the ball from now on when he passes to whoever, there's a good chance he will do something special, or you'll get it back."

A number of managers have been mentioned in connection with the Tottenham Hotspur job after defeat to West Ham saw pressure mount on Thomas Frank

With the pressure growing on Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank, discussion has turned to who might replace the Dane in North London if his time is indeed up. One man in the mix is Xavi, who has been out of work since leaving Barcelona in 2024.

Frank only took over from Ange Postecoglou over the summer but finds himself in the firing line after a dismal league record. Saturday's defeat at home to West Ham left Spurs 14th in the Premier League table after just two wins from their last 13 matches and just two home league victories all season.

Xavi has been linked with Premier League jobs before and was one of the names floated as a potential successor to Enzo Maresca at Chelsea before the Blues opted for Liam Rosenior. While there's no guarantee he would take the Spurs job if offered, the former Spain midfielder has spoken of a desire to one day manage in England.

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"Of course? Where, I don’t know," Xavi told The Athletic in 2025 when asked about an eventual return to the dugout.

"There’s no hurry for me, but I’d like a good project. Like, ‘You have four years to work and make a project’. I’d love to work in the Premier League because I love the passion there. In Spain, it’s too much about the result."

Xavi made particular reference to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as a manager trusted with a project. The Gunners boss has now passed six years in the dugout at Emirates Stadium and has seen a notable improvement after a challenging start.

"Arteta with Arsenal – it’s his sixth year with Arsenal and there were seasons when it was difficult, but his club trusted the process and continued. He’s doing well. That doesn’t happen in Spain," Xavi added.

Frank may well remain in charge for Spurs' Champions League meeting with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. This is despite boos ringing out after Saturday's home defeat, which represented visitors West Ham's first league win in more than two months.

"It's tough to take, it hurts a lot," the manager told Sky Sports after that loss. "The boys put everything in, and that's a sign of a squad that is fighting, doing everything they can to try and win. It's fair to say if there was to be a winner in the second half then it should have been us.

"The way we came back into it, the same as at Bournemouth, both games we lost in the last minute. That makes it emotionally tough for the players, me, the club, the fans, everyone. We conceded on a deflected shot and a last-minute corner, which we should have done better with."

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The bookies are already speculating who could be in the run-in to replace Thomas Frank as the pressure continues to pile on the Tottenham Hotspur head coach

It is almost a matter of when, not if, Thomas Frank is shown the door at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the final as the Spurs boss. With poor form, a fanbase disgruntled and a poor style of play enforced, it is no wonder that all pundits seem to think the former Brentford will be the next Premier League manager to get the sack.

Thomas Frank is under immense pressure at Tottenham after a 2-1 loss to West Ham on Saturday afternoon. The Tottenham manager now faces a battle to save his job in North London, with the painful defeat to struggling West Ham adding to his troubles. The Hammers secured their first Premier League victory since early November at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Callum Wilson scoring a stoppage-time winner to seal a crucial three points for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. The result leaves Spurs languishing in 14th place after 22 matches this season.

Frank’s woes were compounded last weekend when Tottenham were knocked out of the FA Cup by Aston Villa in front of their home fans, extending a disappointing run of form at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While the club’s board has so far shown patience with the former Brentford boss, frustration among supporters continues to mount.

Who is the favourite to become the next Tottenham Manager?

The bookies have two early contenders as joint-favourites with Spaniards Xabi Alonso and Xavi both trading at 3/1 with BetVictor. The news as Frank's future continues to be clouded will no doubt be filled by speculation and loose connections as Spurs seek an immediate turnaround to an otherwise torrid season so far.

Alonso will be in no rush to return to management just yet after he was sacked at Real Madrid after losing the dressing room and losing the Copa del Rey final to arch-rivals Barcelona. Meanwhile, Barca legend Xavi is understood to be keen to return to management two years after leaving the Catalan club.

Other possible options for the Spurs board to consider is familiar face Mauricio Pochettino at 4/1 but with the World Cup this summer, there is huge doubt the Argentine will leave the USA post just five months from hosting the contest. A more realistic option could be Oliver Glasner who has announced he will be leaving Crystal Palace at the end of the season but fellow Premier League side Manchester United have been long-time admirers of the Austrian.

Next Spurs Manager Odds

Xabi Alonso - 3/1

Xavi - 3/1

Mauricio Pochettino - 4/1

Oliver Glasner - 4/1

Ruben Amorim - 6/1

Enzo Maresca - 8/1

Jurgen Klopp - 12/1

Roberto De Zerbi - 12/1

Marco Silva - 12/1

BAR - 14/1

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Thomas Frank faces an uncertain future at Tottenham Hotspur, and Xabi Alonso has reportedly emerged as a potential candidate to take the hot seat

Tottenham Hotspur appear to have been dealt a slight blow to their hopes of appointing Xabi Alonso. Thomas Frank currently faces an uncertain future in north London, and the former Real Madrid boss has been mooted as a potential replacement.

Vivienne Lewis, the club's senior managing director, and Vinai Venkatesham, the CEO, were in attendance when the Dane was booed off the field following Spurs' disappointing defeat to West Ham on Saturday afternoon.

Some Tottenham supporters in the south stand even singled Frank out and called for him to be sacked. The Lilywhites have failed to win each of their last five games across all competitions, losing three and drawing two.

The Dane is under pressure to transform Spurs' fortunes, but many of the more attractive replacements won't be available until the summer. Alonso, however, is one of the few highly-regarded free agents on the market.

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The former Liverpool midfielder stepped down as Real Madrid boss following a 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Supercopa de España last week. According to The Times, Alonso is keen on a move to the Premier League.

But the report claims that the 44-year-old wants a break and will consider any offers from June. While Tottenham may be able to offer Alonso a project that he can get his teeth stuck into, any deal would be difficult to agree on until Liverpool resolves the future of Arne Slot.

The Dutchman was walking on ice at Anfield not too long ago, but he appears to have weathered the storm – for now. If the reigning Premier League champions were to part ways with Slot, Alonso's name would naturally be thrown into the hat.

Speaking to talkSPORT in January 2018, the former Bayer Leverkusen boss set his sights on the Reds job. When asked if he has ever dreamt of taking charge of Liverpool, he said: "Yes for sure.

"I have dreamt of that, but first I have to prove myself and prepare. If I decide somewhere along the way to take my chances as a manager, my link, my commitment, my passion with Liverpool is there.

"Why not? We will see if we can cross paths in our ways."

A year or so prior, Alonso, whose son, Jontxu, was born in Liverpool in 2008, lifted the lid on his unique bond with the Merseyside outfit. Speaking to the ECHO, he said: "Liverpool is still a big part of my life and always will be.

"I still feel very attached to the club, even not being there, and I still follow the club. I stay in contact with friends I have in Liverpool. It’s not a normal club, it’s so special and very important to me."

As Thomas Frank's future at Tottenham Hotspur hangs by a thread, Spurs have reportedly put together a five-person shortlist to potentially replace him

Thomas Frank will be in charge of Tottenham Hotspur against Borussia Dortmund - but there is still a reported five-person shortlist Spurs may turn to if they decide to part with him.

Frank, 52, endured a nightmare weekend which saw relegation battling West Ham United beat them 2-1 at home. As jeers and boos echoed around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the future looked bleak for the ex-Brentford manager.

It's also been stated that senior figures at Tottenham have been holding discussions about his future at the club, even though he is expected to be in the dugout when Spurs host Dortmund in the Champions League. If Frank is fired, Spurs have already earmarked five options to replace him.

According to the Times, Johnny Heitinga, the recently sacked ex-Ajax manager who is now in Frank's backroom team, could be given the reins if Frank is given his marching orders. Given the Dutchman's struggles at Ajax, this would likely only be on a temporary basis.

Among the more permanent candidates is Andoni Iraola, but given that he is highly valued and thought of at Bournemouth, it may be difficult to sway the Spaniard in the middle of this season.

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There has also been a suggestion that Mauricio Pochettino is on the list, in what would be an extremely emotional return for the Argentine. However, this would have to wait until after the World Cup at the earliest, given he is leading the USA to their home tournament.

Recently dismissed ex-Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is also on the shortlist and was brought up during a recent board meeting. If he had an appetite to walk into the north Londoners, he could do so, given that he is currently a free agent. However, reports claim he feels he could have more appealing offers if he waits until the summer.

Other reports also indicate that Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner could be high on Spurs' list. The Austrian recently looked set to depart Selhurst Park, after he accused the club of "abandoning" him and his players with their decision to sell Eberechi Eze in the summer and Marc Guehi in January.

Nevertheless, Palace and Glasner have reportedly made peace, and the FA Cup winner is now expected to remain in post until his contract ends at the conclusion of this season.

However, Frank is still determined that he can turn things around in north London. He was defiant in the face of questions about his future after the damaging loss to West Ham.

He said: "If you're not winning enough, we know that you're not getting enough support from the fans. But when we're winning, it will change when we start winning again, which we will do.

"Not in doubt of that. I also think you can look a little bit at the performances, let's say the Bournemouth and the Villa and this game here, if the players stop running or stop doing anything or not working hard, and we were not the team that was closest to winning, then you can say, okay.

"But I think the team is working very hard and I still think, and I know it sounds a little bit crazy, that we're closer to something very good than further away."

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Pape Matar Sarr taken to hospital after falling ill in AFCON final

Away from Frank's future, some more big news has broken.

Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr was taken to hospital for checks after falling ill during Senegal's AFCON final victory over Morocco in Rabat.

The 23-year-old started the match on the bench but is understood to have felt unwell during the half-time interval.

Just minutes before the break, Sarr was sent out to warm up by Senegal's coaching staff after Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara suffered a knock.

However, Camara was able to continue and it's understood Sarr then fell ill after fellow team-mates Krepin Diatta and Ousseynou Niang were forced to withdraw from the game during the warm up.

Read the full story here.

How Thomas Frank replied to questions about his future

In a bid to convince Tottenham fans things are getting better, Thomas Frank said: He said: "If you're not winning enough, we know that you're not getting enough support from the fans. But when we're winning, it will change when we start winning again, which we will do.

"Not in doubt of that. I also think you can look a little bit at the performances, let's say the Bournemouth and the Villa and this game here, if the players stop running or stop doing anything or not working hard, and we were not the team that was closest to winning, then you can say, okay.

"But I think the team is working very hard and I still think, and I know it sounds a little bit crazy, that we're closer to something very good than further away."

Difficulty with appointing Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham would struggle to appoint Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine is now the manager of the United States and would surely not give up the opportunity to manage at the World Cup.

Even Pochettino himself has said he has "unfinished business" in the Premier League, which could be a reference to his time at Spurs or Chelsea.

However, according to the BBC, Tottenham could have to pay as much as £20m to get Pochettino out of his contract with the USA.

Thomas Frank decision made!

Thomas Frank is expected to remain in charge for Tottenham Hotspur's home clash against Borussia Dortmund.

After the 2-1 home defeat to West Ham, many thought it was a matter of time before Spurs would pull the trigger on the Dane.

However, it appears he will be in the dugout to face the Bundesliga heavyweights, according to Sky Sports.

Next Tottenham Hotspur manager odds

Here are Betfair's next Tottenham Hotspur managerial odds.

Xavi 5/1

Johnny Heitinga 5/1

Oliver Glasner 7/1

Mauricio Pochettino 8/1

Xabi Alonso 12/1

Ryan Mason 16/1

Betfair spokesperson, James Mackie said: “Thomas Frank is now 4/11 favourite to be the next manager to leave the Premier League after his Spurs side carried on their dreadful home form with a loss to third from bottom West Ham on Saturday.

“Ex-Barcelona manager and player Xavi has emerged as the joint 5/1 favourite to take over if Frank is sacked, with Frank’s new assistant manager Johnny Heitinga also 5/1 to take on the role in his absence

“Could there be a switch in London with Oliver Glasner 7/1 to join Tottenham Hotspur, with a remarkable return for Mauricio Pochettino priced at 8/1.”

Tottenham Hotspur trainings

Somewhat awkwardly, Tottenham are also due to be having an open training sessionn today. These are typical ahead of a Champions League clash.

However, after the 2-1 home loss to relegation battling West Ham United, this will be the last thing Thomas Frank and his players would want. It may also go a long way to informing us about any decision which has been tajen against the ex-Brentford manager.

The games are coming thick and fast with Dortmund coming to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tomorrow.

What we know so far

Right now, we know that Thomas Frank is due to take a press conference this afternoon.

The Dane is supposed to be taking questions ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund tomorrow evening.

However, assuming he does take it, the questions will almost certainly surround his future at the club.

Welcome

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The Dane could soon leave the football club following Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to West Ham United.

Stay tuned and we will bring you all the latest, as well as who could come in....