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Tim Sherwood expects Thomas Frank to be sacked by Tottenham after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to West Ham United.

Cristian Romero scored in the 64th minute to cancel out Crysencio Summerville’s first-half opener for the out-of-form visitors.

Tottenham improved after a terrible first half, but they were undone by a 93rd-minute winner from Callum Wilson.

Frank has been under immense sack pressure at Tottenham and it may well be that Spurs’ loss to West Ham proves to be the final straw.

Tim Sherwood expects Thomas Frank sack after West Ham loss

Frank only arrived at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the summer, but already his time in North London may be up.

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While it is true Spurs did improve in the second half, too many players once again underperformed and there can be no more excuses for Frank after a dismal defeat – arguably the worst of the lot.

Speaking on Sky Sports News late in the first half, Sherwood said anything other than a win for Spurs would likely spell the end for the ex-Brentford boss – let alone a defeat.

“If Spurs play like this in the second half they will get beat and he will get sacked, in my opinion,” Sherwood said.

“It’s just too difficult for him to keep his job if they don’t win this game today.”

All eyes will now be on whether Spurs do indeed pull the trigger or stand by Frank for the midweek Champions League clash at home to Borussia Dortmund.

Who will replace Frank as next Tottenham manager?

Spurs really cannot afford to delay the inevitable any longer. Frank needs to go – and he needs to go before that Dortmund game.

Oliver Glasner is considered the favourite to succeed Frank in North London, with the German confirming he will leave Crystal Palace in the summer.

Other names mentioned for the Spurs just are Mauricio Pochettino, Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva and Enzo Maresca.

Each of those would do a better job than Frank; in the case of Pochettino, he has already been there and done it.

The 2025-26 is already effectively a write-off for Spurs as there is no hope of doing anything in Europe and the other competitions are dead.

What was supposed to be an exciting appointment has in fact proved to be the exact opposite.

Thomas Frank could face the sack at Tottenham very shortly.

Frank is under increasing pressure in North London, as his reign in the dugout has not gone as expected.

The ex-Brentford boss was expected to turn the club around after a dismal 17th-placed finish in the Premier League last season under Ange Postecoglou.

However, that has not been the case and they currently find themselves sitting 14th in the table after 21 matches.

When could Thomas Frank be sacked by Tottenham?

John Wenham believes that Frank is coming towards the end of his tenure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, if results do not pick up fast.

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Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “When I spoke to you last week, I was saying the one thing that he had left was that he didn’t have James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke.

“However, the performance in the first-half against Aston Villa was unacceptable, it now means it is three wins in the last 13 games, very few wins all season, and that includes wins against the likes of Burnley, Everton, Copenhagen, Slavia Prague and Doncaster.

“I think you have to consider now that he started the job in June, he has had well over six months at Tottenham, there is no style of play, no identity, the team mix and matches each week, there is no sort of plan as to how we are trying to proceed and what the intention of Thomas Frank’s Tottenham looks like.

“I think on that basis, when there is no identity and plan, and you add in the horrendous results, for a club of Tottenham’s standings, we have to be up there challenging for the top four of the Premier League.

“When he was brought in, it was made clear that Ange Postecoglou was replaced because Spurs needed to compete on four fronts, we are out of the Carabao Cup, out of the FA Cup, and sitting 14th in the Premier League.

“It is not acceptable, but by any standards, to where now, I think Tottenham maybe would be better holding off their money, and rolling it over to the next permanent appointment.

“I cannot see Thomas Frank remaining at Tottenham much longer, huge match coming up against West Ham on Saturday, then Dortmund in the Champions League then Burnley away.

“If there are not positive results against West Ham and Burnley, there needs to be two wins in both of those games, otherwise, I cannot see a basis for people saying he should stay at the club.”

Does Frank deserve more time at Tottenham?

Unfortunately for the Dane, the answer is a complicated one.

The principle of allowing a manager time to build his own team and put his own stamp on things is all well and good in theory.

However, when results on the pitch are not going the right way, and the Lilywhites are sitting towards the bottom end of the league, with no realistic chance to win a trophy, it is hard to change perceptions.

Ultimately, as Wenham states, his time may be up, if they cannot secure all three points against both the Hammers and Burnley.

Thomas Frank is finally seeing progress in Tottenham’s transfer window.

Frank is under major pressure at Tottenham, but looks to have the backing of Spurs hierarchy for the time being.

Tottenham take on West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday, in a London derby that could have huge dugout implications on both sides, with Nuno Espirito Santo on the hot seat too.

Frank and Tottenham have been given a major boost ahead of the game too, with Conor Gallagher signing from Atletico Madrid, as the midfielder looks set to make his debut against the Hammers.

Tottenham learn reason for transfer hold up

Spurs chiefs will know that more signings need to be made this month if they are going to get back to European football contention in the second half of the season.

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Given that Tottenham haven’t been overly convincing in both attack and defence this term, it’s safe to say that all areas of the pitch will be getting looked at with improvement in mind.

Finding the right balance between signing young players and ones with more experience is crucial too, and one that certainly falls into the former category is Souza.

A 19-year-old left-back, Souza underwent his Tottenham medical on Wednesday ahead of his reported £13million move from Brazilian giants Santos.

However, word on the progression of the deal has gone fairly quiet since then, with Spurs fans beginning to wonder when he will be confirmed as a Tottenham player.

However, in a fresh update from Football.London on Friday, it is reported that Spurs just have the paperwork to complete, which is said to have always expected to take longer than usual due to documents being required from South America.

Tottenham do still need to get a work permit granted for the teenager too, and it’s stated that there is a possibility the transfer won’t be completed until after this weekend.

Souza handed glowing review by South American football expert

There is something uniquely exciting for football fans when their club is set to sign a highly-rated young Brazilian player.

However, not all of them live up to the hype, but speaking via Sky Sports, South American football expert Tim Vickery said he is confident Souza is going to become a top player in the future.

“He is very impressive. He is a 19-year-old left-back, very physically strong. Great footballer and very versatile. He defends well and attacks well,” Vickery said.

“Can go on the outside and can also cut in on the inside. He has had a difficult debut season, playing for Santos in a relegation battle and they only just avoided relegation.

“Santos, on the one hand, you have the tradition of Pele and the greatest club side in the world at one point but on the other side they represent a small city. The fans are so demanding.

“For him to come through, fighting relegation, and doing very well, it speaks volumes. He is already on the radar of Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazil team.”

Thomas Frank remains in charge of Tottenham ahead of Saturday’s match against West Ham, but his future is very much still in doubt.

Defeat to West Ham could well spell the end for Frank, despite only being appointed Spurs boss in the summer.

Plenty of names have been touted to replace Frank, with Jurgen Klopp a fanciful name on the list of options for Tottenham.

But one favourite has remained consistent among the bookmakers, and that has only been solidified by events elsewhere on Friday.

Oliver Glasner now strong favourite for Tottenham job

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has long been considered an ideal option for Tottenham.

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And the German is soon to be out of work as he confirmed on Friday he will leave Palace in the summer when his contract expires.

It has long been expected that Glasner‘s time at Selhurst Park is up, having grown unhappy at a lack of spending.

That news is now official, and it could be bad news for Frank.

Indeed, the latest odds have seen Glasner drop from 4/1 to 2/1 to be the next Spurs boss. That can be considered a fairly large shift in the space of a few hours.

Mauricio Pochettino is considered the joint-second favourite at 4/1, alongside Xabi Alonso, who departed Real Madrid earlier this week.

Also among the contenders are Fulham’s Marco Silva (6/1) and out-of-work pair Enzo Maresca (8/1) and Ruben Amorim (10/1).

This is why Glasner would be ideal option to replace Thomas Frank at Tottenham

As witnessed in Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Palace a couple of weeks back, Glasner is able to adapt even when without a number of key players.

Albeit in defeat, the former Eintracht Frankfurt manager got on with it and adapted, which is trait any Spurs boss should have.

Frank has rightly pointed out Tottenham’s number of injuries, but this is simply the way things are and it cannot be used as too much of an excuse.

Tottenham will face strong competition for Glasner if they wait until the summer, with Manchester United also potentially interested.

Should Frank get sacked soon, though, it will pave the way to begin talks over landing Glasner, who appears to be the ideal choice on the face of it.

Tottenham have some fond memories when facing West Ham in the Premier League.

While their head-to-head since the league’s rebranding in 1992 is quite close – with 25 wins for Tottenham, 17 for West Ham, and 13 draws – Spurs have edged some classics.

With new signing Conor Gallagher primed to make his Tottenham debut, the two London rivals lock horns again this weekend, this time at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where both teams are desperately seeking all three points.

Spurs are languishing in 14th, whereas the Hammers are 18th and eight points from safety. Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is under pressure to keep his job, and in east London, West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is also at risk of being sacked.

While talk of West Ham star Jarrod Bowen moving to Tottenham has added an extra layer of intrigue to Saturday’s game, as has Lucas Paqueta’s potential exit from London Stadium to Flamengo, here is a roundup of some classic Spurs wins over their local adversaries.

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Carlos Tevez’s brilliance not enough as Tottenham win seven-goal thriller

Back on 4 March 2007, Tottenham came from 2-0 and 3-2 down to secure a stunning 4-3 victory at Upton Park.

A fizzing Mark Noble strike and a classy Carlos Tevez free-kick put the hosts in control before Jermain Defoe scored from the spot to reduce their arrears.

Teemu Tainio volleyed Spurs level from Aaron Lennon’s audacious flick but Bobby Zamora went up the other end to make it 3-2 to West Ham late on.

But a nonchalant Dimitar Berbatov free-kick and an injury-time winner from Paul Stalteri ensured all three points headed to north London, while West Ham’s relegation worries were deepened.

As Tottenham’s YouTube channel put it, “Is this the craziest Premier League game ever?”.

Gareth Bale breaks West Ham’s hearts in Spurs comeback triumph

Before Gareth Bale unfurled an infamous flag that read, ‘Wales. Golf. [Real] Madrid. In that order’, prompting all hell to break loose… he was flying high at Tottenham in 2013.

Bale’s powerful strike opened the scoring at Upton Park, before Andy Carroll won and scored a penalty to make it 1-1.

Joe Cole put West Ham ahead before Gylfi Sigurdsson equalised and then Bale sealed the victory in stoppage time from long range with his eighth goal in six games.

That summer, he would sign for Madrid for a reported world record transfer fee of £85.3million and the rest is history.

Harry Kane to the rescue as Tottenham overturn West Ham deficit

Harry Kane is now banging in the goals for Bayern Munich of course, but the England skipper was a prolific in a Tottenham shirt.

Rewind to 19 November 2016, and Tottenham were indebted to their academy player, which would become a recurring theme in years to come.

In a White Hart Lane thriller, West Ham took the lead through Michail Antonio before Harry Winks scored his first goal for Tottenham to level proceedings.

Manuel Lanzini’s penalty looked set to secure West Ham only their fourth league win of the season but Kane had other ideas.

After a quiet 89 minutes or so, Kane latched onto a neat cutback from substitute Son Heung-min to make it 2-2.

And then Kane sent the home fans delirious when he fired home from the spot to make it 3-2 after Son won Spurs a stoppage-time penalty.

Robbie Keane makes his mark for Tottenham in gripping contest

For the first hour of this contest on 15 September 2002, nothing of note really happened, before the game burst into life in the 62nd minute.

Simon Davies gave Tottenham the lead before Frederic Kanoute silenced the White Hart Lane home fans with an equaliser four minutes later.

Debutant Robbie Keane won Spurs a penalty, which resulted in Ian Pearce getting sent off, and Teddy Sheringham dispatched the subsequent spot-kick in the 71st minute.

Trevor Sinclair cleverly converted Paolo Di Canio’s free-kick 13 minutes from time, but Anthony Gardner’s deflected shot in the 89th minute secured Tottenham all three points.

The result took Spurs second in the table and just one point behind bitter rivals Arsenal. United went on to win the title, Tottenham finished 10th and West Ham dropped into the Championship with a record-high points total for a relegated side (42).

A draw at Tottenham still wouldn’t have kept them up, though.

Conspiracy ruined as Thomas Frank pictured after new Tottenham agreement confirmed

Thomas Frank could not have wished for a worse start as Tottenham manager.

Spurs sit 14th in the Premier League table and have already been knocked out of both domestic cup competitions.

Frank is under serious pressure, and his side can’t afford to drop points in Saturday’s match with West Ham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Frank pushed for Tottenham to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, and he is clearly having a huge say in how the business is being conducted in the January transfer window.

Many Tottenham fans want Frank gone, but they may have to wait as the hiring of a new coach has been announced.

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John Heitinga announced as new assistant coach at Tottenham

Tottenham hired Carlos Raphael Moersen as their new director of football operations, and he is not the only new face to walk through the door.

John Heitinga has previous managerial experience at Ajax, having been in charge for two different spells, with the most recent ending in November 2025.

He also has experience as part of the coaching staff with West Ham under David Moyes in 2023-24, and at Liverpool last season.

On Thursday, Tottenham announced on X that Heitinga has joined as a first-team assistant coach, with Frank pictured alongside him.

After the announcement, journalist Matt Law said: “I think it’s significant that Frank is pictured with Heitinga. Also, Frank interviewed Heitinga himself before Christmas and drove the appointment. It may ruin a few conspiracy theories.”

Many Spurs fans are hoping that Frank will be dismissed imminently, but given the fact that he has had such a big influence over the recruitment of players and coaching staff in recent weeks, it means that the board may stick with him even if results get worse.

Of course, if they go on a significant losing run, then they’ll be forced to act, but given Heitinga’s appointment, it’s clear that there are no immediate plans to replace Frank.

Tottenham fans are essentially being told to embark on a process, and the addition of Heitinga could have a bigger impact than they may think.

What has Arne Slot said about Heitinga?

Heitinga actually took charge of Liverpool in a 2–0 win over Newcastle on 26 February 2025 as Arne Slot was serving a suspension.

The Reds won the league at a canter last season, and Slot had nothing but words of admiration for his former assistant coach.

On May 29, he said, “If I say talented, I don’t even rate him high enough because he’s more than that already. He’s been a head coach himself, but he’s still young.

“He grew into our staff from the start in a very good manner, so he has the same idea about football. That’s also why I chose him to come to us as well. The way he is with the boys is very positive.”

Hopefully, he can add some value to Frank’s coaching team and help spark an upturn in results.

Mauricio Pochettino is still hugely respected by Tottenham fans.

The Argentinian took charge of Spurs in May 2014 and enjoyed over five brilliant years in N17, leading the side to a second-placed Premier League finish in 2016-2017, and a Champions League final in 2019.

Pochettino was sacked on in November 2019, and he has since gone on to manage Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and the USA international team, where he remains in charge ahead of the World Cup.

He has not had the same levels of admiration he gained at Tottenham at any of his other jobs, and supporters would love the idea of him coming back to win a piece of silverware.

Pochettino has been tipped to make a return to Tottenham, and a former Spurs striker believes it could become realistic after the 2026 World Cup.

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Alan Brazil tips Mauricio Pochettino to return to Spurs in the summer

Alan Brazil played for Tottenham in the 1983-84 season, making 31 appearances and scoring nine goals.

Speaking on talkSPORT on 14 January, he said he believes Pochettino would jump at the chance to return to N17.

He said: “He’s a really nice guy. I think he wants to come back.

“Daniel Levy has gone now, so maybe he could come back after the World Cup.”

Levy’s Tottenham departure in September was certainly a shocking one, although it could mean great things for Pochettino’s potential return.

Having been the chairman for almost 25 years, the businessman was under scrutiny for a prolonged period due to his lack of ambition in the transfer market.

Levy failed to invest in new Tottenham signings after Spurs lost the Champions League final in 2019, and this contributed to the team’s decline under Pochettino, and ultimately led to his sacking.

Whether the job is available in the summer is another question, although the way things are going under Thomas Frank at the moment, there may be a chance for Pochettino.

Why the Tottenham job could be available for Pochettino in the summer

Frank is under pressure at Tottenham after an underwhelming first half to the season, with the Lilywhites sitting 14th in the Premier League table.

The results at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium have been woeful, and the FA Cup third-round exit to Aston Villa on Saturday left supporters furious.

The Dane’s style of play has come under criticism, and it is the polar opposite from Ange Postecoglou’s philosophy that helped Spurs win the Europa League in May.

With Frank only a couple of results away from being sacked, Spurs could begin negotiations with Pochettino in order to convince him to join after the World Cup.

Not only would fans get behind him, but they would finally enjoy watching their team play football again.

If he were to say yes, then Spurs could appoint an interim manager until the end of the season and start planning ahead for Pochettino’s arrival.

Of course, it all depends on Frank being sacked in the first place, but hardly any Tottenham fan currently believes that he is the right man to take them forward.

Not many supporters would say that about Pochettino.

Tottenham could look to bring Liverpool star Curtis Jones to North London.

Thomas Frank is keen on reinforcing his squad in the January transfer window after a dismal start to life at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Conor Gallagher has been confirmed as a Tottenham player, but there may still be space for another quality midfielder in the squad.

Whether Liverpool will want to sell a homegrown talent remains to be seen, but his contract situation may force their hand.

Will Tottenham sign Curtis Jones this month?

John Wenham has heard that Spurs are interested in Jones, but thinks the fact that they are signing Gallagher rules out the chances of a deal in this window.

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Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “Interesting one that I heard about, I heard that Tottenham may look for Curtis Jones.

“I don’t know if he is available, or how much he is playing this season, but we are looking for a midfielder that can create.

“I don’t think so [it will happen after Gallagher], but it may be one they revisit in the summer as he’ll only have 12 months left on Liverpool deal.”

What would Jones bring to Tottenham?

Jones has a wealth of Premier League experience, with 137 appearances in the competition.

He also has significant gametime in the Champions League, playing 24 matches in that tournament, the level which Spurs are trying to reach consistently.

He has notched 19 goals and 22 assists in 205 appearances for the Reds, but his role has been a deeper one under both Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot, so the attacking impetus that he showed in the academy has been neutralised.

He could potentially operate further up the pitch for the Lilywhites, which would surely see those numbers increase, and his true flair released.

He would also probably see more action than he does at Anfield, as Spurs’ options are not the same quality as his current rivals for the position.

The Merseysiders would likely drive a hard bargain and be reluctant to lose the six-time England international, but with a year left on his deal in the summer, they may decide to cash in.

Tottenham have secured the signing of Conor Gallagher but Thomas Frank is eager for more.

Gallagher’s switch to Tottenham from Atletico Madrid was confirmed on Wednesday, with the midfielder moving to North London for a reported fee of £34million.

The England international only joined Diego Simeone’s side in the summer of 2024, after leaving Chelsea, but is now back in the Premier League.

However, Spurs are still looking to add to their midfield ranks, even after the addition of Gallagher, and have identified the perfect target.

Adam Wharton the ‘dream signing’ for Tottenham

Tottenham have been big admirers of Adam Wharton for some time, and they are once again keeping tabs on the midfielder in the January window.

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The likes of Manchester United have also been credited with an interest in the Crystal Palace man, who is tipped to have a very bright future ahead of him.

According to TeamTalk, Tottenham have made initial moves towards signing Wharton, working to understand the possibilities of a deal.

Despite bringing Gallagher in, Spurs are still in the market for a deep-lying playmaker, and Wharton is the dream option to fill that role.

It will be an extremely difficult deal for Frank’s side to do in the January window, as Palace are reluctant to part ways with one of their best players, but the North London outfit could push hard for the England international in the summer.

Can Tottenham win the race for Adam Wharton?

Tottenham will be far from the only side targeting Wharton when the summer window opens, and will have to fight off some of the biggest clubs around Europe to win the race for his signature.

Spurs have a recent history of failing to get their targets over the line though, losing out to Arsenal in their pursuit of Eberechi Eze last summer.

Given their current Premier League position, sitting 14th in the table, Wharton is unlikely to choose the North London side over the likes of Liverpool.

Therefore, Tottenham will have to put together a run of form in the latter stages of the season if they want to bring in the Palace star, or any other big names.

If Frank’s side miss out on European football entirely, they will have almost no pull compared to their Premier League rivals.

Ange Postecoglou in running for Premier League job as announcement made

Ange Postecoglou could return to the Premier League in the summer.

Ever since Postecoglou got sacked by Tottenham, he has been on one hell of a managerial ride.

Within months, he won the Europa League with Spurs, faced the sack, was handed a lifeline by Nottingham Forest, only to then go and get himself sacked once again after a dreadful run of form.

However, Premier League opportunities may still come for the Aussie, with him being in the running for a job ahead of the next campaign.

Another big-six Premier League club could take a chance on Ange Postecoglou

Thomas Frank is still under immense pressure at Tottenham, with a high likelihood that he will face the sack if results don’t improve, especially at home.

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Spurs have won just two of their 10 Premier League encounters at home this season.

However, if he is to exit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it’s unlikely that he will be replaced by Postecoglou.

With that said, the Australian could be handed a lifeline by Manchester United, with Postecoglou priced at a steep 66/1 to take over at Old Trafford at the end of the season.

The Red Devils are without a permanent manager since the sacking of Ruben Amorim, with Michael Carrick announced as their interim boss on Tuesday.

It would be a shock appointment, but given the decisions made by chiefs at Man United over the years, it can’t be ruled out entirely.

Is Postecoglou likely to return to Premier League?

After two failed stints in England, you would think you’d be safe to assume that Postecoglou would have no interest in coming back for a third time.

However, as every Tottenham fan will know, his ego will almost certainly draw him back to the Premier League, but perhaps not at a club like Man United.

The pressure at Old Trafford is arguably stronger than anywhere else, and he would be deemed a failure before he’s even got started.

However, a return to England may not be ruled out, with Postecoglou having been a candidate for a Championship job.

A low-pressure environment may be what he needs to thrive in this country.