Tottenham Hotspur’s position on the future of head coach Thomas Frank has come into sharper focus following a humiliating Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest. Spurs were comprehensively beaten 3-0 at the City Ground on Sunday, a result that marked their third defeat in five league outings and saw them slide down to 11th in the table. The setback has reignited frustration among supporters, with calls growing louder for the Danish coach to be shown the door.
Supporters vent anger after another damaging defeat
The reaction from Tottenham fans was swift and unforgiving after the final whistle in Nottingham. Social media platforms were flooded with criticism aimed at Frank, as supporters expressed their anger at what they saw as another unacceptable performance during a troubling run of form. Despite lifting the Europa League last season, Spurs have struggled badly in domestic competition, winning just once in their last seven Premier League matches.
That poor sequence has left the north London club stranded in the bottom half of the table and has severely dented any lingering hopes of pushing for a top-five finish. For many fans, the defeat to Forest was the tipping point — a match in which Spurs looked short of ideas, intensity, and organisation from the opening minutes.
Former Tottenham owner Lord Alan Sugar also weighed in on the debate, using social media to urge the club’s hierarchy to make a bold managerial change. Posting on X, he suggested that the club’s wealthy ownership should pursue former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, arguing that such an appointment would represent a “win-win” scenario given the financial backing available and the German’s pedigree at the highest level.
The club is reluctant to make a knee-jerk decision
Despite the mounting pressure, reports from BBC Sport and The Athletic indicate that Tottenham are unlikely to sack Frank in the immediate future. According to those reports, the club’s ownership remains wary of making a rushed decision that could have long-term consequences for stability and squad development.
While Frank’s recent results have not gone unnoticed internally, there is said to be a strong feeling among the hierarchy that patience is required. The club continues to assess performances and underlying issues, but the prevailing view is that sticking with the experienced former Brentford boss is preferable to pressing the reset button mid-season.
Tottenham’s leadership believes that frequent managerial changes have historically hindered progress and is keen to avoid repeating mistakes of the past. As a result, Frank remains in his post for now, despite clear unrest among sections of the fanbase.
Frank admits Spurs fell well short
Speaking after the defeat at the City Ground, Frank did not shy away from acknowledging how poor his team had been. The Spurs boss described the performance — particularly in the opening half — as deeply disappointing and accepted that Forest were fully deserving of the win.
“It was a very bad performance, especially in the first half,” Frank told reporters. “After we conceded the first goal, we looked disjointed, and the same thing happened again after the second. We didn’t win enough duels, and whenever we did regain possession, we seemed to give the ball away straight away.”
He added that the scoreboard told a blunt story. “On paper, it’s black and white — we lost 3-0. That’s hard to accept. The better team won today. When things go against us, we have to stay calm and keep doing the right things, but we didn’t manage that.”
Manager insists he deserves time
Despite speculation surrounding his position, Frank remains adamant that he is the right man to guide Tottenham through their current struggles. The 52-year-old stressed that meaningful change cannot happen overnight and warned against expecting instant solutions.
“It’s obvious that if nobody gets time, then nobody can turn things around,” he said. “This is not a quick fix. I’m being very honest about where we are. Today was a very poor performance — there’s no denying that — but improving this situation will take time.”
Frank acknowledged that supporters may not want to hear such messages but insisted they reflect reality. “There have been too many inconsistent performances, and that’s what we are trying to address. The players and staff are working extremely hard to correct that.”
Uncertain weeks ahead for Spurs
While Tottenham’s hierarchy appears willing to show patience, the pressure on Frank is unlikely to ease anytime soon. Results on the pitch will ultimately dictate how long that support lasts, particularly with demanding fixtures on the horizon.
For now, the club’s stance is clear: Thomas Frank will be backed despite the growing noise outside. But with fan unrest building and performances failing to improve, the coming weeks could prove decisive in determining whether that resolve can truly hold.