Tottenham are in serious trouble as they sit just five points above 18th-placed West Ham in the Premier League table. The Lilywhites have struggled to produce positive results in the league, which ultimately led the club to part ways with Thomas Frank. The Danish tactician was relieved of his duties after his side managed to win just two of their last 17 league matches.

In truth, Frank’s dismissal had felt inevitable for some time. Under his guidance, the players often appeared disjointed on the pitch, lacking a clear structure or coherent game plan. His pragmatic approach failed to inspire, and the team struggled to play attractive football. A string of home defeats in the Premier League, coupled with a return of just 29 points from 26 matches, was clear evidence that the Danish tactician had reached the end of the road at N17.

The persistent boos and jeers from the Spurs faithful further compounded Frank’s difficulties. Chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” frequently echoed around the stadium whenever performances dipped. It became evident that he had lost the backing of the supporters and had been living on borrowed time since the turn of the year. His departure...