Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank continued to maintain a veneer of normalcy as he oversaw training sessions, but behind the scenes, his future is hanging in the balance. The 2-1 defeat to West Ham has rekindled concerns over his position after supporters called for him to be sacked, with some even suggesting it should happen "in the morning". This comes despite Frank's Spurs team maintaining a glimmer of hope in the Champions League, where they are just a step away from progressing to the knockout phase.
New addition John Heitinga took charge of training sessions on Sunday alongside Frank, who claimed he had been instrumental in bringing the former Ajax manager on board as part of his coaching staff. However, some observers have questioned whether this move is an attempt by Frank's camp to deflect speculation over his own future, with Heitinga potentially seen as a potential caretaker replacement.
Spurs' ownership has taken a step back from publicly backing Frank amidst a growing sense of discontent among fans. CEO Vinai Venkatesham recently wrote an open letter urging supporters to exercise patience and calm, but it's clear the club is now bracing itself for a potentially chaotic situation. The recent incident in which Callum Wilson scored a late winner against West Ham, prompting widespread booing from the crowd, has only added fuel to the fire.
Frank's Spurs have found themselves stuck in a rut, with just two wins out of their last 13 league games, and this latest defeat sees them sitting 14th in the Premier League. Despite this, progress into the knockout phase remains an achievable goal, but it will require some significant improvement from Frank and his team if they hope to salvage what's left of a season that has seen several major setbacks.
New addition John Heitinga took charge of training sessions on Sunday alongside Frank, who claimed he had been instrumental in bringing the former Ajax manager on board as part of his coaching staff. However, some observers have questioned whether this move is an attempt by Frank's camp to deflect speculation over his own future, with Heitinga potentially seen as a potential caretaker replacement.
Spurs' ownership has taken a step back from publicly backing Frank amidst a growing sense of discontent among fans. CEO Vinai Venkatesham recently wrote an open letter urging supporters to exercise patience and calm, but it's clear the club is now bracing itself for a potentially chaotic situation. The recent incident in which Callum Wilson scored a late winner against West Ham, prompting widespread booing from the crowd, has only added fuel to the fire.
Frank's Spurs have found themselves stuck in a rut, with just two wins out of their last 13 league games, and this latest defeat sees them sitting 14th in the Premier League. Despite this, progress into the knockout phase remains an achievable goal, but it will require some significant improvement from Frank and his team if they hope to salvage what's left of a season that has seen several major setbacks.
. can't we just focus on the football for once? anyway, back to frank... i don't get why everyone's making such a big deal about him getting sacked. like, yeah he lost a game, it happens. and 2 wins out of 13 isn't exactly great, but it's not the end of the world either 
. and what's with all these fans calling for him to be gone? have they seen his tactics improve since taking over? i don't think so 
. and now he's got this whole coaching staff shakeup thing going on... just a bunch of people trying to deflect attention from their own performance 
. btw, has anyone else noticed how the fans are being super unreasonable lately? like, calm down guys, it's just football 
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. First, they bring in Heitinga as part of the coaching staff and suddenly Frank's future is less of an issue? Please, it's just a smokescreen to throw us fans off the scent 
. And let's be real, if we're being honest with ourselves, this team has been trash for months now 
. The fact that they can't even get two wins out of 13 league games is just laughable 
. And now, with Heitinga possibly becoming the "caretaker" and Frank's future hanging in the balance, it's clear the club is just waiting for an excuse to make a change 
. The fans are already restless, and if they don't see some serious improvement soon, it's gonna be a whole lot more than just boos from the crowd 
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think frank needs to step up his game ASAP 
, 2 wins outta 13 league games is not good enough 
. and yeah, heitinga coming in as part of his staff might be a way to distract from franks future, but honestly, it just highlights how unstable things are at the club 
. they can't rely on luck or fluke wins anymore 
. fans need to see some real progress, not just empty promises from the management 
with a strong midfield presence 
. i mean, spurs can still make the knockouts in the champions league, but if that doesn't happen... well, let's just say the morning after might not be pretty 
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. Adding Heitinga to the mix could be seen as a attempt to calm things down, but at the same time, it raises questions about Frank's future and whether he's just being kept on to paper over the cracks 
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. The fact that Spurs have only won two games in 13 is pretty concerning, but at least they've got a shot at the Champions League 
. If they can get it together and pull off some wins, maybe Frank's future isn't as bleak as everyone thinks 
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! Thomas Frank might not be the most popular guy right now, but he's definitely got heart 
. And let's be real, having John Heitinga on board as a part of his coaching staff is a total game-changer 
. I think we're getting too caught up in speculating about Frank's future without giving the man a chance to turn things around 
. Spurs are still in the Champions League and that's all that matters 
️. Maybe it's time for us fans to be more patient and supportive, you know? 
i'm low-key panicking about spurs rn... frank's gotta step up his game or else hes done 4 good 
14th in the league? 
thats not where ur supposed 2 b! 
, maybe bring in some fresh blood or shake things up in the backroom... john heitinga seems like a decent addition tho 
he's still trying to keep it together despite all the drama & pressure off the fans 
callum wilson's late winner was insane tho 
we need some magic happenin' at spurs ASAP 
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. All these fans calling for him to be sacked are getting a bit too carried away 
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Spurs are sitting in 14th place and just two wins out of 13 league games? That's not good at all 
We need to see some serious improvement ASAP or it's gonna be a looong season 
But, on the other hand, they're still in contention for the Champions League... that's some silver lining 
Did you guys see that game against West Ham? 2-1 defeat and the crowd was ROARING 
Spurs' form in recent games:
Goals scored/allowed:
Meanwhile, their opponents are scoring at a rate of 1.73 goals per match... something needs to change! 
. I mean, 2 wins in their last 13 league games? That's just unacceptable. And with fans booing after Callum Wilson scored against West Ham... it's like they're at each other's throats 
The club is just trying to spin this by bringing in Heitinga as some sort of "caretaker" replacement, but I'm calling BS on that. They're probably just trying to deflect attention from Frank's own shortcomings.
i feel like frank is getting roasted so hard on social media lololol the fans are just expressing their frustration, you know? 2-1 defeat to west ham isn't ideal, but they're still in the champs league which is a huge accomplishment 
what do you guys think? should spurs stick with frank or bring in someone new? 
I think Frank should listen to the fans and make some changes 
it's still possible for them to get through 
so let's keep our fingers crossed 
. The booing after Callum Wilson scored that winning goal was really intense, and it's hard to blame the fans for feeling frustrated. The ownership taking a step back from publicly backing Frank might make things worse, but maybe it's just a sign that they're listening to the fans and wanting to see some change 
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