How sensible Thomas Frank quickly hit grim reality at Tottenham 

Supposedly a pragmatic upgrade on Postecoglou, the Dane’s relationship with fans quickly unravelled.

File photo dated 30-08-2025 of Thomas Frank, who has been sacked by Tottenham after Tuesday's 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle Photo John Walton/PA Wire.

When Tottenham have made managerial changes in the 21st century, they have seemingly been guided by a specific principle. The new man must represent a fresh start and so it would surely help if he were radically different to his predecessor; often the complete counterpoint.

It began when Glenn Hoddle came in for George Graham in 2001 and over the ensuing years the club have bounced, for example, from Juande Ramos to Harry Redknapp to André Villas-Boas. From Mauricio Pochettino to José Mourinho. From Antonio Conte to Ange Postecoglou.