Tottenham Hotspur continue to give off the feeling of a club searching for balance, and concerns about instability at the very top are beginning to grow louder.
The situation is now being viewed as more than just background noise, with some believing it could be directly affecting life on the pitch for manager Thomas Frank. One of the latest voices to raise alarm is Keith Wyness, a former chief executive at Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen, who has questioned the direction Spurs are taking behind the scenes.
This season has already been one of major change for Tottenham. Daniel Levy’s departure after 25 years as executive chairman marked the end of an era, and since then the club has been trying to redefine how it operates at boardroom level.
While change was expected, the way it has unfolded has left many unsure about who is actually in charge of what, and whether there is a clear chain of command supporting the head coach.
Wyness, who now runs a consultancy advising top clubs, believes the situation is becoming messy rather than streamlined. He has pointed to the arrival of Moersen as an example of why things feel unclear.
While Moersen is widely regarded as a capable and respected operator due to his time at Manchester City, the concern is not about his ability, but about his role.
Wyness suggests that Moersen appears to be taking on responsibilities such as transfer negotiations, duties that many would have assumed already belonged to Johan Lange or the newly appointed chief executive, Vinai.
This overlap is what has raised eyebrows. When multiple senior figures are handling similar tasks without clearly defined boundaries, it can create confusion rather than clarity.
Wyness described the situation as strange, especially given the quality of people involved. In his view, Tottenham risk creating a scenario where no one is fully accountable, and decisions become harder to track or justify.
From the outside, it looks like a crowded room at the top of the club, with too many voices and not enough structure. Wyness believes this lack of clarity does not help Thomas Frank at all.
A manager needs clear backing, a strong sense of direction, and confidence that decisions above him are being made with purpose. Instead, Frank may be left wondering who he is actually dealing with when it comes to recruitment, squad planning, and long-term strategy.
That uncertainty can quietly undermine a coach, even if it is not obvious on the surface. Wyness questioned whether Frank is truly getting the full support he needs, or whether he is being asked to work within a confused leadership group.
For a manager still settling into a new job, that kind of instability can make a tough task even harder.
On the pitch, Frank did get some welcome relief with a narrow 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. It was a result Tottenham badly needed, both to ease pressure and to steady nerves after a mixed run of form. Three points always help, but one win alone does not erase the broader concerns surrounding performances and consistency.
Despite that victory, scrutiny remains firmly on Frank. Just six months into his time in north London, questions are already being asked about whether he is the right man to take Spurs forward.
Results have been uneven, and performances have often failed to convince. Tottenham currently sit 11th in the Premier League table, seven points away from the Champions League places, which is widely seen as the minimum expectation for a club of their stature.
The pressure is clear. Frank was brought in with the hope that he could deliver European qualification and put a clear identity on the team. While there have been flashes of promise, they have not yet been consistent enough to silence critics. The lack of stability above him only adds another layer of difficulty to his job.
January now looms as a crucial period. Transfer windows often reveal how clubs are really being run, as decisions need to be quick, decisive, and aligned with a clear plan.
Wyness believes the coming weeks will show who is actually calling the shots at Tottenham. If roles remain blurred and decisions appear reactive rather than planned, concerns will only deepen.
For Spurs supporters, this is a worrying moment. The club is trying to move on from a long-standing structure, but the replacement model does not yet look settled. Thomas Frank finds himself in the middle of this transition, judged on results while working within a system that is still finding its feet.
Until Tottenham bring clarity and stability to the top of the club, doubts will continue to hang over both the boardroom and the dugout. For now, the feeling remains that Spurs are a club in flux, and that uncertainty is something Thomas Frank can do without as he fights to steer the team in the right direction.
