The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has reached a state of deep unrest, and for many in North London, the tenure of Thomas Frank feels like it is rapidly approaching a point of no return.
After a series of disappointing results, the club finds itself languishing in 14th place in the Premier League table. To put the gravity of the situation into perspective, Spurs are currently just five points clear of 17th place.
This is a painful sense of déjà vu for a fanbase that endured the frustrations of last season under Ange Postecoglou, and the prospect of back-to-back bottom-half finishes is becoming a very real and terrifying possibility for the Lewis family and the club’s hierarchy.
While Thomas Frank remains publicly adamant that he retains the backing of the board, the mood in the stands tells a different story. The recent home defeat to West Ham United was a significant breaking point; it left the Lilywhites with a dismal record of just two home wins from eleven games all season.
As the final whistle blew, a chorus of boos echoed through the stadium, signaling a total breakdown in trust between the manager and the supporters. Despite the club showing recent signs of investment, such as the high-profile arrival of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, the tactical output on the pitch has not matched the quality of the personnel.
This disconnect has forced the board into urgent discussions about whether a change is needed to prevent the season from spiraling into a genuine relegation scrap.
In the midst of this crisis, a familiar name has emerged as the clear favorite to provide a “world-class” upgrade: Mauricio Pochettino. While the idea of a return might be polarizing for some, especially following his stint with rivals Chelsea, the Argentine’s resume at Tottenham is undeniably superior to any of his successors.
During his five-year spell in North London, Pochettino achieved the highest win percentage of any manager in the club’s history to have overseen more than 100 games, winning over 54% of his matches. He didn’t just win games; he built an identity and a culture that took the club to a Champions League final and consistent top-four finishes.
Pochettino’s recent track record suggests he hasn’t lost his touch. Although his time at Paris Saint-Germain ended earlier than expected, he performed a minor miracle at Chelsea last season.
After inherited a squad sitting as low as 12th in December, he dragged them to a sixth-place finish by May. Despite this achievement, he was surprisingly let go, eventually taking the reins of the United States Men’s National Team.
Reports now suggest that Pochettino is “open” to a return to N17, viewing it as unfinished business. For a club in desperate need of a revival, appointing a man who already understands the DNA of the club and possesses a proven track record in the Premier League would be a masterstroke.
Of course, the logistics of such an appointment are complicated. Pochettino is currently committed to leading the USA into the 2026 World Cup, a tournament they are co-hosting. This means that if Spurs were to pull the trigger on Frank now, they would likely need to appoint an interim manager to steady the ship until the summer.
However, the prospect of a Pochettino return for the 2026/27 season could be the “doctor’s order” needed to pacify a frustrated fanbase and convince key players that the club still has elite ambitions.
| Manager | Games Managed | Win Percentage | Notable Achievement |
| Mauricio Pochettino | 293 | 54.27% | Champions League Finalist |
| Harry Redknapp | 198 | 49.49% | First UCL Qualification |
| Ange Postecoglou | 41 | 46.34% | 17th Place Finish (2025) |
| Thomas Frank | 22 | 31.81% | Current 14th Place |
The table above illustrates the stark reality facing the Tottenham board. The drop-off in performance levels since the Pochettino era has been significant and sustained. While the club has built a world-class stadium and training facilities, the product on the pitch has regressed.
Bringing back a manager of Pochettino’s caliber would not only be a wild and historic move as Spurs have never appointed the same permanent manager twice but it would also send shockwaves through English football. It would be a clear statement that the club is no longer willing to settle for mediocrity.
Ultimately, the Lewis family faces a defining choice. They can continue to back a project under Frank that appears to be stalled, or they can move for a proven winner who has already shown he can elevate Tottenham to the highest levels of the game.
With the fans’ patience exhausted and the team’s league position precarious, the return of the Argentine hero might just be the only way to restore the glory days to North London.
