Thomas Frank is not facing the sack at Tottenham Hotspur, despite growing frustration around the club and a run of results that has left supporters uneasy.
That is the clear message coming from inside north London, with respected journalist David Ornstein confirming that the club’s hierarchy remains firmly behind the Danish head coach for now.
Tottenham’s recent form has been difficult to accept for many fans. Only two wins from the last nine Premier League matches is a return that falls well below expectations for a squad that was heavily backed in the summer.
Performances have often looked flat, confidence appears fragile, and consistency has been impossible to find. Even so, the club’s leadership believes Frank deserves time to steady the ship during what has been a challenging period both on and off the pitch.
The latest setback came with a heavy 3–0 defeat away to Nottingham Forest, a result that marked Tottenham’s third league loss in their last five outings.
It was another afternoon where Spurs struggled to impose themselves, offering little threat going forward and looking vulnerable whenever Forest attacked with pace. While the result intensified outside noise, it did not trigger panic behind the scenes.
Speaking about the situation, Ornstein explained that Tottenham’s owners are united in their support for Frank. Since the change in the club’s power structure earlier in the season, this period has represented the first real test of their control and long-term thinking.
According to those close to the decision-makers, there is a strong desire to avoid rash moves and short-term fixes that have failed the club in the past.
Frank’s future is discussed regularly in internal meetings, as is normal at a club of Tottenham’s size, especially during a poor run of results. However, those conversations are said to be balanced and constructive rather than threatening.
The message to Frank has been clear: improvement is required, both in how the team plays and in the results they deliver, but there is no sense that his job is hanging by a thread.
That stance comes despite the worrying trend in Spurs’ league form. Since a convincing 3–0 victory over Everton in late October, Tottenham have managed just one league win in seven attempts, a 2–0 success against Brentford, Frank’s former club.
Across all competitions, the picture is not much brighter, with only three wins in their last 11 matches. While Champions League victories over Copenhagen and Slavia Prague offered brief relief, domestic struggles continue to dominate the conversation.
Tottenham currently sit 11th in the Premier League table after 16 games. While the gap to the European places is not yet huge, the lack of momentum makes the climb feel steeper than it should.
The fixture list does not offer much respite either, with Liverpool visiting north London next before a tricky trip to Crystal Palace at the end of the month. How Spurs respond in those games could shape the mood heading into the new year.
One of the biggest frustrations for supporters has been the impact, or lack of it, from the club’s expensive summer recruitment.
Tottenham spent well over £180 million to strengthen the squad and give Frank the tools he needed to compete at a higher level. So far, that investment has not delivered the desired return.
The headline attacking signings have struggled to make their mark. Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus and Randal Kolo Muani were all brought in to add creativity, pace and goals, yet between them they have managed only three Premier League goals.
That figure is particularly concerning when compared to Richarlison, who leads the club’s scoring charts with six despite enduring his own inconsistencies.
Injuries have played a role, with Dominic Solanke still working his way back from ankle surgery, leaving Spurs short of reliable options through the middle.
Without a consistent focal point in attack, Tottenham have often looked predictable, relying on moments rather than patterns of play to create chances. This has only increased pressure on Frank, who was expected to bring structure and clarity to Spurs’ forward play.
Despite these issues, the club’s belief is that changing the manager now would risk setting them back even further.
There is an acceptance that this season was always going to involve turbulence, especially given the changes behind the scenes and the need to blend new signings into the squad. The hope is that stability, rather than another reset, will allow Tottenham to gradually improve.
Looking ahead, Spurs may still look to strengthen in January, particularly in attacking areas. Young talents such as RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande have been mentioned as potential targets, as the club explores ways to inject fresh energy and competition into the squad. Any additions would be aimed at supporting Frank rather than replacing him.
For now, Thomas Frank remains Tottenham’s man. The backing from above is strong, even if patience among fans is thinning. The coming weeks will be crucial, not because his job is on the line immediately, but because Spurs need signs of progress.
Performances must improve, belief must return, and results must start to match the ambition of a club that wants to move forward, not drift sideways.
