Tottenham Hotspur are not planning to panic over the future of Thomas Frank, despite a heavy 3–0 defeat away to Nottingham Forest, according to respected BBC journalist Sami Mokbel.
While the result has added fuel to growing frustration among supporters, the club’s hierarchy is said to be keeping a calm and measured approach as the season continues to take shape.
Spurs have experienced a stop-start campaign under Frank, one that has promised moments of progress but failed to deliver consistency. Before the loss at the City Ground, Tottenham had gone three games without defeat, offering some hope that momentum was beginning to build.
That optimism was quickly knocked back by a poor performance against Forest, one that left fans questioning not just the result but the manner of the defeat.
Even so, the league table paints a slightly kinder picture. Tottenham sit 11th, but are only six points away from the top four, a reminder of how tight the division remains and how quickly fortunes can change.
Despite that context, there is no denying that certain displays this season have fallen well below expectations. Supporters have grown restless, particularly given the level of investment made in recent years.
Many fans expected clearer signs of identity, improvement, and belief by this stage, and when those elements appear to be missing, the noise around the manager inevitably grows louder.
However, according to Mokbel, Tottenham are not prepared to make a rushed decision based on short-term frustration.
The BBC reporter has revealed that there is no immediate danger to Frank’s position. While there has been internal discussion about performances, especially following a disappointing home defeat to Fulham back in November, the situation has not reached a point where the club is actively considering a change in the dugout.
Well-placed sources suggest that Frank’s work is being closely monitored, but scrutiny does not automatically mean a dismissal is on the horizon. Instead, it reflects a club trying to balance ambition with realism.
Tottenham’s leadership appears aware that the problems facing the team cannot be fixed overnight.
The past few seasons have been turbulent, with managerial changes, shifting styles of play, and inconsistent results all contributing to a lack of stability. It is also worth remembering that Spurs ended last season in a very difficult position, finishing 17th in the Premier League under Ange Postecoglou.
That league standing underlined how far the club had drifted and why any rebuild was always going to require patience.
While Tottenham did manage to end last season with a Europa League trophy, offering fans something to celebrate, Frank has not yet been given the chance to compete for silverware of his own.
He arrived with a reputation for building organised, competitive teams and improving players over time, but applying that approach at a club with Tottenham’s expectations is a different challenge entirely. The pressure is heavier, the spotlight brighter, and the margin for error far smaller.
Fans understandably want progress now. Heavy spending in the transfer market naturally raises expectations, and many supporters feel the squad should be performing at a higher level.
When results do not follow, frustration is inevitable. Still, the club’s decision-makers appear to believe that constant change is not the answer. Instead, they seem committed, at least for now, to giving Frank the time needed to embed his ideas and steady the ship.
The coming weeks will be crucial in shaping the narrative around Tottenham’s season. A daunting home fixture against Liverpool awaits, followed by a tricky trip to Crystal Palace after Christmas.
The new year then begins with a return to Brentford, a club that knows Frank well, before a demanding run of four matches in just ten days. That period also includes an FA Cup clash with Aston Villa, a competition that could offer both pressure and opportunity.
These games will provide a clearer picture of where Tottenham truly stand. Strong performances could quickly lift them back toward the European places and ease the tension surrounding the manager.
Further setbacks, however, would only increase the scrutiny and test the patience of fans even more. For now, though, the message from inside the club is one of calm rather than chaos.
Thomas Frank remains in charge, backed by a belief that progress takes time, especially after the struggles of recent seasons. While questions will continue to be asked and standards will remain high, Tottenham appear determined not to let emotion drive their decisions.
Whether that patience is rewarded will become clearer as a demanding run of fixtures begins, but for the moment, faith in Frank remains intact.
