Tottenham\u2019s top executives have settled on Thomas Frank\u2019s future after a key development that has intensified scrutiny around the club.<\/p>\n
Former Tottenham and Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown, who remains closely connected within football, told Football Insider that the revamped Spurs board intends to stand by Frank despite growing unrest. This follows Football Insider\u2019s earlier report on 13 November confirming that the manager still had full backing from the hierarchy, even with early doubts emerging.<\/p>\n
Frank\u2019s team fell 2-1 to Fulham in their latest outing, leaving them with just one win in their last seven matches across all competitions. Their poor home form has been a major issue. Supporters have increasingly demanded Frank\u2019s dismissal, but those calls may not influence the club\u2019s stance.<\/p>\n
Brown explained that Spurs fans turning against Frank is usually a worrying sign for any manager at the club. Still, he stressed that the board currently has no intention of removing him.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was another hugely disappointing result for Tottenham,\u201d he told Football Insider. \u201cCredit to Fulham, they did their job well, but it had that familiar Tottenham feel, which is unfortunate.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the past, when fans turned against the board, the manager would often pay the price. But with changes at the top, the new board wants to show stability and stand behind the manager.<\/p>\n
\u201cSupporters are frustrated because results aren\u2019t matching expectations. They demand a certain style and level of performance, and at the moment neither is being delivered. That\u2019s the issue. But from the club\u2019s point of view, I don\u2019t believe they\u2019re planning to sack him, and they hope he can turn things around quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n
Frank is also pushing for backing in the January transfer window. Brown revealed that the manager wants significant changes to reshape the squad and improve their form, though it remains uncertain whether the board will meet his demands.<\/p>\n
Despite being financially secure, Spurs\u2019 willingness to spend has been questioned after a difficult summer window. Football Insider reported on 25 November that the club aims to bring in a striker and a winger as priority additions to strengthen the starting XI.<\/p>\n
Frank is prepared to push for further reinforcements to adapt the team to his approach, but even with boardroom support, the extent of January spending might be limited.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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