Thomas Frank is not yet safe despite receiving a short-term vote of confidence from Tottenham\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n
After Spurs\u2019 defeat to West Ham, reports suggested the head coach was on the brink of dismissal. However, the 52-year-old has been granted a brief lifeline, with the board opting to keep him in charge for the Champions League showdown against Dortmund.<\/p>\n
Speaking at his press conference on Monday, Frank struck a defiant tone, insisting he would fight on despite the mounting pressure. Even so, it has since become clear that his position remains extremely precarious.<\/p>\n
Frank still facing the sack<\/p>\n
According to The Telegraph, Frank continues to be in \u201ccritical danger\u201d of losing his job, with his temporary reprieve offering no long-term security. His future is not believed to extend beyond the Dortmund fixture, and he is still expected to be dismissed if performances and results fail to improve.<\/p>\n
Fan unrest is also intensifying, with Spurs supporters increasingly vocal in their demands for a change in the dugout.<\/p>\n
If Tottenham do decide to part company with Frank, the club are expected to appoint an interim head coach initially, before moving for a permanent successor in the summer.<\/p>\n
Who decides Frank\u2019s fate?<\/p>\n
The Telegraph adds that while the Lewis family will have the final say, the decision will be a collective one rather than being made by the owners alone.<\/p>\n
The verdict will be shaped by input from the board, following recommendations from CEO Vinai Venkatesham, non-executive chairman Peter Charrington, operations and finance director Matthew Collecott, independent director Jonathan Turner and non-executive director Eric Hinson.<\/p>\n
Sporting director Johan Lange\u2019s opinion will also be taken into account, though Fabio Paratici will play no role in the process as he is set to leave the club.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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