John Gregory backed to be installed as new Tottenham manager
Tottenham could make a shock move to appoint John Gregory as their next manager.
Thomas Frank has finally been sacked by Tottenham after a shocking spell in charge at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The last straw came as Tottenham fell to a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United on Tuesday, meaning Spurs are yet to win a Premier League game in 2026.
Frank didn’t think Tottenham would sack him, but his exit has now been officially confirmed in North London.
The door is now open for a new manager to come in, with Gregory emerging as a surprise candidate to take over from Frank.
Tottenham told to appoint John Gregory
Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a target for Tottenham, with the Italian now out of a job after leaving Marseille.
He is just one of many options on the table right now in N17, although a left-field shout could now be utilised by the Lilywhites.
Frank couldn’t get the best out of his players at Spurs, but there is a belief that Gregory would be able to do exactly that.
Former scout Bryan King has put the ex-Aston Villa boss forward as a manager who could come in and turn the tide for the North London club.
Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, King said: “There are enough experienced managers around.
“Looking at English managers, I would go and get John Gregory in. People would laugh, but I tell you what, he would sort it out.
“He’s an experienced manager, doing very little right now.
“I’d bring him in and say, ‘Sort it out, John. Come in for six months and keep us in the Premier League, thanks very much.’
“He’s the most experienced manager who isn’t working.
“He’s a better manager than Postecoglou, so throw Gregory’s name in. John is hot on the discipline side, and he can handle big players.“
Gregory could be man to replace Frank
It isn’t a surprise that Frank has been let go in North London, having racked up a win rate of just 34 per cent this campaign.
There is a massive decision to make over the next head coach, especially with Spurs so close to the relegation zone right now.
Bringing in someone who has been there and seen it all could be a wise option, and Gregory is someone who fits that bill.
It would represent a big task for him to return to the Premier League and hit the ground running, but his man-management skills could be exactly what the Lilywhites need right now.