Thomas Frank won’t say this about Tottenham, but I will
Thomas Frank will do everything to deflect away from the current situation at Tottenham.
Just as it was last season, European football is set to be Tottenham‘s only chance of success this time round, but this time the achievability of that is much lower, given that they are in the Champions League.
It’s been another dismal domestic campaign for Spurs, who have once again showcased why they are the laughing stock of English football.
And the longer that continues, the bigger the risk of one solution, and it is one that Frank will never want to admit.
Tottenham could do something not seen since 1977
After Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat away to Man United, they are now winless in their last seven, and things aren’t getting any easier.
In the next five games, Tottenham will face league leaders Arsenal, Champions League side Newcastle, FA Cup holders Crystal Palace and then travel to face the current Premier League champions, Liverpool.
Given the form they have showcased recently, there is a strong case to be made that Spurs may fail to win any of their next five games.
And based on that, Tottenham simply can’t be ruled out of a relegation battle, and if they were to succumb to that fate, it would be their first relegation since 1977.
For context, if you were to ask any Leeds United supporter about whether they feel as though they are safe, they would say no. And the worry there is that they have an identical record to Tottenham this season, despite having only just been promoted.
If they aren’t safe, then there’s nothing to suggest that Tottenham are, and while Frank will never utter these words, Spurs are very much in the relegation battle.
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Tottenham must consider Thomas Frank sack decision
It’s become clear that Spurs want to stand by Frank and allow him time to implement what he wants to ensure that he can have an impact.
However, that will not work if Tottenham somehow drop down into the Championship.
If Spurs fall to defeat against Arsenal, and teams below them win, they could easily find themselves just three points above the relegation zone, with no signs of improvement.
As soon as the gap is reduced to that number of points, then there is no case for Frank to remain as manager.