Jeff Stelling taken aback by what he’s just seen about Tottenham – ‘It’s a shocker’
Thomas Frank’s time at Tottenham has been going from bad to worse, and the same trend could continue against Newcastle on Tuesday.
Spurs’ 2-0 loss to Manchester United has heaped more pressure on the Dane, with travelling supporters making their feelings known on the head coach from the away end at Old Trafford.
Joe Lewis could decide to sack Frank, but as things stand, the former Brentford boss will be given another chance with the Lilywhites, currently sitting in 15th place in the Premier League on a measly 29 points.
Tottenham host Newcastle next in the Premier League, and a win is vital for both Frank and Eddie Howe.
However, even if the Spurs boss somehow manages to get three points against the Magpies, he could still be destined for the sack.
Jeff Stelling fears for Tottenham after reading upcoming fixtures
Tottenham are predicted to finish on 46 points after their loss to Man United, which would be just an eight-point improvement on their Premier League finish last season.
One of the reasons the Lilywhites sacked Ange Postecoglou was because of the finish in the league last campaign, and unless Frank pulls out a Champions League miracle, then it’s not progress.
- Tottenham have won just one Premier League game out of their last 10
- Against Man United, the Lilywhites managed just one shot on target
- Spurs have a 40.7% chance of beating Newcastle, according to Opta
While speaking live on talkSPORT this Monday, Jeff Stelling was frightened by Spurs’ fixture list, and worried for the Lilywhites with growing concerns around Frank.
Stelling said: “What a humongous game coming up, Newcastle at home, but after that, Spurs have Arsenal, Fulham away, Crystal Palace at home, and we’ve seen their resilience, Liverpool, away.
“They’ve got a shocker of a run.”
Stelling has every right to worry for Tottenham, but supporters may soon have something to cheer about if Frank is sacked.
When could Thomas Frank be sacked?
One of the biggest problems that Frank has had since arriving at Hotspur Way is finding a successful formula to score goals from open play.
Out of the Lilywhites’ 35 goals scored in the league this season, 12 of them have come from set-piece scenarios, and it’s a major factor as to why fans don’t trust him moving forward.
As Stelling alluded to, Spurs have a horrid run of fixtures coming up. But the match-up that stands out the most is the North London derby.
It goes without saying, but the derby has lots riding on it. A loss at home to the Gunners could spell the end for Frank, and if he survives that, Anfield will be his next big challenge.
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