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Management Who should be Tottenham's next manager after Frank?

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If Frank gets sacked in a near future, who would you like to see as his permanent replacement?

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JanGinola said:

View: https://x.com/talking_spurss/status/2021926660917153841?s=46

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He's currently got a job, though. Why are these chancers suggesting people in full time, steady jobs would walk out for a few months here?
Sean said:

View: https://x.com/spursarmytweets/status/2021943843319583197?s=46
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IF that's true, they should all have been sacked.
Would have been a chance for the "New ENIC" to show they DO mean business.
 
BrightonSpurs said:
But again, still go and improve the squad regardless of the manager. Of the players he mentioned who wouldn’t want them?
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It's bad management. Beyond doubt.
If they weren't backing Ange, fine. Get Poch.
If they were keeping Ange, buy quality players regardless.
But to suggest it was lack of ambition or any of that is diverting from the truth. HE wasn't backed because he was shit. He needs to really understand that.
 
postbox said:
So we have a few days to get someone in, or keep Heitinga etc in situ




They 100% should have had contingency plans in place. And, of course, consider opportunities that arise as well - for example the timing of De Zerbi leaving Marseille.

At this stage, they should be working through those plans to see what is posisble and preferable

But are they?

No fucking idea! :franklol:
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The unknown factor is the Lewis family. It may be harder to make decisions with a group of relatives, as opposed to the Levy days when the football people only had to convince one person on a decision. I'm suspicious that the reason the transfer window was a dud could be that the relatives couldn't agree on spending money. That could be a problem again when it comes to picking a manager. Nobody can be certain, but I think Spurs are still in the mode of talking about being ambitious while guarding every pound. Is it too much to ask these people just to sell up and go away?
 
BrightonSpurs said:
But again, still go and improve the squad regardless of the manager. Of the players he mentioned who wouldn’t want them?
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In an ideal world we have a proper DoF, we have a consistency of vision, a sensible assessment of the squad - and we can buy players regardless of manager

In the real world we have no one close to that, and we flip flop between managerial styles and needs, and we've made a fucking mess of it all

I think the board are just paralysed right now, so clueless they cant do a thing
 
Matt1882 said:
He's currently got a job, though. Why are these chancers suggesting people in full time, steady jobs would walk out for a few months here?

IF that's true, they should all have been sacked.
Would have been a chance for the "New ENIC" to show they DO mean business.
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Yeah shows the club need another deep clean in the summer , they definitely need to show a reaction after the shots aimed at them from Ange etc or better get gone.
 
Distaste for scouse said:
I can think of at least one reason.

They don't have anybody lined up. I'd rather have a shit manager who has already worked with the players than a caretaker situation and absolute chaos.

I think we are hoping for a turnaround based on feels and fan good vibrations alone, until we got 4 nil down against the scum just after HT..
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So if the choice is 'definitely shit' or 'potentially shit' you'll take the definite option?

Frank was taking us down. Performances were getting worse and our (admittedly dreadful and childish) playing staff were throwing their toys out of the pram. Something had to change.
 
postbox said:
The thing is he's never really going to talk himself down in this situation is he? [Ange]

Im sure a lot of what he says is true

And Im sure a lot is half true or omitting certain things...

So even though it feels like insider info, Im not sure how much real info it actually is

And its an hour or so of Gary Neville, not sur eI can volunrarily inflict that upon myself
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The Ange part is only about 10 minutes.
 
I've gone for Ange, for obvious reasons, but also because I think he deserved a few more games after winning the Europa.

I get that if it didn't work out Spurs would be trying to find a new manager at a less advantageous time. However it might have worked out, even if it didn't, I dont think Spurs would be in a worse position now if they kept him.

However I think Spurs are now in the same postion as Celtic in that the board are a bigger issue than the manager or players.

Celtic will always be hamstrung by Desmond as Spurs will be by Levy
 
Matt1882 said:
It's bad management. Beyond doubt.
If they weren't backing Ange, fine. Get Poch.
If they were keeping Ange, buy quality players regardless.
But to suggest it was lack of ambition or any of that is diverting from the truth. HE wasn't backed because he was shit. He needs to really understand that.
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If the powers that be need to be 100 percent sure on a manager before backing them with players then we are fucked.

Well run clubs buy quality players that fit their ethos regardless.

Same as the window just gone. Now the squad is fucked for the next guy
 
I ran it through Claude Opus 4.6 and asked who would be best from available names to take over till the end of the season.

Here’s what Claude said:

“Let me search for the latest on Tottenham’s managerial situation and which managers are currently available.

Now I have a clear picture. Let me give my assessment.
Here’s the current situation: Thomas Frank was sacked on February 11, 2026, with Spurs 16th in the Premier League, just five points above the relegation zone, after an eight-match winless run.  Spurs ideally want an interim coach until the end of the season before choosing a more established manager for next term.  They also have Champions League Round of 16 to play.
Here are the key currently available managers and my take on the best fit for the remainder of the season:
The best choice: Roberto De Zerbi
De Zerbi has emerged as the favourite to take over at Tottenham.  He’s the standout option for several reasons. He left Marseille by mutual consent on February 11 after a 5-0 loss to PSG , so he’s free right now. He has Premier League experience from Brighton, where he got them to a sixth-place finish and Europa League knockout rounds. He plays attractive, possession-based football that aligns with Spurs’ identity. Previously he was reluctant to work under Daniel Levy and Fabio Paratici, but both are no longer part of day-to-day operations, and reports say he’d be more open to the Tottenham job now.  Crucially, he could start immediately rather than waiting until summer, which is what Spurs need with a relegation battle and Champions League commitments.
Other available options:
∙ Xabi Alonso — Sacked by Real Madrid in January after less than eight months, he’s arguably the best available manager in Europe.  However, he’s being heavily linked with Man City and Liverpool, and would likely view those as more attractive projects. It’s doubtful Spurs could lure him for a short-term firefighting role.
∙ Enzo Maresca — Sacked by Chelsea on January 1, 2026, after winning the Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup.  He’s talented and knows the Premier League, but appointing a former Chelsea boss wouldn’t be popular with Spurs fans , and he’s also being linked with Man City.
∙ Ryan Mason — A free agent after leaving West Brom, he’s been Spurs interim twice before and knows the club inside out.  At 34 he’s very young, and while he could steady the ship short-term, he likely lacks the tactical pedigree to manage a relegation fight and Champions League campaign simultaneously.
∙ Xavi — Available after leaving Barcelona, and reportedly fancies a Premier League job , but his conditions are reportedly unrealistic and he has no English football experience.
My verdict: De Zerbi is the clear best pick from those currently available. He can start immediately, knows the Premier League, plays progressive football, and has the tactical quality to both pull Spurs away from relegation and compete in the Champions League. The risk is his combustible personality, but Spurs’ immediate need is someone who can galvanize a demoralized squad — and De Zerbi’s intensity and tactical clarity are exactly what’s needed for the remaining 12 league games plus European knockout football.”
 
Distaste for scouse said:
I can think of at least one reason.

They don't have anybody lined up. I'd rather have a shit manager who has already worked with the players than a caretaker situation and absolute chaos.

I think we are hoping for a turnaround based on feels and fan good vibrations alone, until we got 4 nil down against the scum just after HT..
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Raises more questions than answers, really

I get they put a lot of effort (and show) into hiring Frank
I get they backed him more than any manager ever (in terms of salary and staff)
I get that having done so they want to give him as much chance as possible to succeed

I dont get that come January, they clearly have already lost faith in him and wont support him in the window - but dont sack him
I dont get that performances NEVER developed into anything meaningful - and they dont sack him
I dont get that results are in persistent decline - and they dont sack him
I dont get that the fans are calling for his head for over a month - and they dont sack him....

I mean I get good intentions, but I struggle with the complete denial of reality
 
Aussies Dream said:
I ran it through Claude Opus 4.6 and asked who would be best from available names to take over till the end of the season.

Here’s what Claude said:

“Let me search for the latest on Tottenham’s managerial situation and which managers are currently available.

Now I have a clear picture. Let me give my assessment.
Here’s the current situation: Thomas Frank was sacked on February 11, 2026, with Spurs 16th in the Premier League, just five points above the relegation zone, after an eight-match winless run.  Spurs ideally want an interim coach until the end of the season before choosing a more established manager for next term.  They also have Champions League Round of 16 to play.
Here are the key currently available managers and my take on the best fit for the remainder of the season:
The best choice: Roberto De Zerbi
De Zerbi has emerged as the favourite to take over at Tottenham.  He’s the standout option for several reasons. He left Marseille by mutual consent on February 11 after a 5-0 loss to PSG , so he’s free right now. He has Premier League experience from Brighton, where he got them to a sixth-place finish and Europa League knockout rounds. He plays attractive, possession-based football that aligns with Spurs’ identity. Previously he was reluctant to work under Daniel Levy and Fabio Paratici, but both are no longer part of day-to-day operations, and reports say he’d be more open to the Tottenham job now.  Crucially, he could start immediately rather than waiting until summer, which is what Spurs need with a relegation battle and Champions League commitments.
Other available options:
∙ Xabi Alonso — Sacked by Real Madrid in January after less than eight months, he’s arguably the best available manager in Europe.  However, he’s being heavily linked with Man City and Liverpool, and would likely view those as more attractive projects. It’s doubtful Spurs could lure him for a short-term firefighting role.
∙ Enzo Maresca — Sacked by Chelsea on January 1, 2026, after winning the Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup.  He’s talented and knows the Premier League, but appointing a former Chelsea boss wouldn’t be popular with Spurs fans , and he’s also being linked with Man City.
∙ Ryan Mason — A free agent after leaving West Brom, he’s been Spurs interim twice before and knows the club inside out.  At 34 he’s very young, and while he could steady the ship short-term, he likely lacks the tactical pedigree to manage a relegation fight and Champions League campaign simultaneously.
∙ Xavi — Available after leaving Barcelona, and reportedly fancies a Premier League job , but his conditions are reportedly unrealistic and he has no English football experience.
My verdict: De Zerbi is the clear best pick from those currently available. He can start immediately, knows the Premier League, plays progressive football, and has the tactical quality to both pull Spurs away from relegation and compete in the Champions League. The risk is his combustible personality, but Spurs’ immediate need is someone who can galvanize a demoralized squad — and De Zerbi’s intensity and tactical clarity are exactly what’s needed for the remaining 12 league games plus European knockout football.”
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This Claude Opus fella. Can he coach?
 
robotdevil said:
So if the choice is 'definitely shit' or 'potentially shit' you'll take the definite option?

Frank was taking us down. Performances were getting worse and our (admittedly dreadful and childish) playing staff were throwing their toys out of the pram. Something had to change.
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I was explaining the reason why they probably wanted to keep him on as per the post I replied too.

If you want my opinion, I'm fine with them sacking him providing we are going to get an experienced manager in before the Woolwich game next week. I don't mind if thats a short term contract or an ex manager like Harry (even if he is pushing 80)

But it has to be somebody with managerial experience.

Some of the bonkers names I've seen circulating in our fan base, Defoe, Ledley, Mason (who had WBA in a relegation battle) Heitinga who got sacked by Ajax...

I mean come on

The best analogy I can think of to explain my position is this.

Say I'm loaded and I have in an house chef, and I suddenly realise the food is shit, maybe it has too much garlic or not enough, maybe he/she over or under seasons or gives me raw food. Whatever. I go out and get another chef with a CV and references.
I don't go down to Mcdonalds drive through and hire a burger flipper. With the logic that "my chef was shit so anything chef adjacent is better"
 
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