"At the start of Tottenham Hotspur's preseason tour in Hong Kong last summer, Thomas Frank went for his customary early-morning run, a ritual from his days as Brentford manager. But shortly after leaving the Kerry Hotel to take in the views of Victoria Harbour, Frank was quickly recognised by local fans, many of whom had lined the entrances and lobby areas of the Premier League club's luxurious base each day of their stay."
"The 52-year-old was sacked as Spurs head coach on Wednesday having never appeared the right fit almost from the outset. He departs after eight months, amassing 13 wins from 38 games and with Spurs 16th in the Premier League table. (They have zero league wins so far in 2026.) Spurs are safely through to the UEFA Champions League round-of-16 after a solid league phase campaign, but the club could not afford to hope history repeats itself."
Thomas Frank struggled to adapt to the heightened scrutiny and exposure after moving from Brentford to Tottenham, exemplified by fans recognising him during a preseason run in Hong Kong. He was dismissed after eight months, with 13 wins from 38 games and Tottenham 16th in the Premier League, including zero league wins so far in 2026. The club remains in the UEFA Champions League round-of-16 but faces domestic peril, sitting just five points above the bottom three after winning two of their past 17 games. The club's previous season prioritised European competition, culminating in a Europa League victory and managerial change.
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