#managerial-uncertainty

#managerial-uncertainty

The future of Thomas Frank as Tottenham Hotspur manager is becoming uncertain, with mounting pressure on the Danish coach following a string of poor performances and growing discontent among supporters. Frank, who only took charge of Spurs in the summer of 2025, is facing increasing scrutiny after a series of inconsistent results that have left the club drifting away from their top-four ambitions.

Late last Sunday night in one of the offices here, some in the club's hierarchy had been determined to get rid of the coach who had presided over two wins in seven. The sentence was suspended but this was set up as something of a final judgment and, having extended that run to an eighth game, there is no guarantee Alonso will be back. Nor though is there any guarantee that he won't.

Six defeats in last seven Premier League matches, 3+ goals conceded in their last three matches, in total 11 goals conceded in their last three defeats. They have not gone through such form since 1953 and considering the quality they have at their disposal, it is a huge shock for Slot, his team and the fans. Liverpool are going through their worst form in years Although Slot retains the support of the hierarchy, it remains to be seen how long that will last.

More was expected heading into 2025 and even during the season, especially after the club was firmly in NL West contention by mid-June. With just a .500 record as the final result, however, Melvin admitted to reporters (including the San Francisco Chronicle's Shayna Rubin) that he hadn't been told that he'll be returning as manager in 2026. "It is what it is. We'll see what the next day brings," Melvin said, noting that he believe he'll be meeting with " somebody " in the front office.

Yeah, I have no reason to think not but I also understand the environment and the results. I have no complaints at all with the support that we've had and the support from the supporters and everyone at the club. Do I believe I can turn it around? Of course. I also understand it's tough. We're in a tough situation, there's no getting away from that.

Multiple sources have told BBC Sport that even prior to Saturday's loss - their fourth from five Premier League games - the Hammers had started the process of identifying potential replacements for Potter. Nuno Espirito Santo, recently sacked by Nottingham Forest, is understood to be among the options West Ham have pinpointed. The prospect of Slaven Bilic - who has previously played and managed the London club - returning on a short-term basis has, according to sources, been discussed internally.