Joe Louis’ step-grandson Nick Boucher played a key role in Tottenham’s decision to sack Thomas Frank, according to a new report from GiveMeSport.
The official announcement came from the club’s board, but details have emerged suggesting the ownership family was closely involved in calling for the Dane’s contract to be terminated.
His sacking comes as Spurs sit in 16th place, just five points above the relegation zone, following a heavy home defeat to Newcastle United.
Nick Boucher’s reluctant decision
According to reports, parting ways with Frank was initially a “reluctant decision” for the club’s hierarchy.
The move follows a formal recommendation to the board of directors by CEO Vinay Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange.
However, the report reveals that Nick Bucher, co-chief executive of Tavistock Group and grandson-in-law of Joe Louis, played a key role in the decision.
His involvement signals a change in influence at the top of the club in the post-Daniel Levy era.
Who is Nick Boucher: Tottenham’s rising influence
Nick Buecher is rapidly emerging as a quiet but important figure at Tottenham Hotspur.
Although he is not officially a member of Spurs’ board, he has become an “important and active voice” in the football club’s management following the departure of long-time chairman Daniel Levy over the summer.
As a senior executive at Tavistock, the investment vehicle through which the Lewis family manages the club, Mr Boucher is a direct link between the club’s operations and its ultimate owners.
The report said his views “carry weight” to the Spurs board, effectively filling the power vacuum left by Levy.
His active participation in the firing of Frank suggests that he may also play a role in deciding who will be the next manager.
Layoff was inevitable for Thomas Frank
Despite the report’s unwillingness, dismissal was ultimately inevitable for Thomas Frank.
A combination of plummeting grades, rifts with senior players like Cristian Romero, and a disconnect with his fan base made his position untenable.
With the threat of relegation now a real concern rather than a distant one, it became a question of when the ax would fall, and if it wouldn’t.
