{"id":42707,"date":"2026-02-11T08:03:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/a-super-manager-is-tipped-to-replace-tottenhams-thomas-frank\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T08:03:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:03:19","slug":"a-super-manager-is-tipped-to-replace-tottenhams-thomas-frank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/a-super-manager-is-tipped-to-replace-tottenhams-thomas-frank\/","title":{"rendered":"A super manager is tipped to replace Tottenham&#8217;s Thomas Frank."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/a-super-manager-is-tipped-to-replace-tottenhams-thomas-frank\/#Tottenhams_contingency_plans_underway\" >Tottenham&#8217;s contingency plans underway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/a-super-manager-is-tipped-to-replace-tottenhams-thomas-frank\/#Whats_next_for_the_Premier_League_club\" >What&#8217;s next for the Premier League club?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottenham are preparing for a new manager after the club&#8217;s leaders decided to part ways with head coach Thomas Frank.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Journalist Ben Jacobs said the move was recommended to the board by executives including Vinay Venkatesham and Johan Lange, and was also discussed by Nick Boucher on behalf of the Lewis family ownership group.<\/p>\n<p>The decision marks a key moment for Spurs, who appointed Frank with the intention of building long-term stability and introducing a progressive tactical approach.<\/p>\n<p>However, inconsistent performance and mounting pressure appear to be accelerating a reassessment at board level.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tottenhams_contingency_plans_underway\"><\/span>Tottenham&#8217;s contingency plans underway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tottenham are understood to have contingency plans in place, including short-term interim options if a quick appointment does not materialize.<\/p>\n<p>The search for a permanent successor has already begun. Former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a candidate to be praised within the club.<\/p>\n<p>However, his current commitments mean he will not be available until after the next World Cup cycle, making an immediate reunion difficult.<\/p>\n<p>Other names also surfaced. Roberto De Zerbi and Andoni Iraola were both highly praised by president Daniel Levy in previous managerial appointments.<\/p>\n<p>At the time, both coaches chose to continue their projects elsewhere, but their profiles continue to align with Tottenham&#8217;s taste for progressive, attacking football.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_next_for_the_Premier_League_club\"><\/span>What&#8217;s next for the Premier League club?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mauricio Pochettino waves to fans after USA vs. Costa Rica (Photo by Julio Aguilar\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One thing to be clear about is that recently appointed assistant John Heitinga remains under contract and there will be continuity during the transition phase.<\/p>\n<p>His presence could prove valuable if Spurs opt for an interim arrangement before securing a long-term appointment.<\/p>\n<p>The next chapter of Spurs&#8217; project will take shape in the coming weeks, with high-profile management options being considered and internal planning already underway.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether they pursue a familiar face like Pochettino or go for a fresh option.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Report: Tottenham eager to become Champions League winners, star player willing to take pay cut <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham are preparing for a new manager after the club&#8217;s leaders decided to part ways with head coach Thomas Frank.Journalist Ben Jacobs said the move was recommended to the board by executives including Vinay Venkatesham and Johan Lange, and was also discussed by Nick Boucher on behalf of the Lewis family ownership group. 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