Thomas Frank is facing mounting pressure at Tottenham Hotspur after a dramatic slump in form has seen the club plummet down the Premier League table. Following a promising start to the campaign, Spurs now languish in the bottom half, with their domestic performances drawing unfavourable comparisons to last season's struggles under Ange Postecoglou.
How Frank's Record Compares to Tottenham's Recent History
The stark reality for the current manager is highlighted by his league win percentage. From 21 Premier League games in charge, Frank has won exactly a third, giving him a win rate of 33.3%. This places him 15th among Tottenham managers who have taken charge of more than 20 league matches, just below Glenn Hoddle (36%) and George Graham (33.7%).
For context, the man he replaced, Ange Postecoglou, finished his tenure with a win percentage of 40.8% from league games. Postecoglou was dismissed despite winning the Europa League, with the club's poor domestic campaign deemed unacceptable.
The Benchmark Set by Tottenham's Best
At the top of the all-time rankings for Spurs bosses sits Tim Sherwood, with a remarkable 59.1% win rate from his 22 games. He is followed by Antonio Conte (57.1% from 56 games), Mauricio Pochettino (55.9% from 202 games), and Andre Villas-Boas (53.7%).
Other notable names include Harry Redknapp (49.3%), Jose Mourinho (46.6%), and Martin Jol (41.6%). Many argue that Pochettino's record is the most impressive, combining a high win percentage with longevity, having managed over 200 league matches for the club.
Pressure Mounts Amid Injury Crisis and Fan Frustration
Frank is grappling with a significant injury list, a situation that also hampered Postecoglou last season. The pressure intensified following Tottenham's recent FA Cup exit at the hands of Aston Villa, realistically ending their hopes of silverware this season.
Speaking after the defeat, Frank expressed his disappointment: "Of course that is disappointing. We are all hurt. There is nothing we wanted to do more than to get through to the next round... We went with full strength in terms of how we could do it."
Despite the poor run, the club is expected to remain patient for now, with reports suggesting they are ready to back Frank in the January transfer window with a couple of significant signings to revive their fortunes. However, the precedent set by Postecoglou's dismissal means the Danish manager knows results must improve quickly to secure his long-term future in North London.
