Pressure is intensifying on Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank following a shocking home defeat to local rivals West Ham United, with the club's hierarchy now actively considering his position.
Frank's Future in the Balance After Derby Defeat
The 2-1 loss at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, 18th January 2026, has pushed patience to its limit. The result was particularly galling given West Ham's position in the Premier League relegation zone. Chants of 'sacked in the morning' from sections of the home support underscored the growing discontent.
Reports from The Independent indicate Spurs' decision-makers are debating Frank's future, with a crucial Champions League tie against Borussia Dortmund looming on Tuesday. The club still has a chance to qualify for the competition's top eight, adding a critical layer to the timing of any potential decision.
Glasner's Palace Rant Opens Door for Spurs
As Frank's situation deteriorates, a potential successor may have dramatically entered the frame. Across London, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner launched a stunning public attack on his club's hierarchy after Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Sunderland.
The Austrian, who has already confirmed he will leave Selhurst Park when his contract expires this summer, expressed fury at the sale of captain Marc Guehi to Manchester City on the eve of a match. "We feel like we're being abandoned completely," Glasner stated. He revealed his squad has been stretched to just 12 or 13 available players for weeks, lamenting, "If your heart gets ripped out twice a year... I've just got no understanding."
When questioned about seeing out the season, Glasner replied, "I don't know," though he affirmed his commitment to his players. Such a public rift often signals a point of no return between a manager and a club's board.
A Golden Opportunity for Tottenham?
Should Glasner become available, either through a mutual parting or by walking away, it presents Tottenham with what could be a perfect opportunity. The 50-year-old has enhanced his reputation immensely at Palace, leading them to FA Cup and Community Shield glory.
Dubbed "absolutely incredible" by Wolves manager Gary O'Neil for his work, Glasner is seen as ready for a step up to a club with Champions League aspirations and greater resources. For Spurs, moving quickly to secure a manager of his calibre could be a masterstroke as they look to transform their fortunes and build a competitive project at their world-class stadium.
The coming days, starting with the Dortmund match, will be decisive for Thomas Frank. But the dramatic events in south London have undoubtedly placed Oliver Glasner firmly on Tottenham's radar as a potential new leader.
