Tottenham have finally reached breaking point.
With Spurs sitting just five points above the Premier League relegation zone and winning only two of their last 17 league games, the club has decided to sack Thomas Frank. What was meant to be a rebuild has turned into a survival fight.
From the stands at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the mood has been toxic for weeks. Fans have seen this movie before: big promises, poor planning, and another season drifting into chaos.
So who fixes this mess? Here are five realistic managers who could replace Thomas Frank at Tottenham — ranked by suitability, risk, and how well they fit Spurs’ broken identity.
1️⃣ Roberto De Zerbi – Style Without Safety Net?
De Zerbi’s sudden exit from Marseille has made him the obvious early favourite.
From personal experience watching his Brighton side in the Premier League, the football is electric when it works. Spurs fans craving entertainment would love him instantly. High pressing, brave build-up play, aggressive fullbacks — it screams “Tottenham DNA”.
The problem?
When De Zerbi’s system breaks, it really breaks.
At a club already short on confidence and defensive stability, this is either the start of a revival… or the fastest route to another relegation scare. If Spurs want excitement, he’s your man. If they want safety, this is a gamble.
2️⃣ Oliver Glasner – The Safe Pair of Hands Spurs Actually Need
Glasner is quietly one of the smartest managerial operators in Europe.
He won Crystal Palace their first-ever major trophy and previously delivered a Europa League title with Eintracht Frankfurt. That’s not theory — that’s proof. He adapts systems based on players. He knows how to stabilise a dressing room. He’s not obsessed with “one way to play”.
From a survival perspective, Glasner makes sense. Spurs don’t need a philosopher right now. They need points. He gives you structure first, style later — exactly what Tottenham lack.
This is the sensible choice. Which is why Spurs might overthink it.
3️⃣ Marco Silva – Proven Premier League Fixer
Marco Silva has rebuilt his reputation at Fulham the hard way.
Anyone who’s followed Fulham closely knows the difference:
Before Silva = chaos.
After Silva = stability.
He’s taken a yo-yo club and made them reliable mid-table Premier League operators. Tactically flexible. Man-management strong. Knows the league. Knows how to keep a team up.
If Spurs want to stop the bleeding quickly and reset their culture, Silva is one of the most underrated options available.
He won’t excite social media.
But he might save the season.
4️⃣ Mauricio Pochettino – The Emotional Return That Could Backfire
The romantic choice.
Pochettino made Spurs relevant again. He built the Champions League finalists. He turned young players into monsters. Fans still chant his name.
But nostalgia is dangerous.
The squad he’d inherit now is weaker, more unbalanced, and mentally fragile. The club structure is the same one that eventually broke his project last time. And after PSG and Chelsea, his aura isn’t what it once was.
Emotionally? This feels right.
Strategically? This could be another heartbreak.
5️⃣ Robbie Keane – The High-Risk, High-Emotion Wildcard
This is the bold one.
Robbie Keane has quietly built a serious coaching CV in Israel and Hungary. League titles. Player buy-in. Tactical growth. And yes — he bleeds Tottenham.
From watching former players struggle in management, this move would be risky. But sometimes clubs in crisis need someone who understands the badge before the tactics.
Would this work long-term?
Hard to say.
Would it reconnect fans to the team instantly?
Absolutely.
⚠️ The Bigger Problem Isn’t the Manager
Let’s be honest:
Tottenham’s problem isn’t just Thomas Frank.
The squad is thin. Recruitment has been inconsistent. The identity changes every 18 months. Every manager gets blamed. None get fully backed.
Until Spurs fix:
- Squad depth
- Recruitment strategy
- Long-term football identity
They’ll keep burning managers like candles.
🔥 Final Verdict
If Tottenham want survival first, go Glasner or Silva.
If they want style and chaos, De Zerbi.
If they want emotion and nostalgia, Pochettino.
If they want to roll the dice, Keane.
But whoever takes this job isn’t walking into a rebuild.
They’re walking into a fire.
