Thomas Frank was recently sacked by the Tottenham board.
Tottenham Hotspur is known for making quick changes when results aren’t favorable. A notable example is when Jose Mourinho was let go just before a League Cup final. Another is Ange Postecoglou’s exit after winning the Europa League.
Such managerial changes often come at a high cost.
Since 2001, Tottenham has fired 15 managers, highlighting the challenges faced by the club over the years.
With Daniel Levy no longer involved, fans hoped for a new era of stability. However, that hope was short-lived as Thomas Frank was dismissed earlier today.
Tottenham’s spend on sacking managers
The financial impact of these changes is significant. According to Football Blog, only Chelsea has spent more on managerial dismissals in the Premier League than Tottenham.
Here are the figures:
- Chelsea – £161.6m
- Tottenham Hotspur – £66.5m
- Manchester United – £62.03m
- Liverpool – £50.8m
- Arsenal – £29.3m
- Manchester City – £24.25m
Specific high-profile dismissals at Tottenham incurred substantial costs:
- Nuno Espirito Santo (2021) – £14m
- Mauricio Pochettino (2019) – £12.5m
- Jose Mourinho (2021) – £11m
Tottenham fans seek an attractive style of football, something that has been lacking in recent times. Levy aimed to find a coach who could deliver that excitement, with Mauricio Pochettino being the closest to achieving it, leading the club to considerable success while engaging fans.
Frequent managerial changes leave the club starting over every few months, preventing any long-term projects from thriving. Tottenham requires stability.