Taxi for Thomas Frank: Spurs’ Stats Underscore a Struggling Manager

Taxi for Thomas Frank? Tottenham manager's stats worse than Ange Posecoglou
Taxi for Thomas Frank? Tottenham manager's stats worse than Ange Posecoglou
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    <p>Antoine Semenyo bid farewell to Bournemouth in style, scoring a last-minute winner against Tottenham, ramping up the pressure on Thomas Frank. This game marked Semenyo's final appearance for the Cherries before his move to Manchester City, sparking a growing desire among Spurs supporters for Frank's exit following their South Coast collapse.</p>

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    <p>The away fans made their discontent clear, greeting Frank with boos as he approached them at full-time. Bournemouth, who hadn't won in 11 matches, edged closer to Spurs, now just one point behind them as the North London team sinks to 11th place in the Premier League standings. Frank, who transformed Brentford's fortunes before stepping into the Tottenham role this summer, has struggled to win over Spurs supporters and is now facing mounting pressure.</p>

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    <h2>Thomas Frank vs Ange Postecoglou: A Comparison of Tottenham's Records</h2>

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    <p>Despite taking an early lead through Mathys Tel, Spurs fell behind 2-1 to Bournemouth at half-time. They fought back in the second half, leveling the score with a goal from João Palhinha, only to be dealt a devastating blow by Semenyo’s goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time. "It’s very, very difficult," Frank told Sky Sports after the match. "It’s really painful. The players gave their all. The first half was fine; we went up 1-0 but then conceded two goals from set-pieces, which we need to work on. I appreciated the mentality and character in the second half; we were dominant and deserved the equaliser. But conceding in the dying moments is just so painful."</p>

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    <p>Daniel Levy appointed Frank during the summer to enhance Spurs' league performance after a disappointing 17th place finish under Ange Postecoglou. However, many fans were dissatisfied with Postecoglou’s dismissal, especially after he led the team to success in the Europa League. Frank’s initial challenge was to win over a skeptical fanbase, but poor results have compounded the issue, showing little sign of improvement. As highlighted in the graphic below, Frank’s average points per game (1.42) across all competitions is less impressive than Postecoglou’s, and the style of play lacks excitement. Additionally, while Spurs held 14th place after 21 league matches last season, they remain three points ahead under Frank; ultimately, there is still no clear sign of progress.</p>
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