Tottenham in Turmoil as Jamie O'Hara Questions Thomas Frank's Suitability
Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara has delivered a scathing assessment of manager Thomas Frank, suggesting the job at Spurs might be too big for him following a dismal run of results. The ex-Brentford boss, who replaced Ange Postecoglou last summer, is already under significant pressure after a disappointing start to his reign in North London.
Alarming Form and Fulham Collapse
Tottenham's season has stuttered badly, with the team managing just five wins, three draws, and five losses from their opening 13 Premier League fixtures. The situation reached a new low with a 2-1 home defeat to Fulham on Sunday, marking their third loss in a single week after previous setbacks against Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.
The manner of the Fulham defeat was particularly worrying for supporters. Spurs shipped two goals within the first 10 minutes due to glaring defensive errors and were fortunate not to concede more. A stunning second-half strike from Mohammed Kudus provided brief hope, but it wasn't enough to salvage a point against the resilient visitors.
O'Hara's Damning Verdict and Three Key Problems
Taking to social media platform X after the match, O'Hara didn't hold back in his criticism. "I'm starting to think the job is too big for Thomas Frank," he posted. The pundit then identified three core issues behind the team's struggles: poor recruitment, players not being good enough, and most of the squad being "way off it." He concluded by stating the club faces "big problems."
This summer, Tottenham's recruitment drive saw permanent deals for Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel, Kevin Danso, and Kota Takai, while Joao Palhinha and Randal Kolo Muani arrived on loan. However, the club suffered significant transfer blows when moves for primary targets Morgan Gibbs-White and Ebere Eze collapsed at the last minute.
Nottingham Forest were left disgruntled when Gibbs-White's release clause was activated, leading the England international to sign a new contract. The pursuit of Eze was dramatically thwarted by fierce rivals Arsenal, leaving Frank without two key creative targets.
A Daunting Festive Fixture List
The pressure on Thomas Frank is set to intensify with a challenging run of fixtures approaching. Spurs face Newcastle United midweek before the manager squares off against his former club, Brentford. Following games against Slavia Prague and Nottingham Forest, they will host Liverpool next month.
With inconsistent Premier League form and a difficult Champions League group, Frank's best chance of winning silverware this season may now rest entirely on the FA Cup. The team was already knocked out of the Carabao Cup in a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle. As the festive period looms, the Danish manager urgently needs to find solutions to turn Tottenham's faltering campaign around.
