TOTTENHAM players became increasingly frustrated with Thomas Frank during his eight-month spell at the club – because of his supposed obsession with Arsenal.
The 52-year-old was following which left them 16th in the table.
Thomas Frank was sacked by Spurs on WednesdayCredit: PA
Players allegedly became frustrated with Frank due to his repeated references to ArsenalCredit: Getty
are yet to win a league match in 2026 and they now sit just five points above the relegation zone.
In recent weeks, the players had grown frustrated with their terrible run of results.
But they became equally as infuriated by the head coach’s repeated references to – their biggest rivals – both in the media and behind the scenes in team meetings.
A source told The Telegraph : “He was constantly going on to the players about Arsenal and they quickly got sick of it.
“Even before and after the game at the Emirates, he was telling them how good Arsenal were.
“The feeling among some was very much “‘just shut up about Arsenal.'”
Frank’s sacking comes as:
- Spurs release announcing their decision
- Frank is the worst permanent
- Spurs have having paid millions to recruit him last year
- There are who could replace Frank in the dugout
- One manager is a
Frank’s first mention of the Gunners came in his first press conference as Tottenham boss.
He said: “I haven’t seen a team that is not losing any football matches. There is Arsenal, that we can’t mention, in the Premier League. So I made my first rookie mistake there.”
Frank was spotted using an Arsenal cup before Tottenham’s loss to Bournemouth last monthCredit: Getty
The Dane had been very complimentary of Arsenal before he even joined Spurs, regularly praising and his team while addressing the media.
Some fans were left wary following his appointment as a result.
And they were completely stunned when emerged on social media before at the Vitality Stadium last month.
The Telegraph claims that players were just as dismayed as fans when realising what had happened.
His bizarre blunder sparked a wave of AI-generated images and social media memes about how the Spurs boss was an Arsenal fan.
They were even shared internally by players and staff members at the club.
It came less than two months after at the Emirates Stadium.
That day was made even worse for Spurs fans because – who last summer – scored a hat-trick.
The two sides meet again next weekend, with the Lilywhites eyeing revenge.
While they are yet to appoint a new head coach, following his on Tuesday.
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