Fan Focus: What Can Sunderland Expect From Roberto De Zerbi’s Spurs Side?

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - JANUARY 21: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Marseille, speaks to the media in a post match press conference after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between Olympique de Marseille and Liverpool FC at Stade de Marseille on January 21, 2026 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) | UEFA via Getty Images After failing to win in 2026, Thomas Frank was sacked as Spurs boss back in February. What do you think were the key factors that went wrong?

Thomas Frank’s time at Tottenham was unsuccessful after a fast start where we went toe to toe with PSG who had won the Champions League last season are were seen as the best teams in the world but most and after beating Manchester City away in the Premier League. I believe injuries caused Frank to set us up more defensively, which then meant we would create little to nothing in games and have really low XGs. This was where it went wrong.

Maddison getting injured pre-season was a big blow on top of failing to sign both Eze and Gibbs-White. I believe Frank was the wrong manager at the wrong time, but we must recognise he is a good coach and was not responsible for all of our problems. He was particularly failed in the January window where the team was neglected and the board gambled with the future of our football club.

Frank should have either been sacked around Christmas after being humiliated by Arsenal and Chelsea. Or stick with him. The timing to sack him is flirting with relegation if you ask me.