Tottenham Hotspur should sack Ange Postecoglou and replace him with Thomas Frank.
That’s the opinion of the club’s former CEO Claude Littner, who believes Postecoglou is the root cause of many of the problems plaguing Spurs.
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The Lilywhites lost 2-1 at home to Newcastle on Saturday afternoon, despite taking a fourth-minute lead through Dominic Solanke. First-half strikes from Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak were enough to seal Tottenham’s fate.
Spurs have now lost five of their last seven Premier League matches, slumping to 12th in the table, 12 points adrift of the Champions League spots.
Still, there are plenty of fans and pundits still giving Postecoglou the benefit of the doubt thanks to the chronic injuries, illnesses and suspensions he’s had to deal with this season.
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Instead, the American-born British businessman — who served as Tottenham CEO under Alan Sugar — believes it’s time the Australian was removed from his post.
“I know fans will not agree, but the primary responsibility lies with the manager and his management,” Littner wrote on X. “No idea how to defend corners, no tactical awareness. Ange stands still, just shaking his head instead of inspiring, engaging and motivating.”
Littner was then asked if he thinks Brentford boss Frank would be a suitable candidate to replace Postecoglou.
“Yes, he has done wonders and seems very sensible, personable and ambitious,” he responded.
Frank’s Brentford thrashed Southampton 5-0 away on Saturday in a result that saw them climb above Spurs into 11th place.
The Bees have become a consistent Premier League force under the Danish manager, with this their fourth consecutive top-flight season — returning 13th, ninth and 16th-place finishes so far.
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Brentford’s Frank admits accusation Southampton gave up is ‘fair’
BRENTFORD boss Thomas Frank labelled accusations Saints gave up in their 5-0 defeat “fair” but credited his side for their relentlessness in attack.
The buzzing Bees did not get their second goal until past the hour mark and they led just 3-0 with three minutes of added time left on the clock.
Late goals compiled a miserable afternoon for Saints, who remain rock bottom of the Premier League with just six points from 20 matches.
It is the joint-worst total at this stage of the season in the league’s history and comes despite Ivan Juric’s appointment as boss two weeks ago.
Frank dealt the Croatian his third consecutive defeat in the post and was asked whether he felt Saints had given up trying to stop Brentford by full-time.
The Dane responded: “Maybe. Honestly, I was not focusing too much on that. But of course, I think it’s a fair point. I wanted the 2-0 and the 3-0.
“You never know in football. We wanted to continue going for the next goal, and my players relentlessly went for the next goal and the next goal.
“Of course, we need to back it up with other wins on the road but if we look at the performance, I think it’s one of my biggest moments.
“Biggest moments in terms of performances with this Brentford team in the Premier League, to go down here against Southampton.
“There are no easy games in the Premier League against a team that is fighting to stay in the league. New manager, new energy.
“We’re going away from home which always is more difficult. And then win in the way we did it, where I think we were in complete control and dominance.”
Saturday marked three years since owners Sport Republic purchased the club in January 2022, when they beat Brentford 4-1 at home in their first match.
