Tottenham have sacked Thomas Frank, but will it actually change anything?

In this episode we break down why the next Spurs manager could be walking into the same structural problems. From squad construction and midfield imbalance to the injury spiral and long-term strategy, this feels bigger than one coach. We discuss why Frank’s expected “floor” never materialised, what Spurs are missing behind the scenes, and what kind of profile would realistically make sense next.

There’s also a wider conversation about injury crises in the Premier League, how clubs get stuck in doom loops, and whether squad building is the real preventative solution.

Finally, we take a look at the La Liga title race. Why Barcelona might have the edge over Real Madrid, how style of play matters against low blocks, and what fixture congestion could mean in the run-in.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:14 - Relegation zone math

02:20 - A long time coming for Frank

03:55 - Who will Spurs get next?

04:34 - Spurs must be run better

06:00 - This is a deeper problem

06:33 - Their relegation risk is low

07:02 - A bleak managerial market?

07:57 - They dug themselves into a big hole + Frank’s floor

09:30 - Bad transfer policy

11:40 - Getting points is all that matters for the moment

13:36 - Longer term, who’s willing to take the job?

14:50 - They need an overachiever

15:56 - Set piece problems + the players haven’t quit

18:04 - 12 days until they play Arsenal

18:53 - Remaining schedule

19:47 - Iraola an option?

21:53 - Would he want it and nothing is guaranteed with him

24:00 - Who’s even available? And Xavi talk

25:15 - People who the Spurs job would be appealing to

26:34 - How do you fix the injury doom spiral?

27:33 - 12 players injured for Spurs

28:14 - UCL games causing problems?

30:20 - Planned substitutions

31:10 - Managing injury and relegation at the same time

31:50 - Squad building problems and fatigue

32:40 - How to prevent the injury crisis

34:05 - This got Maresca sacked from Chelsea

35:40 - Chelsea offer a good blueprint

37:10 - Bad spending and who should get sold

38:40 - La Liga title race

39:49 - Real Madrid still haven’t figured out their lineup

40:50 - Half of the league is battling relegation

41:21 - You must be able to break down low blocks

42:35 - 2 extra UCL games for Real Madrid

43:20 - Barcelona have more weapons