Thomas Frank Could Relegate Tottenham in Quick Revenge After Emerging Among Favorites for New Job
By Jamie Kemble, Football Reporter
Published 12th Feb 2026, 09:18 GMT
Thomas Frank could be handed a swift opportunity to exact revenge on Tottenham Hotspur, following his recent dismissal from the club. The Danish manager was sacked by Spurs on Wednesday after a disappointing home defeat to out-of-form Newcastle United, marking a dramatic fall from his strong initial start at the North London side.
Frank's Departure and Tottenham's Struggles
Frank's tenure at Tottenham began promisingly, but it quickly unraveled, with the club enduring an abject season aside from their Champions League campaign. Tottenham now find themselves just five points above the relegation zone, deeply embroiled in a fierce battle to avoid the drop. West Ham United have been steadily accumulating points, adding pressure to Spurs' precarious position.
While there were clear issues within the club's hierarchy that contributed to the struggles, Frank also fell short in several key areas. He leaves Tottenham aiming to restore the fine reputation he built during his successful spell at Brentford before taking the Spurs job.
Nottingham Forest's Managerial Shake-Up
An opportunity for Frank to rebuild his career might arrive sooner than expected, as another Premier League job has suddenly opened up. Nottingham Forest baffled supporters by sacking their third manager of the season, Sean Dyche, on Thursday morning. This decision came after Forest failed to beat bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers in a 0-0 draw, missing a chance to capitalize on West Ham's draw with Manchester United.
Forest currently hold a three-point lead over West Ham, but their once seven-point advantage has eroded in recent weeks. Most observers believed Dyche offered Forest the best chance of survival, but owner Evangelos Marinakis, known for his rash decisions, opted for another change.
Frank as a Leading Candidate
Thomas Frank has now emerged among the favorites to take over at Nottingham Forest. If appointed, he would have the chance to relegate his former club, Tottenham, or perhaps West Ham, in a dramatic twist of fate. However, Frank will likely approach his next career move with caution, as he seeks to carefully rebuild his managerial reputation.
It must be noted that other candidates are also in contention for the Forest job. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Roberto De Zerbi—who recently left Marseille—and Vitor Pereira are the top three favorites. Pereira kept Wolves up last season but was sacked this season after failing to win a single game until November 2.
Replacing Dyche with Pereira would be a highly controversial decision, but given Forest's history of rapid managerial turnover under Marinakis, the club may not be an attractive destination for many bosses. This ongoing instability adds another layer of complexity to the Premier League's relegation drama.
