Thomas Frank's position as Tottenham Hotspur manager is under severe threat following a dramatic and damaging 2-1 home defeat to West Ham United on January 17, 2026.
Fan Fury After Late Collapse
The pressure on the Danish coach, who joined from Brentford, reached a boiling point at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Supporters turned on the beleaguered boss, chanting 'you're getting sacked in the morning' after Callum Wilson struck a stoppage-time winner for the relegation-threatened Hammers.
This loss extended a terrible run of form for Spurs, which included a recent FA Cup exit at the hands of Aston Villa. The midweek signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea had offered a brief glimmer of hope, with the midfielder thrown straight into the starting lineup.
However, the new recruit could not prevent his side from falling behind in the 15th minute, as Crysencio Summerville's deflected effort put West Ham ahead. Cristiano Romero's 64th-minute equaliser appeared to have salvaged a point, only for Wilson's late intervention to heap misery on Frank and the home support.
Glasner Installed as Favourite for Spurs Hotseat
In the immediate aftermath of the defeat, the betting markets reacted swiftly. Current Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been installed as the clear favourite to become the next permanent Tottenham manager.
The development comes just a day after the highly-rated Austrian, 51, publicly confirmed his intention to leave Selhurst Park at the end of the season. Glasner, who won the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt, guided Palace to FA Cup success last season but has not agreed a contract extension.
"My decision has already been taken months ago," Glasner told a press conference. "I had a meeting with Steve Parish in the October international break... and I told him I would not sign a new contract for Crystal Palace." He stated his desire to provide "clarity" for the club moving forward.
Next Tottenham Manager: The Latest Odds
The latest bookmakers' odds for the next Tottenham Hotspur manager are as follows:
- Oliver Glasner: 2/1
- Mauricio Pochettino: 4/1
- Xabi Alonso: 4/1
- Marco Silva: 6/1
- Enzo Maresca: 8/1
- Ruben Amorim: 10/1
- Jurgen Klopp: 12/1
- Robert De Zerbi: 12/1
- Xavi Hernandez: 14/1
Glasner has also been strongly tipped as a candidate for the Manchester United job, adding further intrigue to the managerial merry-go-round. His announcement, coupled with Tottenham's ongoing crisis, has created a perfect storm that now places him at the forefront of the speculation to succeed the under-fire Thomas Frank at Spurs.
