Thomas Frank sets the worst record in Big Six history: Tottenham plunges into danger zone.
With a meager average of just 1.16 points per game, Thomas Frank became the worst-performing manager among the Premier League's Big Six teams, plunging Spurs into a precarious relegation battle.
Thomas Frank is going through the darkest period of his managerial career at Tottenham Hotspur. The latest defeat against Man Utd not only extended a run of poor form but also officially made the Danish manager the worst-performing manager in the history of Premier League Big Six clubs.
Statistics hit an all-time low for the Big Six.
In the top tier of English football, the Big Six teams (Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham) always set extremely high standards for managerial positions. However, what Thomas Frank is currently demonstrating in North London is defying all expectations.
Detailed statistics reveal that, among the managers who have led at least 10 Premier League matches for a Big Six team, Frank has the lowest points-per-game ratio and win rate. After 25 rounds this season, Tottenham under his management have only managed a meager 29 points, equivalent to a rate of 1.16 points per game.
To illustrate the severity of the situation, Frank's average of 1.16 points per game is even lower than what were considered "disastrous" cases in the past, such as Graham Potter at Chelsea (1.27 points) or Roy Hodgson at Liverpool (1.25 points). Even more alarming, his win rate at Spurs is currently only 28%. Even Ruben Amorim, who recently left Man Utd, despite having a lower win rate (23%), still boasts a higher average of 1.23 points per game than Frank.
Tottenham and the specter of relegation.
The consequence of this poor run of form is that Tottenham's position in the league table is plummeting. Currently, the "Spurs" are languishing in the bottom half of the table and are only 6 points above the relegation zone. This precarious gap means the North London team truly faces the risk of being dragged into a fierce relegation battle with Leeds, Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace.
The recent 0-2 defeat against Man Utd at Old Trafford marked Tottenham's seventh consecutive match without a win under Frank. Looking more broadly, in their last 16 games, they have only managed two victories. Compared to his predecessor Ange Postecoglou, Thomas Frank's arrival is seen as a serious step backward in both style of play and actual results.
Discipline crisis: A difficult problem for Cristian Romero
Besides his declining performance, Thomas Frank also faced a disciplinary rift in the dressing room. The focus of the conflict centered on captain Cristian Romero. In the match against Man Utd, the Argentinian defender received a direct red card in the 29th minute after a brutal tackle on Casemiro, leaving his teammates with ten men from very early on.
Earlier, Romero also caused a stir when he publicly criticized the club's management on social media. However, Thomas Frank still chose to defend his player:"I have no regrets about giving him the captain's armband. He apologized, and that's enough for me. Romero plays with passion and determination."Frank's insistence is facing mixed opinions, especially since Tottenham will be without this key defender for the next four crucial matches.
A bleak future in North London
The upcoming fixture list is predicted to be an "ultimate challenge" that could determine Thomas Frank's fate. After hosting Newcastle, Tottenham will face formidable opponents such as Arsenal, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, and Nottingham Forest.
With the team's morale low and their form at rock bottom, Frank's ability to improve results is seriously questionable. If he doesn't find a solution to turn things around soon, his unfortunate record as "worst manager in Big Six history" will only deepen, and the prospect of a major club like Tottenham struggling to avoid relegation could very well become a reality.
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