The Dane's early media mis-step, where he praised Arsenal, set the tone for a brief but catastrophic Spurs reign

When Thomas Frank took the reins at Tottenham Hotspur in June, there was genuine belief that the popular Danish coach could rejuvenate the side, but eight months on he is another casualty in the graveyard of managerial ambitions at the London club.

Supposedly a pragmatic upgrade on Postecoglou, the Dane’s relationship with fans unravelled after early cup exits and league defeats in which they showed negligible attacking threat

Tottenham's decision to sack Thomas Frank isn't just bad news for Thomas Frank, it's bad news for managers like him