Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara has called for Spurs to consider appointing Brentford boss Thomas Frank if current manager Ange Postecoglou is sacked.
Tottenham’s form has been concerning, with only one win in their last seven games.
The team now sits 11th in the Premier League, seven points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester City.
Postecoglou has come under increasing scrutiny for his game-management, with his side squandering two-goal leads against both Brighton and Chelsea this season.
O’Hara’s Case for Thomas Frank
O’Hara, who has been vocal about Tottenham’s recent struggles, believes that unless Postecoglou adapts his approach, a managerial change might be necessary. He sees Brentford’s Thomas Frank as the ideal candidate for the job.
“If Ange Postecoglou keeps playing in the same way, then I’m afraid he’ll have to go.
I’m sorry, but Daniel Levy will have to get rid of him,” O’Hara said. “You can’t go on with that football and style of defending any longer.”
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“I love Thomas Frank, and I’d have him at Spurs every day of the week if Ange left.
I think he’d be a great fit as Tottenham’s manager if we could get him out of Brentford. He’s been brilliant there, and if Ange does leave, he’d be someone I’d look at.”
Criticism of Spurs’ Recent Managers
O’Hara also reflected on Tottenham’s managerial history, criticizing the extremes of past appointments.
He pointed out that while Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte emphasized defensive play, Postecoglou’s all-out attacking approach lacks balance.
“Spurs went to the extreme with Jose Mourinho. His football was tough to watch—defensive and rigid—but they did win games.
Then Antonio Conte came in—same story: some good stuff but still all about defence.
Now they’ve swung completely the other way with Ange Postecoglou, and it’s all attack, no cohesion in the defensive structure. You need a balance—good football but also the ability to keep clean sheets.”
Praising Nuno Espirito Santo’s In-Game Management
O’Hara highlighted Nuno Espirito Santo, Tottenham’s former manager, as an example of someone who understands the importance of in-game management.
Nuno, now at Nottingham Forest, has guided his team to fifth place in the table.
“Look at Forest against Man United—they played some great stuff bopping it about. But when it got to 3-2, he made changes. Straight away, subbed on defenders, switched to a 5-4-1, and said, ‘Try and break us!’ United couldn’t.
That’s in-game management. Result? Three points for Forest.”
O’Hara contrasted this with Spurs’ collapse against Chelsea earlier this season:
“Take Spurs against Chelsea—2-0 up, game should’ve been dead and buried. Instead of being horrible to watch and shutting it down, they fell apart and lost 4-3.
That’s the gap between top managers. Nuno knows how to see a game out, understands his team’s strengths, and gets the job done.”
Tottenham’s current struggles have left fans and former players questioning Postecoglou’s approach.
While O’Hara sees potential in the Australian manager, he believes change might be inevitable if results don’t improve.
His endorsement of Thomas Frank underscores the need for a coach who can bring balance and adaptability to Spurs.
