Thomas Frank: Ex-Tottenham manager tipped to join Premier League club as betting odds slashed

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Credit: Imago Sat 2 May 2026 14:56, UK Thomas Frank has emerged in the running to take over from Scott Parker at Burnley – almost three months after he was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur. Frank had arrived at Tottenham with a terrific reputation following his time at Brentford, but Premier League jobs will now be hard to come by.

With Frank among the options to take over from the Englishman, Tottenham’s relegation could see them face off against their former manager next season. Defeat to Bournemouth was a warning sign, but after 11 games of Frank’s tenure, his side had lost just once in normal time.Few could have predicted the dismal months that would follow, with Tottenham winning just three more Premier League games in the four months leading up to his dismissal.

One major bookmaker has slashed Frank’s odds of taking over the Clarets to 13/2, while the leaders remain Steven Gerrard (8/11) and Brian Barry-Murphy (7/2).Frank will hope to see Tottenham stay upFrank will likely be hoping that Tottenham stay in the Premier League this season for a couple of reasons. The Club has taken the decision to make a change in the Men’s Head Coach position and Thomas Frank will leave today.Thomas was appointed in June 2025, and we have been determined to give him the time and support needed to build for the future together.However, results and… pic.twitter.com/mo82TaAXts— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 11, 2026 View Tweet And further, should the 52-year-old move to Burnley or another Championship club this summer, he will face a return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.