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Thomas Frank Leaves Tottenham, Joins 2026 World Cup Punditry

6/5/2026

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Thomas Frank Steps Back

Thomas Frank said he will not manage this season and will be a BBC/Danish TV pundit at the 2026 World Cup.
After Tottenham fired him in mid-February following a June appointment, he will study other managers this summer while on Crystal Palace’s shortlist, with Fulham linked.
Frank praised staff, thanked supporters, said the club has a bright future and will return to management after watching the Tour de France.

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Thomas Frank Promotes

Thomas Frank guided Brentford to Premier League promotion, establishing the club in the top flight.
After securing Brentford’s Premier League status, he was praised for making the Bees consistently competitive.
Frank’s eight-month Tottenham tenure ended in February 2026, a brief spell versus his near-two-decade managerial career.
Tottenham staff said the club is full of talented people who work tirelessly daily and that its future does not depend on on-field performance.

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Thomas Frank Steps Back

Thomas Frank said he will not manage this season and will be a BBC/Danish TV pundit at the 2026 World Cup.
After Tottenham fired him in mid-February following a June appointment, he will study other managers this summer while on Crystal Palace’s shortlist, with Fulham linked.
Frank praised staff, thanked supporters, said the club has a bright future and will return to management after watching the Tour de France.

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