Thomas Frank was relieved of his duties by Tottenham on Wednesday morningThomas Frank frustrated his Tottenham players by constantly talking about Arsenal before he was sacked, according to reports. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTAfter his sacking was confirmed, it emerged that some Tottenham players were reportedly annoyed over his repeated praise of their greatest rivals. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe report adds that many players grew tired of this approach and the feeling among some was very much 'just shut up about Arsenal'. Others were left 'dismayed' when pictures emerged of Frank holding an Arsenal coffee cup as he walked around the Vitality Stadium before Tottenham's defeat to Bournemouth. It's claimed that memes depicting Frank as an obsessive Arsenal fan were shared among Tottenham players and staff in the aftermath of that embarrassing moment.

Source: Express February 11, 2026 13:15 UTC