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January 19, 2026

Under-pressure Frank 'feeling trust' of Spurs board

Spurs Manager Says He Has Board's Support. Sports Drama Continues as Expected.

What Happened

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou (referred to as "Frank" in what appears to be an error in the original headline) stated he feels he has the trust and support of the club's board amid speculation about his job security. This comes during a period of scrutiny over the team's recent performance.

Historical Context

Manager job security concerns are routine in professional football. In the Premier League alone, clubs typically change managers every 1-2 seasons on average. Tottenham has had 8 different permanent managers since 2007. Chelsea has had 13 managers since 2007. This is normal business operations in elite football, not crisis news.

What's In Your Control

• Whether you choose to emotionally invest in coaching carousel drama
• How much time you spend reading speculation about job security
• Whether you support your team regardless of who manages them
• Your own professional performance and job security

Does This Require Action?

Unless you're a Spurs season ticket holder making decisions about renewals, work for the club, or are the manager himself—this requires no action whatsoever. Permission granted: You can enjoy football without getting worked up about every bit of managerial speculation that sports media manufactures to fill column inches.

Source: BBC

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