Softfootball understands that Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has weighed in on Manchester United’s decision to sack Rúben Amorim, using the moment to question modern football’s growing obsession with instant results over long-term planning.
Speaking during his pre-match press conference, ahead of Spurs’ Premier League clash with Bournemouth, as reported by Fabrizio Romano via his official X account. The Danish coach highlighted how frequent changes in leadership often undermine any chance of building something sustainable.
He said:
Thomas Frank on Rúben Amorim sacked: It’s very difficult to achieve sustainable success if you change key personnel. Like the coach, sporting director. The best clubs are aligned – ownership, leadership and the coach – Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal.
He went on to emphasise that lasting success in football comes from a consistent, shared vision that aligns ownership, management, and coaching staff, and that clubs must remain committed to that vision over the long term.
Frank also highlighted the emotional highs and lows that define modern football, noting how quickly fortunes can change from celebration to disappointment.
He pointed to clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal as examples of teams that have protected their managers from external pressure, allowing strategies and ideas to develop steadily, even during challenging periods.
Amorim’s exit came after just 14 months in charge at Old Trafford. Despite early backing from Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos, patience wore thin following a 15th-place league finish last season and a Europa League final defeat.
Reports suggest tensions behind the scenes, particularly over transfer control and Amorim’s desire to operate as a full manager rather than a restricted head coach.
Darren Fletcher has been placed in interim charge, while names like Oliver Glasner, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, and Michael Carrick continue to circulate.
As for Frank, he was clear: he isn’t going anywhere. With Tottenham sitting 13th, recently defeating Crystal Palace 1-0 in the Premier League, his focus remains on steadying Spurs, not chasing chaos elsewhere.
