Tottenham should consider replacing Thomas Frank with Robbie Keane after their campaign suffered another setback, according to former Spurs defender Ramon Vega, who feels Frank ought to step down just six months after arriving from Brentford.
Spurs were thrashed 3-0 by Nottingham Forest on Sunday, leaving them 11th in the Premier League with just one victory in their last seven matches. Frank was appointed in June as Ange Postecoglou’s successor after earning widespread praise for his work at fellow London club Brentford.
However, Vega remains unconvinced by the Dane and has criticised him for failing to get the best out of the squad at his disposal. Speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast, Vega said he had doubts from the outset, arguing that Frank should resign because there is no grace period at a club of Tottenham’s stature, where immediate results are demanded.
Vega also questioned how much time any manager can realistically expect in the Premier League, pointing out that Spurs have struggled with recruitment for two decades, regardless of who has been in charge. He suggested Postecoglou was unfairly scrutinised despite delivering a trophy and not being allowed a second season to build on that success.
He added that Frank has inherited a relatively healthy squad compared to last season, yet Spurs are worse off in terms of points. According to Vega, this highlights deeper, long-standing issues within the club’s recruitment structure, making it difficult for any manager to build something sustainable.
Turning to possible alternatives, Vega put forward Robbie Keane as a candidate, praising the former Spurs striker for his coaching achievements, including a recent win over Rangers.
Keane enjoyed success after winning the Israeli league title with Maccabi Tel Aviv before taking over at Ferencváros earlier this year. He quickly guided the club to the Hungarian league title and currently has them sitting second this season, while also pushing toward Europa League qualification after a 2-1 victory over Rangers.
Recently, Keane addressed speculation about a potential move to Celtic, a club he once represented on loan from Tottenham in 2010. While Wilfried Nancy has since been named as Brendan Rodgers’ successor, Keane admitted he remains open-minded about the future.
He stressed that in football nothing can be ruled out, but insisted his focus remains firmly on his current role, saying he is very happy at Ferencváros and praising the club’s facilities, stadium, and passionate supporters, whom he likened to Celtic’s fanbase.
