In a twist of fate that stunned host Gary Neville, the former Tottenham manager was physically present in the studio just as news broke that Frank had been relieved of his duties.
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The timing of the dismissal, less than 24 hours after the dismal defeat to Newcastle left Spurs hovering above the relegation zone, added a layer of palpable tension to the recording.
Ange Postecoglou responds to Thomas Frank’s dismissal news
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville was in disbelief at the development which was broadcast live on air.
He then revealed to the audience that Postecoglou was actually in the building, originally scheduled to film a special Stick to Football episode due to be released next week.
However, following the latest news from North London, the production schedule was immediately scrapped.
It has been decided to release the episode with Postecoglou this Thursday morning instead.
When Postecoglou entered the studio and sat down across from Neville, he responded with a response that was both understated and devastatingly poignant.
Simply noting, “Some timing eh,” the Australian acknowledged the surreal nature of discussing the death of the man who replaced him just moments after it happened.
The full episode drops Thursday and is sure to be an all-timer.
Thomas Frank fired? ?
Let’s just say… we know a guy! ?
Big Stick to Football episode coming tomorrow! ? pic.twitter.com/jHK6eVWEED
— The Overlap (@WeAreTheOverlap) February 11, 2026
Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham despite ending their trophy drought
The moment was heavy with irony. The 60-year-old was sacked by Tottenham in the summer of 2025, despite leading the club to Europa League glory and finally ending their long trophy drought.
His dismissal was justified by the board at the time due to a poor league campaign in which the club finished 17th, 13 points clear of the relegation zone.
| Season | Manager | Games | wins | Pulls | To lose | Points | Points per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | Ange Postecoglou | 38 | 11 | 5 | 22 | 38 | 1.00 |
| 25/26 | Thomas Frank | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 29 | 1.12 |
Yet Tottenham found themselves in a similar situation under Thomas Frank, perhaps even worse considering how closer they are to the relegation zone.
Instead of competing for the top four, Frank leaves the club in 16th place, just five points above the relegation zone, entrenched in a relegation battle.
Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a strong candidate for the hotseat
The search for a successor is already underway, with several names being linked to the vacancy.
Among them is former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, who parted ways with Marseille in intriguing fashion just hours before Frank’s sacking.
His sudden availability could hardly be better timed for Spurs, who are in desperate need of leadership.
The club will be looking for a manager capable of not only steering them out of relegation danger, but also taking a meaningful step into the Champions League, their last realistic chance of redemption this season.
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