Thomas Frank Emerges as Leading Candidate for Crystal Palace Managerial Role

Crystal Palace have made a surprise move to appoint Thomas Frank as their next manager following Oliver Glasner's confirmed departure at the end of the season, according to multiple exclusive reports.[1][3][7]

Sources indicate that third parties have already sounded out the 52-year-old Dane, who was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday after a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United. Frank's tenure at Spurs, starting in June as Ange Postecoglou's replacement, ended disastrously with Tottenham in 16th place—7 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (29 points)—just 5 points above the relegation zone. Their home form was particularly dismal, earning only 10 points from 39 available at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.[1][2][4]

Despite this setback, Palace chairman Steve Parish views Frank as an ideal "project manager" due to his stellar seven-year spell at Brentford, where he thrived on a modest budget similar to Palace's setup. Frank is seen among the front-runners to replace Glasner, who won the FA Cup and Community Shield but grew frustrated with the club's transfer decisions, including the sales of Éberechi Eze to Arsenal and Marc Guehi to Manchester City. Palace sit 13th with poor attacking output (28 goals) and face a squad overhaul, with Jean-Philippe Mateta and Adam Wharton potentially departing.[1][2][3][4][5]

Interest in Frank extends beyond Palace, with Bournemouth and Fulham also considering him amid potential summer changes. His Premier League pedigree positions him for a swift return, potentially offering redemption at Selhurst Park.[5][6]

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