Thomas Frank can rebuild reputation at Crystal Palace after Tottenham nightmare

John Cross writes that Thomas Frank has an opportunity to rebuild his managerial reputation at Crystal Palace following a difficult spell at Tottenham Hotspur. Frank was dismissed by Tottenham nine months ago after recording only 13 wins across 38 matches, leaving the team near the relegation zone. Cross notes that Frank's pragmatic approach and cautious public comments conflicted with supporter expectations after succeeding Europa League winner Ange Postecoglou.

With Pierre Sage struggling following squad departures such as Marc Guehi, and Sean Dyche seemingly cooling on the role, Cross suggests the path is clear for Frank at Selhurst Park. The writer emphasizes that Frank's success at Palace will rely heavily on connecting with fans and players while learning from his Tottenham tenure.