The writer Martin Samuel in the English newspaper The Times presents the idea that Tottenham has yet to find the "middle ground" between two contrasting coaching philosophies: Ange Postecoglou's aggressive attacking style and Thomas Frank's cautious and reactive approach.

He believes that the problem was not only with the new coach, but also that the club failed to find a balance between bold attacking and the tactical discipline needed for a team of Tottenham's stature.

The article indicates that Frank was not the perfect choice entirely, but he also faced nearly impossible circumstances, most notably the numerous injuries, unstable management, and pressure from the fans.

The decline in results was also expected given the loss of key players, in addition to a weak transfer market and a new management trying to win public approval through populist decisions such as dismissing the coach.

The writer criticizes the way Frank was portrayed as an Arsenal-obsessed coach, considering it merely a media distraction, and argues that the real issue was his negative style of play compared to what Tottenham fans were accustomed to under Postecoglou's leadership.

Frank was a coach accustomed to playing as the weaker team, while Tottenham needs a coach who leads the team with more boldness instead of focusing excessively on the opponent.

In the end, the article emphasizes that the deeper issue lies within the club itself, as it lacks leadership stability and a clear vision, making any coach prone to failure.

He concludes that Tottenham has yet to find the necessary balance between realism and ambition, which makes its future in football fraught with risks if both administrative and technical issues are not addressed.