Glenn Ebrey
@glennebrey.bsky.social
Deputy head of production on The Times sportsdesk. Centrist Dad. Spurs fan.
It’s as obvious Thomas Frank is the wrong guy after a draw against Burnley as it was after a defeat by West Ham and a win against Dortmund. We shouldn’t be making decisions based on single results. The overall body of evidence is overwhelming.
January 24, 2026 at 6:17 PM
It’s as obvious Thomas Frank is the wrong guy after a draw against Burnley as it was after a defeat by West Ham and a win against Dortmund. We shouldn’t be making decisions based on single results. The overall body of evidence is overwhelming.
I’ve seen a lot of Champions and Europa League games at Spurs over the past 18 months and it’s striking how we - a legitimately poor Premier League team - have been superior in basically of them. Do think there’s a gap in physicality and intensity between PL and other leagues now
January 21, 2026 at 9:48 AM
I’ve seen a lot of Champions and Europa League games at Spurs over the past 18 months and it’s striking how we - a legitimately poor Premier League team - have been superior in basically of them. Do think there’s a gap in physicality and intensity between PL and other leagues now
I’ve reluctantly been in the “Frank isn’t the man but you probably have to give him until the end of the season” camp until now. But he can’t survive that result and performance. It’d be borderline negligence to let him continue
January 17, 2026 at 8:07 PM
I’ve reluctantly been in the “Frank isn’t the man but you probably have to give him until the end of the season” camp until now. But he can’t survive that result and performance. It’d be borderline negligence to let him continue
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Did I miss anything?
January 8, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Did I miss anything?
Tempted to say 2025 was a fairly unremarkable year but: 1) I finally saw Oasis live; 2) I finally saw (from afar) Spurs win a trophy. So, actually, pretty remarkable
December 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Tempted to say 2025 was a fairly unremarkable year but: 1) I finally saw Oasis live; 2) I finally saw (from afar) Spurs win a trophy. So, actually, pretty remarkable
I didn’t love watching that, to put it mildly, but we just about deserved it in the end. My note of positivity… I’m not a great Richarlison fan but that might have been his best performance in a Spurs shirt
December 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I didn’t love watching that, to put it mildly, but we just about deserved it in the end. My note of positivity… I’m not a great Richarlison fan but that might have been his best performance in a Spurs shirt
I was pretty much done with Frank after the Fulham game and remain unconvinced he’s a Tottenham manager. That said, the sensible move is probably to give him this season to prove his worth (or otherwise) then choose from a deeper talent pool of coaches in the summer…
December 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I was pretty much done with Frank after the Fulham game and remain unconvinced he’s a Tottenham manager. That said, the sensible move is probably to give him this season to prove his worth (or otherwise) then choose from a deeper talent pool of coaches in the summer…
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November 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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The comparison with Son is obvious (and uncanny) but for me the dominant physicality displayed by Micky tonight was reminiscent of Bale at his peak. A player on another level in terms of pace and power and he knows it
November 4, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The comparison with Son is obvious (and uncanny) but for me the dominant physicality displayed by Micky tonight was reminiscent of Bale at his peak. A player on another level in terms of pace and power and he knows it
Generous, limited opposition but that was actually fun. A genuine buzz around the stadium second half - helped by Van de Ven’s goal, which was quite a moment. Good signs from Xavi and Kolo Muani. And having a left-footed left back makes a big difference going forward
November 5, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Generous, limited opposition but that was actually fun. A genuine buzz around the stadium second half - helped by Van de Ven’s goal, which was quite a moment. Good signs from Xavi and Kolo Muani. And having a left-footed left back makes a big difference going forward
This is not “Frank out” - I think he’s a smart enough operator to get it right, with time - but I do think the horrible style of play and terrible home form mean he’s under a lot more pressure, already, than most observers outside Spurs realise. Two more home games this week…
November 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This is not “Frank out” - I think he’s a smart enough operator to get it right, with time - but I do think the horrible style of play and terrible home form mean he’s under a lot more pressure, already, than most observers outside Spurs realise. Two more home games this week…
I have been - and am still - very pro-Frank. But this style of football as a Tottenham manager just isn’t sustainable. He won’t last long if he doesn’t adapt - though I’d still have faith that he’s a bright coach who can and will do that
November 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I have been - and am still - very pro-Frank. But this style of football as a Tottenham manager just isn’t sustainable. He won’t last long if he doesn’t adapt - though I’d still have faith that he’s a bright coach who can and will do that
Spurs fans way too negative, too soon about Frank. Nobody wants to hear it but a new manager starting from scratch has to be given time. Top 6 and unbeaten in CL… it could be worse. I do accept the style of play must improve, though. People won’t accept watching this all season
October 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Spurs fans way too negative, too soon about Frank. Nobody wants to hear it but a new manager starting from scratch has to be given time. Top 6 and unbeaten in CL… it could be worse. I do accept the style of play must improve, though. People won’t accept watching this all season
These Champions League games feel so low stakes. Just exhibition matches before the real business kicks in after Christmas. Essentially, unless you really mess up, you’re playing for the right to get two midweeks off in February.
October 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
These Champions League games feel so low stakes. Just exhibition matches before the real business kicks in after Christmas. Essentially, unless you really mess up, you’re playing for the right to get two midweeks off in February.
The most Brennan Johnson performance ever
September 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The most Brennan Johnson performance ever
You know that thing about the good referees being the ones you don’t notice? Well, I’ve noticed this bloke in the first half
September 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
You know that thing about the good referees being the ones you don’t notice? Well, I’ve noticed this bloke in the first half
The most taken aback I’ve been by a Spurs announcement since Poch went. I think it’s the right time (and probably was a couple of years ago) but Levy leaves us in a far better state than he found us. He deserves plenty of credit to go with the brickbats
September 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The most taken aback I’ve been by a Spurs announcement since Poch went. I think it’s the right time (and probably was a couple of years ago) but Levy leaves us in a far better state than he found us. He deserves plenty of credit to go with the brickbats
Feel sorry for Mathys Tel but not sure Thomas Frank had much choice but to leave him out of the CL squad. Had to be him or Odobert. Fact it came down to a call between two players we’ve signed in past 12 months for a combined £55m hardly signals a joined-up recruitment strategy
September 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Feel sorry for Mathys Tel but not sure Thomas Frank had much choice but to leave him out of the CL squad. Had to be him or Odobert. Fact it came down to a call between two players we’ve signed in past 12 months for a combined £55m hardly signals a joined-up recruitment strategy
I’ve seen (and heralded) too many false dawns to get too carried away but what was so impressive today about Spurs was the level of control. A grown-up, proper performance. And if we keep those two centre backs fit with Palhinha in front of them, we’ll be just fine
August 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I’ve seen (and heralded) too many false dawns to get too carried away but what was so impressive today about Spurs was the level of control. A grown-up, proper performance. And if we keep those two centre backs fit with Palhinha in front of them, we’ll be just fine
What does “preparing” a transfer bid mean? Are they counting the money, penny by penny? Rehearsing a Dragons Den-style pitch? Making sure there’s ink in the fax machine? Getting the biscuits in?
August 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
What does “preparing” a transfer bid mean? Are they counting the money, penny by penny? Rehearsing a Dragons Den-style pitch? Making sure there’s ink in the fax machine? Getting the biscuits in?
My usual attempt at this, but feels more difficult than previous years. I’ve had money on City to win it, and fear Arsenal might, yet if Liverpool add Isak and maybe Guehi to that team, how can they not win it again?
August 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM
My usual attempt at this, but feels more difficult than previous years. I’ve had money on City to win it, and fear Arsenal might, yet if Liverpool add Isak and maybe Guehi to that team, how can they not win it again?
Too much time supporting a club is spent moaning - moaning about players, moaning about managers, moaning about transfers. But great players doing great things enrich our lives, make our weekends. Son made weekends better for me. It’s been a privilege & a pleasure to watch him
August 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Too much time supporting a club is spent moaning - moaning about players, moaning about managers, moaning about transfers. But great players doing great things enrich our lives, make our weekends. Son made weekends better for me. It’s been a privilege & a pleasure to watch him
My gut feeling is this will be a chase too far for England and that India will win by 150 runs before the rain comes late today. But I also have a nagging feeling that this series deserves the climax of England, needing 15 to win, sending Woakes out at No11 to bat one-handed
August 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
My gut feeling is this will be a chase too far for England and that India will win by 150 runs before the rain comes late today. But I also have a nagging feeling that this series deserves the climax of England, needing 15 to win, sending Woakes out at No11 to bat one-handed