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  • Wasteful Nottingham Forest held at home as Wolves edge nearer Derby points total

    Wasteful Nottingham Forest held at home as Wolves edge nearer Derby points total

     

    Wasteful Nottingham Forest Held at Home as Wolves Edge Closer to Derby Points Total

     

    Nottingham Forest were left to rue a spate of missed opportunities after being held to a frustrating 0–0 draw by bottom-club Wolverhampton Wanderers at the City Ground in a crucial Premier League relegation battle on Wednesday evening.

     

    Forest dominated virtually from start to finish, mustering an astonishing 35 shots — including plenty from promising positions — yet could not find a way past Wolves keeper José Sá, whose saves and composure proved vital for the visitors.

     

    Forest’s Attacking Dominance but Wasteful Finishing

     

    The hosts looked the more threatening side throughout the contest, controlling possession and territory as they relentlessly probed Wolves’ defence. Chances came thick and fast, with Nottingham Forest forcing saves and missing gilt-edged opportunities, including Morato, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Lorenzo Lucca spurning good openings.

     

    Despite the dominance, Forest’s profligacy in the final third ensured they left the pitch frustrated — a stark contrast to the urgency they needed given their position just above the relegation zone. Their inability to convert pressure into goals will be seen as a missed opportunity to distance themselves further from the drop.

     

    Wolves Leave with a Valuable Point

     

    For Wolves, the point will feel like a small victory. Struggling at the bottom of the table, Rob Edwards’ side have been enduring a miserable campaign, and a result at an away ground under pressure brings a psychological lift despite minimal attacking threat. They even had a late chance to snatch all three points when Mateus Mane broke downfield but could not beat Forest keeper Stefan Ortega.

     

    With the draw, Wolves edge nearer a historically low points total — potentially approaching the Derby County record low — while Forest remain just three points clear of the relegation zone, their survival hopes still hanging by a thread.

     

    Managerial and Fan Reaction

     

    Pressure is mounting on Forest boss Sean Dyche, whose side failed to make their dominance count in front of their own supporters. The manager’s position may come under greater scrutiny if such missed chances continue to cost vital points in the fight for survival. Meanwhile, Wolves will take heart from a gritty away performance and the fact they were able to shut out a more dominant Forest outfit.

     

     

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  • Tottenham finally SACK Thomas Frank as Spurs slip even closer to relegation zone

    Tottenham finally SACK Thomas Frank as Spurs slip even closer to relegation zone

    Tottenham Finally Sack Thomas Frank as Spurs Slip Closer to Relegation Zone

     

    Tottenham Hotspur have officially parted ways with head coach Thomas Frank following a dismal run of form that has dragged the club dangerously close to the Premier League relegation zone.

     

    The decision comes after weeks of mounting pressure from supporters and growing unrest within the fanbase, as Spurs’ season spiralled into crisis. A string of poor performances and damaging defeats left the North London side hovering just above the bottom three, a position few could have imagined at the start of the campaign.

     

    Frank, who arrived with high expectations and a reputation for building competitive, well-drilled teams, struggled to translate promise into results at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Despite early optimism and moments of attacking intent, Spurs lacked consistency, defensive solidity, and the cutting edge required to climb the table.

     

    Recent home defeats proved particularly costly, with boos echoing around the stadium as fans voiced their frustration. Tottenham’s once formidable home ground became a place of anxiety rather than advantage, with dropped points against both mid-table rivals and relegation-threatened sides compounding their troubles.

     

    In a brief club statement, Tottenham confirmed the dismissal, thanking Frank for his efforts but acknowledging that results had fallen short of expectations. “The Board has unanimously decided that a change in leadership is necessary to give the team the best possible chance of turning the season around,” the statement read.

     

    Sources close to the club suggest that concerns over defensive frailties and a lack of identity in key matches ultimately sealed Frank’s fate. Spurs have conceded heavily in recent weeks, with individual errors and tactical vulnerabilities exposed repeatedly.

     

    The timing of the decision underlines the urgency of the situation. With a critical run of fixtures ahead, Tottenham’s hierarchy appears determined to act swiftly to avoid a full-blown relegation battle. An interim manager is expected to take charge while the club conducts an accelerated search for a permanent replacement.

     

    For players, the message is clear: improvement must be immediate. Senior figures within the squad are understood to have held internal discussions, acknowledging that performances must match the club’s stature and ambitions.

     

    Relegation would represent a catastrophic outcome for Tottenham, both financially and reputationally. As one of the Premier League’s established “big six” clubs, Spurs’ current predicament serves as a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in England’s top flight.

     

    The coming weeks will define Tottenham’s season — and possibly their immediate future. With Thomas Frank’s tenure now over, the focus shifts to whether a managerial change can spark the revival Spurs desperately need.

     

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