Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after just eight months in charge, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday, following a dismal run of form that has left the North London side hovering just five points above the relegation zone.
Pressure had been mounting on the Danish manager, and Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United proved decisive. The loss left Spurs 16th on the table with 29 points from 26 matches, deepening concerns about a potential relegation battle.
In an official statement, the club said:“Thomas was appointed in June 2025, and we have been determined to give him the time and support needed to build for the future together. However, results and performances have led the Board to conclude that a change at this point in the season is necessary.”
Frank, 52, joined Tottenham after a successful spell at Brentford, where he earned promotion to the Premier League and established the club as a competitive top-flight side. However, he struggled to replicate that success at Spurs, who entered the season as reigning Europa League champions.
Tuesday’s defeat marked Tottenham’s 11th league loss of the campaign and extended their winless run to eight matches. The team has also endured a poor home record, suffering seven league defeats at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and winning just two of their 13 league matches in front of their own supporters.
Frustration among fans was evident during the Newcastle match, with jeers echoing around the stadium and chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning” directed at Frank. Supporters were also heard chanting the name of former manager Mauricio Pochettino, who guided Spurs to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final. Pochettino currently manages the United States men’s national team.
Tottenham are expected to announce an interim manager in the coming days as they seek to stabilise their season and steer clear of the relegation zone.
