Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after about eight months in charge following a run of poor results.
Spurs suffered a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Tuesday night, extending their run to just two wins from their last 17 league games.
Frank was booed off by the club’s supporters after the match and was defiant in his post-match press conference when asked about his chances of staying at the club.
However, he has now been dismissed in a statement released by the 2025 Europe League winners on Wednesday.
“The club has taken the decision to make a change in the men’s head coach position and Thomas Frank will leave today,” a statement 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 joined Tottenham in June 2025 as a replacement for Ange Postecoglou and despite winning three of his first four league games, things turned sour afterwards.
The 52-year-old was also involved in a controversial situation last month, when he was caught on camera drinking from an Arsenal-engraved cup ahead of a clash against Bournemouth.
The former Brentford coach won only 13 of his 38 matches in charge, while his 26.9% win rate in the Premier League ranks him as the club’s worst manager in history.
Throughout his time at the club, Thomas has conducted himself with unwavering commitment, giving everything in his efforts to move the club forward. We would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him every success in the future.”
Tottenham will begin their search for a replacement in the coming days, but have already been linked with Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi.
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