Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed head coach Thomas Frank after just eight months in charge, following a home defeat to Newcastle that left the club 16th in the Premier League, only five points above the relegation zone.
Frank, who was appointed on 12 June 2025 on a three-year contract to replace Ange Postecoglou, departs after failing to secure a league victory in 2026. Spurs endured a run of eight league matches without a win, managing only two victories in their last 17 Premier League games. The club also suffered early exits from both domestic cup competitions.
While Tottenham’s Champions League campaign has been relatively positive — finishing fourth in the league phase to reach the last 16 — domestic struggles and fan unrest ultimately sealed Frank’s fate.
Supporter frustration had intensified in recent weeks, with fans openly booing the coach and chanting for his dismissal during home matches. Critics pointed to uninspiring attacking play, limited creativity, predictable crossing patterns, and poor buildup structure. Tottenham’s attacking unit struggled to deliver consistent goal output, with several high-profile forwards contributing only six league goals combined this season.
The club’s poor home form proved particularly damaging, with Spurs winning just two league matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — a record worse than all but Burnley and Wolves.
Although the Tottenham board initially resisted sacking Frank, citing injury setbacks, squad limitations, and the demands of Champions League football, the mounting pressure from performances, results, and fan sentiment forced a change.
In a statement, the club said it had been committed to giving Frank time to build long-term progress, but concluded that a managerial change was necessary at this stage of the season.
Frank becomes the latest managerial casualty in Tottenham’s turbulent recent history.
