Thomas Frank has been dismissed from his role as the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur after a mere eight months, with the club currently positioned 16th in the Premier League and only five points clear of the relegation drop zone.
The club announced the decision on Wednesday following their 2-1 loss at home against Newcastle United on Tuesday, which resulted in extending their winless streak in the league to eight matches.
"The club has made the decision to change the Men's Head Coach position, and Thomas Frank will be leaving today," read a club statement.
"Thomas was appointed in June 2025, and we have been committed to providing him with the necessary time and support to plan for the future together.
"However, the recent performances and results have led the board to determine that a change is essential at this stage of the season."
The statement continued, "Throughout his tenure at the club, Thomas has demonstrated relentless dedication, giving his all in efforts to progress the club. We appreciate his contributions and wish him all the best moving forward."
Frank, 52, faced chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning" from sections of the home crowd during the match against Newcastle, with fans also chanting the name of previous manager Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham suffered their 11th league loss of the season.
Spurs have only managed to secure 2 wins out of their last 17 league matches, amassing 11 points in that span. Their current stretch of eight matches without a win marks their longest in the Premier League since October 2008.
Reports suggest that chief executive Vinai Venkatesham advised the ownership to make this decision following the match on Tuesday night, and an interim appointment is now seen as a likely short-term solution. A more detailed statement from Venkatesham is anticipated later on Wednesday.
The board had been hesitant to take action, recognizing that several underlying issues existed before Frank's appointment and acknowledging the impact of a high number of injuries on the team’s performance.
Under Frank’s management, the team experienced a slight upturn at the start of the season, narrowly losing the UEFA Super Cup final to Paris Saint-Germain and winning 6 of his first 16 league games. He also guided Spurs to the Champions League round of 16 after finishing fourth in the group stage.
However, recent domestic performance has drastically declined. Tottenham was eliminated from the EFL Cup in the fourth round by Newcastle, followed by an exit from the FA Cup in the third round at the hands of Aston Villa. They have also won merely 2 home league games throughout the current season.
The mood at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has become increasingly toxic, exacerbated by tensions off the field after team captain Cristian Romero publicly criticized the club’s hierarchy just minutes after the transfer window closed.
Last season, Spurs finished 17th under Ange Postecoglou, yet they lifted the Europa League trophy, bringing an end to a 17-year trophy drought with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the final.
Frank’s departure marks the first managerial dismissal in the post-Daniel Levy era after Levy stepped down in September, with Enic, the family investment firm of billionaire Joe Lewis, taking a more visible role in the club’s management.
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