Following a miserable run of eight games without a victory, Tottenham has decided to SACK manager Thomas Frank. Despite only taking over the team in the summer, the Dane has managed a terrible Premier League season. Spurs are now only five points above the relegation zone after being jeered off the field by fans once more during Tuesday’s 2-1 home loss to Newcastle.
The club is currently working on “contingency plans,” as David Ornstein of The Athletic reports that Frank’s time at Tottenham is finished. Spurs made the move after suffering yet another crushing loss to Eddie Howe’s Newcastle club, their 11th in 26 Premier League games this season. Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou as manager when he moved to north London in the summer, and he was successful in leading Spurs to an outstanding fourth-place result in the Champions League league phase. Domestically, though, things have been different, as Spurs have failed to secure a single Premier League victory in 2026.
“The club has decided to make a change in the men’s head coach position and Thomas Frank will leave today,” the statement said, confirming the news. We have been committed to providing Thomas with the time and assistance he needs to prepare for the future since his appointment in June 2025. But based on performance and outcomes, the Board has decided that a change is required at this stage of the season. Thomas has acted with unrelenting dedication during his tenure at the club, doing everything in his power to advance the organization. We want to express our gratitude for his effort and wish him continued success.
After the loss against Newcastle, there were many rumors that Frank would be fired, but he insisted he was the best candidate for the position. The Dane told reporters that he was certain he would be in control of his team’s upcoming game: “Yeah, I’m convinced I will be.” I know the question and that it’s simple to blame me, but I also believe that it’s never just the head coach, the owners, the directors, the players, or the employees. Everyone is affected.
“How sure am I that I am the right man for the job? 1,000% sure,” Frank continued. Additionally, I really believe that I never anticipated that we would find ourselves in this predicament with ten or eleven injuries. However, I am aware that you must have incredibly tremendous resilience when you have to construct something or overcome obstacles. You must remain composed and continue. I am aware that firing the manager is a football technique, no question about it, but numerous studies [indicate] that it is wrong. Although I am aware that it is the sole option available to them [the board], there are many more circumstances in which it is not the proper course of action.
