Thomas Frank Dismissed as Tottenham Hotspur Head Coach Amid Struggles

omidbasir- Thomas Frank has been dismissed from his position as head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, the club announced on Wednesday.

The 52-year-old’s tenure lasted eight months, during which Spurs found themselves sitting 16th in the Premier League standings after suffering a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle United on Tuesday.

In a display of dissatisfaction, Spurs fans directed chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” at Frank, while also invoking the name of former manager Mauricio Pochettino during the match, marking the team’s 11th league loss of the season.

A club statement read, “The club has made the decision to change the Men’s Head Coach position, and Thomas Frank will leave today. Thomas was appointed in June 2025, and we aimed to provide him with the time and support needed for future development. However, results and performances have led the board to determine that a change is necessary at this juncture of the season.”

The statement continued, “Throughout his tenure, Thomas has demonstrated unwavering commitment, dedicating himself to advancing the club. We express our gratitude for his contributions and wish him success in his future endeavors.”

Sources have indicated to ESPN that the club has not yet finalized a plan for a replacement, although an interim appointment seems likely at this stage. Chief Executive Vinai Venkatesham is expected to issue a more detailed statement later on Wednesday.

According to sources, Venkatesham recommended this decision to club ownership following the match, as Tottenham’s poor form continued to frustrate supporters, leading to a tense atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs have secured only two victories in their last 17 league matches, accumulating just 11 points during this stretch. Their current winless streak of eight games marks the longest in the Premier League since October 2008.

Despite reluctance to make a change, sources noted that many of the club’s challenges predate Frank’s appointment, and he has faced significant injury setbacks. Last season, under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs finished 17th in the league but managed to secure their first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League against Manchester United in May.

Frank’s initial impact saw a slight improvement, including a narrow defeat in the UEFA Super Cup Final to Paris Saint-Germain and six wins in the first 16 league matches. However, with the team now perilously close to relegation—sitting just five points above the drop zone—the board felt compelled to make a change.

Frank did lead Spurs to the Champions League Round of 16 after finishing fourth in the group stage, but disappointing results overshadowed this achievement. Tottenham faced elimination in both the EFL Cup and the FA Cup at the hands of Newcastle and Aston Villa, respectively, and managed to win only two home league matches all season.

The negative atmosphere at the stadium was further exacerbated by off-field issues, including a social media post from team captain Cristian Romero criticizing the club’s management shortly after the transfer window closed.

This marks the first managerial dismissal in the post-Daniel Levy era at Spurs, who stepped down from his position in September as the majority owners of Spurs’ holding company, Enic, led by billionaire Joe Lewis’s family, assumed a more prominent role.