Thomas Frank has been dismissed from his role as head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, the club announced on Wednesday.
His departure comes after eight months in charge, with Spurs currently sitting in 16th place in the Premier League. This follows a disappointing 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle United on Tuesday.
Throughout the match, the 52-year-old Frank was met with chants from frustrated Spurs fans, including “you’re getting sacked in the morning,” and references to former manager Mauricio Pochettino, marking their 11th league loss of the season.
A club statement read, “The decision has been made to change the Men’s Head Coach position, and Thomas Frank will depart today.”
“Thomas joined us in June 2025, and our intention was to provide him with the necessary time and support to build for the future. However, the outcomes and performances have led the board to determine that a change is essential at this stage of the season.”
“Throughout his tenure, Thomas has demonstrated unwavering dedication, and we appreciate his efforts to advance the club. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
According to sources, the club has not yet determined a plan for a replacement, but it seems likely that an interim coach will be appointed initially. Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham is anticipated to provide a more detailed statement later on Wednesday.
Reports suggest that Venkatesham recommended the change to the ownership following Tuesday's game as Tottenham struggled to maintain form, leading to a tumultuous atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Spurs have managed to win just two of their last 17 league matches, accumulating only 11 points during that stretch. Their ongoing winless streak of eight games marks the club's longest in the Premier League since October 2008.
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Sources indicate that Spurs were hesitant to make a change due to the acknowledgment that many of the club's issues predate Frank's arrival, and he has been unfortunate with the number of injuries encountered.
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 in May, defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the final.
However, Frank has only led the team to a modest improvement, narrowly losing the UEFA Super Cup final to Paris Saint-Germain and achieving six victories in their first 16 league matches.
The board felt compelled to act, especially as Tottenham finds itself perilously close to the relegation zone, sitting only five points above it.
While Frank successfully guided Spurs to the Champions League round of 16 after finishing fourth in their group, the team's overall performance remained too disappointing to overlook.
They were eliminated from the EFL Cup in the fourth round by Newcastle and from the FA Cup in the third round by Aston Villa. Furthermore, they have only won two home league games all season, and the negative atmosphere at the stadium was exacerbated by off-field issues, including comments from captain Cristian Romero, who criticized the club's management on social media shortly after the transfer window closed.
This marks the first managerial change in the post-Daniel Levy era at Spurs, as Levy stepped down in September, with the majority owners of the club's holding company, Enic, the family of billionaire Joe Lewis, taking on a more significant role.