Tottenham sack Thomas Frank after eight months following dismal run of form

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank less than eight months after his appointment following a poor run of form and a dismal 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday.

Frank joined as a head coach in June on a contract running until 2028, replacing Ange Postecoglou, who had ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League.

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Spurs are currently 16th in the Premier League, just five points above the relegation zone, after a dreadful stretch of results. They are winless in their last eight league games, their longest run without a victory since October 2008, and have managed just two wins from their last 17 matches, collecting only 12 points during that period.

“The Club has taken the decision to make a change in the Men’s Head Coach position and Thomas Frank will leave today. Thomas was appointed in June 2025, and we have been determined to give him the time and support needed to build for the future together,” Tottenham said in a statement.

“However, results and performances have led the Board to conclude that a change at this point in the season is necessary. Throughout his time at the Club, Thomas has conducted himself with unwavering commitment, giving everything in his efforts to move the Club forward. We would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him every success in the future,” the statement added.

Despite their domestic struggles, Spurs have performed strongly in the Champions League, finishing fourth in the league phase to secure automatic qualification for the last 16.

The Danish coach brought extensive experience in English football, having joined Brentford in 2016 and becoming one of the Premier League’s longest-serving managers. During his tenure at Brentford, he transformed the club from a Championship side into an established Premier League outfit, consistently outperforming expectations.