London, United Kingdom – February 11, 2026 — Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with head coach Thomas Frank with immediate effect, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The decision comes one day after a 2-1 home loss to Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a result that left Spurs languishing in 16th place in the Premier League table, just five points above the relegation zone.
The Danish manager, who joined the club last summer from Brentford, was sacked after a sharply deteriorating run of form that saw the team win only two of their 13 home Premier League matches under his leadership. That poor home record places Tottenham 18th in the division’s home form table, ahead of only Burnley and Wolves. Frank also holds the unwanted distinction of having the worst Premier League home win percentage of any Tottenham manager since 2008.
The club’s statement, posted on X (formerly Twitter), read: “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. However, results and performances have led the Board to conclude that a change at this point in the season is necessary.”
Frank’s tenure began with considerable optimism. Tottenham hailed his appointment as a strategic coup, citing his highly successful spell at Brentford where he consistently overachieved with limited resources, guiding the Bees to a stable mid-table position in the Premier League despite a modest budget. Many analysts viewed him as the ideal candidate to implement a progressive, high-pressing style suited to Spurs’ talented squad.
However, the transition to managing one of England’s traditional “Big Six” clubs proved far more challenging than anticipated. Expectations at Tottenham are significantly higher, and the scrutiny intensified as results failed to match the early promise. The team struggled for consistency, creativity in attacking areas, and defensive solidity, issues that became increasingly glaring as the season progressed.
The most damning statistic came in 2026 itself: Tottenham failed to secure a single league victory in their eight Premier League matches played this calendar year. The barren run culminated in Tuesday night’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United, a match widely regarded as the final straw for the board. Despite occasional flashes of quality earlier in the campaign, the overall trajectory pointed decisively downward, leaving the club perilously close to a genuine relegation battle.
Frank’s sacking marks yet another turbulent chapter in Tottenham’s recent managerial history. Since the departure of Mauricio Pochettino in 2019, the club has cycled through several high-profile coaches, including José Mourinho, Nuno Espírito Santo, Antonio Conte, and Ange Postecoglou, none of whom delivered the sustained success or major silverware that supporters crave. Frank’s dismissal continues that pattern of short tenures and unmet expectations.
The timing of the decision has sparked debate among fans and pundits. Some argue that the board acted decisively to arrest the slide before the situation became irretrievable, while others question whether sufficient time and backing were truly given to a manager known for long-term project-building rather than instant results. The January transfer window saw limited investment in key areas, leaving Frank to work largely with the existing squad.
As of Wednesday morning, no interim or permanent replacement has been named. Reports suggest the club is already in discussions with several candidates, with names linked to the vacancy including former Tottenham players who have since moved into management, as well as coaches with Premier League experience. The board is under pressure to appoint someone capable of quickly turning around the team’s fortunes, particularly with a crucial run of fixtures looming.
Tottenham currently sit in 16th position with a precarious five-point cushion over the relegation places. The team’s next league match is against a top-half opponent, making the immediate post-Frank period especially critical. Supporters will be hoping for a swift appointment and a positive shift in momentum to avoid what would be a historically damaging season for a club of Spurs’ stature and resources.
The dismissal of Thomas Frank underscores the brutal reality of modern Premier League management: even coaches with proven track records at smaller clubs face immense pressure when taking the helm at elite institutions. For Tottenham, the search for stability and success continues.
