BREAKING: Tottenham sack Thomas Frank after poor run of form

Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge, following Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United.

The loss left Spurs 16th in the Premier League, five points above the relegation zone, and extended their winless league run to eight matches, their longest since October 2008.

The club have won just two of their last 17 league fixtures, collecting only 12 points in that stretch.

Frank was appointed in June on a contract running until 2028, replacing Ange Postecoglou. Despite guiding Spurs to fourth place in their Champions League group and automatic qualification for the last 16, domestic results deteriorated sharply.

Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge, following Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United.

The loss left Spurs 16th in the Premier League, five points above the relegation zone, and extended their winless league run to eight matches, their longest since October 2008.

The club have won just two of their last 17 league fixtures, collecting only 12 points in that stretch.

Frank was appointed in June on a contract running until 2028, replacing Ange Postecoglou. Despite guiding Spurs to fourth place in their Champions League group and automatic qualification for the last 16, domestic results deteriorated sharply.

Supporter unrest intensified in recent weeks. Spurs were booed off after defeats to Newcastle and West Ham, while chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” were directed at Frank during matches against West Ham and Burnley.

Heavy losses to Arsenal (4-1) and Nottingham Forest (3-0) compounded pressure, while elimination from the Carabao Cup and FA Cup ended hopes of domestic silverware.

BBC Sport reports Frank had been under internal scrutiny, with at least one senior executive raising the possibility of a managerial change prior to his dismissal.

European progress not enough

In contrast to league struggles, Spurs won five of their eight Champions League group games, losing only once to holders Paris St-Germain. However, European progress did not offset domestic inconsistency.

Frank’s tenure was also impacted by injuries. Key players including Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies, Richarlison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison have missed extended periods. Captain Cristian Romero is suspended for the next three league matches.

Before joining Spurs, Frank spent seven years at Brentford, leading them to Premier League promotion in 2021.

Tottenham are expected to announce an interim appointment as they attempt to stabilise their campaign ahead of a crucial north London derby against Arsenal on 22 February.