Tottenham Part Ways with Thomas Frank: A Mid-Season Shake-Up Spurs a New Direction
11 February 2026
In less than a year, the Spurs have sacked their coach.
What happened
Tottenham Hotspur announced on Wednesday that they have sacked manager Thomas Frank due to a clear downturn in results this season.
The club said in an official statement posted on X that they had decided to change the first-team coach and that Frank would leave his role today.
Current status and European prospects
He was appointed in June 2025, and Tottenham said they were committed to giving him time and support to build a better future.
However, the results and performances led the board to conclude that a change was necessary at this stage of the campaign.
The club thanked Frank for his dedication and efforts and wished him luck for the future.
Domestic and Europe status
The dismissal came after Spurs' 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United, in Tuesday's Premier League round 26.
Tottenham have not won in their last eight Premier League matches, with four losses and four draws, leaving them 16th with 29 points and five points above the relegation zone.
In contrast, Spurs have been competitive in the Champions League, securing a direct place in the last 16 after finishing fourth in the group stage.
Punchline 1: If coaching were darts, Tottenham just hit a treble twenty with a different coach—still not enough to win the match.
Punchline 2: And the club wonders if patience is running out of stock, because the transfer window just filed a complaint about its own budgetary drama.
