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Tottenham Sack Thomas Frank After 8 Months Amid Dismal Premier League Form

Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge. The decision follows a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle and a dreadful run of form that has left the club 16th in the Premier League. The club's statement cited results and performances as the reason for the change, while thanking Frank for his commitment. Despite poor league form, the team secured automatic passage to the Champions League last 16.

Key Points: Tottenham Sack Manager Thomas Frank After Eight Months

  • Sacked after under eight months
  • Club 16th in Premier League
  • Winless in eight league games
  • Champions League form positive
  • Replaced Ange Postecoglou
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Spurs sack manager Thomas Frank after eight months in charge

Tottenham Hotspur sack head coach Thomas Frank after poor results. Spurs are 16th in the Premier League and winless in eight games.

"The Club has taken the decision to make a change... results and performances have led the Board to conclude that a change... is necessary. - Tottenham Hotspur statement"

New Delhi, Feb 11

Tottenham Hotspur sacked head coach Thomas Frank after just under eight months in charge following their dismal 2-1 defeat at home against Newcastle on Tuesday.

Spurs are 16th in the Premier League and just five points above the relegation zone following a dreadful run of form. They are winless in their past eight Premier League games - their longest run without a victory since October 2008, and have won just two of their past 17 league matches and picked up only 12 points in that time.

"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," Spurs 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," it added.

However, Spurs form in the Champions League has been positive, a fourth-place finish in the league phase securing automatic passage to the last 16

Frank took over as head coach in June, signing a contract until 2028 after Ange Postecoglou despite winning the Europa League to end the club's 17-year trophy drought.

The Dane has extensive experience in English football having joined Brentford in 2016 - since becoming one of the longest-serving current managers in the Premier League. During his time at Brentford he transformed the Club, moving them up from the Championship to an established Premier League side, consistently and significantly outperforming expectations for an extended period of time.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a long-time Spurs fan from Mumbai, this is heartbreaking but necessary. 16th place is unacceptable. The club's standards have slipped badly. Hopefully, the next manager can get us back to playing the attacking football we love.
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Arjun K
The problem isn't just the manager. Look at the squad! Who is scoring goals? The defence is leaking. The board needs to back the new manager in the transfer market properly. Frank was a scapegoat for deeper issues.
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Priya S
It's a results business, yaar. 2 wins in 17 league games? That's relegation form. The statement is very respectful, but the truth is he had to go. The Champions League run is a silver lining, but the league is everything.
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Michael C
Sacking him now makes sense. Five points above the drop zone in February is a crisis. They need a new manager bounce to survive. Who's next? Maybe they should look at an Indian Super League coach for some fresh ideas! 😄
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Kavya N
Respectfully, I disagree with the sacking. He overachieved in the Champions League. The board gave Postecoglou more time. They should have shown the same faith in Frank, a proven Premier League builder. Short-termism will hurt the club.

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