Tottenham Hotspur Sacks Thomas Frank After Eight Months in Charge

February 11, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Tottenham Hotspur Sacks Thomas Frank After Eight Months in Charge

Tottenham Hotspur Announces Managerial Change

Tottenham Hotspur has announced that it is parting ways with Danish manager Thomas Frank, effective immediately. Frank had been in charge of the club since June 2025 and was tasked with leading the team to success.

The decision comes after a recent eight-match winless streak, which has left the team in 16th place on the Premier League ladder with 29 points from 26 matches. The team’s performance has been under scrutiny, and the board of directors has deemed it necessary to make a change at this point in the season.

Frank had previously established himself as a successful manager at Brentford, where he led the team to promotion to the top flight after gaining experience. However, his tenure at Tottenham has not yielded similar results.

The club’s statement acknowledged Frank’s efforts and expressed its commitment to supporting him during his time in charge. Nevertheless, the board has decided that a change is necessary to ensure the team’s future success.

Frank’s departure marks the end of an era for the 52-year-old manager, who had been under pressure following Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat by Newcastle United. The loss was Tottenham’s eleventh league defeat at home this season and marked their seventh consecutive home defeat in the Premier League.

The club has not announced a replacement for Frank, but it is expected to make an announcement in the coming days.

Source: Al Jazeera