It’s official. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Tottenham Hotspur announced the sacking of head coach Thomas Frank following a disastrous run of form that has left the club in its most precarious position in decades.
The decision comes just hours after Tuesday night’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United, which served as the "final straw" for a board that had grown increasingly concerned about the very real threat of relegation.
The Stats of a Struggle: Why the Axe Fell
Despite Thomas Frank’s success at Brentford, his eight-month tenure in North London never truly took flight. The numbers behind his dismissal are grim for a club of Spurs' stature:
League Position: 16th place, sitting just 5 points above the relegation zone.
The Record: 11 league losses this season; only 2 wins in their last 17 Premier League matches.
Home Fortress Crumbled: Tuesday was Spurs' 8th home defeat of the season in all competitions—the worst home win percentage for a Spurs manager since 2008.
The Atmosphere: The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium became "toxic" during the Newcastle loss, with fans loudly chanting for the return of Mauricio Pochettino and booing the team off at both intervals.
Official Club Statement: "Thomas was appointed with the determination 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. We thank Thomas for his unwavering commitment."
The Verdict: Tottenham are in a state of emergency. Sacking Frank is a gamble, but with the club spiraling toward the bottom three, the board felt they had no choice.
The next appointment isn't just about "style"—it's about survival.