Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed Danish head coach Thomas Frank after just eight months in charge, following Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United that left the club languishing in 16th place in the Premier League.

The 51-year-old was appointed in June 2025 after leaving Brentford, replacing Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked despite ending Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought with a Europa League triumph. Postecoglou’s departure followed a disappointing 17th-place league finish.

Frank’s exit comes after a prolonged run of poor results, mounting pressure from supporters, and growing concerns within the boardroom. The loss to Newcastle is understood to have been the decisive factor.

In a statement, Tottenham confirmed the decision to part ways, citing unsatisfactory performances and results despite backing the coach to build for the future. The club praised Frank’s professionalism and commitment during his tenure and wished him well in his next role.

Frank becomes Tottenham’s fifth permanent manager since Mauricio Pochettino’s departure in 2019, with the Argentine now reportedly among the leading candidates for a return to the club.

He joined Spurs with a strong reputation earned at Brentford, where he transformed the club into a stable Premier League side. However, inconsistency, an unconvincing style of play, and poor home form undermined hopes of long-term stability in north London.

Despite an encouraging start, Frank managed seven wins from 26 Premier League matches, alongside eight draws and 11 defeats. Tottenham won just two home league games in 13 attempts, often struggling against lower-ranked opposition.

His overall win rate of 26.9 per cent ultimately fell well short of expectations for a club targeting regular top-flight contention.