Thomas Frank sacked by Spurs after Newcastle defeat
Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge following a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle..
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Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge following a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle on Tuesday. This loss left them just five points above the Premier League relegation zone.
- Tottenham is currently 16th in the Premier League table and has not won in their last eight league games.
- Frank, who previously managed Brentford, took over in June 2025 after Ange Postecoglou was sacked.
- Despite strong performance in European competition, leading Spurs to automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16, his Premier League record stands at seven wins, eight draws, and 11 defeats this season.
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Tottenham Sacks Coach Thomas Frank; Coaches at Man United and Chelsea React to Draws - February 2026
Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge following a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday, which left the team just five points above the relegation zone. Prior to his dismissal, Frank stated he was confident of retaining his job for the upcoming North London derby against Arsenal. In other Premier League action, Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick expressed frustration with his team's lack of sharpness despite a 1-1 draw with West Ham. Benjamin Sesko scored a late equalizer in that match for United. Chelsea's head coach Liam Rosenior called his team's 2-2 draw against Leeds a 'bitter pill' after they squandered a two-goal lead at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
