Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the departure of head coach Thomas Frank with immediate effect.
The 52-year-old Dane joined Spurs last summer after a successful seven-year spell with Brentford. His appointment on 12 June 2025 followed the departure of Ange Postecoglou.
Frank made an encouraging start, winning three of his first four Premier League matches and overseeing a narrow defeat to UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup.
However, Spurs' form has dipped since, with Tuesday's 2-1 home defeat by Newcastle United proving to be the Dane's last match in charge. That result leaves Spurs 16th in the table, five points clear of the relegation zone.
Frank leaves having overseen 13 wins, 11 draws and 14 losses in his 38 games in charge.
What did the club say?
A Spurs statement read: "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.
"However, results and performances have led the board to conclude that a change at this point in the season is necessary."
Why Frank was dismissed
The Newcastle defeat in midweek ensured Spurs remain winless in the Premier League in 2026 after eight matches.
Spurs have won four points this year, a tally only superior to 19th-placed Burnley (three).
However, disappointing results set in before the turn of the year. Spurs have won just two of their last 17 league matches, with a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on 28 December 2025 their most recent.
Frank speaks after Newcastle defeat
That run of form has seen Spurs slip into relegation contention, with only five points separating them from West Ham United in 18th.
Spurs also suffered early exits from the domestic cup competitions, losing 2-0 to Newcastle in the fourth round of the EFL Cup and 2-1 against Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup.
Home form worsened
Poor home form throughout the campaign also marked Frank's reign.
Spurs won only two of their 13 home Premier League matches under Frank - against Burnley on the opening day of the season in August and against Frank's former club Brentford in December.
Spurs are 18th in the "home" table, having taken 10 points in total, above only the bottom two, Burnley (also 10) and Wolverhampton Wanderers (five).
Overall, Frank's win ratio of 26.9 per cent is the worst among Spurs bosses who have managed at least 10 Premier League matches.
PL win ratios of selected permanent Spurs managers in PL era
Manager Matches PL win ratio Antonio Conte 56 57.1% Mauricio Pochettino 202 55.9% Andre Villas-Boas 54 53.7% Harry Redknapp 144 49.3% Jose Mourinho 58 46.6% Martin Jol 113 41.6% Ange Postecoglou 76 40.8% Glenn Hoddle 89 36.0% Juande Ramos 35 28.6% Thomas Frank 26 26.9%
*Minimum 25 matches in charge
Injuries impacting Spurs
An unfortunate injury crisis undoubtedly made Frank's job harder.
Neither James Maddison nor Dejan Kulusevski played a single competitive minute for Frank, with both sidelined with long-term knee injuries.
Dominic Solanke, another key player as a forward, only featured in 11 of Frank's matches in charge due to injury.
Spurs had 11 players unavailable for Tuesday's match against Newcastle, including their suspended captain Cristian Romero, while Wilson Odobert was forced off through injury in the first half.
Champions League pinnacle of Frank's reign
In contrast to domestic form, Spurs have enjoyed an exceptional European campaign thus far.
Frank steered the team to a fourth-placed finish in the UEFA Champions League group stage, winning all four of their home games, as well as away against Eintracht Frankfurt to secure a top-eight finish.
Spurs lost just one of their eight fixtures, against reigning Champions League holders PSG in Paris.
As a result, Spurs progressed directly to the round of 16 without needing to navigate a playoff.
Who could succeed Frank?
There has already been much speculation over who could succeed Frank.
Former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino, who took the club to a second-placed Premier League finish in 2016/17 and a Champions League final in 2018/19, is one possible candidate, although he will lead the United States Men's National Team in the upcoming FIFA World Cup this summer.
Former Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi has been mooted after leaving Marseille, as has ex-Spurs forward Robbie Keane, now coaching at Ferencvaros in Hungary, and former Barcelona head coach Xavi.
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What are Spurs' next fixtures?
Spurs' next head coach, either permanent or interim, will oversee a north London derby in their first match in charge, with league leaders Arsenal visiting Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday 22 February.
Spurs then face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday 1 March before hosting Crystal Palace on Thursday 5 March.
They will then play the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie against one of Galatasaray, Juventus, Club Brugge or Atletico Madrid.
In the league, Spurs still have to travel to Anfield, Villa Park, the Stadium of Light and Stamford Bridge before the season is out.
Spurs' remaining fixtures
Date Opposition Competition 22 Feb Arsenal (H) PL 1 Mar Fulham (A) PL 5 Mar Crystal Palace (H) PL 10/11 Mar TBC UCL (R16) 15 Mar Liverpool (A) PL 17/18 Mar TBC UCL (R16) 22 Mar Nott'm Forest (H) PL 11 Apr Sunderland (A) PL 18 Apr Brighton (H) PL 25 Apr Wolves (A) PL 2 May Aston Villa (A) PL 9 May Leeds (H) PL 17 May Chelsea (A) PL 24 May Everton (H) PL
*Fixture dates in April and May are subject to change