Thomas Frank must be wondering where this is all heading and when it might stop. Last night, another loss at home, this time against Newcastle United,
Thomas Frank, the Tottenham Hotspur manager (who previously managed Brentford), spoke to the media after his side’s 1-2 home defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (or reported around that date).
The loss extended Tottenham’s winless run in the league to eight matches, dropping them to 16th place, just five points above the relegation zone. Fans booed the team off the pitch, chanting “you’re getting sacked in the morning” and calling for former manager Mauricio Pochettino.
In his post-match comments, Frank acknowledged the fans’ frustration and defended his position: He said the players “gave everything out there,” noting Newcastle were better in the first half, but Spurs fought back in the second.
On fan discontent and pressure: “I understand the frustration… the easiest thing to do is point at me.”
He expressed conviction in his job security, stating he’s “1000% sure” he should continue, “convinced” he’ll remain in charge (including for the upcoming north London derby against Arsenal), and had spoken to the owners/board recently, assuring him his position is safe. He urged not to “lose your heads” over the setback.
The coach’s reaction to the TNT interview was priceless. West Ham’s Michail Antonio was in fits.
“It’s a man under pressure, but I just feel like, it was the questioning to me. I felt like Dan was properly prodding him there and I could see inside he was boiling up.
“He didn’t want to answer the question, he just wanted to get off. And it’s just constant questions about him and his job.
Frank highlighted broader issues like injuries, the transitional period at the club, and referenced past struggles (including under previous manager Ange Postecoglou) to contextualise the current form.
Overall, he emphasised the need to build something lasting, focus on improvement, and fight for points amid the desperate need for wins.
The result has intensified scrutiny on Frank, with his win percentage at Tottenham now the lowest for any Premier League-era Spurs manager (around 26.9%), and media/pundits questioning his future as the team edges closer to a relegation battle.