Tottenham Hotspur dropped below Leeds United in the Premier League table on Tuesday.
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Tottenham Hotspur have sacked Thomas Frank after falling below Leeds United in the Premier League table.
Leeds climbed up to 15th following their 2-2 comeback draw at Chelsea on Tuesday night, with goals from Lukas Nmecha and Noah Okafor earning a big point. That point was enough to take the Whites above Spurs, who lost 2-1 at home to Newcastle United that same evening.
Spurs were 1-0 down at half-time before Archie Gray equalised, but Newcastle scored just two minutes later to hold out for a rare away victory. Frank’s name was regularly booed by the home support at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Asked if he’ll be in charge for the North London derby against Arsenal next weekend, Frank said on Tuesday: "Yeah, I am convinced I will be. I understand the question. It is easy to point on me but it is never only the head coach, ownership, players or staff.
“It is everyone. Everyone knows what position we are in and what we need to improve on. That is what we are working hard on."
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Spurs have now made the decision to part ways with Frank, who has not seen his side win a Premier League game in 2026. The London club have won just two of their last 17 in the league and are in serious relegation trouble, with just five points separating them and West Ham.
Spurs statement as Thomas Frank sacked
A statement posted on Tottenham’s X account 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. Throughout his time at the Club, Thomas has conducted himself with unwavering commitment, giving everything in his efforts to move the Club forward.
“We would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him every success in the future.”
Frank signed a three-year contract in the summer, leaving Brentford to replace Europa League winner Ange Postecoglou but lasting just eight months. The Danish head coach was subject to chants calling for him to be sacked in the morning during Tuesday’s defeat against Newcastle.
Spurs have endured a torrid campaign of injuries, with the likes of Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Rodrigo Bentancur out for long periods. There are currently 11 first-team players unavailable, including Christian Romero who is serving a four-game ban after receiving his second red card of the season last weekend.