'Spurs are in a relegation fight'
Glenn Hoddle
Former England and Tottenham manager on TNT Sports
You've got to say what it is and they are in a relegation fight.
The players have to understand that and the fans have to understand that.
It is the reality and you have to scrap for every single point.
'I am convinced I will be in charge'
Speaking after Tuesday evening's defeat by Newcastle United, Thomas Frank was asked if he believed he would be in charge for the north London derby game against Arsenal to which he replied: "Yes, I am convinced I will be."
It was either a superb poker face or this morning came as one big shock to the now former Spurs boss.
'Spurs wanted to give Frank benefit of the doubt'
Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent speaking to the BBC live stream
Inevitable is the word that sums this situation up.
Ever since the defeat to West Ham, there has been an air of inevitability about this - it was a matter of when, not if.
At the home defeat to Newcastle, there was more toxicity in the ground, which has led the club to make this decision.
It's no surprise to me - it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who works in the football industry - that Frank has lost his job.
He'd lost the supporters, he'd lost some of the players, and he'd certainly lost internal support - and that's the crucial thing out of all this. To a point, even until last night, there was a will to continue with Thomas Frank as they felt he'd been dealt a rough hand, with the injuries, the decay of the squad, the lack of leaders.
There was a will to give Thomas Frank the benefit of the doubt but the defeat to Newcastle has sent them over the edge.
'Frank wasn't what we expected'
Chris Cowlin of the Spurs Chat podcast told the BBC live stream: "When Thomas Frank was appointed, I thought he'd bring a calmness, defensive qualities and a tactical versatility.
"He played 17 different formations for Brentford last season. Spurs thought they were getting a flexible manager who would improve players.
"This is not all on Frank - the board need to deliver depth in transfer windows.
"And the players at the moment look beat before we start the game, the body language doesn't look right.
"Frank as Spurs boss - it simply wasn't working. Someone is going to come in and give these players confidence and put some energy back into Tottenham.
"Hopefully we can climb up that table."
Watch live: BBC Sport coverage of Frank sacking
In case you weren't already aware, we've got a special pop-up live stream running at the top of this page.
We'll be bringing you all the latest news on the back of Thomas Frank's sacking both via that and this live page.
There will also be Spurs fans and other guests joining the show as we go to give their views.
Just click 'watch live' at the top of the page to tune in.
'Results and performances have led the board to conclude change is necessary'
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur have now confirmed the sacking of Thomas Frank with this statement:
The Club has taken the decision to make a change in the Menâs 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.