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Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham after less than eight months in charge, following Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle. Spurs sit 16th in the Premier League, just five points above the relegation zone, after a dismal run of form.
They are winless in their last eight league matches — their longest such streak since October 2008 — and have managed just two wins from their past 17 games, collecting only 12 points in that period.
In a statement, Tottenham said they were “determined to give Frank the time and support needed to build for the future together,” but recent results meant “a change at this point is necessary.”
Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou in June and signed a contract until 2028. While league form struggled, with seven wins, eight draws and 11 defeats this season, he did guide Spurs to fourth place in their Champions League group, securing automatic qualification for the last 16.
However, Tottenham exited both domestic cups, losing to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup fourth round and Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round. A club 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.
“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.”
Several managers have been linked with the vacancy, including former Liverpool striker Robbie Keane. According to The Telegraph, Spurs are drawing up a shortlist of potential successors to Thomas Frank, with Roberto De Zerbi, Mauricio Pochettino and Keane among the names under consideration.
The expectation is that Tottenham will look to appoint an external candidate, though it remains unclear whether they will make a permanent hire or install an interim manager until the end of the season.
Keane is viewed as a possible short-term option. The 45-year-old recently signed a contract extension at Ferencvaros, where he has impressed. He is seen as a “Carrick-type” candidate for Spurs, given his two spells at the club spanning eight years and his strong connection with supporters and staff.
After working as a coach and assistant with Ireland, Middlesbrough and Leeds United, he stepped out of his comfort zone to take on a head coach role. He has since won league titles in Israel with Maccabi Tel Aviv and in Hungary with his current club, Ferencvaros.
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