Tottenham suffered another loss last night, this time a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United. This result extended their winless streak in the Premier League to eight matches (with draws and losses), marking their longest such run since 2008 (when they went nine without a win under Juande Ramos, who was eventually sacked).
This loss dropped Spurs to 16th in the table, just five points above the relegation zone, pulling them deeper into a genuine relegation scrap despite expectations for a top club. Fans booed the team at half-time and full-time, with chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning” and “We want Frank out” ringing out.
In post-match interviews (with TNT Sports and others), Frank addressed his future directly.
He stated he had spoken to the club’s owners/board the day before and insisted his job is not under threat. He expressed being “1,000 per cent” sure that he is the right man for the job and that sacking him now would be the wrong decision.
Thomas Frank manager / head coach of Tottenham Hotspur interacts with Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 10, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)
Frank argued that panicking or changing managers mid-crisis isn’t always the solution (referencing studies or historical patterns in football), emphasising that the issues are broader than just one person and that he is working hard to fix them.
The gaffer appeared “convinced” he would still be in charge of upcoming fixtures, such as the north London derby against Arsenal.
Despite his confidence and apparent backing from ownership, pressure is mounting significantly. Frank’s overall record at Spurs has been poor in the league (e.g., just two wins in recent stretches of 16–17 games, the lowest win percentage of any Spurs manager in the Premier League era with a significant sample).
Some media and fan opinions suggest his position is precarious, with calls for a change to avoid relegation, though no immediate sacking has been tipped.
This reflects a turbulent period for Tottenham under Frank (who joined from Brentford in 2025), where European performances may have been stronger, but domestic results have been dire.
The question is, how can his position possibly be sustainable?
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