Thomas Frank Sacked by Tottenham Hotspur after Disastrous Spell in Charge.

When Thomas Frank was appointed Tottenham Hotspur head coach, many viewed it as a smart acquisition by the North London club as they looked to replace Ange Postecoglou. Big Ange had led the club to their first European trophy since the 1984 UEFA Cup, but their Premier League form was poor, with Spurs finishing last season in 17th position with just 38 points.

Why Was Thomas Frank Sacked by Tottenham?

Frank was supposed to be the man to rectify their league standing while also having the added benefit of playing Champions League football in 2025/26. Instead, the appointment has been a calamity, with the job appearing to be far too big for the former Brentford boss. That comes as a huge shock to followers of England's top-flight given the job Frank had accomplished with Brentford since their promotion in 2021.

Frank was viewed as a well-rounded coach with tactical flexibility and an ability to get the best out of those around him.

It quickly became apparent, however, that the traits that had brought him such acclaim at Brentford would be difficult to replicate at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and now Frank finds himself out of a job after just eight months in charge.

Thomas Frank's Record as Tottenham Manager

Quite simply, he has not been good enough as Spurs' head coach. We will look at some of the determining factors in that, but when you are collecting just 29 points from 26 matches as Tottenham manager, you are going to come under serious pressure. That poor return has put Spurs at the heart of this season's relegation battle, with West Ham in 18th now just 5 points behind them and in much better form. Chants of "You're getting sacked in the morning" from your own fans are never nice to hear for any manager, but they were an example of the lack of faith the Spurs fans had in Frank to recover, and now those who wanted him gone have got their wish.

Frank's Win Percentage and Playing Style at Spurs

Bar the opening few matches of his reign, it has been a disaster for Spurs and for Frank. One of his opening 2 wins was against Manchester City, but since then they have picked up only 5 more wins in 24 matches in the league, with his final defeat against Newcastle giving Frank the worst win percentage of any Tottenham manager in the Premier League at just 26.9%.

The playing style was also rejected by many Spurs fans. As has been said, Frank came in with the reputation of being a flexible and adaptable coach, but from an early stage, whatever style he was trying to introduce at Tottenham was refused by supporters. While the football Postecoglou's team played became deeply flawed by the end of his tenure, when it worked, it did at least give fans some excitement.

The exact opposite can be said for the football under Frank. For too much of his time in charge, Spurs were far too passive and reactive. He seemed to prioritise the team's defensive approach, which didn't work, but also failed to implement any kind of attacking strategy. The basic tactic seemed to be long balls, football which may have been accepted at Brentford but was never going to be welcomed at Tottenham, especially when it wasn't yielding positive results.

Poor showings against their biggest rivals are another reason why Frank has lost his job. Against Chelsea and Arsenal, they mustered a paltry xG of 0.19 across both games, as they were easily beaten by both. They also suffered bad home defeats to the likes of Bournemouth, Fulham, and West Ham, while also meekly exiting both domestic cup competitions, to Newcastle in the League Cup and Aston Villa in the FA Cup.

Tottenham's Injury Crisis Under Thomas Frank

There have been some underlying issues at the club that are not in Frank's control. The injury concerns that haunted the club under Ange have continued during Frank's time, with neither James Maddison nor Dejan Kulusevski having kicked a ball so far this season. Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro are others to have missed spells this season, meaning Frank has never really had a full-strength Spurs side to choose from. That does not excuse just 7 league wins all season and none in 2026, and while in Europe they have fared better, the domestic form is ultimately what Frank has been judged on.

Who Will Replace Thomas Frank at Tottenham?

An interim to see out the rest of the season may be a route the club goes down before appointing a full-time boss in the summer.

Post World Cup would be the most likely time for fans' favourite Mauricio Pochettino to take over, while Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner, and Marco Silva are all out of contract at the end of the season. Roberto de Zerbi has just left Marseille, so he may be an option, but whatever happens, Spurs will surely look for a manager who can bring some excitement back to the club.

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