Unwanted history for Frankpublished at 12:05 GMT 11 February
Thomas Frank has the lowest points per game average of any Tottenham manager in Premier League history.
Summary
Tottenham sack manager Thomas Frank after eight months in charge
Club say "results and performances conclude change is necessary"
Dane took over in June after Ange Postecoglou was sacked
Spurs 16th in Premier League - five points above relegation zone
Frank was booed by home fans after Tuesday's 2-1 defeat by Newcastle
Team have won just two of past 17 league matches
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Unwanted history for Frankpublished at 12:05 GMT 11 February
Lunchtime recap: Spurs sack Frankpublished at 12:00 GMT 11 February
Good afternoon.
Welcome along if you're just joining us - and if you are, we've had some big news this morning as Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the sacking of manager Thomas Frank.
Here's a recap of all of the top lines so far:
- Tottenham Hotspur confirmed the departure of Frank and released a statement saying the "change is necessary"
- Poll: You've been having your say on whether you feel it is the right decision or not
- A look at Frank's record as Spurs boss
- Former Tottenham and England manager Glenn Hoddle believes his old side are "in a relegation fight"
- "Spurs wanted to give Frank benefit of doubt" - Sami Mokbel
- And the best of your reaction to the news so far
Frank's last eight gamespublished at 11:55 GMT 11 February
Image source, Getty ImagesHere is the run of results which led to Thomas Frank's sacking:
- 1–2 home loss v Newcastle
- 2-0 away loss v Man Utd
- 2-2 home draw v Man City
- 0-2 away win v Eintracht Frankfurt (Champions League)
- 2-2 home draw v Burnley
- 2-0 home win v Borussia Dortmund (Champions League)
- 1-2 home defeat v West Ham
- 1-2 home defeat v Aston Villa (FA Cup)
'Give a good manager time'published at 11:50 GMT 11 February
Paul Robinson
Former Tottenham goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 LiveAmid torrid league form, Frank ignited hope in Spurs fans by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League in January, a result which moved the team up to fourth in the League Phase table.
Speaking after the game former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson suggested that the result indicated Frank's fitness for the job: "A hugely important result for Frank. I'm a big advocate for giving a good coach and a good manager time.
"He was seen as the right man for the job in the summer and you don't go from 17th in the Premier League last season to challenging for Champions League places overnight.
"He needs to bring players in. There's a dressing room unbalanced in certain areas and there are players that have to take responsibility for the performances they've been giving in recent weeks.
"Money has been grossly overspent on wrong signings - Frank has been the victim of that. There have been injuries, suspensions, players missing.
"Against Dortmund, he had 13 players out. Before kick-off you looked at Dortmund, who were unbeaten in seven games, and everything seemed stacked against Tottenham. The atmosphere was so toxic at the weekend and it was only three-quarters full on Tuesday.
"Those who did come expected an underwhelming performance and to potentially be rolled over. The exact opposite happened in the first half. He got a tune out of his players and it is now a platform for him to build on.
"What I saw was not a performance where the manager had lost the dressing room.
"It wasn't full here - the fans voted with their feet - but that was a group of players that played for their manager.
"Frank is the right man for the job. Give him time. I don't think the problems lie with him."
get involved Get Involved - 'It is about time players took responsibility'published at 11:47 GMT 11 February
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What's the point of keep sacking managers? The players should look at themselves and play for the club and fight, Romero being a brilliant player is a liability get someone in who is going to motivate everyone.
David, Stevenage
Once again a manager getting the sack, why is it always the manager, when are the players going to take responsibility.
Simon, Sheffield
It’s about time the players took responsibility for their results. Always the manager who gets sacked,not the players. Look in the mirror you Spurs players and ask yourself,did I do enough for the team ?
Roy, Stoke
'No one understood what was going on'published at 11:41 GMT 11 February
Image source, Getty ImagesSpurs fan Patrick Tyrant, speaking to the BBC live stream:
"Eight months was more than enough. The stats and the performances are damning and prove that every Spurs fan was within their rights to ask for the manager's head.
"Any manager who wants time has to be showing either results or performances - Frank was getting neither and ultimately we are sleepwalking into a relegation scrap. He had to go.
"For now we need an interim bounce, someone who can steady the ship, get us out of the relegation scrap. At the end of the season, you go for a big name, someone who plays attacking football, someone who has a brand, a philosophy, a personality and somebody that will make sense.
"I don't think under Thomas Frank we ever knew what we were - were we an attacking team, were we a defending team? A team that will play out from the back? One that will try to dominate possession? A counter-attacking team? No one understood what was going on. It was a mismatch and it didn't make sense."
'Spurs are in a relegation fight'published at 11:37 GMT 11 February
Glenn Hoddle
Former England and Tottenham manager on TNT SportsYou'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.
get involved Get Involved - 'It is clear we are in crisis'published at 11:32 GMT 11 February
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I've defended Frank all season, saying we have to stop churning through managers. After last night it's clear we're in crisis and relegation danger. Players showed no fight at all so something has to change, especially before facing Arsenal. Gutted it didn't work out with Frank. The board are responsible.
Rhys, Chester
Multiple things can be true at the same time, Frank is not the right man for the job, the board don't know what they're doing, the players are a downgrade on previous years. It's still the right decision to fire Frank.
Phil, London
People saying that Frank can churn something out are obviously not looking at how well Brentford are doing having lost Frank and 3 of their better players. Being a Season Ticket holder at Spurs, watching this experiment with Frank, it should have ended a long time ago.
Neil, Brighton
'I am convinced I will be in charge'published at 11:28 GMT 11 February
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.
Media caption, Frank 'convinced' he will still be at Spurs for next game
'Spurs wanted to give Frank benefit of the doubt'published at 11:23 GMT 11 February
Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent speaking to the BBC live streamInevitable 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.
Spurs' home struggles under Frankpublished at 11:18 GMT 11 February
Tottenham won just two of their 13 home Premier League home games under Thomas Frank.
That leaves them 18th in the home form table for the division, above only Burnley and Wolves.
get involved Get Involved - 'Spurs clearly have a problem beyond a manager'published at 11:15 GMT 11 February
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Thomas Frank shouldn't have been sacked. A good manager and clearly very smart on any analysis he ever gives. Tottenham clearly have a problem beyond a manager. When is a club ever going to stick with a manager and deal with the players and other issues!
Paul, Bristol
Whilst the results haven't been up to standard, how much of this really falls on Frank? Is the solution a new manager, or does the rot run deeper?
Jay, Beds
Frank was dealt a terrible hand at Spurs. A hiding to nothing. The only people that need sacking at the club is the physio department. They have been appalling and failing for years. Too many injuries, lack of attention given to the players welfare.
Tristen, London
get involved Get Involved - 'Seems a poor decision'published at 11:09 GMT 11 February
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Image source, Getty ImagesSeems a poor decision. He's shown with time he build a strong group. It didn't just all clicked straight away at Brentford, yes they had a decent season but were just building off the back of strong year. However, second season he excelled.
Luke
'Frank wasn't what we expected'published at 11:05 GMT 11 February
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."
Image source, Getty Imagesget involved Get Involved - 'Worst manager in my life'published at 10:59 GMT 11 February
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About time. He’s been the worst manager for us in my life.
Greg
SHOCK!!! Not really. At least he can now go and rebuild his reputation whilst Spurs can continue to ruin theirs.
David
Frank's Spurs recordpublished at 10:55 GMT 11 February
An unwanted statistic...published at 10:51 GMT 11 February
Image source, Getty ImagesThomas Frank has achieved the lowest average points per Premier League game of any Tottenham Hotspur manager who has taken charge for more than five games in the competition, according to Opta.
He's put an average of 1.12 points on the board for the club each gameday since his appointment in June 2025.
Watch live: BBC Sport coverage of Frank sackingpublished at 10:48 GMT 11 February
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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.
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get involved Get Involved - 'Spurs are crazy for this'published at 10:39 GMT 11 February
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Image source, Getty ImagesSadly inevitable, but with all due respect, I think Spurs are crazy for this. Spurs are NOT as big as they think they are and Frank has proven that. Given time to build at a club, he can really churn something good out. Introspection dearly needed at Spurs now.
Shaun
He was dealt a bad hand with injuries but the numbers say it all - two wins in last 17, 26.9% overall win rate and a 18.2% home Premier League win rate. He simply had to go.
Scott
Tell us what you thinkpublished at 10:33 GMT 11 February
