Tottenham dismissed manager Thomas Frank on Wednesday after a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle stretched the club’s league winless run to eight games. Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange presented the recommendation to the Lewis family, who approved it immediately. The decision ends Frank’s eight‑month tenure that began with hopes of replicating his Brentford success.

Supporters had grown increasingly hostile, accusing the board of ignoring their concerns about Frank’s discipline and tactics. Incidents such as Yves Bissouma’s exclusion from the UEFA Super Cup and players refusing to shake Frank’s hand after the Chelsea loss highlighted a fractured dressing room. Critics also questioned his tactical rigidity, noting a tendency to react rather than impose Spurs’ own strengths.

The board now faces the urgent task of appointing a successor capable of stabilising a squad stripped of Harry Kane and Son Heung‑min and plagued by injury woes. With the season slipping toward a relegation battle, the new hire must deliver immediate points rather than a long‑term project.

Venkatesham, who inherited the CEO role last summer, cited the need for decisive leadership after months of internal division between him and former co‑sporting director Fabio Paratici. The club’s hierarchy will likely consider interim options before a permanent appointment, as pressure mounts from both fans and shareholders demanding a swift turnaround.