Thomas Frank was dismissed as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge, his promising start undone by a disastrous home record and tactical struggles. The former Brentford boss, who replaced Ange Postecoglou last June, won early plaudits but leaves with Spurs languishing mid-table after winning only three of their last 15 Premier League matches.

Critical defeats exposed Frank's limitations. A 4-1 thrashing by Arsenal in November saw Spurs outclassed by their rivals, while December's 3-0 loss at Nottingham Forest highlighted defensive vulnerabilities. Most damaging were home failures - including a 1-1 draw with winless Wolves and a 0-1 Chelsea defeat where Spurs mustered just 0.1 expected goals.

The final straw came Tuesday as relegation-threatened Newcastle won at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Frank departs having won just 38% of league games, with fans turning against his pragmatic style. Chairman Daniel Levy cited 'unacceptable results' in announcing the decision, ending another turbulent chapter for the north London club.