Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has announced the dismissal of head coach Thomas Frank after only eight months in charge, following a 2-1 loss to Newcastle United. The club currently sits 16th in the English Premier League and is only five points clear of the relegation zone, reflecting a troubling performance on the field. Over the last 17 matches, Tottenham has only managed to win twice and has accumulated a total of just 12 points. Furthermore, the team has not won in their last eight matches, which represents the longest winless streak for the club since October 2008.

The decision to sack Frank comes amidst a series of disappointing results and performances that ultimately led the board to conclude that a change was necessary at this stage of the season. Despite the club's initial commitment to support Frank in building a future together, the lack of positive outcomes on the pitch prompted the management to take decisive action. Tottenham's statement indicated that they believed the change was warranted after analyzing the team's trajectory and overall performance.

Thomas Frank, who previously managed Brentford for seven years, took over at Tottenham in June of the previous year following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou. The challenges he faced included not only a string of poor performances but also failures in domestic cup competitions, which have further exacerbated the club’s current struggles and led to increased pressure on the team's management to implement a turnaround soon.