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Tottenham have sacked Thomas Frank after just eight months in charge following a disastrous run that saw them drop to 16th in the Premier League

Thomas Frank has been dismissed as Tottenham manager following their 2-1 home loss to Newcastle United on Tuesday. And if they want an immediate replacement to succeed the Dane, there's plenty of readily available options.

Ex-Brentford boss Frank was brought in last June after steering the Bees to Premier League stability, taking over from Europa League winner Ange Postecoglou. Whilst the initial matches showed some promise, fortunes deteriorated rapidly.

Following defeat to Eddie Howe's side, Spurs plummeted to 16th in the league standings on merely 29 points. With the north London derby against Arsenal looming, the club have severed ties with Frank after only eight months.

The search for fresh leadership commences and Mirror Football presents five managers who could take charge at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium straight away.

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Xabi Alonso

Following a breakdown in relations with the Real Madrid dressing room, Xabi Alonso departed the Bernabeu by mutual agreement in January despite only arriving in May. Previously, he impressed during his spell as Bayer Leverkusen manager.

In Germany, the ex-Liverpool midfielder masterminded a remarkable 2023/24 campaign, clinching the Bundesliga crown whilst remaining unbeaten and lifting both the DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup. Alonso's squad also progressed to a Europa League final.

The Spaniard is presently without a club following his departure from Los Blancos, and if Tottenham are looking to make a statement appointment, he should top their list. Prior to his Real Madrid move, he was understood to be on Liverpool's radar and remains amongst the most coveted managerial talent in Europe.

Roberto De Zerbi

Ex-Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi was in charge of French outfit Marseille until Tuesday night, when he left following a string of disappointing performances. A humiliating 5-0 thrashing by rivals PSG on Sunday proved to be the breaking point.

De Zerbi took the Brighton reins in 2022, replacing Graham Potter, and maintained the momentum established by his predecessor. Across almost two seasons at the helm, he steered them to a historic sixth-place Premier League standing and European football.

The Italian moved on after a less impressive second spell, but developed players including Moises Caicedo, Alexis Mac Allister and Kaoru Mitoma during his tenure at the Amex. He possesses proven credentials in developing emerging talent, something Spurs have in abundance, and his English football experience is evident.

Xavi

Barcelona icon Xavi Hernandez launched his managerial path in Qatar before returning to the Catalan club as boss in 2021. Throughout his spell at the Camp Nou, he delivered their first La Liga triumph in four seasons and secured a Spanish Super Cup trophy.

Xavi built his reputation not only on attractive football but also on a remarkably solid defensive record, with his side shipping just 20 goals throughout the 2022/23 campaign. He departed the Catalan giants in May 2024 following disagreements with their president and is currently available.

Bringing in the Spanish tactician would undoubtedly enthuse the Tottenham faithful, as would his attractive style of play. He has previously demonstrated faith in emerging talent, handing Lamine Yamal his debut aged merely 15.

Additionally, one of Spurs' few standout performers, Xavi Simons, would surely relish the opportunity to work under the legendary figure whose name he bears.

Edin Terzic

Whilst perhaps not the most glamorous option Tottenham could pursue, ex-Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic oversaw an encouraging two-year stint as the German outfit's head coach. Terzic started out as a scout and youth coach under Jurgen Klopp before climbing the ladder, serving as caretaker boss in 2020 and spending two years as permanent manager between 2022 and 2024.

During his tenure, Terzic steered Dortmund to DFB-Pokal glory and came within one victory of wresting the Bundesliga crown from Bayern Munich in 2023. Most notably, Dortmund progressed to the Champions League final in 2024, where they fell short against Real Madrid.

Terzic departed the club following that final defeat, prioritising the team's interests and acknowledging Dortmund needed fresh leadership after finishing fifth in the league. Such selflessness would be appreciated in north London, and the 43-year-old has demonstrated the tactical acumen required to succeed at an elite level.

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Enzo Maresca

Whilst appointing former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca might not sit well with the Tottenham supporters, the Italian enhanced his managerial reputation considerably during his 18-month spell at Stamford Bridge. The west London outfit brought in Maresca following his promotion success with Leicester.

The ex-Manchester City reserve team manager steered Chelsea to UEFA Conference League glory in his debut campaign and achieved a remarkable triumph by securing the Club World Cup last summer. He was dismissed in January amid disappointing results and a communication breakdown with the club's senior management.

Maresca has been linked as a possible replacement for Pep Guardiola at City, but should Spurs seek a new manager with Premier League pedigree, he wouldn't need to relocate far.

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Fans demand Pochettino return

Former boss Frank previously claimed that he could understand why fans were chanting for Pochettino to return.

Speaking last week, he said: “I met Mauricio a few times, great guy, a great coach.

“I think he’s a legend (here). I don’t think he won a trophy, but he was part of transforming the club, from where it was at that stage, to where it ended up in terms of being close to winning the Premier League title. Getting into the Champions League final.

“If you are close, then you are very close to winning it. Sometimes it’s football, it’s margins. Pochettino did a top job here and is a true legend, so if the fans sing his name it’s well deserved.”

Who next?

That's the million dollar question for the Tottenham owners. They had already spent a hefty amount securing Frank's services in the first place so they might not want to do that again.

The favourite appears to be former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi following his exit from French side Marseille. Fans are also keen to see the return of Mauricio Pochettino, albeit he remains in situ with the USA ahead of this summer's World Cup.

Why was Frank sacked?

Simply put, the North London side's Premier League form has been a real reason behind Frank's exit.

Despite having qualified for the next round of the Champions League, their domestic results have been disappointing. Tuesday's defeat to Newcastle was their eighth game without a victory in the Premier League.

It has left them 16th and just five points clear of West Ham United - and staring at the very real prospect of relegation from the Premier League.

Spurs confirm exit

Tottenham released a statement confirming Frank's exit just moments ago. It read: A statement on Wednesday read: "The Club has taken the decision to make a change in the Men’s Head Coach position and Thomas Frank will leave today. Thomas was appointed in June 2025, and we have been determined to give him the time and support needed to build for the future together.

"However, results and performances have led the Board to conclude that a change at this point in the season is necessary. Throughout his time at the Club, Thomas has conducted himself with unwavering commitment, giving everything in his efforts to move the Club forward. We would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him every success in the future."

Tottenham have sacked manager Thomas Frank after just eight months in charge. Defeat at home to Newcastle proved his final game in charge, with the club slipping perilously close to the Premier League relegation zone.

Frank was appointed at the start of the season to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked despite ending the club's long trophy drought by winning the Europa League. But Frank has struggled to make an impression in his time in the dugout, with fans becoming increasingly critical of the former Brentford boss.

A statement on Wednesday read: "The Club has taken the decision to make a change in the Men’s Head Coach position and Thomas Frank will leave today. Thomas was appointed in June 2025, and we have been determined to give him the time and support needed to build for the future together.

"However, results and performances have led the Board to conclude that a change at this point in the season is necessary. Throughout his time at the Club, Thomas has conducted himself with unwavering commitment, giving everything in his efforts to move the Club forward. We would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him every success in the future.

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Supporters have consistently called for the manager to lose his job, despite qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

But their Premier League form has been desperate. Spurs are winless in their last eight league games and have not won on home soil in the Premier League since early December.

That run of form has left Spurs just five points clear of the drop zone, with the sides in the bottom three moving even closer following their 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle. And that has forced Spurs bosses into immediate action.

Frank leaves the club with a record of seven wins, eight draws and 11 defeats and just 1.12 points per game in the Premier League, the poorest record of any Spurs manager in the history of the competition.

Contingency plans are now being put into place to appoint a replacement and help stave off the ever growing risk of a disastrous drop to the Championship. Spurs' search for Frank's successor will now begin, with former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi the outstanding name following his exit from French side Marseille.

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Frank's exit comes hours after he expressed confidence over his position despite the rising pressure. Asked if he would be in charge for Spurs' next game against North London rivals Arsenal, he said: “Yeah, I’m convinced I will be. I understand the question and I understand it’s easy to point on me but I also think it’s never only the head coach or the ownership or the directors or the players or the staff.

“It’s everyone. If you do something right, you build something that can last. Of course we are not in a top position now. Everyone knows, directors, ownership, myself, what position we are in, what we need to improve and what we need to do better. That is what we are working very hard on.”

TOTTENHAM 1-2 NEWCASTLE: Jacob Ramsey's second half winner condemened Spurs to another home defeat as they slipped closer to the Premier League relegation zone

Eddie Howe said on Monday that he'd step down as Newcastle boss if he didn't feel he was the right man for the job.

Thomas Frank should take a leaf out of his opposite number's book, though given Tottenham now have a 12-day break until the north London derby against Arsenal on February 22, he may not need to.

Goals in either half from Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey - Archie Gray had equalised for Spurs - inflicted the damage as loud chants for fan-favourite Mauricio Pochettino bellowed out from the South Stand.

The home fans were also calling for Frank's head and it's about time Tottenham finally put the Dane out of his misery because the Europa League winners are in desperate need of a refresh and genuinely risk being dragged into the relegation dogfight.

They are still yet to win a Premier League match in 2026, it's now eight games without victory, and on the basis of recent evidence, you cannot say with any degree of certainty that they're too good or too big for the drop.

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Newcastle had won just two of their past 15 top-flight away matches but this triumph appeared a formality from the very first whistle.

Rain-soaked Frank wore the look of a beaten man as he trudged off the pitch at full-time but regardless of whatever happens next, it's scandalous he did not receive substantial backing in the January transfer market.

Spurs had 11 first-team players unavailable for this defeat - 10 due to injury and captain Cristian Romero was suspended - and they've now lost Wilson Odobert to a serious-looking knee issue.

Tottenham's nervousness was apparent inside the opening exchanges when Anthony Elanga's corner bounced off the knee of Radu Dragusin and looped narrowly over the crossbar.

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Guglielmo Vicario then flapped at a high ball he easily could have caught, sparking a chorus of boos.

The suffering did not stop there either for the Spurs supporters as Newcastle racked up an astonishing nine corners inside the opening 30 minutes.

Outside of a tame Dominic Solanke penalty shout, Tottenham spent the crux of the first half pinned back inside their own half and their desperation was compounded by Pape Matar Sarr being booked for a needless dive.

Minutes after Joe Willock looked to have opened the scoring - the goal was ruled out following a VAR review due to a fractional offside - Newcastle were deservedly ahead.

Thiaw met Willock's curling cross, his header was saved by Vicario but the German centre-back was on hand to steer home the rebound as Tottenham's backline pointed fingers at one another.

After Spurs weathered an early second-half storm, Elanga saw two penalty claims rebuffed, Archie Gray drew the hosts level. Xavi Simons, who was later booked for simulation, hung up a corner at the back post, Sarr nodded across goal and Gray turned in.

But Spurs' hope was short-lived as seconds after Conor Gallagher squandered a promising counter-attack, Ramsey restored Newcastle's lead with a sweeping finish after fine work from Anthony Gordon.

The hosts lacked the quality and self-belief required to find a leveller, though Micky van de Ven blasted over a golden opportunity to snatch a point at the death.

Incredibly, in the past 14 months, Tottenham have won more matches in Europe (12 of 18) than they have in the Premier League (11 from 49).

It would be an astonishing show of faith if Vinai Venkatesham did not now pull the trigger. Who would be willing to step into this mess is anyone's guess.

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Thomas Frank has endured a miserable debut season with Tottenham Hotspur since replacing Ange Postecoglou with fans continuing to call for the return of Mauricio Pochettino

Thomas Frank claims chants from Tottenham fans for Mauricio Pochettino’s return are ‘well-deserved’. The Argentine enjoyed a brilliant stint in North London between 2014 and 2019.

He led the North London side to the Champions League final, as well as second place in the Premier League. And Pochettino remains revered by fans, with the club having failed to hit those heights under a succession of managers including Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte.

Ange Postecoglou led the club to the Europa League last season before he was eventually sacked. His replacement Frank has endured a miserable debut season, with Spurs sitting 15th in the Premier League under his watch.

That has triggered fans into chanting for Pochettino’s return at games, something that Frank can fully understand. He said: “I met Mauricio a few times, great guy, a great coach.

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“I think he’s a legend (here). I don’t think he won a trophy, but he was part of transforming the club, from where it was at that stage, to where it ended up in terms of being close to winning the Premier League title. Getting into the Champions League final.

“If you are close, then you are very close to winning it. Sometimes it’s football, it’s margins. Pochettino did a top job here and is a true legend, so if the fans sing his name it’s well deserved.”

And while Frank can understand the affection that Spurs fans hold for their former boss, he has called on supporters to lend their support to the side as they aim to scramble themselves away from the relegation zone. The North London side currently sit six points clear of the drop.

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“There's no doubt we are desperate to win games,” Frank said. “Desperate. And I'm focusing on Newcastle tomorrow.

“That's a great opportunity ahead of us against a good team. That's the main thing. Can we go out there and get three points tomorrow? That would be very good.

“And then climb from there and look forward. That's what we need to do. And that's the main focus.

“When you haven't won enough, you need to be desperate, because if you're not desperate, you don't understand the situation you're in, in terms of you don't win enough, you need to turn it, and win enough football games. That's what we want for the fans, that's what we want for the team, for the club.”

Thomas Frank's future hangs in the balance while Eddie Howe faces doubts over his future as Tottenham Hotspur face Newcastle United in the Premier League

Both Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are in danger of recording their 11th Premier League defeat of the season as they face off in a bottom-half clash on Tuesday night. Tottenham’s recent four-game unbeaten streak came to an end with a 2-0 loss to Manchester United on Saturday, while Newcastle suffered a disappointing 3-2 home defeat to Brentford shortly afterwards.

Tottenham’s 2025-26 domestic campaign under Thomas Frank has been marred by disaster, disappointment, and a string of injuries. Saturday’s trip to Old Trafford was a microcosm of their season, as everything that could go wrong did go wrong. Cristian Romero picked up a record-equalling red card—another chapter in his ongoing saga with the club—while Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes scored to hand Spurs their 10th league defeat of the campaign. To make matters worse, Destiny Udogie was forced off with an injury.

While Spurs have found some solace in the Champions League, with the round of 16 still weeks away, their immediate focus is on steering clear of the relegation fight. The reigning Europa League champions are now just six points above 18th-placed West Ham United, having failed to win any of their last seven Premier League matches and securing just one victory in their previous 11 league outings at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Saturday’s defeat also marked the fifth consecutive Premier League game in which Tottenham have conceded at least two goals—a trend that could continue as their defensive injury list grows.

Both managers are under increasing pressure, with Thomas Frank and his Newcastle counterpart Eddie Howe facing mounting calls for change. Howe described Newcastle’s recent 3-2 loss to Brentford as a “harsh reality,” marking the Magpies’ third straight defeat in all competitions, following losses to Liverpool and Manchester City. It was also their third consecutive Premier League defeat and their fifth game without a win since their victory over PSV Eindhoven.

Newcastle’s struggles have left them stranded in the lower half of the Premier League table, though they remain closer to the top six than the relegation zone in terms of points. Howe has admitted to falling short of expectations during this difficult period. The Magpies’ away form has been particularly problematic, as they have managed to score more than once in only two of their away league matches this season—those coming against Everton and Burnley.

Despite these challenges, Newcastle have enjoyed recent success against Tottenham, winning five of their last seven Premier League encounters with the Lilywhites. However, their most recent meeting ended in a 2-2 draw, with now-suspended Cristian Romero scoring both goals for Spurs.

Tottenham vs Newcastle United Team News

As a result of receiving the sixth red card of his Tottenham career—his fourth in the Premier League and his second of the 2025-26 season—Spurs captain Cristian Romero will now begin a four-match suspension, ruling him out of the upcoming North London derby as well. Destiny Udogie is also expected to be sidelined due to a thigh injury, adding to Tottenham’s mounting list of absentees. The defensive pair join an already crowded treatment room that includes James Maddison (knee), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Mohammed Kudus (thigh), Rodrigo Bentancur (thigh), Ben Davies (ankle), Lucas Bergvall (ankle), Richarlison (thigh), Pedro Porro (thigh), and Kevin Danso (toe).

On a rare positive note for Spurs, Djed Spence could be available again after recovering from a calf issue and may feature against Newcastle. If Spence is not ready, recent signing Souza is expected to make his full Premier League debut at left-back.

Newcastle, meanwhile, did not pick up any fresh injuries during their latest defeat, but it would be a surprise to see Lewis Miley return from his knee injury in time for the trip to London. Joelinton (groin), Emil Krafth (knee), and Anthony Gordon (thigh) are also set to remain sidelined for the foreseeable future, while Tino Livramento (thigh) and Fabian Schar (ankle) are not expected back for several months.

Following Saturday’s disappointing performance, changes to the Newcastle lineup are likely. Both Jacob Murphy and Joe Willock, who were substituted at halftime against Brentford, could drop out of the starting XI, while Yoane Wissa may also be replaced by Nick Woltemade.

Tottenham vs Newcastle United Prediction

Draw/Newcastle - 4/9 ( Betfred )

Over 2.5 goals - 4/6 ( Betfred )

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Tottenham are stuck in a perpetual crisis loop and are in desperate need of a win over Newcastle on Tuesday after Cristian Romero's lack of discipline left Thomas Frank even shorter

Thomas Frank is currently stuck in a cycle of lurching from one crisis to another.

Tottenham’s lame surrender at Manchester United, Cristian Romero’s red card and now just six points above the relegation zone. They could not get sucked into a battle for survival, could they? Well, defeat at home to Newcastle on Tuesday could plunge them into serious jeopardy.

And this season was never supposed to play out like this. There was always an acceptance that it would take time to turn things around but the fans certainly never expected to be stuck in 15th and trapped in a spiral of negativity.

First and foremost, there is a clear desire to give Frank every chance to turn things around. That is not in doubt. And there is a lot of work to be done on that front because the fans are far from convinced on a manager who does not play with the style and flair from the club’s best traditions.

But a huge part of that is improving the squad, investing in quality players and then seeing an upturn in results. There have been major wins from the lowest point, which was unquestionably the home defeat to West Ham on January 17.

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That day saw Frank booed, the mood in the stadium turn toxic and the Spurs boss’s future left hanging by a thread. It felt like his job was under serious threat.

Since then, Tottenham qualified through to the Champions League knockout stages - finishing fourth in the table - and that has given the club’s hierarchy strong encouragement for the future.

But they dropped points at Burnley and then staged an incredible fight back against Manchester City to get a 2-2 draw and that game was a game-changer. There was positivity in the stadium and it even felt like Frank was no longer public enemy No1.

Then you get Romero’s comments on social media saying it was “disgraceful” that the club only had 11 fit players to choose from which seemed to be a direct blast at the hierarchy and bad recruitment. Now, almost laughably, they have one less player to choose from because Romero’s madness at Old Trafford saw him being sent off for an X-rated challenge on United midfielder Casemiro.

Romero let his teammates down, he let the club down and you begin to feel this is the recklessness of a player pushing the self destruct button to find a way out at the end of the season. You know you have problems when the club captain wants to jump ship. And the wider issue here is a lack of leadership and leaders.

Romero wanted to quit last summer - and probably the summer before - and yet Spurs gave him a new contract and made him captain. What on earth were they thinking?

The issue is that actually he was the most obvious leader in a squad lacking in leaders. Who else is there? Micky van de Ven? The fans love him. The pacy, dynamic defender who has the speed of recovery to make amends whenever he loses the ball. And who else? And that really speaks to the heart of the issue. Frank lacks strong characters and a dressing room dynamic to pull them away from this mess.

They sacked Ange Postecoglou last summer because, despite winning the Europe League, they flirted with relegation. And here we are again.

Tottenham did do decent business in January and the signing of Brazilian youngster Souza and then £34m on Conor Gallagher is good, long-term planning. A young prospect and a proven England international who does have leadership and strong attributes.

They tried - and failed - to get Antoine Semenyo who unsurprisingly opted for Manchester City. But they are putting building blocks together.

However, this is all about whether the fans have enough patience. The Champions League campaign is the salvation. They are backing Frank and Romero’s madness offers excuses.

But the fans want better football, better results and tangible signs of progress. Another defeat, another toxic night and another fall in the table will put the spotlight back on Frank who is going from one crisis to another.

Madonna was slumming it like the rest of us this weekend as she ordered her second ever Uber taxi to go watch her twin daughters play for Spurs FC

Madonna has revealed she took her "second Uber ever" this weekend as she went to watch her twin daughters play football for the Tottenham Hotspur Women's Academy.

Posting snaps to her Instagram stories, the age-defying Queen of Pop, 67, looked to be in a taxi with boyfriend Akeem Morris, an artist and model who is thought to be 29 years old and originally from Jamaica.

The pair were travelling to the Spurs training ground where her youngest children - adopted 12-year-old twins Stella and Estere - were playing for the women's academy, a special team for 8 to 13-year-olds to develop into future star football players.

But Madge, who has been spending a lot of time in London where she has more than one house, didn't look too impressed with the British weather as she posted a photo of the pitch and captioned it: "I will pay G*D for some sunshine." In another snap she cheered on her girls as any proud mum would, posting: "Go Stella and Estere!"

Madonna is a mum of six, including biological daughter Lourdes Leon, 29, who is a model and singer. Her father is personal trainer and actor Carlos Leon, who Madonna is thought to have dated from 1994 to 1997.

Her other biological child is son Rocco Ritchie, a 25-year-old model, artist and actor. His dad is film director Guy Ritchie - famous for hit gangster films Snatch, Lock Stock and recent Netflix series The Gentlemen - who was married to Madonna for eight years from 2000 to 2008.

The Like A Prayer singer's other children are adopted from Malawi. Like his younger sisters are now, 20-year-old son David Banda was good at football as a child. Madonna even relocated to Lisbon in Portugal - where she now owns a house - to support his career. These days he seems to be a model and is following in his mum's footsteps into music.

Daughter Mercy James, a talented pianist and aspiring photographer and charity worker, turned 20 last month. Paying tribute to her "quietest child", Madonna wrote: "But still waters run deep. And deep, you are. Always thinking, always thoughtful, kind and respectful."

She continued: "I am so proud of the woman you have become. You are talented in so many ways and honestly, you can do anything you put your mind to. I'm excited to see which direction you decide to shine your radiant light."

Twins Stella and Estere were adopted through Madonna's charity, Raising Malawi, that she founded in 2006 to help provide health and education services in the African country. Born in 2012, Madonna adopted her youngest children when they were five years old in February 2017.

She later told PEOPLE magazine: "It's like they were always here. It didn't take long for them to get acclimated. And they've learned, in time, that I'm their mother and nothing is going to change that."

Sharing why she wanted to extend her family, she told the American publication: "It's inexplicable. It's like saying, 'Why do you fall in love with the people you fall in love with?' You look into the eyes of somebody, you feel their soul, you feel touched by them — that's it."