Tottenham Hotspur sacked manager Thomas Frank on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The dismissal came right after a painful 2-1 home loss to Newcastle United. This club is struggling bad, sitting 16th in the Premier League, just five points clear of the relegation zone. The search is on for their sixth permanent manager in seven years. It shows how much instability there is at Tottenham, a real revolving door for managers.
Another Manager Bites the Dust at Spurs
Thomas Frank didn’t even last eight months. He joined Tottenham and now he’s out, the latest victim of the club’s poor form. The team hasn’t won a Premier League match in their last eight outings. Fans are not happy. The Newcastle defeat was the last straw, it seems.
This isn’t new for Spurs. They’re always cycling through managers. Remember Ryan Mason? He stepped in as interim back in 2023 after Conte and Stellini got the boot. And he just got sacked by West Brom himself. It’s a tough business, management in the Premier League.
Who’s Next? Betting Markets Buzzing
No permanent replacement has been named yet. But the betting markets are going wild. John Heitinga, who only joined as Frank’s assistant four weeks ago, is now the favorite. He’s at 8/11 to take over permanently, according to OneFootball. Roberto De Zerbi, who was once favored, has slipped to 6/4. Mauricio Pochettino is also in the mix at 4/1. He had a good run here, leading the club to a Champions League final years ago.
The club’s official statement confirmed Frank’s departure. It didn’t mention anything about assistants staying or an interim plan. But it’s Heitinga everyone expects to step in, at least temporarily. He’s got some experience from managing Ajax, even though he was sacked after five months there. He’s known for a stint at Anfield.
Pundits Weigh In on the Hot Seat
The chatter among pundits started fast. Sky Sports was all over it. Former Spurs midfielder David Bentley told Sky Sports he’d bring back Harry Redknapp “until the end of the season.” Bentley said Redknapp “understands what it is like to be down at the bottom of the table. He knows what it takes to win football matches in the Premier League.”
And there’s been a lot of talk about Redknapp wanting the job. But you know, no direct statement from him has actually come out. That whole headline claim about him wanting the job? It’s unverified. Just pundit and fan talk, mostly. Michael Dawson, another former Spurs player, backed Robbie Keane to take over. Tim Sherwood supports Roberto De Zerbi. Everyone has an opinion.
North London Derby Looms
This isn’t an ideal time for a managerial change. The big one is coming up soon: the North London Derby against Arsenal. That’s on February 22. Heitinga’s likely to be in charge for that if no permanent hire is made before then. Talk about being thrown into the deep end.
Tottenham are five points above the drop zone. That might not sound like much, but a few bad results and they’re in real trouble. Relegation would be a financial disaster for the club. This quick firing of Frank shows just how nervous things are getting at Spurs. The pressure is huge, and it seems like the search for stability is a never-ending story for this club. It’s tough being a Tottenham manager, that’s for sure.
