Tottenham Hotspur have sensationally sacked head coach Thomas Frank after a tumultuous tenure lasting less than eight months.
The decision, according to Sky Sports News, follows a period of mounting pressure culminating in a chorus of boos and chants for his dismissal from frustrated Spurs fans after Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle.
Frank’s departure sees him leave the North London club languishing in 16th place in the Premier League, a mere five points above the relegation zone. The team has managed just two victories in their last 17 league outings, a stark contrast to the club’s ambitions.
The Dane arrived at Tottenham in June, stepping into the shoes of the popular Ange Postecoglou, who was controversially sacked despite guiding the club to Europa League glory.
However, Frank, formerly of Brentford, struggled to endear himself to the Spurs faithful.
His brief reign was plagued by a series of setbacks, including a notable gaffe where he was pictured drinking from a coffee cup emblazoned with the badge of bitter rivals Arsenal, further alienating a section of the support.
Frank’s statistics paint a grim picture, having won just 13 of his 38 games in charge.
The recent loss to Newcastle cemented his unwelcome record as the Spurs manager with the worst Premier League win percentage in the club’s history, standing at a dismal 26.9 per cent.
Furthermore, his home win percentage is reportedly the lowest for any Spurs manager since 2008, underscoring the deep-seated issues that led to his premature exit.
The search for a new head coach now begins as Tottenham look to salvage their season.