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Tottenham Sacks Manager Frank, Eyes Interim Heitinga

2/12/2026

Summary

Tottenham Sacks Manager

Tottenham Hotspur sacked manager Thomas Frank after a poor run, leaving the club in 16th place.
The 2-1 defeat to Newcastle ended an eight-game winless run.
John Heitinga, recently appointed as assistant, is emerging as the leading interim candidate.
The club also is weighing Mauricio Pochettino's return and Roberto De Zerbi's suitability.

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Tottenham Eyes De Zerbi

Tottenham Hotspur is considering Roberto De Zerbi, formerly Marseille coach, as a replacement for sacked manager Thomas Frank.
De Zerbi recently parted ways with Marseille after a disappointing season, which included a defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
De Zerbi previously hesitated to join Tottenham because of former executives; that may change as they have left.
Tottenham are evaluating interim options as they prepare for the upcoming North London Derby against Arsenal.

History

Historical Context

Tottenham Hotspur, founded in 1882, has experienced significant managerial turnover, particularly in the Premier League era. After sacking André Villas-Boas in December 2013 following a poor run, the club's struggles continued, culminating in the dismissal of Thomas Frank in 2026. This reflects the intense pressure on managers to deliver results, especially in high-stakes matches like the North London Derby against Arsenal.

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Tottenham Sacks Manager

Tottenham Hotspur sacked manager Thomas Frank after a poor run, leaving the club in 16th place.
The 2-1 defeat to Newcastle ended an eight-game winless run.
John Heitinga, recently appointed as assistant, is emerging as the leading interim candidate.
The club also is weighing Mauricio Pochettino's return and Roberto De Zerbi's suitability.

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