Recap: Frank sacked by Tottenham - why he's gone, what's next and your reaction
Recap reaction to the sacking of Thomas Frank as Tottenham head coach.
www.bbc.comHere’s a concise update on Tottenham Hotspur managers and recent history.
- Current manager status: As of early 2026, Spurs had undergone a number of managerial changes in the preceding years, with Ange Postecoglou in charge for the 2023-2025 period and reports of subsequent changes in 2025-2026. This reflects the club’s pattern of exploring multiple options after a season ends. [cite ][cite ]
- Recent history overview: Tottenham have had a long line of full-time and interim managers since the late 1990s, including notable tenures such as Harry Redknapp, Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espírito Santo, Antonio Conte, and subsequent interim spells, leading up to Ange Postecoglou’s appointment in 2023. This timeline aligns with several published summaries of Spurs bosses and their tenures. [cite ][cite ]
- Sacking and appointments: In the 2020s, the club’s owner and board publicly acknowledged the pressure to deliver trophies, contributing to a culture of swift changes when results dip, which is reflected in multiple managerial exits and quick replacements over the period. This context is echoed in reporting about post-Postecoglou decisions. [cite ][cite ]
- Notable near-term developments: Reports in 2025-2026 discuss the club considering new appointments after Postecoglou, including conversations around potential successors as the club aims for consistency in the Premier League and European competition. These sources illustrate the ongoing manager-hunting cycle at Spurs. [cite ][cite ]
Illustration: Timeline snapshot
- Pre-1960s — early managers set the club’s culture.
- 1990s–2010s — frequent changes with high-profile names and mixed success.
- 2014–2019 — Mauricio Pochettino leads a high point with competitive league finish and a Champions League final.
- 2019–2023 — a succession of coaches including Mourinho, Nuno, Conte, Stellini, Mason.
- 2023–present — Ange Postecoglou appointed, with ongoing discussions about future leadership as results and strategy evolve.
If you’d like, I can pull a precise, up-to-date list of all Spurs managers with their tenures and win records, or summarize the exact succession after Ange Postecoglou, and provide quick links to the most recent trusted reports.