JAKARTA - Before Tottenham Hotspur announced the dismissal of Thomas Frank on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, afternoon WIB, the Danish coach expressed his belief that his career in north London would continue after the home defeat to Newcastle United 1-2 on Wednesday morning WIB.
Frank had to endure chants of "you're sacked tomorrow morning" from supporters throughout the game who also chanted the name of former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino as Spurs suffered their 11th defeat in the Premier League this season.
Although Archie Gray equalised after Malick Thiaw's opening goal in the first half injury time, Jacob Ramsey scored the winning goal in the 68th minute which Newcastle United fully deserved.
The result left Tottenham in 16th place, just five points above the relegation zone. Spurs were booed at half-time and at the end of the game.
Because they were eliminated early from the FA Cup, Spurs now have to wait 12 days until their next match, which will be against a tough rival and league leader, Arsenal.
However, amid the pressure, Frank was convinced that his position would be safe. In fact, he confirmed that he would still lead Spurs against Arsenal on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
"Yes, I am sure I will remain in office. I understand the question, it's easy to blame me."
"However, this is not just about the head coach, or the owner, or the director, or the players, or the staff, but everyone."
"If we do things right, we can build something that can last a long time. Of course we are not in the top position now."
"Everyone knows - the directors, the owners, myself - where we are at the moment and what we need to improve. That's what we're working on very hard," Frank said after the match against Newcastle United.
Spurs currently have 10 players out with injuries, in addition to captain Cristian Romero serving a four-match ban after receiving his second red card of the season in last weekend's defeat at home to Manchester United.
They lost Wilson Odobert to a knee injury in the first half against Newcastle United. Frank insists that the injury situation should be a mitigating factor in considering their current form.
Spurs have won only two of their last 17 league games, collecting 12 points in that period.
"I'm 1000 percent sure (I'm the right person to lead Tottenham). I'm also 1000 percent sure that I never thought we would be in this situation with 11, 12 injuries at the end of this season and what we have faced."
"I know when you need to build something and you need to go through things, you need to show incredible strength."
"I think it's fair to say that there have been a few people before me here, not just for Tottenham, but for many other clubs, who have lost control many times."
"I think you need to have a calm head, keep going, keep fighting, keep doing the right things."
"Make sure we stay united because we can only get through this together. That's the board of directors, that's the leaders, the players, the staff, that's me, that's the supporters. We can only get through this together," said Frank.
However, less than 24 hours, Frank's fate was immediately decided by Spurs officials. Unlike his beliefs, the 52-year-old coach was also fired.
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