Tottenham Hotspur fired its Danish coach Thomas Frank on Wednesday, following a 1-2 home loss to Newcastle United, a result that left the team in 16th place in the English football league.
The North London club, which dismissed its coach just eight months after appointing him, stated: “The results and performance led the board to conclude that a change at this stage of the season was necessary.”
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Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur is a professional football club based in London, England, founded in 1882. Historically significant as the first club in the 20th century to achieve the League and FA Cup double in 1961, it is known for playing at its current home, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which opened in 2019.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United is a professional football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, founded in 1892. Historically, the club has been a mainstay of English football, winning four First Division titles in the early 20th century and becoming known for its passionate fanbase at its home ground, St James’ Park.
English football league
The English football league system, founded in 1888 as the Football League, is the world’s oldest professional football competition. It has evolved into a multi-tiered pyramid structure, with the Premier League at its apex since 1992, and is deeply embedded in the cultural and social fabric of the United Kingdom.
North London
North London is a large, informal region of the English capital, historically shaped by the expansion of villages like Hampstead and Highgate during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is known for its diverse communities, iconic football clubs, and green spaces such as Hampstead Heath.
