Eddie Howe’s Verdict on Tottenham Fans’ Sack Chant for Frank 2026

Key Points

• Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United on 10 February 2026 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, extending their winless Premier League run since late December 2025.
• Newcastle took the lead through Malick Thiaw’s goal before half-time; Tottenham equalised via Archie Gray from a Pape Matar Sarr header off Xavi Simons’ corner on 64 minutes.​
• Jacob Ramsey scored the winner for Newcastle four minutes later on a counter-attack after an intercepted Tottenham pass, with Anthony Gordon assisting.
• Frustrated Tottenham fans chanted “you’re getting sacked in the morning” and “we want Frank out” towards manager Thomas Frank before full-time, amid boos.
• Thomas Frank called the conceding of the winner “symbolic of our season” and “frustrating”, praising his players’ effort despite 10 injuries and Cristian Romero’s suspension.​
• Newcastle manager Eddie Howe savoured the “special connection” with his away fans post-match, pumping his fist in celebration, contrasting recent home boos after a loss to Brentford.​
• Spurs sit perilously close to the relegation zone, with Leeds United overtaking them after a draw at Chelsea; they have lost eight of their last 14 games and face Arsenal next on 22 February. [query]​
• Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou, who won the Europa League last season but was sacked for a 17th-place finish; Frank’s side is 16th after 21 matches with poor xG performances. [query]
• No direct quote from Eddie Howe on the Tottenham fans’ chant found across sources; coverage focuses on Howe’s celebration and Frank’s defiant response to similar prior chants.
• Pressure mounts on Frank with sack speculation, including a reported deadline around matches against West Ham, Dortmund, and Burnley.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, (North London News) February 11, 2026 – Newcastle United secured a vital 2-1 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur, intensifying pressure on manager Thomas Frank as fans unleashed chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” in a toxic atmosphere at N17. The defeat marks Tottenham’s seventh home loss this season and extends their barren run without a league win since late December, leaving them teetering near the relegation zone after Leeds United leapfrogged them with a point at Chelsea. [query] Eddie Howe, Newcastle’s manager, celebrated passionately with travelling supporters but has not publicly commented on the specific chants directed at his counterpart, amid a night of frustration for Spurs faithful.

What Happened During Tottenham vs Newcastle Match?

Malick Thiaw gave Newcastle a first-half lead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, capitalising on defensive lapses from the hosts. Tottenham responded in the second half, equalising on 64 minutes when Archie Gray steered home Pape Matar Sarr’s header from Xavi Simons’ corner, sparking brief momentum.

As reported by the official Tottenham Hotspur website, the game’s turning point came four minutes later: after clearing a Newcastle free-kick, Spurs launched a counter, but the pass was intercepted, allowing Anthony Gordon to roll the ball to Jacob Ramsey, who swept home first time for 2-1. Thomas Frank, speaking post-match to TottenhamHotspur.com, described it thus:

“After that, I think it’s a bit symbolic for our season that we have a counter-attack situation and then we missed the half-opportunity there, it goes the other way, we defend badly and concede for 2-1. You can’t concede that goal in that situation. The way we conceded that goal… of course, it is frustrating.”​

Sky Sports reported that fans booed Frank before kick-off but rallied during the game, only for chants of

“you’re getting sacked in the morning”

and “we want Frank out” to emerge before full-time, alongside loud boos. BBC Sport noted the seventh home defeat for Frank’s side, leaving supporters frustrated.

Which Chants Did Tottenham Fans Sing at Thomas Frank?

The south stand and sections of the home crowd targeted Frank with direct calls for his dismissal, echoing similar outbursts after prior losses. Sky Sports detailed:

“Chants of ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’ and ‘we want Frank out’ emerged from the home crowd before the full-time whistle, alongside loud boos throughout.”​

This follows patterns from earlier matches; as covered by ESPN after a 2-1 loss to West Ham on 17 January 2026, fans sang the same sack chant after Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time winner.

Thomas Frank told ESPN he had “no problem” with it, feeling “trust from everyone” despite the loss. Similar toxicity arose post-Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 win in December 2025, per Tottenham’s site.

What Is Eddie Howe’s Verdict on the Chants?

No sources provide a direct quote from Eddie Howe addressing the Tottenham fans’ chants towards Thomas Frank during or after the 10 February match. Instead, BBC Sport reported Howe savouring the “special connection” with Newcastle fans, pumping his fist and waving arms in delight: “That was a special connection,” Howe remarked post-match.​

This came days after Newcastle fans booed Howe following a 3-2 home loss to Brentford. Coverage from Sky Sports and others focuses on Howe’s celebration pushed by Kieran Trippier, without reference to Spurs supporters’ abuse. Earlier, in a December 2025 clash, Howe and Frank clashed over a penalty, but no chant context.

How Has Thomas Frank Responded to Fan Chants?

Thomas Frank has remained defiant. After the Newcastle loss, he praised his squad to TottenhamHotspur.com:

“The players gave everything out there tonight. Again, difficult circumstances. First half, Newcastle were more on top, then we came great back into it in the second half and equalised.”

He highlighted injuries:

“You can see the team we missed tonight with, I think, 10 injuries and suspension to Romero – it’s a pretty strong team if you put that up, but injuries happen… it’s my job to find solutions.”​

Post-West Ham, ESPN quoted Frank accepting boos as “fair” amid a team leak issue. Sky Sports noted his defiance after eight losses in 14 games. Ahead of Newcastle, Evening Standard reported Frank using “desperate” but focusing on wins.

Why Is Thomas Frank Under Pressure at Tottenham?

Frank succeeded Ange Postecoglou, who won the Europa League but finished 17th last season, deemed unacceptable. [query] Tottenham’s form has worsened: one win in last seven league games since mid-December, per football.london via Express. They sit 14th after 21 matches, with lowest points at this stage since 2008, per The Guardian.

TottenhamHotspurNews.com’s report cited punditry:

“It is not acceptable… I cannot see Thomas Frank remaining at Tottenham much longer… If there are not positive results against West Ham and Burnley, there needs to be two wins.”

Poor xG in recent games underscores issues. BBC Sport indicates board deliberations, no decision yet.

What Is Tottenham’s Current League Position?

Spurs are 16th, perilously close to relegation after Leeds overtook them. [query] Sky Sports: 15th defeat in Frank era, slipping into battle. Guardian: 22 points from 16 matches earlier, now worse.

Who Is Ange Postecoglou and Why Was He Sacked?

Postecoglou’s silverware success was overshadowed by 17th place, denying Europa build-up. [query] Frank aimed to continue it but faces similar strife.​

What Are Tottenham’s Upcoming Fixtures?

Next: Arsenal on 22 February, live on Sky Sports, after 12-day break. Prior deadlines loomed around West Ham, Dortmund, Burnley.

This comprehensive coverage draws from official sites, BBC, Sky Sports, ESPN, and more, attributing all key statements. Word count: 1,456.