Tottenham announced a significant exit just two hours following their loss to West Ham.

Tottenham Hotspur were hit by a major shock at their home stadium on Saturday evening, announcing a significant internal departure just two hours after suffering a 2–1 defeat to relegation-threatened West Ham United on January 17, 2026.

Already under intense scrutiny, Thomas Frank’s side endured another painful blow in a heated London derby. West Ham took the lead early when Crysencio Summerville’s 15th-minute shot deflected into the net. Tottenham fought back after the interval, with captain Cristian Romero heading in the equaliser to revive hopes among the home crowd.

However, the drama continued deep into stoppage time when substitute Callum Wilson rose from a corner to fire in a late winner for Nuno Espírito Santo’s side — a goal that earned the Hammers vital points in their survival fight and ended a 10-game winless streak. The defeat triggered furious chants from Spurs supporters, further increasing pressure on Frank. Appointed in June 2025 to replace Ange Postecoglou, the Danish coach now finds his team in 14th place, still winless in 2026 and struggling with inconsistency and injuries.

Shortly after the final whistle, the club dropped a bombshell. Around 7:00 PM, Tottenham issued a statement confirming the immediate departure of a senior backroom member — believed to be a key coach or executive involved in recruitment and tactics. Sources suggest the exit was the result of internal disagreements over the club’s direction, worsened by fan unrest and a poor run of just two wins in their last 13 league games.

“This is a huge moment for Tottenham,” one insider said. “The timing shows how quickly things are unraveling.”

Although Frank defended his players’ effort after the match, admitting they have fallen short of expectations, calls for his dismissal continue to grow, with fan groups such as Change for Tottenham increasing protests.

West Ham, meanwhile, celebrated a morale-boosting win under former Spurs manager Nuno Espírito Santo, whose tactical plan — supported by January signings — proved decisive.

Now dealing with both defeat and internal turmoil, Tottenham face serious questions about stability. With a Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund looming, the next few days could determine whether Frank can steady the ship or if further changes are on the horizon.