Tottenham Hotspur release former Liverpool coach
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Tottenham Hotspur Release Former Liverpool Coach
Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with John Heitinga, the former Liverpool assistant coach, after just one month in the role as part of a major coaching staff overhaul following the sacking of head coach Thomas Frank
The upheaval at Spurs comes amid a dismal season, with the club languishing in 16th place in the Premier League, only five points above the relegation zone. Frank's tenure ended abruptly after an eight-month spell marked by poor results, including just two wins in 17 league games and a toxic atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The final straw was a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United, extending their winless run to eight matches).[2][3][5] Heitinga, 42, joined Tottenham in January 2026 on a 2½-year contract as a first-team assistant, reportedly replacing Matt Wells. The Dutchman, who previously worked under Arne Slot at Liverpool in 2024 and briefly managed Ajax in 2025 (sacked after five wins in 15 games), has now followed Frank out the door alongside Justin Cochrane, another Brentford import).[2][4][5] With Igor Tudor recently appointed as the new head coach, Tottenham are shaking up their backroom team to arrest their slide).[2] The club now faces a relegation battle, with their next fixture against Arsenal on February 22. Players are on a five-day break before resuming training. Tottenham plan an interim manager until summer, eyeing candidates like Mauricio Pochettino (currently USMNT coach), Roberto De Zerbi (recently left Marseille), Marco Rose (ex-Leipzig, Klopp influence), and even Heitinga for a short-term role—though his departure complicates that).[3][4][5] Fans hope these changes stabilize the squad and avoid the drop, as Spurs seek a permanent boss for next season).[3][5] (Word count: 298)