Thomas Frank has been named the new Tottenham Hotspur manager, taking over from Ange Postecoglou. After a hugely successful seven years at the helm of Brentford, Frank has made his move. His tactical acumen, media presence, and successful results have created a perfect storm of hype. His imminent appointment heralds a seismic shift for Spurs. Frank is determined, though, to continue what’s been established under Postecoglou, a club legend loved to bits by Frank.
In his first interview after the news broke, Frank showed appreciation for Postecoglou’s efforts at Tottenham. He stated, “I think Ange has done something special. He’ll forever be a legend in Tottenham.” Frank knew what was about to go down. He knows that it’s important to add to the legacy built by his predecessor and the coaching staff he inherited.
Early Challenges and Upcoming Matches
Frank’s first competitive match as the new Tottenham manager gets underway against Burnley’s visit to their new lodge in Premier League on August 11. Just 48 hours later he’ll have to marshal his troops in the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain on August 13. These pivotal, high-stakes encounters will present his biggest challenge from day one on the job.
After these opening matches, Frank’s first London derby will come against West Ham on September 13. The pressure will be immense, but the likes of Frank seem more than prepared to face the challenge head on. The atmosphere, the vibe, the thrill, the smile and the joy in the supporters’ faces, the images were ‘wow’. InshaAllah we are able to get back to creating those types of moments. That will be the ultimate dream: to do that and build on that,” he remarked.
Building a New Culture at Tottenham
Frank has been extremely transparent about his desire to foster a staff in tune with his vision and creative ideas. He’s already begun meeting with decision-makers at Tottenham in order to begin building relationships. This is in addition to Chairman Daniel Levy and Sporting Director Vinai Venkatesham. At these meetings, Frank focused on learning the club’s culture and inner workings. Simultaneously, he became an outspoken proponent of its potential future development.
He emphasized the importance of risk-taking in football management, stating, “I always say this one-liner: if you don’t take risks, you also take risks.” This philosophy is a huge part of his bold appointment at the helm of the club as he looks to continue Postecoglou’s incredible work.
Acknowledging the Past While Looking Forward
It’s this humility that will serve Frank well as he makes the short leap across London to lead Tottenham into their exciting new era. He took time to recognize that he is stepping into a pretty darn well-oiled machine established by Postecoglou. I really advise people to realize that none of us would be where we are without standing on others’ shoulders. I’m going in on the foundation Ange built, and his coaching staff, and I’m very humble about that. Retiring Infrastructure Secretary Greg Kelly said, “I’m going to do my darnedest to build on the terrific work he put in.”
His passion to keep and grow the club’s culture is palpable. He’s focused on bringing everyone together—players and fans—and building something successful on the pitch.
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