Thomas Frank has officially stepped into Ange Postecoglou’s shoes as Tottenham Hotspur’s new head coach, and in his first interview, he made it clear he plans to build on his predecessor’s successes while carving out his own legacy.
With the ink still drying on his three‑year contract, Frank began by paying tribute to Postecoglou, describing him as “a legend at Tottenham” and praising the foundations the Australian laid during a transformative two‑year spell. Postecoglou famously ended the club’s 17‑year wait for silverware by guiding Spurs to Europa League glory in May, though the triumph couldn’t mask a dismal Premier League campaign that saw the club finish 17th.
Frank underlined his intent to preserve the attacking momentum and positivity that blew through the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last season. “The feeling and excitement, the joy and happiness you could see in the fans’ faces … wow!” he reflected. He spoke of building on those moments and chasing even more memories for supporters.
Tactically, Frank promised to stay true to Spurs’ heritage of forward-thinking football. He stressed an aggressive, front-footed style based on risk-acceptance: “if you don’t take risks, you also take risks.” Hard work, bravery, and creativity in the final third—crosses, chances, forward passes—are his non-negotiables.
Frank also acknowledged the towering expectations from chairman Daniel Levy and CEO Vinai Venkatesham, who have made it clear the club’s ambition is now to compete for the Premier League and Champions League as well as domestic cup glory. Levy said Frank was chosen for being “highly intelligent” with a strong record in developing players and communication—qualities appreciated during his successful tenure at Brentford.
Despite some skepticism among sections of the fanbase and pundits—some arguing that Oliver Glasner or even a return for Pochettino might have been bolder moves—Frank’s proven pragmatism and flexibility at Brentford were highlighted as ideally suited to Spurs’ rebuilding phase.
Frank is no stranger to big‑club pressure. After seven years at Brentford, including guiding them to Premier League promotion and steady top‑flight finishes, he showed he can deliver results on a budget. Now, at Tottenham, the challenge has intensified—but so has the reward. With Europe’s elite back on the horizon, Frank must marry flair with consistency to keep Postecoglou’s legacy alive—and elevate it.
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