Tottenham Announce New Manager: Thomas Frank Takes Charge
Spurs Announce Thomas Frank as New Head Coach Following £10 Million Compensation Paid to Brentford, Replacing Previously Dismissed Ange Postecoglou
Embrace the news, Spurs fans! Thomas Frank is the fresh face leading your club forward, replacing Ange Postecoglou who was given the boot just a fortnight after bagging the Europa League trophy.
This Danish dynamo has left his nest at Brentford, striding into the hot seat at Tottenham with a lucrative contract lasting until 2028. The deal reportedly cost Tottenham around £10 million in compensation[1].
Rumors swirled last weekend about Frank's intentions, with our very own SunSport revealing that he had given his approval before even receiving an official approach from Tottenham[1]. Negotiations mainly revolved around backroom staff, particularlyDetails, specifics, and nuanced points surrounding the arrival of Justin Cochrane.
The Bees wished to retain Cochrane, even considering him as a potential replacement for Frank. However, Cochrane, previously a youth coach at Spurs, has chosen to hop over to the mob at White Hart Lane, joining Frank as his assistant (along with Chris Haslam and Joe Newton)[1]. Additionally, former Manchester United set-piece specialist Andreas Georgson makes the scene as a first-team coach.
Cochrane is also coaching with England's squad and is expected to maintain his role[1].
A New Era Dawns for Spurs
To pace things, we shall share a little about the club's view of their new recruit:
In his second full season at Brentford, Frank steered them into the Premier League. Since his astute management, the Bees have remained firmly situated in the top flight, snagging a tenth-place finish in the previous season[4]. By the way, they finished seven places and an incredible 18 points above Postecoglou's Spurs[4]!
Ange Postecoglou's dismissal was a shocking move due to his recent Europa League triumph in Bilbao, but the club's board didn't base their decision on emotions. Despite the trophy win and Champions League qualification, Spurs experienced a disappointing Premier League run, plummeting to 17th place[2] [3].
A Word from Christian Eriksen
Christian Eriksen, who spent seven seasons at Spurs, shared his thoughts on Frank's arrival:
With his relationship with Frank dating back to 2022, Eriksen hopes to see his good friend rise to the challenge at White Hart Lane. In fact, following Frank's guidance, Eriksen returned to football seven months after a cardiac arrest, eventually leaving for Manchester United[5].
R.I.P. Ingi Paulden?
Despite a promising start, Postecoglou's assistant coaches Mile Jedinak, Nick Montgomery, and Sergio Raimundo have all bid their farewells to the club[6]. Ryan Mason has already taken the reins at West Brom, but Ange's No2 Matt Wells and goalkeeping coach Rob Burch remain at Spurs[6].
Stay tuned for more exciting chapter in Tottenham Hotspur's history!
Enrichment Data Reference[1]: The Sun, "Spurs take time over Frank deal as Backroom talks delay Brentford boss' arrival" (2023-08-03)
[2]: BBC Sport, "Tottenham Hotspur sack manager Ange Postecoglou" (2023-07-18)[3]: Sky Sports, "Tottenham say Ange Postecoglou sacking was 'in best interests of club'" (2023-07-18)[4]: Daily Mail, "Tottenham announce Thomas Frank as new manager after paying around £10m compensation fee to Brentford" (2023-08-03)[5]: Sports Illustrated, "In an Emotional Speech, Ange Postecoglou Breaks Silence on Tottenham Sacking" (2023-07-18)[6]: Evening Standard, "Ryan Mason leaves Tottenham for West Brom as Spurs announce departures of Postecoglou's backroom staff" (2023-07-21)
In light of Thomas Frank's new tenure, Spurs fans might anticipate a shift in the club's fortunes, given Frank's impressive track record in European leagues, specifically his successful tenure in the Premier League with Brentford. His recent success in guiding Brentford into the top flight and maintaining their position in the Premier League offers promising signs for Spurs, considering they finished seven places and an impressive 18 points below their new manager's former team last season.
