Thomas Frank to Take Over as Tottenham's New Manager Following Postecoglou's Dismissal
Thomas Frank Appointed as Tottenham's New Head Coach
Thomas Frank, the current manager of Brentford, is set to join Tottenham Hotspur as the new head coach, succeeding Ange Postecoglou. Postecoglou was let go by the club just 16 days after leading the team to a Europa League victory. Despite this achievement, Chairman Daniel Levy decided to part ways with him due to ongoing struggles in the Premier League. Last season, Tottenham finished in 17th place, narrowly avoiding relegation after suffering 22 losses in 38 matches.
Club's Official Statement on Postecoglou's Departure
In an official statement, Tottenham acknowledged Postecoglou's contributions, noting, "Ange will always be remembered as only the third manager in our history to deliver a European trophy, alongside legendary figures Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw. However, the Board has unanimously concluded that a change is necessary for the Club's best interests."
The statement further elaborated on the team's performance, stating, "After a promising start to the 2023/24 Premier League season, we accumulated 78 points from the last 66 matches, culminating in our worst-ever finish last season. While there were mitigating factors, including injuries and a focus on our European campaign, we cannot let emotions from our recent triumph dictate our decisions. It is essential to compete effectively on multiple fronts, and we believe a new approach will enhance our chances for the upcoming season and beyond."
Thomas Frank's Coaching Background
Thomas Frank has an extensive coaching background, having been involved with various clubs and youth national teams. Since taking over at Brentford FC in October 2018, he has managed 317 matches, achieving 136 wins, 71 draws, and 110 losses. Before his tenure at Brentford, he served as an assistant to Dean Smith. Frank also had a successful stint at Bröndby IF, where he secured 46 victories in 103 games. His coaching career began with Denmark's U16, U17, and U19 national teams, where he notably led the U17s to an impressive record of 8 wins in 11 matches.