Tottenham appoint former Brentford coach Thomas Frank as new manager | Football News
Tottenham on Friday announced the appointment of Thomas Frank as their new head coach after the Dane ended his nearly decade long stay at Brentford. The 51-year-old will replace Ange Postecoglou who was sacked the club in a head-scratching decision even after guiding them to their first silverware in 17 years after they defeated Manchester United to win the Europa League.
“In Thomas we are appointing one of the most progressive and innovative head coaches within the game,” the club said in a statement. “He has a proven track record in player and squad development and we look forward to him leading the team as we prepare for the season ahead,” Tottenham said in a statement.
Frank joined Brentford in December 2016 and has been manager since 2018. He has established a reputation as a tactically flexible and shrewd coach who has improved players, especially those of a lower profile or who have not performed at other clubs.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Thomas Frank as our new Head Coach on a contract that runs until 2028.
Welcome, Thomas! 🤍
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 12, 2025
At Tottenham, he will have a squad of higher quality — albeit one that finished below Brentford in the Premier League last season — and will be managing in the Champions League for the first time. One of his first games will be against Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup.
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In that sense, it’s a slight gamble from Spurs. Indeed, Frank has never won a trophy in his managerial career.
However, having had Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho at the helm for spells since 2019, even those managers with elite-level pedigree have found it tough to lead Tottenham to success and Frank at least has plenty of Premier League experience.
Brentford has played in the top flight since 2021 and consently punched above its weight, with Tottenham pointing to Frank’s ability to get his former team “significantly outperforming expectations for an extended period of time.”
(With agency inputs)
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