Spurs appoint Thomas Frank as new head coach

IANS June 13, 2025 321 views

Thomas Frank has been appointed as Tottenham Hotspur's new head coach after a successful tenure at Brentford. Despite Spurs' disappointing league performance last season, the club secured a Europa League victory that will see them in Champions League next year. Frank, known for promoting Brentford to the Premier League, brings a track record of developing players and building strong team cultures. His first match and pre-season tour will be key moments in reshaping the Tottenham squad.

"We will never forget Thomas, but now it is time to thank him and take the next steps" - Phil Giles, Brentford Director of Football
London, June 13: Tottenham Hotspur have announced the appointment of Thomas Frank as a new head coach on a contract that runs until 2028.

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Frank arrives after seven successful years transforming Brentford

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Inherits Spurs side that won Europa League but finished 17th

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New coaching team joins including Andreas Georgson from Manchester United

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Contract runs until 2028

He will be joined by Justin Cochrane (Assistant coach), Chris Haslam (Head of Performance & First Team Assistant coach) and Joe Newton Coach Analyst), with Andreas Georgson (Assistant Coach) arriving from Manchester United.

Frank takes over a Spurs side who had a disappointing league campaign under Ange Postecoglou in 2024/25, finishing 17th - their lowest position ever - after losing 22 of their 38 matches. However, Spurs beat Manchester United to win the UEFA Europa League in May to secure their place in the Champions League next season.

The 51-year-old arrives from Brentford, where he spent seven years, guiding the Bees to promotion to the Premier League in 2021, the first person to lead them into a top-flight season since 1946/47.

He has since consolidated their Premier League status, with last season's final position of 10th the club’s second top-half finish in four years.

In a statement on Brentford's website, Bees' director of football Phil Giles said, "There have been so many special moments with Thomas and nobody will ever forget the day at Wembley for the play-off final or that emotional first Premier League game against Arsenal. But it’s not just what you see on the pitch. He forged a special connection with our fans, helped develop and improve players, and was instrumental in implementing the culture that has seen Brentford go from strength to strength.

"We will never forget Thomas, but now it is time to thank him and take the next steps in our journey with a new leader who we believe can be just as successful and influential."

Frank’s first Premier League match in charge will be revealed when the 2025/26 fixtures are released on June 18. The season will start on August 16. Before then, He will lead Spurs on a pre-season tour of Asia, including a meeting with Arsenal in Hong Kong on July 31.

Reader Comments

Here are 6 authentic Indian perspective comments on the Spurs' appointment of Thomas Frank:
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Rahul P.
Interesting appointment! Frank did wonders with Brentford's limited budget. But Spurs need more than just a good man-manager - they need someone who can handle big egos. Europa League win was lucky, their league position shows deep problems. Hope he gets proper backing!
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Priya K.
As an Indian Spurs fan since the Modric era, I'm cautiously optimistic! 🎉 Frank plays attractive football which suits Spurs' tradition. But finishing 17th is unacceptable - he must fix the defense first. That Asia tour will be crucial for bonding, especially the Arsenal match in Hong Kong!
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Arjun S.
Don't understand why they sacked Postecoglou after winning Europa League? Typical short-term thinking by English clubs. Frank is good but he's never managed a club with Spurs' expectations. Indian fans will be watching closely during that Asia tour!
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Sneha M.
From Brentford to Spurs is a huge jump! 😅 But I like how he develops young players - maybe he can finally get the best out of Kulusevski and Udogie. Hope he brings that same Brentford fighting spirit to Tottenham. The North London derby will be spicy next season!
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Vikram D.
Good move for Spurs. Frank overachieved with Brentford consistently. But let's be honest - their 10th place finish last season wasn't that impressive considering how poor many traditional big clubs were. The real test will be handling Champions League and Premier League together.
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Neha R.
As a neutral Indian fan, I'm excited! Frank brings fresh energy to the Premier League. That Hong Kong friendly against Arsenal will be 🔥 - perfect for Indian fans to watch at prime time! Hope he can make Spurs competitive again. At least they can't finish lower than 17th next season... right? 😬

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