TOTTENHAM have confirmed Thomas Frank as their new manager.
The Dane, 51, replaces , who was axed just 16 days after winning the Europa League with .
Tottenham quickly identified boss as their primary target following and they have paid Frank’s in compensation.
Much of the delay in the announcement was caused over the Bees’ highly-rated head of coaching Justin Cochrane.
Cochrane, who is also one of Thomas Tuchel’s staff with England, was in the mix to replace Frank as manager of the West London side and SunSport understands there was also interest from another club.
But the new boss wanted the former Tottenham academy coach to be part of his new setup and he has gone back to N17 as Frank’s No2.
Brentford fitness coach Chris Haslam and analyst Joe Newton are also moving across the capital.
Spurs confirmed the appointment of Frank in a statement, which read: “Thomas has extensive experience in English football having joined Brentford in 2016 – since becoming one of the longest-serving current managers in the Premier League.
“During his time at Brentford he transformed the Club, moving them up from the Championship to an established Premier League side, consistently and significantly outperforming expectations for an extended period of time.
“In Thomas we are appointing one of the most progressive and innovative head coaches within the game.
“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.”;
New Spurs manager Frank took over at Brentford in 2018 after two years as assistant.
He guided them to the Premier League in his second full season, and has since established them in the top flight.
Under Frank’s astute management, the Bees achieved a tenth placed finish last term.
Brentford finished seven places and a whopping 18 points above Postecoglou’s Spurs.
The Aussie boss saw Tottenham fall all the way to 17th in the Premier League.
But his sacking still raised several eyebrows due to his triumph in Bilbao.
Despite ending Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought, securing Champions League qualification in the process, Postecoglou was axed 16 days on from in the Europa League final.
An excerpt of Spurs’ statement read: “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 it is in the best interests of the Club for a change to take place.
“Following a positive start in the 2023/24 Premier League (PL) season, we recorded 78 points from the last 66 PL games.
“This culminated in our worst-ever PL finish last season. At times there were extenuating circumstances – injuries and then a decision to prioritise our European campaign.
“Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the Club’s greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph.”;
Spurs yesterday today that Postecoglou’s assistant coaches Mile Jedinak, Nick Montgomery and Sergio Raimundo have all left.
Ryan Mason has already left to take the reins at West Brom, but Postecoglou’s No2 Matt Wells and goalkeeping coach Rob Burch remain at Spurs.
FRANK ‘PERFECT’ FOR SPURS
Brentford boss Frank has been appointed as Ange Postecoglou’s successor at Spurs.
It comes after nearly seven years with the Bees, during which time the Dane managed Christian Eriksen for a successful six months in 2022 before the 33-year-old midfielder joined Manchester United.
Eriksen, who spent seven seasons at Spurs between 2013-2020, said: “Thomas is the right coach for Tottenham.
“I had Thomas at various times and I think he is the perfect match for Tottenham. It would be great if he takes on that challenge.
“His personality, his way of playing and his way of being make him a good fit.
“And the club, considering where they were last season – they won a trophy of course – but they are in the process of building something and I am sure that Thomas is a good man to bring in.”;
Eriksen’s link-up with Frank three years ago saw him return to football seven months after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch playing for Denmark at the delayed Euro 2020.
He moved on to United the following summer, but is leaving Old Trafford following three years there.
The 144-cap Denmark star has stated he fancies a new challenge away from England, feeling he has “had my turn”; in the Premier League.
