By Samuel A. June 14, 2025
Tottenham have appointed Brentford boss, Thomas Frank as their new head coach. The Danish has reportedly signed a contract until 2028, as he leaves Brentford where he had spent seven impressive years in charge.
Spurs sacked Ange last week, despite winning the Europa League to end the club’s 17 year trophy drought, and have entrusted Frank to the job. Frank’s appointment comes nearly a week after the dismissal of Postecoglou, which was “one of the toughest decisions” the Spurs board had to make after the ex Celtic boss had won the club’s first European trophy in 41 years.
Frank was the Spurs board members’ number one managerial target to succeed Postecoglou, with barely any other options aside Fulham’s Marco Silva, who was a distant second option if Frank did not reach an agreement. Tottenham said: “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”.
Frank will be joined from Brentford by assistant coach Justin Cochrane, head of performance and assistant coach Chris Haslam and analyst Joe Newton, with Andreas Georgson arriving from Manchester United as an assistant coach. He takes over a side that is coming out of its worst-ever Premier League campaign, as Tottenham finished 17th after suffering 22 defeats to record just 38 points in 38 games. However, despite their domestic woes, they will be competing in next season’s Champions League after Europa League glory secured by their former manager, meaning the new boss will manage in Europe for the first time in his career.
The 51 year old can also win the first major silverware of his career in his first competitive game in charge of the north London club, with Spurs taking on Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on August 13 at Udinese’s Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy.
The ex Brondby boss took over at Brentford in 2018, earning Premier League promotion three years later with Championship playoff final victory at Wembley and has established the Bees as a top flight club despite their small budget.
Frank departs Brentford to become the fifth permanent manager in six years appointed by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy since Mauricio Pochettino left in 2019.
Frank said an emotional farewell to Brentford by penning a letter to supporters and thanking the club for giving him a chance to pursue his dreams of becoming a top manager.
He said: “The time has come for me to move on. But, even as I leave, I know I have left a big piece of my heart at Brentford, not just at the football club but with the community and, of course, the incredible and loyal supporters. I want to extend my profound gratitude to the club for giving me the chance to pursue my dreams and for everyone involved who made the journey such a memorable one.
For my family and I, it has been a privilege to be allowed to be part of such a special community – it’s an experience and adventure that we will cherish for life. So, thank you.”
“Whatever we have achieved, we have achieved together, and our success is built on unity, spirit, courage and ambition at every level of the club and amongst the fans. Everybody has contributed, and every contribution has been invaluable. I am not just leaving a football club, I am saying goodbye to friends whose support through good and bad times I will carry with me always. I would like to say a special word of thanks to Matthew Benham. His trust and friendship have meant so much and the fact he gave me a chance in English football means I will always owe him a debt of gratitude. Thank you, Matt. So, while this is a goodbye, I hope the relationships I have built with everybody will be lasting ones and, of course, we will meet again in the wonderful world of football.
Thank you.”
