First months in charge and early impressions
Thomas Frank has described his role at Tottenham as a “crazy challenge” while reflecting on his early months as head coach. The Danish manager took over in the summer and has collected positive results, even if performances have been inconsistent. Spurs currently sit fifth in the Premier League and remain unbeaten in the Champions League, just one point from securing a direct spot in the last 16.
Frank admits the workload is intense, saying that his life right now is “head down, 24-7, 365,” fully focused on winning matches and pushing the team forward.
Major changes behind the scenes
During Frank’s time at the club, Tottenham have seen significant off-pitch changes. Long-time chairman Daniel Levy stepped down, and a new boardroom structure was introduced. This stands in stark contrast to the stability Frank experienced at Brentford over his seven-year spell. He recalls the strong atmosphere created between staff and players, calling it one of the best periods of their football careers.
Talks with Chelsea and Manchester United
Frank also reflected on the unusual experience of speaking to two of the world’s biggest clubs on the same day. In May 2024, he met Sir Jim Ratcliffe in his garage for Manchester United discussions and then attended an interview with Chelsea at the Mayfair Hotel later that afternoon. Although United kept Erik ten Hag and Chelsea appointed Enzo Maresca, the moment left Frank aware of how far he had progressed.
He remembers walking through Battersea Park between the interviews and thinking: “Thomas Frank from Frederiksvaerk — am I really experiencing this?”
