Tottenham defender Archie Gray has reacted to a major announcement made by the North London club.
The former Leeds United man made a good account of himself last term, even though Spurs finished just one place above the Premier League relegation zone.
Gray made nine starts during Tottenham’s triumphant Europa League run, epitomising his importance to former boss Ange Postecoglou.
The versatile 19-year-old is now hoping to achieve further success under the stewardship of new head coach Thomas Frank.
Gray reacts as Tottenham make key coaching appointments
On Monday, 7 July, Tottenham announced Frank’s coaching staff ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season.
The North London club posted on their official Instagram account: “Following the recent appointment of Thomas Frank as our new Head Coach, we can now confirm the full composition of our men’s first team coaching staff ahead of the new season.
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“Further to the previously-announced arrivals of Justin Cochrane (First Team Assistant Coach), Chris Haslam (Head of Performance & First Team Assistant Coach), Andreas Georgson (First Team Assistant Coach) and Joe Newton (First Team Coach Analyst), we can confirm that Matt Wells will remain on the coaching staff as First Team Assistant Coach.
“In addition, we welcome Cameron Campbell as First Team Individual Development Coach and Fabian Otte as First Team Goalkeeper Coach – they arrive following spells at RB Leipzig and Liverpool, respectively.
“Furthermore, we’re pleased to announce that Stuart Lewis and Dean Brill have been promoted into new roles from our Academy.
“Stuart is now First Team Academy Transition Coach following four successful years leading our Under-18s. As part of this new role, he will aid the development and integration of our young players into the senior set-up.
“Dean becomes First Team Assistant Goalkeeping Coach, having previously worked as Head of Academy Goalkeeping.”
The post attracted a like from Gray, who made 28 Premier League appearances last season.
Gray set to thrive under Frank
Football Insider verdict
Amid a host of injuries to first team players at Tottenham last season, Gray featured more heavily for the North Londoners than he otherwise would have done as a teenager who had only previously played for then Championship club Leeds.
However, the 19-year-old did not shy away from his heightened responsibilities and performed well as a centre back, fullback, and midfielder when required.
Gray further exemplified his talent by making three appearances during the England Under-21s’ successful European Championship campaign.
But after excelling under Postecoglou, the former Leeds man is set to perform even better under Frank, who has proven his exceptional coaching ability throughout his Brentford career.
The former Bees boss managed to turn ex-Championship players such as Bryan Mbeumo into some of the Premier League’s most notable players, and should be able to help Gray hit a new level in Tottenham colours.