Thomas Frank has opened up about life under the microscope at Tottenham, comparing the intense scrutiny he faces in North London to what he experienced during his time at Brentford.
Thomas Frank’s move from Brentford to Tottenham Hotspur marked the biggest step of his managerial career, and naturally, it has brought with it significant changes and challenges.
Spurs currently sit fifth in the Premier League table after finishing a disappointing 17th last season, but despite the clear progress, the Dane still finds himself under pressure from sections of the Tottenham faithful.
At a club like Tottenham, results alone are rarely enough to keep the mood steady. Every detail matters to supporters, and the boos that echoed around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after the defeat to Chelsea on Saturday were a clear reminder of that.
Thomas Frank reflects on pressure and attention at Tottenham
Speaking to the media about his early months in charge, Thomas Frank admitted that the attention at Tottenham has been noticeably different from what he was used to at Brentford.
He acknowledged that while much of his day-to-day work has remained unchanged, the intensity surrounding every decision has risen sharply.
“Of course I sense there is a tiny bit more attention to everything. But that was the one thing I was 1000% sure of that would happen that would be different,” Frank told Football.London.
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“Everything else has been the same, 20 fantastic players and people that want to work in the same direction. Little bit tactical, technical coaching, all that. This is the biggest difference.
“Very, very happy I am not on social media. The only reason I can sense something, fans, creativity or whatever, is a lot of questions from the press conferences. And my good friend over here [press officer] gives me a little bit of input sometimes. So it is what it is. It is part of it, no problem.”
Frank on social media influence among Tottenham players
When asked whether he feels the need to protect his players from the pressures of social media, Thomas Frank shared his thoughts on how modern players engage with it differently.
The 51-year-old admitted that while some players handle the digital spotlight well, others could still improve in managing their online presence.
“Sometimes I like to speak more about how much they do it. I think some of the players are very good at it, some of them could probably be a little bit better,” Frank explained.
“Little bit down to the individual. I think also I would like to say I am young but it is another generation. They deal with it in another way than us. If I should start dealing with it, I would deal with it less good than them.”