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Tottenham Hotspur fans have shared their thoughts following the appointment of Thomas Frank, with a wave of reactions that reflect both optimism and cautious enthusiasm about the new era ahead.

Tottenham Hotspur have finally landed their preferred managerial target, Thomas Frank, with the announcement made official on Thursday, 12 June.

The appointment signals the beginning of a fresh chapter at the club after Ange Postecoglou was relieved of his duties following two seasons in charge.

The Danish manager arrives in north London accompanied by a small backroom team, including four staff members, one of whom is former Spurs figure Justin Cochrane.

Frank has signed a three-year contract, with Tottenham hopeful that the 51-year-old can replicate the structured, steady progress seen during his tenure at Brentford and build something lasting and sustainable at Spurs.

Tottenham fans react to Thomas Frank appointment

Tottenham Hotspur fans wasted no time in voicing their thoughts on the club’s new head coach, and the mood among the fanbase appears to lean positive, with several supporters seeing Thomas Frank as the right fit.

One fan remarked: “He is a brilliant coach. Does more with less. We need to back him for two seasons and get him players he needs not deals we like. He will need 6 months to just teach our players how to play proper football with what their responsibilities per position are.”

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Another echoed that sentiment and welcomed the risk: “Worth the risk. If we did not, someone else would have and we would have looked back and been saying ‘why could we not make a move like that?’ Most successful managers have come from someone taking a risk on them after them showing they deserve a step up. Bring it on! New era.”

One Tottenham supporter shared their opinion on Thomas Frank: “Happy and looking forward to a real coach now! 👍😍” while another added: “Hate that we made a change, but Frank is a quality manager. I think his pragmatism makes him a good choice and maybe avoid a full rebuild.”

There were also fans who expressed genuine excitement. One said: “Very excited. Think he is a top coach and the right appointment for us.” Another commented: “Buzzing! Let us give him time and players and also excited for having a plan B in a game.”

Perhaps the most emphatic reaction came from a fan who fully backed the club’s choice: “Absolutely delighted to welcome Thomas Frank to Tottenham! This is the first appointment of head coach since Levy signed Pochettino that I completely agree with the choice!”

Why Spurs fans are still upset about Ange Postecoglou

Indeed, it is no surprise that not every supporter is entirely sold on the decision to replace Ange Postecoglou.

The Australian coach gave many Tottenham fans some of their most cherished recent memories when he led the team to win the Europa League a few weeks ago.

However, the club have taken a new direction and supporters must now turn their focus to the future. Frank is in place, and the backing of the fanbase will be crucial if he is to succeed in what is a demanding and high-pressure role.

Thomas Frank will begin work immediately as Tottenham prepare for pre-season, with attention now turning to the summer transfer window, as plans are underway to shape the squad in his image. This next phase promises to be intriguing.

Amidst the quick developments regarding Bryan Mbeumo’s future over the last few hours, journalist Ben Jacobs has now revealed Tottenham and Manchester United’s latest stance regarding the Brentford man.

Tottenham Hotspur fans have got very excited about the reports that emerged regarding the Cameroon international over recent hours.

It was reported by Sky Sports earlier today that Mbeumo is now ‘more intrigued’ about joining Tottenham after the arrival of Thomas Frank in North London.

The outlet even claimed that Spurs had received encouragement in their pursuit of the 25-year-old while other sources suggested that the opportunity to remain in London could make Tottenham an attractive destination for Mbeumo.

The ball is in Man United’s court in Mbeumo pursuit

Journalist Ben Jacobs has now confirmed that Spurs have stepped up their interest in the Brentford man, but he explains that the conversation between the Lilywhites and the Bees are not at an advanced stage yet.

He reveals that the Red Devils are still the favourites to land Bryan Mbeumo over Tottenham at the moment, with the player preferring a move to Old Trafford.

However, Manchester United have only offered £45m plus £10m in add-ons for Mbeumo so far while the Bees want more than £60m for the player.

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Interestingly, Jacobs asserts that Tottenham are willing to make a better offer than the one Ruben Amorim’s side had turned down for Mbeumo.

Tottenham have identified two Bryan Mbeumo alternatives

Jacobs says that while Tottenham may push ahead with an offer for Bryan Mbeumo if encouraged, they are not putting all their eggs in the Brentford man’s basket.

He claims that the Lilywhites have identified Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo and Southampton’s Tyler Dibling as alternatives to the Cameroon international.

Transfer market expert Graeme Bailey has now become the latest journalist to suggest that Tottenham Hotspur are still very much in the running for Bryan Mbeumo, explaining why the Lilywhites could still hijack Man United’s deal for the Brentford man.

Until a couple of days ago, it was reported that Spurs are unlikely to hijack the deal for Mbeumo, who prefers to join Manchester United.

However, the situation appears to have changed over recent hours after Thomas Frank was confirmed as the Tottenham Hotspur head coach.

Earlier today, Sky Sports claimed that Mbeumo is now ‘more intrigued’ about a move to Spurs following the arrival of Frank at N17.

Tottenham have two things that could appeal to Bryan Mbeumo

Bailey has now revealed that while the Red Devils remain firm favourites to land the Cameron international, a move to Tottenham cannot be ruled out for the Brentford man.

Not only do Spurs have the lure of Thomas Frank, but the possibility of remaining in London could appeal to the 25-year-old even though he had previously given the green light to move to Old Trafford.

Bailey told TBR Football: “We need to keep an eye on the Mbeumo situation. It is a thing. Manchester United are very confident the player is theirs and the player has made it clear he is ready to join United, but we need to keep an eye on that one – I am told that if the player is offered the chance to stay in London, it could play a part.

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“As said, United are still firm favourites, but Tottenham do like the player – they did before Thomas Frank arrived, so for them to come in for him would not be a huge shock. Indeed, within football, there is an expectation that they will.

“The question is now if United can get this done and dusted. Spurs think there is a need for another player on the right. But, from what I am told, the belief at Spurs is that Frank is a fan of this squad. They think he will love working with it – someone like Brennan Johnson is going to love playing for Frank.”

Tottenham want to sign two Brentford midfielders

It is not only Bryan Mbeumo that Tottenham are keen on. Over the last couple of days, it has also emerged that Spurs are one of several clubs vying for Mikkel Damsgaard, whose future at the Gtech Community Stadium is in doubt.

It has also been reported that Thomas Frank would like to bring Christian Norgaard to Spurs, with the Danish coach a big admirer of the Brentford captain.

The European U21 Championship is officially underway and Tottenham Hotspur will be keeping a close eye on a number of players competing.

Senior international matches have already wrapped up for the summer, but the under-21s fixtures are only just beginning. England will begin their campaign tonight against Czechia, with Tottenham midfielder Archie Gray part of their squad.

Spurs also have representation in the French team. Wilson Odobert will be hoping to make an impact for his country and he will be joined by Mathys Tel, who has been playing on loan at Tottenham since January, with the possibility of the move being made permanent this summer.

However, some of the other players at the tournament could be rocking the famous Lilywhite by the end of the summer transfer window, as scouts from North London look to identify players who can improve the Tottenham first-team squad.

Tottenham are linked with six players at U21 Euro 2025

TBR Football report that Spurs are considering moves for multiple youngsters currently playing in Slovakia.

One player is Noah Edjouma, who is gathering interest from Premier League clubs and a move to Tottenham cannot be ruled out. The 19-year-old winger currently plays for Toulouse, where he made 10 Ligue 1 appearances last season.

Spurs look keen on signing a new centre-back and are said to like Italian defender Diego Coppola. The Hellas Verona man boasts impressive defensive stats, topping many in his age category, but Brighton are working hard to secure his signature.

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In midfield, Spurs could look to strengthen by signing 20-year-old Italian Niccolo Pisilli from Roma. They have already done the groundwork towards completing a potential deal. Nurnberg and Germany midfielder Caspar Jander is also on Tottenham’s radar, as he was scouted last season.

Spurs could also sign a new full-back and Germany’s Nathaniel Brown is liked by those inside the club. The left-sided defender played against Tottenham in the Europa League quarter-final, as they battled past Eintracht Frankfurt.

Finally, Vladyslav Vanat is another player to have been scouted by Spurs. The 23-year-old bagged 21 goals and nine assists in all competitions for Dynamo Kiev last season. He has been named as the possible ‘breakout star’ of the tournament, and has a whole host of Premier League clubs assessing his progress.

Where do Spurs need to strengthen?

Tottenham must be ready to compete in the Champions League and with Cristian Romero’s future remaining uncertain, signing a centre-back could become essential. Adding a full-back to the squad would also be a good move, as Sergio Reguilon has left the club.

Yves Bissouma could leave Tottenham, with just one year remaining on his contract, so signing a midfielder may be a wise move. Spurs could also use a new winger, as there were times last season when the team suffered from a lack of quality on the flanks.

Adding another striker is less essential than most other positions, but signing a proven goalscorer like Vanat would provide whoever is named the new manager with another forward option. A bit of competition could be good for Dominic Solanke, who was not threatening enough in front of goal last season.

Tottenham’s new assistant head coach Justin Cochrane has explained one similarity between Thomas Frank and Mauricio Pochettino, which will excite Spurs fans.

Cochrane is one of four confirmed members of Frank’s coaching staff at Spurs, with the 43-year-old set to be the Dane’s right-hand man at Hotspur Way.

He has been joined by Chris Haslam (Head of Performance & First Team Assistant Coach), Joe Newton (First Team Coach Analyst), and Andreas Georgson (First Team Assistant Coach).

Cochrane has extensive experience working with and developing young players, having coached as part of England’s youth setup as well as in the Tottenham academy during Mauricio Pochettino’s time at the club.

Justin Cochrane’s exciting proclamation about Thomas Frank

Having seen both Pochettino and Frank work up close, Cochrane revealed back in 2022 that the Argentine and the Dane share one similarity: their ability to understand what makes different players tick.

He explained that like Pochettino, the new Tottenham Hotspur head coach can connect with players on a human level and deliver messages that are attuned to getting the best out of each individual.

Cochrane said on the Training Ground Guru podcast two years ago: “Understanding talent and difference – Marcus Edwards, Noni Madueke, Alejandro Garnacho – I had to connect with them the same way I am having to now with Bryan Mbeumo, Mikkel Damsgaard and Keane Lewis-Potter.

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“It’s the same process. It’s about soft skills, emotional intelligence, understanding yourself, listening skills and finding ways to connect with people. And it takes time, it doesn’t happen overnight.

“It’s just being genuinely interested in them as human beings. Thomas Frank is probably the best I’ve seen – and Mauricio Pochettino and Gareth Southgate – of content and connection. They know their stuff, their tactics, their gameplay – and they know how to get the best out of people.

“Thomas Frank is outstanding with his details. He understands how to set up a team, and a training session, and he’s brilliant at getting the best out of the players. You can see that – the players are at their max each week in the Premier League.

“Mauricio knew when players needed an arm round the shoulder, a kick up the backside, he was brilliant with them. Understanding emotional intelligence, understanding self.”

Why Brentford were so desperate to keep Justin Cochrane away from Tottenham

Landing the 43-year-old is a real coup for Spurs, with some sources claiming that Cochrane was in line to replace Frank as Brentford’s head coach had he stayed.

This was backed up by The Independent, who claimed that Cochrane was the Bees’ number one choice to replace Frank ahead of Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna.

The outlet claimed that the West London club fought to hang on to the Englishman and there was a ‘tug of war’ with Tottenham before he eventually made the move to North London.

Alasdair Gold believes that Christian Norgaard would be the perfect signing for Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur, but the journalist explained why a transfer is unlikely this summer.

While the identity of the next Spurs head coach had been an open secret for a while, Tottenham officially confirmed on Thursday that Thomas Frank would replace Ange Postecoglou.

The Dane has signed a three-year contract with the Lilywhites and his first task at hand would be to help rejig the squad ahead of the 2025-26 season as he aims to take Tottenham Hotspur back up the table.

Over recent days, it has been reported that Frank would like to bring Norgaard to Tottenham, with the 51-year-old seeing the midfielder as someone who can help execute his game plan on the pitch.

Alasdair Gold says a summer move to Tottenham is not on the cards for Christian Norgaard

However, it has been reported that the Lilywhites are expected to be frustrated in their pursuit of Norgaard as Brentford have no intention of letting their captain go and are determined to price him out of a move.

Alasdair Gold has now pointed out that the Bees are in a strong position to do so since the 31-year-old only put pen to paper on a new deal at the Gtech Community Stadium a few months ago.

The journalist said on the Last Word On Spurs: “It’s a shame (Christian) Norgaard signed a new contract in March, because I think Frank will want a number six.

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“I think that’s what he’ll really want for his system and he loves, loves Norgaard, he sees him as a lynchpin midfielder but also a real captain, a proper leader type in that dressing room.

“31, he’s not the age profile Spurs would go for either, but I think he was quite an underrated player last season in the Premier League. But I just wonder whether that new contract messes up that idea.”

Will Spurs go after any of Brentford’s other players?

Norgaard is not the only Brentford player who is rumoured to be on Tottenham’s radar, with reports indicating that Frank wants to bring Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa to Spurs.

Meanwhile, it has also been suggested that Tottenham could try to swoop for Nathan Collins, who has come on leaps and bounds under Frank over the last two seasons.

Alasdair Gold believes that one Tottenham star, who was not at his best last season, will take his game to a new level under the tutelage of Thomas Frank.

Despite winning the Europa League last season, Spurs underperformed considerably in the Premier League, with many of their star men failing to hit the expected heights.

That is something that the Dane has been brought in to fix, with Tottenham highlighting Frank’s record in developing players as a key reason for his appointment.

While there have been suggestions that Frank wants to bring Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa to Spurs, Gold believes that there is one Spurs forward who can deliver a much better output under the 51-year-old coach than he did last season.

Alasdair Gold backs Dominic Solanke to thrive under Thomas Frank at Tottenham

Solanke had a decent first season at Tottenham Hotspur, scoring 16 goals and providing eight assists across all competitions, despite spending some time on the treatment table.

However, some pundits felt that Solanke had not justified his huge price tag, insisting that Spurs needed more from the England international at times.

Gold believes that we will see the 27-year-old hit the heights that he is capable of under the new regime during the upcoming season.

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The journalist said on the Last Word on Spurs podcast: “I think Solanke is going to push on even more. Solanke is a terrific striker, but let’s be honest, the service he was getting was rubbish last season. He only became more of a workhorse than a striker.

“Whereas I think Thomas Frank will say to him, ‘Look, I’ll get you someone else to play alongside you in most games, you’ll have support up there, let’s just get the ball up to you and you’ll score goals’.”

Will Spurs sign another number nine this summer?

While Solanke will undoubtedly be expected to lead the line for Frank’s Tottenham, the former Bournemouth man will need support.

Some sources have suggested that Spurs are likely to enter the market for a striker as Richarlison is expected to be put in the shop window.

Tottenham Hotspur had to part ways with a huge chunk of change to appoint Thomas Frank, with the Dane shooting up the list of most expensive managers in football history.

Tottenham Hotspur had to pay £10m to ensure that Frank was relieved of his Brentford contract and could replace Ange Postecoglou at the helm at N17.

Spurs announced that three backroom staff members have followed Frank to N17 in what will be a completely new look first-team coaching staff.

The decision was an expensive one for the Lilywhites, but where does it rank among the most expensive managerial appointments in history?

Thomas Frank to Tottenham breaches the top five most expensive managerial signings

According to GiveMeSport, the £10m that Tottenham paid for Frank is the joint fifth-highest compensation ever paid for a manager, along with Chelsea’s acquisition of Enzo Marseca, which cost the Blues the same amount last summer.

In fourth place is Vincent Kompany’s move to Bayern Munich, with the Bundesliga giants paying Burnley £10.2m for the Belgian.

In third place was Andre Villas-Boas’s move from FC Porto to Chelsea in 2011, while the Blues were also responsible for the second most expensive managerial compensation, paying £21.5m to Brighton for Graham Potter in 2022.

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The most expensive managerial appointment in history was made by Bayern Munich back in 2021 when they paid £21.7m to poach Julian Nagelsmann from rivals RB Leipzig.

The Tottenham board cannot be accused of penny-pinching

The one constant criticism of Levy and the Tottenham board over the last two decades has been that they have prioritised finances over success and often gone for cheaper options.

However, their decision to sack Postecoglou, pay him a hefty compensation, and sign Frank, who was the most expensive option out of the managers on their radar, is evidence that they have not let financial considerations dictate this decision.

Only time will tell if this proves to be the right appointment but one can sense that Spurs fans are getting excited about what the 51-year-old can bring to the club.

Thomas Frank’s right-hand man, Justin Cochrane, has been announced as Tottenham’s new first-team assistant coach, and it isn’t the first time he has worked for Spurs. He had some interesting things to say about his time at Hotspur Way back in 2022.

Cochrane is one of three members of staff who has followed Frank from Brentford to Tottenham as the Lilywhites embark on a new era.

The 43-year-old has had an extensive coaching career, having been in charge of England’s youth sides at different age group levels.

He served as Man United’s director of development before joining as Frank’s assistant at the Gtech Community Stadium, but interestingly, the English coach also spent a short time as an academy coach at Hotspur Way at the start of his career.

Justin Cochrane opens up on his time at Tottenham Hotspur

In an interview with Training Ground Guru podcast back in 2022, Cochrane gave an interesting insight into his time at Spurs.

He revealed that he forged a close relationship with the likes of Kieran McKenna, John McDermott, Chris Ramsey and others, insisting that the experience informed the style of football he has aspired to implement in his coaching career.

Cochrane said: “I was doing my B License, along with Kieran McKenna (now Ipswich Town manager), Jim Hicks (now Head of Coaching at the PFA) and Paul Davis (now England U17s assistant). I knew Kieran was a professional at Spurs, but he had had an injury and was looking to move into coaching.

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“I think Jim and Kieran said to John McDermott (then Head of Academy Coaching and Player Development at Tottenham Hotspur), ‘There’s a keen young coach who lives close to where we train and he’s interested.’

“I had an interview with John and got the job and then I worked closely with (Head of Player Development) Chris Ramsey and it changed the way I thought about football. Up until then, I thought, ‘We want to develop these players to win games and beat whoever we’re playing’.

“Chris really stripped me back and was like, ‘We want to play the right style and have the best players on the pitch – that will be a good predictor of future success.’ My coaching reflected that. I worked with the U11s, U12s, U14s, U16s and then the U23s at Tottenham.”

Cochrane reveals his philosophy on youth player development

Not only is the incoming Spurs assistant coach aware of the ethos of Tottenham, but his experience with the North London club’s academy also gave him plenty of insights into the intricacies of player development.

In the same interview, Cochrane spoke about the considerations about loaning out young players, which is something he and Frank will have to make a lot of decisions regarding this summer.

He added: “When a player is ready to play men’s football, that’s a good time for them to go and experience that. But at the same time you have to be very careful (and I experienced this at Tottenham) of sending a player out on loan, they play no games and then actually come back worse.

Kyle Walker spent eight years of his career at Tottenham Hotspur and there is one thing he still wishes he could have done there.

Many years have passed since Kyle Walker departed Tottenham to join Manchester City. The right-back was exceptional in his final season at the Lane, which saw him earn the £50m move, making him the world’s most expensive defender at the time.

Walker made 229 appearances for Spurs across all competitions, registering four goals and 18 assists in the process. While he officially played as a defender, Walker offered an attacking threat and helped Tottenham to a second-place finish in the Premier League, as well as a League Cup final.

However, the 35-year-old was unable to win silverware in his eight years at the club. Since leaving, Walker’s achievements include six Premier League titles, four League Cups, two FA Cups, a Champions League title and more.

Kyle Walker reveals what he would give to win a trophy at Tottenham

Walker’s popularity declined when he made the decision to exit Hotspur Way for the final time. For many Spurs supporters, his move was tough to take, as he was the first key player to leave the club during the Mauricio Pochettino era.

However, Walker has seemingly always kept a place for Tottenham in his heart after his latest admission. The Sheffield-born star has revealed that he was feeling the nerves watching Spurs in the Europa League final. He has even said he would forfeit one of his honours at Manchester City if it meant being part of Tottenham’s cup-winning team.

Walker told The Kyle Walker podcast: “That was the first time in a long time I’ve been nervous and I wasn’t even playing, get on that! I was sat there on my iPad, watching it, and I couldn’t sit and watch it … I was just walking up and down my room.”

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He added: “I’d probably give up one Premier League to win that with Tottenham.

“Just for what that moment meant, to say I was in that Spurs squad that won a trophy for the first time since 2008.”

Kyle Walker cannot be blamed for leaving Spurs

Walker was unlucky in that he joined Tottenham the year after they won the League Cup and only a few months after they reached the final for a second consecutive year. He would then have to wait six years to appear in a cup final, which ended in a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea.

This was unfortunate timing and it made sense for Walker to make the move to further his career. He may be willing to trade one league title for a cup win at Spurs, but giving up all his Manchester City achievements for that is out of the question.

However, Heung-min Son has shown that loyalty can be rewarded. He came close a number of times before finally winning a major trophy at Tottenham and becoming an undisputed legend of the club. Had Walker remained all these years, there is a very good chance he would have achieved that status too.