By Martin Graham
Thomas Frank admitted he was “falling in love” with Tottenham after their 2-0 victory over Manchester City, and it seems the feeling is already being returned by the supporters.
The Danish coach has made a near-perfect entry into Premier League life with his new team, securing back-to-back wins and clean sheets while earning praise for the attacking football on display.
Appointed as Ange Postecoglou’s successor following the Australian’s Europa League triumph last May, Frank is quickly winning over the Tottenham fanbase despite a difficult summer behind the scenes.
A Summer of uncertainty
Tottenham’s off-season has been marked by a curious mix of highs and frustrations. The Europa League success lifted spirits, but last season’s 17th-place finish in the league left fans desperate for progress.
Transfer business, however, has been underwhelming. Mohammed Kudus joined from West Ham for £50m, while Joao Palhinha arrived on loan from Bayern Munich. Beyond those two additions, the squad has seen setbacks—captain Son Heung-min departed during the pre-season tour, and James Maddison suffered a knee injury that will sideline him for most of the campaign.
Two high-profile transfer pursuits also collapsed. Spurs triggered Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause at Nottingham Forest, only for the midfielder to sign a new contract within days. A move for Eberechi Eze then fell apart when the winger chose Arsenal instead.
Levy under fire, Frank winning ground
Frank has highlighted the impact of his two new signings, praising Kudus and especially Palhinha, who he said has shown outstanding form with confidence restored.
Chairman Daniel Levy, though, has come under renewed criticism after the failed Eze deal and wider frustrations over the transfer window. At the Etihad, chants of “Levy out” rang loudly from the away end as fans voiced their anger.
Still, it was Levy’s call to move on from Postecoglou and bring in Frank—a decision that, on early evidence, may prove the most important signing of Tottenham’s summer.
