Thomas Frank, the current head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, has openly acknowledged the difficulties he's facing in his role, admitting that it's "difficult to enjoy" the experience at the moment. Frank, who took over from Ange Postecoglou on June 12, 2025, signing a contract until 2028, is navigating what was always expected to be a transitional season for the club.
The most pressing issue, according to Frank, is his team's lack of creativity. This has led to frustration among the Tottenham supporters, who voiced their displeasure with boos and chants of "boring, boring Tottenham" following a recent 0-0 draw against Brentford. Despite the negativity, Frank remains confident that the challenges he and his squad are currently facing will ultimately make them stronger and wiser.
Tottenham's current position in the Premier League table, sitting at 12th, reflects the difficulties Frank is encountering. Their next game is at home to Sunderland on Sunday.
Frank used the analogy of a marathon runner to describe his current situation. He explained that when a runner needs to push through a difficult patch, they may not enjoy the moment, but they understand the necessity of persevering to reach the finish line. He believes Tottenham is in a similar situation, requiring hard work and dedication to overcome the current challenges.
"When you need to put in a big, big shift and it's not smooth and it's tough, it's probably difficult to enjoy it," Frank stated. "If I run hard I don't enjoy that moment but I know I need to keep my head down and run hard to get through it. We are in a situation where you need to run hard, to stay in it".
Despite the present struggles, Frank recognizes the unique opportunity he has been given. "What a privilege to be in charge of this fantastic club in a period where it's a big transition," he said. He acknowledges the journey is a marathon and he is currently enduring a particularly challenging phase, but he remains committed to keeping his "head down and keep going".
Injuries to key attacking players have further compounded Frank's problems. He has been without Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison for the entire season, and Dominic Solanke has been unavailable for all but the first three games.
Frank, born on October 9, 1973, brings a wealth of experience to Tottenham. Prior to joining the club, he spent seven years at Brentford, transforming them from a Championship side into an established Premier League team. His previous roles include managing Brøndby IF and various Danish national youth teams.
Joining Frank at Tottenham are Justin Cochrane (First Team Assistant Coach), Chris Haslam (Head of Performance & First Team Assistant Coach) and Joe Newton (First Team Coach Analyst) from Brentford, with Andreas Georgson (First Team Assistant Coach) arriving from Manchester United.
