Thomas Frank Speaks Out: Every Word on Tottenham’s New Coaches, Pre-Season Plans, and His Big Wish
In a candid and insightful interview, Brentford manager Thomas Frank has shared his thoughts on Tottenham Hotspur’s new coaching setup, pre-season strategies, and a personal wish that could shape the future of English football.
Speaking ahead of Brentford’s preparations for the 2025/26 Premier League season, Frank praised Spurs’ recent appointments, calling Ange Postecoglou’s evolving backroom team “well-balanced, dynamic, and exciting.” He highlighted the arrival of former Celtic assistant John Kennedy and coach Gavin Ward as “great additions with proven success at different levels of the game,” adding that their presence “can give Tottenham the edge they need in key matches.”
Turning attention to his own team, Frank laid out an intense pre-season training program focused on fitness, tactical flexibility, and mental resilience. “It’s not just about running laps,” he said with a grin. “We are working on game intelligence, transitions, and pressing systems. This league gives you no margin for error.”
Frank also addressed the return of key players from injury and the integration of new signings. “Chemistry is everything. We’ve got a close-knit squad, and now it’s about sharpening that connection on the pitch,” he added.
But perhaps most telling was Frank’s “big wish” for the upcoming season — a more open-minded approach from referees and VAR. “All we want is consistency,” Frank said passionately. “Managers and players make mistakes, so do officials — but the system should help clarify, not confuse. Let’s get the spirit of the game back.”
With Brentford’s ambitions rising and Frank’s leadership more admired than ever, his words provide a strong voice in football’s evolving conversation. The new season can’t come soon enough.