Thomas Frank is now the favourite to replace Antonio Conte

[mawspurs]

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is now the favourite to replace Antonio Conte at Tottenham Hotspur in the coming days. That’s according to The Daily Record, who claim that Daniel Levy has many options on his shortlist for the Spurs job, but as things stand, Frank is the early favourite to take charge.

The Dane has been Brentford’s manager since October 2018 and is tied down to a contract until the summer of 2027.

Source: The Boot Room

 

[cider spurs]

Not sure he's ready yet. I think the way he chews his gum needs work.

 

[RickyVilla]

If the Daily Record is saying it then it's nailed on!

 

[Johnny J]

Please no.

 

[Jamturk]

Bardi will be pleased.

 

[dk-yid]

Please no.

Curious why it's a 'please, no' from you.
I am biased cause I have followed him for a decade so good to get an idea from someone on the other side.

 

[Dunc2610]

Is the Daily Record like the Daily Bugle?

 

[Johnny J]

Curious why it's a 'please, no' from you.
I am biased cause I have followed him for a decade so good to get an idea from someone on the other side.

From the times I've watched Brentford their main tactic seems to be hoofing it long for Toney. Maybe that's just what works and he's capable of more attractive, passing football.

But you undoubtedly know more about him than me, so I'm very interested to hear why you rate him and why he'd be good for us. I'm very prepared to have my mind changed.

Because, as I say, I'm just basing my opinion on what might be a non-representative evidence base.

 

[Metalhead]

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is now the favourite to replace Antonio Conte at Tottenham Hotspur in the coming days. That’s according to The Daily Record, who claim that Daniel Levy has many options on his shortlist for the Spurs job, but as things stand, Frank is the early favourite to take charge.

The Dane has been Brentford’s manager since October 2018 and is tied down to a contract until the summer of 2027.

Source: The Boot Room

 

[dk-yid]

From the times I've watched Brentford their main tactic seems to be hoofing it long for Toney. Maybe that's just what works and he's capable of more attractive, passing football.

But you undoubtedly know more about him than me, so I'm very interested to hear why you rate him and why he'd be good for us. I'm very prepared to have my mind changed.

Because, as I say, I'm just basing my opinion on what might be a non-representative evidence base.

Cool thanks. I'm not an authority on Thomas Frank - some might have better insights, but I have followed him due to being danish, a Brondby fan (and former youth player there) and given the Brentford - Denmark link (ownership of Brentford and Danish FC Midtjylland being intertwined).

First off. I agree on Brentfords style - it is very pragmatic and it is effective based on their resources and player base. But it's not a joy to watch always (except when they had Eriksen).

What I do like about him is really that he is very pragmatic and uses what he has at his disposal brilliantly, getting the best out of even mediocre players. He played some beautiful football pressing and attacking with the Danish u-19's and Brondby in Denmark because he had players that fit the bill. Brondby were in dire straits at the time, financially left behind even though its one of the two biggest clubs in the country. But he took the players he had, and incorporated unproven youth and built a brand new side at literally no cost. He then made them a unit with tactical diversity to fit what was available to him at a time when key senior players would leave (as is always the case in a small football league). That's brings me to the second thing I like about him. He started his coaching 'career' 30 years ago starting with the youth u-12's and worked all the way up through club and Danish national youth set-up becoming key to the development of the Danish FA youth set up, eventually finishing with the Danish u-19.'s Along the way he was offered roles at senior clubs but wasn't in a hurry as he felt he had more to learn and do in the Youth part of the game. This also means that he has full confidence in his youth and gives them way more responsbility than most others, and has converted that to players coming up from lower leagues - something that became especially prevalent during his time as Brentford assistant manager and their 'moneyball' type philosphy. This again shows something about his character. Some would rightly say that going from a Manager role in a Danish top club to an assistant in the EFL is a step up, but not many managers do. Once you've been top dog at a club like Brondby most would want to be top dog again, even in leagues like Belgium, Sweden, Norway etc. But not Thomas Frank. He has never been in a rush (he could have joined bigger clubs than Brentford a number of times) and doesn't have the ego that you see in some managers especially those who have previously played the game at the top level.

So, is he the right man for us? I honestly couldn't tell you. He would be good if we accept that Levy is in charge and won't oversplash, and that he will sometimes get players he didn't ask for and not players he did. He is a project manager, an intelligent manager (has a bachelor (or masters, not quite sure) in Sports Science, and uses analysis and intelligence to improve players and make use of the skills and limitations in the best possible way. He is no quick fix, but can build over time and doesn't need 300 million to be competitive. His players love him - probably because he isn't egocentric, and doesn't nee the limelight or all the credit. He works with them individually and collectively, plus he makes mediocre players shine. Will top players like Kane respect him. Definitely. Will players like Ndombele, definitely not. Will players like Skipp thrive. Oh yes.

Whether this changes your mind, I'll leave to you but hope it provides a bit of useful insights.

 

[dk-yid]

P.s. a bit of impression of him and his tactics here

Thomas Frank - The Coaches' Voice

Brentford manager Thomas Frank looks back on the tactics behind his team's 2-0 win over Arsenal in the club's first ever Premier League match

www.coachesvoice.com

 

[BENNO]

Cool thanks. I'm not an authority on Thomas Frank - some might have better insights, but I have followed him due to being danish, a Brondby fan (and former youth player there) and given the Brentford - Denmark link (ownership of Brentford and Danish FC Midtjylland being intertwined).

First off. I agree on Brentfords style - it is very pragmatic and it is effective based on their resources and player base. But it's not a joy to watch always (except when they had Eriksen).

What I do like about him is really that he is very pragmatic and uses what he has at his disposal brilliantly, getting the best out of even mediocre players. He played some beautiful football pressing and attacking with the Danish u-19's and Brondby in Denmark because he had players that fit the bill. Brondby were in dire straits at the time, financially left behind even though its one of the two biggest clubs in the country. But he took the players he had, and incorporated unproven youth and built a brand new side at literally no cost. He then made them a unit with tactical diversity to fit what was available to him at a time when key senior players would leave (as is always the case in a small football league). That's brings me to the second thing I like about him. He started his coaching 'career' 30 years ago starting with the youth u-12's and worked all the way up through club and Danish national youth set-up becoming key to the development of the Danish FA youth set up, eventually finishing with the Danish u-19.'s Along the way he was offered roles at senior clubs but wasn't in a hurry as he felt he had more to learn and do in the Youth part of the game. This also means that he has full confidence in his youth and gives them way more responsbility than most others, and has converted that to players coming up from lower leagues - something that became especially prevalent during his time as Brentford assistant manager and their 'moneyball' type philosphy. This again shows something about his character. Some would rightly say that going from a Manager role in a Danish top club to an assistant in the EFL is a step up, but not many managers do. Once you've been top dog at a club like Brondby most would want to be top dog again, even in leagues like Belgium, Sweden, Norway etc. But not Thomas Frank. He has never been in a rush (he could have joined bigger clubs than Brentford a number of times) and doesn't have the ego that you see in some managers especially those who have previously played the game at the top level.

So, is he the right man for us? I honestly couldn't tell you. He would be good if we accept that Levy is in charge and won't oversplash, and that he will sometimes get players he didn't ask for and not players he did. He is a project manager, an intelligent manager (has a bachelor (or masters, not quite sure) in Sports Science, and uses analysis and intelligence to improve players and make use of the skills and limitations in the best possible way. He is no quick fix, but can build over time and doesn't need 300 million to be competitive. His players love him - probably because he isn't egocentric, and doesn't nee the limelight or all the credit. He works with them individually and collectively, plus he makes mediocre players shine. Will top players like Kane respect him. Definitely. Will players like Ndombele, definitely not. Will players like Skipp thrive. Oh yes.

Whether this changes your mind, I'll leave to you but hope it provides a bit of useful insights.

What a tremendous write up ! I'm a big fan of getting in the sort of manager that you've characterised Frank as, rather than a 'big/sexy name' manager.

There must be a few managers with similar skill sets, but the fact you've highlighted all the things i feel we need in our next manager + he's an extremely likeable bloke would put him firmly in the running for me. I'm absolutely desperate to see someone come in who understands and embraces what a wonderful opportunity they have to manage our club, rather than someone doing us a favour or using us as a stepping stone (e.g Kompany - he'd be off the second City flash their knickers at him).

 

[cider spurs]

What's with chasing all the Thomas's. First Tuchel, now Frank, who's next, Doubting.

 

[RickyVilla]

What's with chasing all the Thomas's. First Tuchel, now Frank, who's next, Doubting.

 

[cider spurs]

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I shit you not. Gooner chap in my local looks the spitting image of Henry.

 

[blankom]

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is now the favourite to replace Antonio Conte at Tottenham Hotspur in the coming days. That’s according to The Daily Record, who claim that Daniel Levy has many options on his shortlist for the Spurs job, but as things stand, Frank is the early favourite to take charge.

The Dane has been Brentford’s manager since October 2018 and is tied down to a contract until the summer of 2027.

Source: The Boot Room

Been following him since the start of his carreer in Denmark. No doubt, this is a far worse solution than Nuno!!

Absolutely NOT good enough for Spurs

 

[FloridaSpur]

Total bollocks of a report.

 

[Metalhead]

Hard to take any article seriously when you have multiple media 'sources' all saying that different coaches are the club's 'number 1 target'.

 

[Russ1201]

Cool thanks. I'm not an authority on Thomas Frank - some might have better insights, but I have followed him due to being danish, a Brondby fan (and former youth player there) and given the Brentford - Denmark link (ownership of Brentford and Danish FC Midtjylland being intertwined).

First off. I agree on Brentfords style - it is very pragmatic and it is effective based on their resources and player base. But it's not a joy to watch always (except when they had Eriksen).

What I do like about him is really that he is very pragmatic and uses what he has at his disposal brilliantly, getting the best out of even mediocre players. He played some beautiful football pressing and attacking with the Danish u-19's and Brondby in Denmark because he had players that fit the bill. Brondby were in dire straits at the time, financially left behind even though its one of the two biggest clubs in the country. But he took the players he had, and incorporated unproven youth and built a brand new side at literally no cost. He then made them a unit with tactical diversity to fit what was available to him at a time when key senior players would leave (as is always the case in a small football league). That's brings me to the second thing I like about him. He started his coaching 'career' 30 years ago starting with the youth u-12's and worked all the way up through club and Danish national youth set-up becoming key to the development of the Danish FA youth set up, eventually finishing with the Danish u-19.'s Along the way he was offered roles at senior clubs but wasn't in a hurry as he felt he had more to learn and do in the Youth part of the game. This also means that he has full confidence in his youth and gives them way more responsbility than most others, and has converted that to players coming up from lower leagues - something that became especially prevalent during his time as Brentford assistant manager and their 'moneyball' type philosphy. This again shows something about his character. Some would rightly say that going from a Manager role in a Danish top club to an assistant in the EFL is a step up, but not many managers do. Once you've been top dog at a club like Brondby most would want to be top dog again, even in leagues like Belgium, Sweden, Norway etc. But not Thomas Frank. He has never been in a rush (he could have joined bigger clubs than Brentford a number of times) and doesn't have the ego that you see in some managers especially those who have previously played the game at the top level.

So, is he the right man for us? I honestly couldn't tell you. He would be good if we accept that Levy is in charge and won't oversplash, and that he will sometimes get players he didn't ask for and not players he did. He is a project manager, an intelligent manager (has a bachelor (or masters, not quite sure) in Sports Science, and uses analysis and intelligence to improve players and make use of the skills and limitations in the best possible way. He is no quick fix, but can build over time and doesn't need 300 million to be competitive. His players love him - probably because he isn't egocentric, and doesn't nee the limelight or all the credit. He works with them individually and collectively, plus he makes mediocre players shine. Will top players like Kane respect him. Definitely. Will players like Ndombele, definitely not. Will players like Skipp thrive. Oh yes.

Whether this changes your mind, I'll leave to you but hope it provides a bit of useful insights.

Great insight much appreciated but it is still a no from me.

 

[Gassin's finest]

Bye Harry...