Warmth meets pressure: Thomas Frank’s Challenge at Tottenham

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Frank inspired Brentford to punch above their weight. But at Spurs, he won’t get the same patience. Some fans didn’t want Postecoglou gone, even after the poor league form. He’s smart to start with connection—because the fans’ bond with Postecoglou faded late on. But Frank has a chance to ride the wave of Europa joy and build something lasting.

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00:00Nice guys rarely get credit for succeeding in sports, especially football.

00:07The idea that a manager can be both charming and a winner is still unusual.

00:12There are exceptions.

00:12Hansi Flick's friendly style brought trophies at Bayern and Barcelona,

00:17but usually being soft-spoken fuels criticism when things go wrong.

00:22Gareth Southgate changed England's culture,

00:24but his quiet nature was often questioned in big moments,

00:28especially against managers like Roberto Mancini, who had more edge.

00:35Tottenham, long desperate for success, tried hard-nosed winners like Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.

00:43Neither delivered a trophy,

00:45so it was striking when Ange Postacoglu, with his upbeat personality, brought silverware.

00:51Postacoglu wasn't just smiles and soundbites.

00:55He had a steely side too, but players clearly enjoyed working with him.

01:01When he was let go of the squad, paid tribute.

01:03Nothing stood out more than Captain Song Hyung-min's words.

01:07You changed the trajectory of this club.

01:10You believed in us from day one.

01:12Your way brought this club back to its best nights in decades.

01:15Postacoglu's exit followed a poor finish of 17th,

01:20but his Europa League triumph gave his successor, Thomas Frank, a unique challenge.

01:26Frank, also known for his warm character, was quick to honour his predecessor.

01:31Ange will forever be a legend here.

01:34I'm building on what he created.

01:37Frank inspired Brentford to punch above their weight,

01:39but at Spurs he won't get the same patience.

01:43Some fans didn't want Postacoglu gone, even after the poor league form.

01:48Frank knows he must win them over.

01:50Fans are the most important part, he said.

01:53We need to create magic moments with them and go on a journey together.

01:59He's smart to start with connection,

02:02because the fans' bond with Postacoglu faded late on.

02:06But Frank has a chance to ride the wave of the Europa Joy

02:09and build something that's lasting in North London.

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