Tottenham announce Ange Postecoglou’s replacement

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·13 June 2025

Tottenham announce Ange Postecoglou’s replacement

Tottenham Hotspur have announced Thomas Frank as the new head coach following former Celtic boss’ Ange Postecoglou’s departure…

Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, lifts the UEFA Europa League Trophy after his sides victory in the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Estadio de San Mames on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

The ex-Celtic manager was dismissed by the Premier League club last week, even after guiding them to success in the Europa League.

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Last night, it was revealed that Frank will be joining Spurs, arriving from fellow Premier League team Brentford. He has signed a contract for three years with the North London club.

A Spurs statement on their official website stated:: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Thomas Frank as our new Head Coach on a contract that runs until 2028.”

Thomas Frank, Manager of Brentford, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Brentford FC at Molineux on May 25, 2025. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

“Thomas has extensive experience in English football having joined Brentford in 2016 – since becoming one of the longest-serving current managers in the Premier League. During his time at Brentford he transformed the Club, moving them up from the Championship to an established Premier League side, consistently and significantly outperforming expectations for an extended period of time.”

“In Thomas we are appointing one of the most progressive and innovative head coaches within the game. He has a proven track record in player and squad development and we look forward to him leading the team as we prepare for the season ahead.”

“Thomas will be joined from Brentford by Justin Cochrane (First Team Assistant Coach), Chris Haslam (Head of Performance & First Team Assistant Coach) and Joe Newton (First Team Coach Analyst), with Andreas Georgson (First Team Assistant Coach) arriving from Manchester United.”

Celtic v Aberdeen – Ange Postecoglou celebrates with the league trophy after the cinch Premiership match at Celtic Park, Saturday May 27, 2023. Photo Andrew Milligan

The sacking of Ange after guiding Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years and becoming only the third Spurs boss to win a European trophy in their history remains a completely baffling decision by Daniel Levy.

Sought-after this summer, there are not many managers who can boast a Europa League title on their CV, therefore the Australian could most likely (if he wanted to) jump into an elite role by the start of next season.

Best of luck to Thomas Frank in his new job, he’s going to need it.

Conor Spence

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