Thomas Frank, recently appointed as the head coach of the English football club Tottenham, faced the fans in his very first statement not with flattering words, but with the raw truth. According to him, the "Spurs" won't be able to go through the season without defeats, British media reported.
"On my first day at Tottenham, I told the staff: I can promise you one thing — we will not go through the season undefeated. I haven’t seen any team that won every single game," said the coach.
He brought up historical examples. He started to mention Arsenal but stopped himself. Then he mentioned the 1889 Preston North End team — the only club in Premier League history to finish a season without a defeat. Frank humorously noted this as “one of the first mistakes new coaches make.”
Thomas Frank’s words sparked mixed reactions among fans. On one hand, we can see that he chose not to build false hopes for the team. On the other, this open admission shows he expects a realistic approach from the players and staff.
It should be reminded that Tottenham lost 22 of their 38 Premier League matches last season and finished 17th in the standings. Following this result, major changes began at the club, and Thomas Frank’s appointment is part of that transformation.
Frank earned fans’ respect with his coaching style at Brentford. Now he must prove himself at a pressure-heavy club like Tottenham. His main task is to rebuild the team, instill a winning spirit, and regain fans’ trust.
A new chapter has begun for Tottenham. Everything now depends on the results under Frank’s leadership. But he has already made one thing clear — defeats will happen, but the key is to learn from them. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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