Daniel Levy described the choice to dismiss Ange Postecoglou as “emotionally difficult”, but supports “very intelligent” Thomas Frank to continue the success of Tottenham Hotspur.
Spurs won the Europa League under Postecoglou last month and ended a 17-year-old trophy-dried by Manchester United to beat 1-0, but it was not enough for the Australian coach to keep his job after they finished 17th in the Premier League.
Postecoglou supervised 22 League nederies in 2024-25, which is the most losses that a team suffered in the competition without falling.
Chairman Levy and new Chief Executive Vinai Venkatesham started replacing Postecoglou by Frank, after his success in Brentford.
Levy said that the collective decision to replace Postecoglou was a necessary change to build on their European title.
“I am very grateful,” Levy told the YouTube channel of Spurs.
“I don't regret naming Ange. In his first season we finished fifth and in the second season we were in the clouds to win a trophy, but we have to participate in all competitions.
“We thought we needed a change.
“I have an excellent relationship with him and told him that he will always be part of our history. Himself and his family are always welcome back.
“It was a collective decision. It was not my decision. We make everything together. It was difficult emotional, but we believe we have the right decision for the club.”
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Levy and Venkatesham said that Frank emerged as their first choice option of 30 candidates, in particular the record of DANE of developing young players.
“When you have a new coach, it is always a new start,” Levy added.
“You have different ideas. We want to build on the success of winning a trophy last season.
“One of the things that struck me with Thomas – clearly very intelligent, great communicator, super human are plus all other aspects that are important.”