Spurs chairman Daniel Levy says that Thomas Frank does not have to win the Premier League title this season -but he must “deliver it” as quickly as possible.
This summer Levy made the controversial decision to dismiss Europa League-winning boss Ange Postecoglou because of a 17th place Premier League finish, to replace him with the former Brentford boss.
After he appointed Frank, Levy made the explanation that winning the Europa League was not enough – because he wanted Spurs to win the Premier League and Champions League.
And in conversation with Gary Neville for the overlap, Levy said that Frank is not under immediate pressure to win the competition, but that pressure can come soon.
“When you name a coach, you always believe it is good,” said Levy. “You need many ingredients to be right.
“Thomas is a very intelligent person, a fantastic way about him in terms of communication. I think he will be great in developing both young players and older players and making them better. He gets the style of football we want to play.
“He understands that Rome was not built one day. We did not tell him that we want to win the Premier League this year.”
Asked when Frank is expected to win the competition, Levy replied: “As quickly as possible, but not busy. We just want to compete at the highest level.”
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Levy stole the headlines when he unveiled Spurs' wish to win the Premier League and the Champions League – something the club has never done in their history.
Spurs came in the neighborhood under the reign of Mauricio Pochettino via a second placed Premier League finish in 2017 and reached the Champions League final in 2019.
Asked what has changed to tell him that Levy replied: “Nothing has changed in terms of our ambition. It has always been the case. After winning the Europa League, thanks to Ange, we have a taste of it, but it is not enough. And it has never been enough.
“We have been in 16 or 17 semi -final, we have been in six or seven finals and we have not won enough. We have to use it as a springboard to keep winning, that's what it's all about. We have won two trophies in the last 20+ years.
“We have been around so often. I can't really answer why because I am not the one who chooses the team, the players chooses.”
Spurs fired Postecoglou despite the delivery of the first trophy of the club in 17 years – and only the second of the Levy era in the North London Club.
The Australian coach made his promise to always win a trophy in his second season – and even stated that “season three is better than season two” during the European League trophy parade of the club, before his looting.
“Of course the decision must always rest with me,” said Levy. “But it is always a collective decision. We have a board of directors, but under that we have a group of technical staff and they advise.
“Ange has just won a trophy, a European trophy. It is very important, it will always be in our history and we asked him to leave. But we cannot lose sight of the fact that we ended up 17th in the competition, we have lost 22 Premier League matches. It is impossible for Tottenham to be in that position.
“We had to remove the emotion and we had to give a few data points why we decided to do what we were doing.
“Nobody likes to tell someone that they are losing their jobs. But it is the nature of football. We are there to win. We have won a European trophy and it was fantastic. But we also have to win on all fronts. The Premier League says it all.”
Levy on Fan Protests: 'When I am gone, I will get the honor'
Levy also focused on criticism of his property, in the midst of regular protests from Spurs fans against both him and the Enic Group, who also has an interest in the club.
The 63-year-old believes that his role in building the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium means that he only gets the honor for his work when he has left the club he adds that he shares the pain of the Spurs fans when they do not succeed on the field.
“If I am not here, I am sure I will get the honor,” said Levy.
“If you come here and look at this beautiful building – and the fact that other clubs try to copy what we do – it should be a sign that we have pressed something bold and done.
“Naturally [fan unrest] Hurt, but their pain is also my pain. I want to win and when we don't play well and don't win, believe me, I suffer too.
“It is ruining my entire weekend. It's terrible. You are in this to win. If you don't win, it's not fun.”
One of the criticism that Levy receives is an over -involvement in the football side of the clubs, despite a strong track record in the commercial success of Spurs.
Asked if that criticism is honest, Levy replied: “I would say that that is completely unfair. People who have worked in this club and understand the functioning of the football side of this club, I do not interfere with the decision -making of this player versus that player. It is always the coach and the technical staff.
“The only way I participate is when they decide which player they want to buy or sell, I am going to go out and do my utmost for this football club. But I don't interfere with football decisions.
“It's no different than another club. It's not just me, it's a board. When we have experienced the decision to state the decision to appoint Thomas, there were a number of people there where I was only one.”
What else did Levy say to the overlap?
About whether Thomas Frank is supported on the transfer market …
“We will support him to the best of its ability. If you look at Transfergeld, we are in the top four editions since the stadium opened. We have just spent around £ 700 million on new players.
“This is not just about money, it's about what happiness, having the right balance in the team, with the right coach. Many things have to come together.
“I very much hope that Thomas brings all the right ingredients to place the club where he deserves, which is at the top.”
About whether the Europa League triumph is best performance at Spurs …
“That must be. Even when we returned here a few days later and did the parade. The outpouring emotion for everyone to see all over the world was great.
“It had nothing to do with the money, it was all about: we needed a trophy. I promised you. The money you realize a few days later that we are in the Champions League. But it was about getting a trophy. It is my most proud moment.”
What is success for traces in the next three years?
“We have to compete at the highest level, we must consistently try to win trophies. That's what it's all about.
At the financial costs of Man City with the Premier League …
“It goes through a process that has continued for far too long. It must be brought to a conclusion for the well -being of the game.
“It's a shame that we can't sort things internally. [The reason why it’s taking so long is] The lawyers, the lawyers are going to earn a lot of money on this. “