Thomas Frank admitted it feels astonishing to be caught up in expectations about Tottenham’s ownership situation, especially after the steady environment he experienced at Brentford. This comes after Spurs’ owners, ENIC, confirmed on Friday that they had turned down a record breaking £4.5bn takeover bid from a consortium led by entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick.
Since taking control three months ago, Frank has already seen the exit of Daniel Levy, the long-serving chairman who appointed him. Still, he says the club’s hierarchy has been open and honest about its future.
Asked whether it was unusual to join the club during a period of transition, Frank replied: “In short, yes. My early days here felt very stable with Daniel [Levy] after nearly 25 years, and then everything changed quite suddenly. I didn’t see that coming.
“But since then, the Lewis family has been upfront, making it clear the club is not for sale. Vinay [Venkatesham, CEO] has also been very straightforward, so I feel the environment is stable.
“I’ve learned that the best thing for me and the team is to keep our focus on football. We’ve had some good discussions with the Lewis family, mainly informal, about the club and the team — but we’re also working together on the bigger picture. For me, it’s about building that relationship and making sure everything is aligned.”
