Thomas Frank has spoken publicly about his time at Tottenham for the first time since being sacked by the club four months ago.
Frank lasted just eight months in the Spurs hotseat, and he never managed to win over the Tottenham faithful due to his pragmatic approach.
Some pundits have said in hindsight that Frank was always doomed to fail at Spurs, as he just was not a natural fit for the club’s ethos.
Tottenham have now gone back to another manager who prides himself on possession-based, attacking football in Roberto De Zerbi, who has won over the Spurs players and the supporters after injecting belief into the club and keeping them in the Premier League.
Thomas Frank claims Tottenham is a ‘special’ club ‘full of talented people’
The 52-year-old certainly looked a troubled man and seemed to be struggling to cope with the immense pressure he was under in his final month or two in North London.
However, Frank has claimed that things were not as they seemed, referring to Spurs as a ‘special club’ and backing them to be successful in the future.
The Dane said (via League Managers Association): “I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has reached out over the past few months. Your support and encouragement have been greatly appreciated.
“Leaving Tottenham has given me the chance to step back and reflect on my journey so far. Football management is a profession that demands complete commitment every single day, and periods like this are a rare opportunity to assess, learn and gain a fresh perspective.
“From the outside, it may have looked like a time of many challenges at Tottenham when results were not what we wanted. From within, however, it becomes clear why the club is so special – full of talented people who work tirelessly every day. I have no doubt Tottenham has a bright future.
“Football remains a huge part of who I am, and I have chosen to use this time productively. Over the coming months, besides spending time with family and friends, I will continue studying, observing and learning from other leaders both within sport and beyond it.
“I am also looking forward to covering the World Cup for Danish television and the BBC, as well as experiencing the Tour de France. Time away from the touchline is allowing me to broaden my perspective and gather insights that I look forward to bringing into my next challenge.”
Frank is not keen on jumping quickly into another job
The former Brentford boss has already been mooted as a target for several Premier League clubs since exiting Hotspur Way in February.
Most recently, Thomas Frank has been installed as one of the leading contenders to replace Marco Silva at Fulham, but he has now shared that he plans to take time out of the game.
The former Tottenham boss added: “There have been conversations and opportunities since leaving Spurs, but I have decided not to rush into the next role. For me, this summer is not the right time to go back into management.
“When the time is right, I will look forward to my return as a manager, ready to embrace the job with great energy and dedication.”