Tottenham Hotspur legend Paul Miller is very positive about the club’s prospects under Thomas Frank this season.
Frank has come under some extremely harsh criticism over the last few weeks, with the Dane very quickly finding out about the added pressure and expectations that come with managing a club of Tottenham’s size.
Some pundits have questioned Frank’s tactics, but results-wise, one has to say that it has been a solid start for the Dane at N17.
The Lilywhites sit sixth in the Premier League and are unbeaten in the Champions League, despite the fact that Tottenham have had a bloated injury list.
Paul Miller says Tottenham can compete for silverware under Thomas Frank
Miller, who spent a decade at Spurs between 1977 and 1987, believes that the decision to replace Ange Postecoglou with Frank was the right one for the club.
He believes that while Tottenham still need to strengthen a couple of areas of the squad, the club can challenge for silverware again this season.
Miller told Sports Boom: “Ange was an excellent coach. He had a clear attacking philosophy and brought us silverware, which we’ll always be grateful for. But I think the timing was right for a change.
“There’s still work to do, every club needs to strengthen. I think we could use another striker, but overall, Tottenham is in a very good place right now.
“Thomas Frank is a very intelligent and detailed coach. He’s already making a positive impact. We’re more balanced now, both tactically and mentally. There’s a real sense of belief in the squad, and you can see the players are buying into his methods.
“If we can add a few more players in January, I think we can compete for another trophy this season. The team looks confident, and the atmosphere around the club is really positive.”
Miller is in awe of Spurs duo
It was reported by The Telegraph a couple of days ago that the feeling internally at Tottenham is that they have the best centre-back pairing in the Premier League.
That is an assessment that Miller agrees with, with the former Spurs defender suggesting that Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have been the club’s two best players this season.
When asked about Romero and Van de Ven, the 66-year-old said: “They’ve been outstanding, probably our best two players this season. Even when Romero’s been out, Micky has stepped up and been absolutely superb.
“They complement each other so well: Romero brings aggression and leadership, while Van de Ven has incredible pace and composure. Together, they make a solid, fearless partnership that gives the whole team confidence.
“They’re also a real threat from set pieces, and the more they play together, the better that understanding will become. It’s a fantastic pairing for the club’s future.”