Frank Challenges Tottenham Ownership to Deliver on Promises
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has publicly challenged the club's owners, the Lewis family, to substantiate their ambitious statements with significant financial backing in the transfer market. The call to action comes as Frank continues his impressive start at the helm, lifting Spurs to fifth place after the team languished in 17th last season.
Ambition vs. Action in North London
Speaking ahead of the crucial Premier League clash against rivals Arsenal, Frank expressed confidence in his employers' long-term vision but emphasised the need for tangible support. “They [the Lewis family] definitely said they are all in for the club, that they want to be here for the long term and they want to have success,” Frank revealed. “That’s, of course, a little bit big headlines. We’ll see what happens in the future, but I’m confident they will back us.”
The Danish manager, however, drew a clear parallel between talk and action, stating, “The same with them. In the best positive way, that’s what we need to do together.” This nudge for the ownership to match his on-pitch efforts coincides with the Lewis family injecting £100m into the club and prioritising sustained success following Daniel Levy's recent departure.
No £100m Signing on the Horizon for Spurs
Despite the need for investment, Frank was notably sceptical about Tottenham replicating Arsenal's headline-grabbing £100m acquisition of Declan Rice anytime soon. When questioned about such a monumental purchase, he joked, “In the next 50 years? Then yes!”
He elaborated on the philosophy behind building a successful team, explaining, “It’s very evident that every successful club... you need a combination of time and processes. Then, of course, investment. If you want success in football, you need to invest in players.” While advocating for smart spending, Frank was unequivocal about the current reality: “£100m? I don’t know. Let’s see. I don’t think we are close to spending £100m, put it that way.”
With the North London Derby looming and his team eight points behind Arsenal, Frank's comments place a clear onus on the club's ownership to provide the resources needed to bridge the gap and turn their stated ambitions into reality.
