Thomas Frank is the and according to legend Jermain Defoe, every supporter should be excited.

There was plenty of consternation around Spurs when was sacked last week, having delivered what he set out to achieve in his second season - a trophy.

won the Europa League with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the final in Bilbao last month, ending a 17-year drought for silverware. In doing so, also qualified for the next season.

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As a result, , thinks it is a "good time to be at Tottenham".

The former striker could understand the club's decision to part ways with Postecoglou, despite the European success, because of the record worst 22 defeats in the Premier League in 2024/25.

And he had a message for the fans when it came to Frank's appointment, having had first-hand experience of just what the former Brentford boss is capable of.

: "I spent a day with him last season, went into Brentford with Justin Cochrane, spent a day just to watch training, see how they did things there and it was amazing, I was so impressed.

"Unbelievable man, unbelievable coach and for all the Tottenham fans listening, you've got a top manager there."

Frank signed a three-year deal to leave Brentford and become the new Spurs head coach, with Cochrane coming with him to N17. Chris Haslam and Joe Newton also joined the coaching team from the Bees, with Andreas Georgson arriving from Manchester United.

In confirming the deal, Spurs said in a statement: "In Thomas we are appointing one of the most progressive and innovative head coaches within the game. He has a proven track record in player and squad development and we look forward to him leading the team as we prepare for the season ahead."