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Thomas Frank has explained what he is looking to achieve at Tottenham Hotspur this season, insisting that he is not too concerned with the idea of setting a multi-year plan.
Many of Tottenham’s recent managers have worshipped at the altar of the ‘long-term project’, not least Frank’s predecessor Ange Postecoglou.
That is understandable, given that Spurs have fallen away from the best sides across the Premier League during the last five or six years, and need time to build themselves to that level.
In his first press conference as Tottenham head coach, Frank insisted that he wants Spurs to be competitive in all four competitions, pointing out that it is not something the club have managed since 2019. He has now reiterated a similar message.
Thomas Frank wants Tottenham to play at their best in every single game
The 51-year-old acknowledged the importance of laying a solid foundation in his first year at the club, but he made it clear that he is not looking too far into the future.
Frank remarked that he wants Spurs to be focused on playing their best football in every game, adding that the results will take care of themselves if they do that.
When asked what would represent success at Tottenham this season, the former Brentford boss told BetMGM (as relayed by The Standard): “Success this season is building something that is sustainable and strong. I want us to consistently perform at our highest level each and every game.
“If we can do that, we will win enough games to get us into a place where we want to be, so that’s the aim. I have been in the Premier League for four years now, it is so competitive and relentless. Every team, player and manager is so good you have to be on it every time you step on the pitch.
“I know everyone wants to talk about the future, but, for me, the most important thing is the here and now. It is easy to talk about the months and years to come – we need to think about what we are building in this moment, as that is what we can control.”
Why long-term projects are dangerous at Tottenham
Managers can talk about long-term projects all they want, but the reality at a club like Spurs is that the coaches have to earn the chance to stay and build something.
If the results are not good at the start, Frank will not get the luxury of building something for two or three years, which is why he is right to focus on winning each game.
Reports over the last week have indicated that after the departure of Daniel Levy, Tottenham want to go in a new, ambitious direction and win trophies.
That potentially means that the owners may not be shy of making a managerial change if the team is not progressing in the right direction.
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