Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy shocked the world with his decision to sack Ange Postecoglou, who had delivered the Europa League title against all odds, and hire Thomas Frank.
Tottenham needed a reset or a refresh, but many expected the changes to come in the transfer market and not in the dugout. However, Levy went ahead and brought in the Danish tactician.
The transfer incomings have not exactly rocked the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but Frank has done a top job with the tools at his disposal in a limited time.
Tottenham went toe to toe with Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup final, and the Parisians needed penalties to claim the title.
A convincing 3-0 Premier League opening day beating of Burnley followed, before a remarkable 2-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium took Spurs to the top of the league table temporarily.
Frank’s side is noticeably stronger defensively, keeping back-to-back league clean sheets. The last league shut-out before the Burnley clash was back in February.
The addition of defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha in midfield has also been a game-changer. He has added the steel and bite that the North Londoners lacked in the engine room.
After a tumultuous 2024/25 season, Tottenham can finally see light at the end of the tunnel, and this time, it is not a train. Still, Spurs cannot get carried away.
Beating relegation candidates in Burnley and winning at the Etihad, where they have a surprising psychological advantage, is just the beginning of 38 arduous matchdays.
Tottenham supporters know better than to get swept away by a strong start.
The last time Spurs climbed to the top of the table at the beginning of the Postecoglou tenure, the club got a massive humbling.
A cursed match-up against Chelsea on matchday 10 (2023/24) would cost them three points and three critical players. Tottenham began to unravel, and it was the beginning of the end for Postecoglou.
Tottenham must keep their heads down and work for a top-four finish. They must back up the early promise under Frank with consistency.
Tottenham have shown flashes of resilience and tactical discipline, but the season is far from decided in August.
Momentum is fragile, and one misstep can turn belief into chaos. Frank’s job is to ensure Tottenham build slowly, keep their defensive shape intact, and remain focused on the long-term goal.
A top-four finish, not early-season fireworks, will define success this time around.
The Tottenham board also has a part to play. The transfer window has been shambolic for a club in dire need of a rebuild.
Spurs have missed out on marquee targets like Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, even though the roster is crying out for a playmaker.
Tottenham need to do the needful in the final days of the transfer window by giving Frank the tools he needs to achieve his objectives this season.