The Dane showed at Brentford how he will approach some issues, though handling the chair will, as ever, be key

The Australian’s fluctuating fortunes at Spurs expose how much the game has become an act of persuasion

Tottenham appoint Brentford head coach Thomas Frank as their manager, replacing Ange Postecoglou.

Thomas Frank's move to Spurs is a risk for the charismatic Dane - but he has earned the big opportunity, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of Thomas Frank as their new manager

As Spurs embark on another new era, Daniel Levy is banking on a Danish connection to revive club’s fortunes

Manager is flexible but a slow starter with limited experience in Europe, and arrives as the love still lingers for former manager

New head coach must resolve captain’s future, win over players still mourning his predecessor and sort out defence on demanding to-do list

The Dane showed at Brentford how he will approach some issues, though handling the chair will, as ever, be key

Unlike José Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Ange Postecoglou, Frank is not wedded to one way of playing