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Thomas Frank

TadB said:
He was in the frame before the present incumbent was appointed, allegedly.
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Maybe. I'm not sure he turned them down though. He supposedly turned down Villa after Smith when Gerrard ended up getting the job.
 

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jbee said:
He supposedly turned down Villa after Smith when Gerrard ended up getting the job.
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The then DoF at Villa is now in that position at Spurs and is a long-time friend of Thomas’; Thomas got a new contract after the Villa approach. I’m sure they will have discussed it in a social setting and Johan will know Thomas’ views and his situation and have appraised the management there.
 

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jbee said:
Maybe. I'm not sure he turned them down though. He supposedly turned down Villa after Smith when Gerrard ended up getting the job.
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I would expect him to have been on numerous clubs radar over the past 2/3 years both here, and abroad. Stuff currently coming out of Spurs is complete rubbish. The rubbish even includes who BFC will replace TF with. He is unlikely to be paid a salary at Spurs that would justify the insecurity or poorer working conditions. Levy wants everything on the cheap. If you wish to believe the various click bait sites TF was in the frame at Spurs before.
 

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TadB said:
I would expect him to have been on numerous clubs radar over the past 2/3 years both here, and abroad. Stuff currently coming out of Spurs is complete rubbish. The rubbish even includes who BFC will replace TF with. He is unlikely to be paid a salary at Spurs that would justify the insecurity or poorer working conditions. Levy wants everything on the cheap. If you wish to believe the various click bait sites TF was in the frame at Spurs before.
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If he wants to manage a big club there are no perfect options and the offers don't come often. I hope he stays obviously.
 

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I think a key consideration would have to be the significant change in control and influence he would experience in moving to a ‘big’ club. At the Bees he is at the heart of everything , he is consulted and listened to on all major decisions. Will not happen at Spurs, Arsenal etc where his role and its scope will be clearly defined and constrained. It feels as if TF highly values this and despite having a personal relationship with the guy at Spurs there is only one alpha there and it’s Levy.
 

Thomas Frank

jbee said:
If he wants to manage a big club there are no perfect options and the offers don't come often. I hope he stays obviously.
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Who says he wants to manage a ‘Big Club’? Currently he is managing the 10th best club in the best league in the world. He will be very well paid, he has built a team that is on the cusp of playing in Europe, he has seen that team improve every season, and there are no signs of it not improving next season.
If he goes to Spurs he could be a Sid Nicholson, but more likely a Potter, last two seasons, and leave with his reputation in tatters. Spurs have got no money, and their entitled fans best get used to the present situation.
The previous post says it all.
 

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TadB said:
Who says he wants to manage a ‘Big Club’? Currently he is managing the 10th best club in the best league in the world. He will be very well paid, he has built a team that is on the cusp of playing in Europe, he has seen that team improve every season, and there are no signs of it not improving next season.
If he goes to Spurs he could be a Sid Nicholson, but more likely a Potter, last two seasons, and leave with his reputation in tatters. Spurs have got no money, and their entitled fans best get used to the present situation.
The previous post says it all.
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Well I did say "if", but fwiw I think he would like a crack at a higher level and he has more or less said as much.

There seems to be this idea that TF is just someone who likes to be comfortable and well-liked and will simply follow the hygge, eventually leaving for a nice sinecure as Denmark coach or to travel the world. I think he has more ambition left than that.
 

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jbee said:
There seems to be this idea that TF is just someone who likes to be comfortable and well-liked and will simply follow the hygge, eventually leaving for a nice sinecure as Denmark coach or to travel the world. I think he has more ambition left than that.
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Agree, but I don't feel like he knowingly puts himself into a basket case club or with a loony owner either.
 

Thomas Frank

Personally I think he'll go to Spurs. As somebody mentioned earlier, the pull of a larger club, playing in front of 60k at home and in the UCL, would be seen as an opportunity too good to miss unfortunately ?

??hope I'm wrong ??
 

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BeeInSW19 said:
Personally I think he'll go to Spurs. As somebody mentioned earlier, the pull of a larger club, playing in front of 60k at home and in the UCL, would be seen as an opportunity too good to miss unfortunately ?

??hope I'm wrong ??
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Correct me if I'm wrong but don't spurs still have a head coach or has he been sacked after winning a major European trophy.
 

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Terrace Weeding said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but don't spurs still have a head coach or has he been sacked after winning a major European trophy.
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suggestions they are trying to negotiate a termination agreement. (they've had plenty of practice!)

then they would have to negotiate compensation with Brentford if they go for our man.
 

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Beecareful said:
suggestions they are trying to negotiate a termination agreement. (they've had plenty of practice!)

then they would have to negotiate compensation with Brentford if they go for our man.
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I hope it doesn’t come to that. However, for him to sign a contract with them he would first have to be released from his contract with us and as far as I understand that there is a very significant sum involved for the release clause. No doubt they will come in with a low offer much lower than the clause and no doubt Phil Giles will do what Phil Giles does if it comes to that.
 

Thomas Frank

Brentford77 said:
Liverpool,
Dortmund
Leverkusen to name three for starters
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Exactly. I think he'd take on of these jobs. In fact, I think when he goes he goes to Germany or Spain. I honestly believe he's too smart to get lured into any of the nut houses of the 'big 6'.
 

Thomas Frank

Voice from the Braemar said:
If spurs actually offered him the job he’ll take it and I wouldn’t blame him either…CL, 60k home ground, doesn’t have to move house, massive wage increase, fresh challenge etc etc etc….its too good a thing for him to turn down imho ?
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If you believe the figures banded about on the internet TF on around £4.5M pa, AP on around £5M pa. So don't think a massive wage increase would be a factor.
 

Thomas Frank

TadB said:
Who says he wants to manage a ‘Big Club’? Currently he is managing the 10th best club in the best league in the world. He will be very well paid, he has built a team that is on the cusp of playing in Europe, he has seen that team improve every season, and there are no signs of it not improving next season.
If he goes to Spurs he could be a Sid Nicholson, but more likely a Potter, last two seasons, and leave with his reputation in tatters. Spurs have got no money, and their entitled fans best get used to the present situation.
The previous post says it all.
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Who is Sid Nicholson? Bill's cousin?
 

Thomas Frank

Willing to be shot down and I can’t really explain it but I’ve had a nagging suspicion that he will go this summer for the last few weeks.

On that basis alone I think he will go to Tottenham if he is offered the job.
 
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