“Tottenham’s Rivals Speak: Thomas Frank’s Message to Ange Postecoglou Sends Shockwaves from Celtic Park to North London!”

After two eventful and emotionally charged seasons in North London, Ange Postecoglou, the man once adored at Celtic Park, has officially left Tottenham Hotspur. While his exit may have come as a shock to some, his replacement, former Brentford manager Thomas Frank, has made it clear that his admiration for the Australian runs deep delivering a heartfelt message that has resonated with fans across the football world.

Postecoglou’s rise at Celtic was meteoric. In just two years in Glasgow, he turned skeptics into believers, guiding the Hoops to a sensational domestic treble in his final season cementing his legacy as one of the club’s modern greats. His bold attacking football, calm leadership, and deep understanding of the club’s culture earned him a hero’s status among Celtic supporters.

But Ange wasn’t done making history.

In the summer following his Celtic triumph, he accepted a bold new challenge: the Tottenham Hotspur job. His arrival at Spurs was met with enthusiasm and high expectations. Despite lacking the financial firepower of some Premier League giants, Ange brought passion, vision, and a fresh approach to the North London outfit. His debut season ended with a respectable fifth-place finish, laying the foundation for even greater ambition.

However, football is a results-driven business and things changed drastically the following year.

Tottenham’s 2024/25 Premier League campaign quickly turned sour. Despite Ange leading the club to a historic Europa League title Spurs’ first-ever European trophy their domestic form collapsed. A run of poor performances saw them plummet to 17th in the table, and despite the continental success, Daniel Levy made the tough call to part ways with the Australian coach.

Enter Thomas Frank, the Danish tactician who had worked wonders with Brentford and caught the eye of Spurs’ top brass. Seen as a steady hand with proven Premier League credentials, Frank was quickly installed as the new man at the helm.

And while many expected the typical managerial clean break, Frank instead offered a powerful and emotional tribute to his predecessor words that Tottenham and Celtic fans alike weren’t expecting.

> “I think Ange has done something special. He’ll forever be a legend in Tottenham.”
– Thomas Frank, speaking to Sky Sports

That single line “He’ll forever be a legend” was enough to spark emotion in both North London and Glasgow. For Celtic fans, it served as a reminder of the enduring impact Postecoglou had, not just at Parkhead, but wherever he went. For Tottenham supporters, it was a rare and genuine moment of humility and recognition a rival manager praising his predecessor, rather than pushing him aside.

Frank didn’t stop there.

> “It’s important to understand we all stand on the shoulders of others. I’m going in on the foundation Ange built, and his coaching staff, and I’m very humble about that. I’ll do my very best to continue the great work he put in.”

It’s not often that a new manager so openly credits the work of the man before him especially one who was recently dismissed. But Frank’s approach was clear: build, not erase.

He acknowledged the passion Postecoglou had instilled in the fans, the memorable moments he delivered especially the euphoric Europa League run and promised to carry that same spirit forward.

> “The feeling, the excitement, the joy and the happiness in the fans’ faces, the pictures were ‘wow’. Hopefully, we can create more of those moments. That will be the ultimate dream: to do that and build on that.”

Why Did Levy Prefer Frank to Ange?

While Frank’s praise was generous, many fans are still left asking: why did Daniel Levy make the switch?

Insiders suggest that despite the European glory, Spurs’ disastrous Premier League campaign weighed heavily on Levy’s decision. There were concerns over squad depth, tactical rigidity, and poor results against bottom-half teams. Postecoglou’s attacking style, while admired, lacked defensive balance something Levy now sees in Frank’s Brentford-built structure.

Still, Postecoglou walks away with his head held high: a European trophy in hand, and tributes pouring in from both colleagues and fans. For many Tottenham supporters, he remains a cult hero and for Celtic fans, the love has only grown stronger.

As the Thomas Frank era begins, it does so with rare humility and respect for the past. Whether he succeeds or not remains to be seen but one thing is certain:

Ange Postecoglou’s legacy, from Glasgow to London, is anything but forgotten.