Thomas Frank is in line to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham (Image: Getty)
Thomas Frank mapped out the end of Tottenham's season with pinpoint accuracy before Ange Postecoglou was given his marching orders. And now, the Brentford boss is being lined up to replace the Aussie, who was sacked by Daniel Levy after leading Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years.
In the end, the Tottenham hierarchy were unable to look past what had been a miserable Premier League season, which left the club one spot ahead of the relegation places in 17th. Postecoglou and some Spurs fans hoped that his Europa League triumph, which in turn sealed Champions League qualification, would have been enough to save his skin.
But Levy and co. are now hunting down his replacement, and Frank has emerged as the leading candidate. Speaking ahead of Brentford's clash with Tottenham in February, the Danish manager foresaw two things in Postecoglou's future which ultimately materialised - suffering and silverware.
"Maybe, in one of his toughest moments, they will win a trophy, which will be massive for Tottenham," he said. "It could be one of those seasons where they suffer incredibly - and maybe they suffer even more - but they win a trophy."
Spurs would go on to win the encounter 2-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium as Postecoglou completed a league double over Frank. But they were two of only 11 Premier League wins all campaign as Tottenham failed to reach the 40-point mark.
Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham despite leading them to a Europa League win (Image: Getty)
Postecoglou's struggles went into overdrive during a mid-season injury crisis, which was in full blow during the trip to Brentford. And Frank expressed his sympathy when the former Celtic boss was coming under increasing pressure.
"I have massive respect for Ange," he said. "Speaking for myself, it is tough at times and feels like you're carrying everything on your shoulders. It is always my final call, it's the manager who stands there. That's why I can definitely put myself in his place.
"He's done very well to keep going and keep believing. He doesn't need advice, but he just needs to trust his own processes and trust what he believes in, which he does - that's the main thing."
The Sun claim that Frank has personally given the green light on a move to Tottenham, and it is now down to Levy to agree a compensation package with Brentford. The 51-year-old manager has been with the Bees for nearly seven years, and he led them to 10th in the Premier League last term despite selling star striker Ivan Toney the previous summer.
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