Thomas Frank reveals what Vinai Venkatesham’s letter told him about the Tottenham project
Thomas Frank has shed light on what he took from Vinani Venkatesham’s open letter to the Tottenham Hotspur fan base.
Frank’s job is now reported to be in serious threat after Tottenham fell to another defeat at home on Saturday, this time to a West Ham team sitting in the relegation zone.
The Spurs fans have made it clear that they want to see a managerial change, with the Dane’s future at the club thus appearing to be in serious doubt.
This comes just a few days after a letter by the Spurs CEO to the supporters regarding the lack of connection between the fans and the club.
Thomas Frank reacts to Vinai Venkatesham’s letter to Tottenham supporters
In his letter, Venkatesham wrote that the club are committed to rebuilding the lost connections with the fans, and insisted that Spurs are taking steps to bridge that gap.
The Tottenham CEO also promised fans that the club will be more proactive in its recruitment, insisting that the Lilywhites are ready to show more ambition.
Frank has now claimed that he saw the letter as evidence that the club’s hierarchy understands that Tottenham are in a transitional phase.
When asked whether he read Venkatesham’s open letter and what he thought about the tone of it, the Dane responded (via Football.London): “Yes, I have seen the letter, and I took six to eight positive things out of the letter. Not apparently the negative thing. What I take out of that letter is that a club and an executive team with Vinai on top that are aligned and know this is a big transitional phase.
“It’s a super-tanker we’re turning in the right direction and there are a lot of good signs behind the scenes and also in some of the performances, but of course when you lose last-minute to one of your rivals, it is very emotional football and there will be noise. That noise we need to keep out there (away) and get head down and keep walking, keep doing the right thing.”
Why Venkatesham’s promise may be ominous for Frank
The fact that the club’s hierarchy has spelt out their desire to showcase ambition may be ominous for Frank.
Sticking with a manager despite the club finding themselves sitting in 14th place in the table after 22 matches will certainly not be perceived as an ambitious decision.
That, along with the fact that the Tottenham fan base has turned against Frank, could lead to the Spurs hierarchy concluding that a managerial change is the only way to get the supporters back onside.
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