Thomas Frank praised Daniel Levy for laying the foundations at Tottenham following the chairman’s departure from the club.
Levy’s exit was introduced final week, ending his 24-year spell on the helm of the membership.
His tenure was usually marked by vital criticism from followers amid lack of success on the sphere, the 2008 EFL Cup triumph Spurs’ solely trophy of his spell as chairman previous to final season’s success within the Europa League.
Frank’s arrival as Ange Postecoglou’s successor marked Levy’s fifteenth managerial appointment, and his fourth in as a few years.
Regardless of that tumult, Frank sees Levy as a md worthy of acclaim.
“He deserves enormous reward,” Frank informed a press convention forward of Saturday’s recreation with West Ham.
“One of many longest-serving chairman within the Premier League ever. He has laid the foundations for the long run when it comes to the world-class coaching centre and stadium.
“I’ve spoken to him. It has been transient. I mentioned thanks. I can solely recognize that in each side. I want him all the most effective going ahead.”
Simons and Kolo Muani in competition
Tottenham go to West Ham in a London derby having suffered their first defeat below Frank’s stewardship earlier than the worldwide break.
Spurs had been outplayed in a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth, however a return of six factors from three video games, together with a formidable away win over Manchester Metropolis, nonetheless represents a robust begin for the previous Brentford boss.
And Frank might be boosted by debuts for brand spanking new signings Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani.
“Each of them are wanting good. Each are in competition for the squad,” Frank mentioned of that pair.
“Xavi, for pure causes, is additional down the road as he has performed for Holland and some video games for Leipzig.
“Randal hasn’t performed for the reason that Membership World Cup and didn’t actually practice at PSG so he isn’t as match as Xavi.”
Striker Dominic Solanke is not going to function, nevertheless. He’s unavailable on account of an ankle harm that compelled him to overlook the defeat Bournemouth.
“Dominic gained’t be accessible nonetheless, however he gained’t be lengthy,” Frank added.
“Proper now, we’re doing the whole lot we will, the medical crew is doing the whole lot they’ll to get on high of it, and that’s what we’re specializing in. I get the sensation he’s not too distant, however he’s simply falling away this week.”
