TBR Football reported on the 14th (Korean time) that "Redknapp expressed his anger over the process of changing the Tottenham manager," conveying his critical stance.
Redknapp said, "There is always praise for departing managers. But why is there no such dedication while the manager is in office?" He added, "I have seen this scene countless times. The new manager Thomas Frank will also ultimately have a similar experience."
Tottenham decided to part ways with manager Ange Postecoglou after the 2024-2025 season. Opinions were divided within Tottenham. They topped the UEFA Europa League (UEL), lifting a trophy for the first time in 17 years, but received the worst report card in the Premier League.
Tottenham finished the Premier League with 11 wins, 5 draws, and 22 losses in 38 matches, accumulating only 38 points, ending the season in a modest 17th place. This was the club's poorest performance since the Premier League's inception in 1992.
On the 7th, Tottenham officially announced the dismissal of Postecoglou. They explained, "After a thorough review of performance, we made a cold decision." They swiftly proceeded with the appointment of the new head coach.
On the 13th, Tottenham announced on their official website that "Thomas Frank will take over as the new manager," confirming a contract until June 2028. Frank, a Danish national, has proven exceptional leadership at Brentford.
Frank took the helm of Brentford, then a Championship club, in 2018 and led them to promotion to the Premier League for the 2020-2021 season, marking Brentford's return to the top flight after 86 years. Even after promotion, he continued to maintain mid-to-upper table performance, earning recognition for his leadership. Brentford finished 13th in the 2021-2022 season, 9th in 2022-2023, 16th in 2023-2024, and 10th in the 2024-2025 season.
However, Redknapp did not stop his criticism of the players' responsibilities. He stated, "In football, when a manager leaves, there are always flattering remarks that he was 'a good person.' However, I wonder why there was no full commitment during their tenure," adding, "The Tottenham players must explain why they remained 17th in the league this season. I do not believe their statements are sincere."
TBR Football echoed Redknapp's claims, citing Son Heung-min as an example. TBR Football remarked, "Redknapp's observations are harsh but reflect reality," noting, "Son has repeated similar messages whenever managers Pochettino, Mourinho, Conte, and Postecoglou departed."
Amid the managerial change, the repeated attitudes of the players are being pointed out as a chronic issue for Tottenham. There is concern whether this vicious cycle will continue under Frank's regime.
감독 교체라는 변화 속에서 또다시 반복되는 선수단의 태도가 토트넘의 고질적 문제로 지적되고 있다. 프랭크 감독 체제 아래서도 이 악순환이 이어질지 관심이 쏠리고 있다.
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