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Thomas Frank Reveals Ratcliffe Garage Interview for Man United Before Same‑Day Chelsea Talks

The Spurs manager recounts back‑to‑back 2024 interviews in a TV2 preview of his forthcoming book.

Overview

  • Frank says he met Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the billionaire’s London garage on May 24, 2024, as part of Manchester United’s manager search.
  • He then crossed town for a separate discussion with Chelsea at the Mayfair Hotel only hours later.
  • No offers followed those meetings, with United later appointing Rúben Amorim and Chelsea choosing Enzo Maresca.
  • The encounters occurred while United were reviewing Erik ten Hag’s position after Ineos expanded its control of football operations.
  • Frank remained at Brentford through 2024 and became Tottenham head coach in June 2025 after Spurs activated his release clause.