Overview

• Daniel Levy described Postecoglou’s dismissal as “emotionally difficult” but necessary after a 17th-place Premier League finish despite last month’s Europa League triumph
• Spurs’ board made a unanimous decision to replace Postecoglou in a bid to elevate the club’s performance beyond continental silverware
• Thomas Frank emerged as the top choice after an expedited process that assessed more than 30 candidates against ten defined managerial criteria
• Levy highlighted Frank’s intelligence, communication skills and proven ability to develop young players as decisive qualities for the role
• Tottenham now turn their focus to challenging for Premier League and Champions League titles under Frank in the upcoming season