Thomas Frank: Tottenham Hotspur appoint Brentford head coach as supervisor

Postecoglou’s type of play at Spurs proved divisive, with a notoriously excessive line that includes prominently earlier than being ditched for the essential Europa League run-in.

Frank is understood for his use of information within the recreation, beforehand stating he’s not a lover of pictures from exterior the field.

Final season, 23% of Brentford’s efforts got here from exterior the realm – the bottom within the league – in comparison with 28% for Spurs.

Final season Brentford tried 675 crosses, whereas Spurs delivered 752. Frank might carry with him the must be extra choosy in vast areas.

A statistic that stands out is his facet’s willingness to compete within the air, with final season’s 1,210 aerial duels the best determine within the league and dwarfing Tottenham’s 872.

Count on Tottenham to contest issues that bit extra however, as with pictures from vary or crosses, Frank appears to wish to be sensible in relation to competing.

Brentford fouled far lower than Spurs throughout the previous two seasons – certainly, solely Manchester Metropolis dedicated fewer fouls than Brentford final season.