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‘What the f*** are you doing?’ – Thomas Frank nearly quit to be a teacher when Spurs chief first offered him job

THOMAS FRANK will reunite with an old pal when he starts at Tottenham – having been offered a job by the same friend around 20 years ago.

The 51-year-old has replaced Ange Postecoglou at Spurs following the Europa League winner’s dismissal.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank applauding.
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Thomas Frank has been appointed as the new manager of Tottenham[/caption]
Johan Lange, Sporting Director of Aston Villa, at a press conference.
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Frank reunites with Johan Lange, Tottenham’s technical director[/caption]

In doing so, he ended his seven-year spell with Brentford, where he was adored by fans.

With just a shoestring budget, Frank took Brentford from the Championship and turned them into a strong Premier League side.

The Dane’s style of management has been admired by many clubs – including Manchester United, who reportedly considered him as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag last year.

But his new home will be North London – largely thanks to one man in particular.

Johan Lange, Tottenham‘s technical director, has a relationship with Frank that dates back around two decades.

The former Brentford boss came close to quitting football altogether in his early thirties.

Frank had spoken to his wife, Nanna, about giving up on his dream of coaching and instead becoming a teacher.

That’s when Lange came in.

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Then working for Danish club B93 in Copenhagen, Lange approached Frank regarding a talent development position.

After some careful consideration, he declined.

Denmark U19 head coach Thomas Frank at a soccer match.
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Frank almost quit coaching in his early thirties[/caption]

However, Frank went on to change his mind after being chastised by the instructor from his Uefa coaching course.

Speaking to the Telegraph five years ago, the ex-midfielder said: “He (Uefa instructor) called me and said, ‘What the f*** are you doing? This is your dream job. You need to take it.’

“The rest is history.”

Frank and Lange did not spend much time together at B93 but they would meet again at Lyngby, another Danish club, a few years later.

There, they would work alongside Niels Frederiksen and Kasper Hjulmand while honing their coaching craft.

Now, almost two decades on from that first job together, they are colleagues once again.

As the technical director of Tottenham, Lange would have played a role in bringing Frank to North London.

The former Brentford favourite is now tasked with carrying Tottenham up the Premier League table.

Despite winning the Europa League this term, the Lilywhites endured a terrible domestic season.

They finished the campaign 17th in the Premier League table, just one place above the relegation zone.

It was the club’s poor form in the league which resulted in the dismissal of Postecoglou.

Ange Postecoglou, manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
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Frank has replaced Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked by Tottenham earlier this month[/caption]

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MAFS star quits showbiz and returns to day job as he puts a call out for new business

MARRIED At First Sight hunk Ross McCarthy has revealed that he has quit showbiz and returned to his day job.

The E4 star has returned to his roots as a painter and decorator following his failed TV marriage.

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MAFS hunk Ross has revealed he has gone back to his day job[/caption]
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His TV marriage to Sacha failed[/caption]

Ross shared a call out for his business in which he revealed that he and his team are happy to travel for jobs far and wide.

He appears to be using his fame to drum up interest in the business by committing to doing jobs for his followers across the country.

Appealing for more custom as he returns to his old life, Ross wrote online: “To all my followers who live further away.

“If you’re looking for painting and decorating work done, especially bigger jobs, feel free to DM me.

“I’ve had a few people ask about distance, but it’s no issue now – we’re happy to travel and focus on delivering quality work every time.

“Let’s get your space looking spot on.”

His career u-turn comes just days after he bravely opened up to confirm that he is an alcoholic.

Ross made history on the show as its first deaf groom, but he broke Sacha’s heart after struggling with his anger issues. 

The reality TV star has since turned his life around – and found new love with a girlfriend Magda.

In a powerful message to fans, Ross revealed that he’s 65 days sober and determined never to go back.

In an emotional post, he shared: “For everyone who’s been asking me about this book – what is it, and what’s it done for me – well, here you go. 

“I’m finally ready to share it with the world, because I’m more stable now, and my mindset is stronger than ever.

“So yeah… I’m an alcoholic.

“And I’m proud to say that out loud now, because back then, I couldn’t.”

Ross credited a life-changing book and the unwavering support of his loved ones for helping him on his journey to sobriety.

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Ross is mow back working as a decorator[/caption]

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