First Spurs player gives welcome verdict on Thomas Frank after Postecoglou exit
The winds of change are blowing through Hotspur Way as Tottenham Hotspur usher in the Thomas Frank era, with teenage sensation Mikey Moore becoming the first squad member to publicly address the managerial transition.
The 17-year-old prodigy, fresh from his breakthrough season under Ange Postecoglou, has offered a poignant reflection on the Australian’s departure while expressing genuine excitement about working with the new Danish tactician.
Moore’s emergence as one of England’s most promising young attackers coincided with Postecoglou’s transformative tenure, making his perspective particularly valuable.
The academy graduate, who made 19 appearances across all competitions last season including five in Tottenham’s triumphant Europa League campaign, spoke candidly about his mixed emotions.
“With Ange, I’m thankful to him,” Moore told PA Sport. “He gave me an opportunity to go and show people what I could do.” These words carry significant weight coming from a player who went from preseason hopeful to Europa League matchday regular in just six months.
The teenager’s journey mirrors Tottenham’s own rollercoaster season – moments of brilliance punctuated by challenges that ultimately culminated in Bilbao’s glory.
Moore’s debut goal during their European run and subsequent bench role in the final represent career-defining milestones. “It was a top experience – some of the best times of my life on that Wednesday night,” he reflected, acknowledging how lifting silverware erased 17 years of frustration for the club.
Frank’s appointment signals a new chapter, with Moore revealing intriguing insights about the former Brentford manager’s reputation among players.
Having faced Frank’s teams during loan spells and heard positive reviews from England U19 teammates familiar with his methods, the young winger appears genuinely enthused. “I’ve heard that he’s a good man and he’s a good manager,” Moore shared, highlighting the importance of personal connections in modern management.
His comments suggest Frank’s man-management skills – crucial in developing Brentford’s overachieving squads – could prove equally valuable in nurturing Tottenham’s emerging talents.
The Denmark international’s track record with young players at Brentford offers encouragement for Moore and fellow academy products.
Frank transformed the Bees from Championship contenders to Premier League mainstays while developing raw talents into top-flight stars – precisely the blueprint Tottenham’s hierarchy hopes he can replicate on a grander scale.
Moore’s admission about “down moments” during his breakthrough season reveals a maturity that Frank will likely appreciate as he assesses his new squad.
As Tottenham’s players disperse for summer breaks or international duty, Moore’s words provide the first glimpse into the dressing room’s reception of their new manager.
His balanced tribute to Postecoglou’s faith coupled with open-mindedness toward Frank’s methods suggests a healthy transition period ahead. For a club that has swung between extremes in recent years, this measured response from their brightest young star bodes well for stability.
The coming weeks will reveal more about Frank’s vision, but Moore’s testimony offers early evidence that Tottenham may have found a manager capable of bridging their celebrated past with an ambitious future – while keeping their homegrown stars at the heart of the project.
As the teenager prepares for the U19 European Championships, he does so knowing another successful campaign could see him return to a Spurs side ready to give youth its fullest opportunity yet.