Brennan Johnson has now shed light on what it has been like working under new Tottenham boss Thomas Frank.
It certainly is a new era at Tottenham Hotspur, with changes taking place on the pitch ahead of the 2025/26 season.
It is no news that Tottenham have moved on from manager Ange Postecoglou, and are now trusting former Brentford boss Thomas Frank to lead them into a new chapter.
Frank has begun to implement his principles and playing style during pre-season, and now Brennan Johnson has offered insight into what it has been like adapting to the Dane’s early ideas.
Brennan Johnson talks about adapting to Thomas Frank’s style at Tottenham
Speaking to football.london, Johnson has reflected on the tactical shift under Thomas Frank, making it clear that while things are changing, he remains excited about what lies ahead.
He spoke about how he benefited from Ange Postecoglou’s tactics, and how he now needs to adapt to a different style.
Johnson said, about Postecoglou’s system: “It was a different tactic from most teams but it definitely suited me. He was the manager who brought me in and he was very much key to me scoring a lot of goals.
“Now it is different. It is a new look at how we are going to play and it is one I am also very excited about. I can also be very important to the team. Of course, I have good memories of the last two seasons but I am really excited to get going now and for the season to start.”
Brennan Johnson was one of the few players who truly benefited from Ange Postecoglou’s attacking system, with the winger often popping up in the right areas to finish off chances.
His sharp positioning and poacher’s instinct saw him end last season as Tottenham’s top scorer in all competitions, and he also bagged the decisive goal in the Europa League final.
Spurs forward Brennan Johnson praises Thomas Frank’s tactical vision
With Frank now at the helm, Johnson would be looking to impress his new boss, and what will help Johnson even further is that Thomas Frank once wanted him at Brentford.
Speaking further, Johnson revealed how highly he regards his new manager and the work Frank has done in the Premier League.
“It is nice to finally work with him. He was always someone who impressed me even though I never played under him,” the Wales international said.
“Even though we played for different teams, I think a lot of people could respect how Brentford played and how hard they were to beat. The quality they had in attacking areas.
“They had great players. A lot of that was down to him because when he took over they were a lot worse off. He took them to become an established Premier League team. It shows what kind of development he can do and we are all very excited.”
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