Spurs First Team Coaching Staff
Tottenham Hotspur First Team Coaching Staff Update
Head Coach - Ange Postecoglou
Tottenham Hotspur is proud to welcome Thomas Frank as Head Coach ahead of the 2025/26 season. A respected figure in European football and one of the Premier League’s most forward-thinking managers, Thomas arrives in north London with a proven track record of developing players, building cohesive teams, and delivering long-term progress.
Frank was appointed head coach of Tottenham Hotspur in June 2025 on a contract running until 2028. He succeeded Ange Postecoglou after a season in which Spurs lifted the Europa League.
Coaching Philosophy
Tactical Identity
Thomas is recognised for his adaptable, modern approach to the game. His teams are organised, energetic and tactically flexible, capable of shifting structures to maximise strengths and exploit opposition weaknesses.
Player Development
A core belief of Frank's work is improving individuals within a collective system. His background in youth development and psychology underpins a coaching style built on communication, trust, and consistent standards.
Culture & Leadership
Thomas is a collaborative leader who cultivates unity, resilience and ambition within his squads. His emphasis on culture ensures alignment across the Club, from players and staff to recruitment and performance.
Assistant Coaches - Justin Cochrane, Andreas Georgson, Matt Wells
Justin Cochrane
Justin Cochrane returns to Tottenham Hotspur’s first-team coaching staff in 2025, joining as First Team Assistant Coach under head coach Thomas Frank. A familiar figure to Spurs supporters, Cochrane began his coaching journey in Tottenham’s academy, working with youth teams and contributing to the development of young talents.
Andreas Georgson
Andreas Georgson joins Tottenham’s first-team staff for 2025/26 as First Team Assistant Coach, bringing with him a reputation for set-piece expertise and tactical detail. Georgson previously worked with Thomas Frank at Brentford during the 2019–20 season, and has had spells as a set-piece coach at various clubs including Arsenal F.C., Southampton F.C., as well as a stint at Manchester United.
Matt Wells
Matt Wells remains on the Tottenham first-team coaching staff for 2025/26, continuing in his role as First Team Assistant Coach. He was retained following the arrival of Thomas Frank — offering continuity amid a wider overhaul of the coaching setup
Goalkeeping Coach - Fabian Otte
Tottenham Hotspur is pleased to introduce Fabian Otte as the First Team Goalkeeping Coach for the 2025/26 season. A highly regarded specialist with experience at elite clubs, Fabian joins Spurs to oversee and elevate the performance of the Club's senior goalkeepers.
Tottenham’s recruitment of Fabian Otte signals a renewed commitment to excellence in one of the most specialised positions in the squad. The club believe that strong goalkeeping coaching is essential to achieving defensive stability — a key priority under Thomas Frank’s management structure.
