Thomas Frank reveals true feelings on Daniel Levy's shock Tottenham exit - 'You can't'

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has admitted Daniel Levy's departure from the club was unexpected, following last week's shocking revelation. Levy stepped down from his position as Spurs chairman last week, having been invited to leave the position he had held at the club since 2001 by majority owners ENIC - which is owned by the Lewis family trust.

Frank would go on record to pay tribute to the outgoing Spurs chief, saying Levy had built the foundations for the future. "I would say, I don't think anyone expected it, but a decision is made and we move forward," Frank admitted ahead of this weekend's clash with West Ham United.

"Daniel deserves massive praise. He has been here 24 years and he must be one of longest chairman that's been in the Premier League ever.

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"The things he's built, the success he's been a massive part of, you can't praise enough and two big things is he has laid foundations for the future in terms of this fantastic training centre and the stadium. Both of them are at a level where we can compete with big clubs for the future."

The Spurs' head coach also admitted he had spoken with Levy following his exit - to say goodbye - but reiterated the commitment of majority owners ENIC despite ongoing takeover talk. Frank continued: "Yes, I've spoken to him and, of course, known Daniel, but only known him the last three months.

"Of course I spent more time with him, but it's been brief. I said thank you because it was not only him appointing me, but he had the decisive words and I will always be appreciative of that.

"It's not a new ownership, it is the same ownership but it's just the majority shareholders have more influence. And they are very committed to the club and want to build something good for the future.

"The main thing I can do to do my job well is focus on now and that is West Ham. Huge London derby."

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