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Vinai Venkatesham admits it was “Really Tough” to part ways with ‘this fantastic human being’

Vinai Venkatesham admits it was really tough to sack former Tottenham manager Thomas Frank and praises his character.

By Spurs Dragon · To The Lane And Back

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:27 PM

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Vinai Venkatesham admitted dismissing former manager Thomas Frank was a "really tough" decision.
Speaking on The Sports Agents podcast, Venkatesham called Frank a "fantastic human being" and a "complete gentleman."
Venkatesham noted that close daily collaboration through difficult times creates strong personal bonds with managers.

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Vinai Venkatesham revealed on The Sports Agents podcast that parting ways with former manager Thomas Frank was a "really tough" decision. Venkatesham explained that building close working relationships with coaching staff during challenging campaigns makes dismissals emotionally difficult.

Praising Frank's character, Venkatesham called him a "fantastic human being" and a "complete gentleman." He also noted having worked closely alongside Frank during difficult periods, while briefly mentioning that Igor Tudor was not in the coaching role for long.

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Vinai Venkatesham admits it was “Really Tough” to part ways with ‘this fantastic human being’

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