Tottenham: Claus Norgaard could be set for Thomas Frank reunion after agreeing Brentford departure

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·16 June 2025

Tottenham: Claus Norgaard could be set for Thomas Frank reunion after agreeing Brentford departure

The Bees face a comprehensive rebuild as Spurs inherit much of Frank’s backroom staff

Brentford have confirmed the departure of first-team assistant coach Claus Norgaard as yet more staff leave the club following Thomas Frank’s departure.

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Frank had served as the Bees’ head coach since 2018, but agreed to join Tottenham as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement last week.

Norgaard is expected to join his countryman in making the move to Hotspur Way. He served as Frank’s assistant for three years since joining Brentford from the Danish Football Association in 2022.

Frank will bring much of his Brentford staff with him to Tottenham. He insisted on bringing Justin Cochrane with him, with head of performance Chris Haslam and analyst Joe Newton also moving. Manchester United’s set-piece coach Andreas Georgson completes his new backroom staff.

Right-hand man: Claus Norgaard spent three years as Thomas Frank’s assistant

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On leaving, Norgaard said: “I have loved my time at Brentford and leave with fond memories.

“There is such a strong culture and that has contributed greatly to a very successful period. Brentford will always have a place in my heart.”

Director of football Phil Giles said: “In the three seasons Claus was a Brentford coach, we finished in the top half of the Premier League twice. That is the legacy he leaves.”

Brentford are left facing a considerable rebuild both on and off the pitch as Frank’s dynasty comes to an end.

Beyond the staff exodus, they also stand to lose last season’s joint-top scorers in Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, who combined for 52 goal involvements in all competitions.

Both men could join Frank at Spurs. Mbeumo had appeared close to joining Man United after they offered to quadruple his wages, but is now reportedly leaning towards north London rather than the Northwest. Wissa, meanwhile, is entering the final year of his Brentford contract, with Nottingham Forest also in the running for his signature.

Brentford set-piece coach Keith Andrews is considered a leading contender to take on the top job at the Gtech Stadium. His 16-year playing career featured spells at Wolves, MK Dons, and Blackburn Rovers.

He went on to serve as a coach for the Dons after hanging up his boots, also working as an assistant to Chris Wilder at Sheffield United before joining Brentford.