Tottenham Have Hired Heitinga and Appointed Moersen to Boost Underperforming Squad, but What Does it Mean for Frank?
Thomas Frank's Tottenham side is in crisis mode after a dismal run of results that has left the team without a win in seven matches. In a bid to turn things around, the club has appointed former Ajax head coach John Heitinga to its coaching staff, with responsibility falling on his shoulders to work closely with the defence.
Heitinga's appointment comes as a welcome relief for Frank, who was under pressure before Saturday's home game against West Ham. The Dutchman's arrival is seen as an attempt by Spurs to inject fresh ideas into their team and bring stability back to their squad.
The former Netherlands international boasts a wealth of experience in coaching at both club and national levels. He spent time working with Ajax's youth teams, taking charge of the first team from January 2023 until the end of that season. His previous roles as an assistant coach at West Ham and Liverpool also came under Frank's tutelage, before returning to his hometown club for a brief stint last May.
Heitinga is expected to use his defensive expertise to help shape the Tottenham squad. His playing career was equally impressive, featuring in five seasons of the Premier League and representing his country.
However, Heitinga won't be alone at Spurs. The appointment of Carlos Moersen as the club's first director of football operations marks a significant coup for Frank. After leaving City Football Group where he spent over a decade in various roles, including serving as head of football transactions, Moersen will oversee all aspects of the women's team, player care, and training ground operations.
The appointment is a major boost to Spurs' ambitions under Frank, but comes with one notable exception - Moersen won't be joining until after the summer transfer window. He is currently on gardening leave before his new role begins.
A further departure has also left Spurs scrambling for talent. Co-sporting director Fabio Paratici is set to join Fiorentina at the end of January, while Dan Lewindon will take up a performance director role next month.
With these appointments and departures under Frank's watchful eye, it remains to be seen if they will be enough to turn Spurs' season around.
Thomas Frank's Tottenham side is in crisis mode after a dismal run of results that has left the team without a win in seven matches. In a bid to turn things around, the club has appointed former Ajax head coach John Heitinga to its coaching staff, with responsibility falling on his shoulders to work closely with the defence.
Heitinga's appointment comes as a welcome relief for Frank, who was under pressure before Saturday's home game against West Ham. The Dutchman's arrival is seen as an attempt by Spurs to inject fresh ideas into their team and bring stability back to their squad.
The former Netherlands international boasts a wealth of experience in coaching at both club and national levels. He spent time working with Ajax's youth teams, taking charge of the first team from January 2023 until the end of that season. His previous roles as an assistant coach at West Ham and Liverpool also came under Frank's tutelage, before returning to his hometown club for a brief stint last May.
Heitinga is expected to use his defensive expertise to help shape the Tottenham squad. His playing career was equally impressive, featuring in five seasons of the Premier League and representing his country.
However, Heitinga won't be alone at Spurs. The appointment of Carlos Moersen as the club's first director of football operations marks a significant coup for Frank. After leaving City Football Group where he spent over a decade in various roles, including serving as head of football transactions, Moersen will oversee all aspects of the women's team, player care, and training ground operations.
The appointment is a major boost to Spurs' ambitions under Frank, but comes with one notable exception - Moersen won't be joining until after the summer transfer window. He is currently on gardening leave before his new role begins.
A further departure has also left Spurs scrambling for talent. Co-sporting director Fabio Paratici is set to join Fiorentina at the end of January, while Dan Lewindon will take up a performance director role next month.
With these appointments and departures under Frank's watchful eye, it remains to be seen if they will be enough to turn Spurs' season around.
, he knows his stuff when it comes to defense, but I'm still not sure if Moersen's role as director of football ops will make a difference... idk what's going on with Fabio leaving and Dan Lewindon taking over, seems like we're losing some key people 
. What do you guys think Tottenham can actually turn their season around?
and now he's gotta deal with these changes 
like introducing heitinga as a new coach is gonna bring fresh ideas but it's not the same as having someone to take over his role 
does anyone think frank can still save spurs? 
at least he's been in football for ages 
... think moersen is gonna bring some much needed stability too, but man that gardening leave is a bummer 
, gotta feel for the guy who just got hired and then has to chill for another month before getting started 
. not sure about fabio's departure tho, seemed like he was pretty hands on... fingers crossed dan can fill the void as performance director 
, but at the same time I think it's gonna make things even harder for Frank 
. Heitinga's defensive expertise is a big plus, no doubt about that 
... either he's doing Tottenham a solid or they're just being super lucky lol 
. On the one hand, having someone oversee all that stuff might actually help stabilize the squad 
, but on the other hand what if it's just another thing for Frank to deal with? Ugh, my mind is all over the place 
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his appointment feels like a reaction to the losses and not really a plan to turn things around. what about frank's tactics or strategy? did he just get sacked by spurs fans? 
I can imagine how tough this must be for Thomas Frank right now 
. The squad is really struggling and he's taking a lot of heat from fans & media 
. Bringing in John Heitinga might be just what they need, someone with experience to help them defend better 
️. And Carlos Moersen coming on board later this summer will also bring some stability, especially for the women's team 
. Fingers crossed it all works out and Spurs turn their season around 
. Moersen seems like a solid hire though - his CV is solid and all that jazz 
so heitinga just joined as def coach, but what about frank himself? 
gotta see how this all plays out