Thomas Frank Faces Former Club in Crucial Spurs Matchup

Spurs vs Brentford, a special showdown for Frank

Tottenham Hotspur's manager Thomas Frank returns to his former club Brentford, where he enjoyed a successful nine-year stint, as the two teams clash in the Premier League.

“I think it's a big credit to Brentford to be brave enough to promote from within, but also to have built something over time...” 

Tottenham Hotspur are set to host Brentford this weekend, aiming to break their winless streak in the Premier League and boost their home form. This match holds special significance for manager Thomas Frank, as he faces his former club for the first time since leaving in June to take over at Spurs.

Frank joined Brentford in 2016, becoming head coach two years later and leading the team to promotion from the Championship in 2021. “Of course, it's a bit special for me facing Brentford, where I was for nine years,” Frank said. “Almost a quarter of my life was there. I had a fantastic time there, I enjoyed every second.”

Thomas Frank, Tottenham Hotspur's manager, was asked if he'd celebrate if Spurs scored against his former club, Brentford, on Saturday. His response? “Yeah, I will. Everyone knows the respect I have for Brentford, the fans, everyone before kick-off, after the final whistle. In the 90 minutes it's all about one thing, do what we can to win the game.”

“Of course, it's a little more special for me because I face Brentford, where I was for nine years,” Frank told reporters on Thursday ahead of Saturday's game.

“Almost a quarter of my life there. I had a fantastic time there, and I enjoyed every second of it.

“A lot of people I'll see on Saturday who I haven't seen for a long time, I used to see them every day, more or less, so that will be special.”

Thomas Frank, the Tottenham Hotspur manager, was asked if he'd celebrate if Spurs scored against his former club, Brentford, on Saturday. His response? “Yeah, I will. Everyone knows the respect I have for Brentford, the fans, everyone before kick-off, after the final whistle. In the 90 minutes it's all about one thing, do what we can to win the game.”

Tottenham Hotspur's form has dipped after a promising start to the season, with the team winless in their last 5 league games, losing 3. Their only home win this campaign came back in August on the opening day.

Brentford are struggling on the road, losing 6 of their 7 away games.

“It will be nice timing for us to get the three points on Saturday,” Frank said.

“There's only one way to do that: put a good performance in there. Work on the things we are constantly working on.

“Constantly make it sharper, quicker. Not direct, but more penetration when we need to have that. Play with intensity, come out brave. I'm looking forward to the game.”

Many expected Brentford to struggle this season after they replaced Frank with an inexperienced manager in Keith Andrews, along with the departure of several key players, but they are level on 19 points with Spurs in the standings.

Andrews has done a remarkable job, considering the circumstances. He took over as head coach in June, signing a three-year contract, and has been praised for his adaptability and leadership. The team's performance is a testament to Andrews' abilities and the club's strong culture.

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Brentford's home form has been impressive, with five wins at the G-Tech Community Stadium, but they've struggled on the road, losing six of their seven away games. This inconsistency will be a concern as they face tough opponents like Tottenham Hotspur.

“I think it's a big credit to Brentford to be brave enough to promote from within, but also to have built something over time,” Frank said.

“It's definitely not about me, it's about what we together built there, that consistency, stability and high performance level at this level.

“So that culture, knowing who we are, what we want to be, that was easier to continue with appointing Keith, and I think he's done a remarkable job. It is never easy to step up to your first head coach role.”

*Frank Faces Former Club in Crucial Spurs Matchup*

Thomas Frank's Tottenham Hotspur host Brentford this weekend, with the Spurs manager looking to break his side's winless streak in the Premier League.