Thomas Frank
Thomas Frank is set to return to Brentford, the club where he spent nearly nine years of his coaching career, as he leads Tottenham Hotspur into their first match of 2026. A victory for Spurs, currently 13th in the Premier League, would see them leapfrog Brentford, who sit in ninth place. While Frank’s tenure at Tottenham has faced skepticism from some fans, he recently experienced a positive encounter with supporters from both clubs, which he shared ahead of the upcoming clash.
Thomas Frank said: “I was in London yesterday and met a couple. One was a Brentford fan and the other, she was a Tottenham fan. The Brentford fan was very positive and said thank you for everything I had done at the club. The Tottenham supporter said ‘keep doing what you’re doing, you’re doing a top job, I love what you’re doing’. That was positive. I guess the ones who are not that positive are probably not brave enough to say it to my face. It’s probably a little bit easier behind the keyboard, but the messages that I have are genuinely positive.”
Frank reminisced about his time at Brentford, highlighting the achievements and memorable moments during his tenure. He expressed his excitement about returning to a club where he made a significant impact by guiding them to the Premier League.
Thomas Frank said: “There were many magical moments it was a privilege to be part of with fantastic people. Of course, the promotion is the stand-out achievement. Getting promoted to the best league in the world, for the first time in 74 years or something like that, that’s very unique. That is pure happiness in one day. So that’s special. It was also pretty nice to beat Arsenal 2-0 in the first game in the Premier League.”
Looking ahead, Frank plans to create a room of memories from his time at Brentford and hopes to replicate similar success at Tottenham. Despite facing challenges, such as the absence of key players like Xavi Simons, Frank remains optimistic about the team’s progress.
Thomas Frank said: “Yeah, you could say that. I also think Yoane Wissa did well before that. The year before he did very well and then he continued playing. So even for the games when Igor Thiago was available, Wissa played because he was on fire. He ended up scoring 19 non-penalty goals. It’s an incredible achievement. What I knew was that I was convinced Igor would be a goalscorer for Brentford. I’m convinced by the way he is a personality, his mindset, but also his abilities and he’s proven that. I think Keith and the coaching staff have done a top job to make him perform in every aspect.”
Frank emphasized the importance of building a resilient team capable of securing victories even in challenging circumstances. He acknowledged that Tottenham is not yet at the level of top clubs like Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, or Liverpool but stressed the need for patience and continuous improvement.
Thomas Frank said: “I think it’s so important. I think every good team needs to be able to do that and we are building something. I think it’s also fair to say we are not where City or Arsenal, Chelsea or Liverpool are right now unfortunately. We really want to be there, but even them, they need ugly wins sometimes where they’re winning 1-0. How many times have Arsenal won 1-0 with a set-piece this season? So, we need to be able to do that, and I know it will be a very difficult team at Brentford. I am part of creating what I know I am facing.”
As Spurs prepare for the match at Brentford, Frank remains focused on the long-term vision for the club, aiming to deliver consistent offensive football while acknowledging the current limitations. The journey continues for Tottenham under Frank’s leadership, with aspirations of reaching the heights of the Premier League elite.
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