Tottenham boss Thomas Frank admits Saturday’s go to of former membership Brentford can be particular, however he may have no downside celebrating in opposition to them.
Frank left Brentford in the summertime to take over at Spurs, having joined the west London membership in 2016.
The Danish coach masterminded promotion to the Premier League 4 years in the past to etch his identify into Brentford folklore and might count on a heat reception from the away followers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, however the 52-year-old had no hesitation when requested if he would have fun.
“Yeah, I will,” Frank stated.
“I believe everybody respects the respect I’ve bought for Brentford and for the followers and everybody earlier than kick-off, after kick-off and after the ultimate whistle.
“(However) within the 90 minutes plus, it is all about one factor and do what we are able to to win the sport.
“In fact it is a bit bit extra particular for me as a result of I face Brentford the place I have been for 9 years. That is nearly 1 / 4 of my life!
“I had a fantastic time there and I enjoyed every second of it.
“There’s lots of people I’ll see on Saturday that I have not seen for a very long time and I used to see them each day kind of, in order that can be particular after all as effectively.
“But today it has been preparation against the team. Players I know very well of course, small tweaks to what you could say I used to do, but a lot of the identity is the same in many ways, which makes it difficult in many ways.
“When the whistle goes, it is all about getting three factors and successful.”
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A battling level at Newcastle on Tuesday ended a worrying run of three consecutive defeats, which had sparked questions on Frank’s long-term prospects at Tottenham.
Spurs’ dwelling type within the Premier League in 2025 has been horrendous and, whereas a big chunk was beneath Frank’s predecessor Ange Postecoglou, the previous Brentford boss has overseen 4 defeats in his seven league fixtures.
General Tottenham have gained solely three of their final 21 dwelling league matches, however Brentford have misplaced six occasions on the street this season within the division.
Frank added: “It will be a nice timing for us to get the three points on Saturday.
“There’s just one method to try this, to place a very good efficiency in there, work on the issues we’re continually engaged on, section two, section three, continually make it sharper, faster.
“Not direct, but more penetration when we need to have that. Play with intensity, come out brave and I’m looking forward to the game.”
