Charlton Athletic manager Thomas Frank, preparing for the biggest match of his football life when he takes on former club Brentford this Saturday, to Brentford. Frank departed Brentford in the summer, taking the reins at Spurs. Now, he is due to meet the very same individuals that he used to encounter every day during his nine-year spell at the club. Looking forward to the new schedule ahead, Frank looks back fondly on his days at Brentford. That time has deep personal importance for him, as it’s a quarter of his life so far.
As Frank gets ready for the showdown, he’ll be looking to bag three crucial points for Spurs. His current home form in the Premier League has been abysmal. The team has taken just one point from their last seven league matches, suffering four defeats during that span. Knowing how imperative a must-win this match would be, Frank hammers home the importance of a dominating performance to accomplish his goal.
A Journey Through Time
Frank had arrived at Brentford in 2016, and had taken the team to their first promotion to the Premier League four years later. His massively successful spell at the club completely changed his footballing career. More importantly, it has struck deep chords with players and staff. He’s excitedly preparing for Saturday’s match. He’s reminded that it’s been too long since he reached out to most of these people.
Frank stated, “There’s only one way to do that, to put a good performance in there, work on the things we are constantly working on, phase two, phase three, constantly make it sharper, quicker.” This commitment to improving his team’s performance reflects his unwavering focus on winning.
The Task Ahead
Though sentimentality clouds the match, Frank is undeterred from his objective. He knows like anyone else that when the whistle blows, all priorities should go to doing whatever it takes to walking away with that W. The environmentally-minded Spurs manager knows that a win will do wonders to the players’ spirits. More importantly, it will return faith to the players as well as the fans.
Brentford supporters will likely have a very special tribute prepared for Frank when they visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Frank is clear about his priorities: “When the whistle goes, it’s all about getting three points and winning.” He has promised to stay level-headed as he takes charge of Tottenham for the first time in this important match.
Seeking Redemption
Frank’s time at Spurs has had its ups and downs, with home games especially having looked a struggle. The pressure continues to build as he tries to reverse the team’s fortunes. Given every match is a final in the Premier League, this clash against Brentford will be another chance for redemption.
Whether that’s next week or some other match, a win against Brentford would be a massive catalyst for Frank and his group. As he looks ahead to Saturday’s match-up, his goal is to continue to use his history the right way. His focus is squarely on the here and now and future of Tottenham Hotspur.
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