Thomas Frank has shared a heartfelt message to Brentford followers following his transfer to Tottenham.
Frank has formally parted methods with the Bees after practically a decade of service, changing Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed final week after a poor Premier League marketing campaign regardless of delivering Spurs their first trophy in 17 years.
Frank’s departure marks the tip of an period for Brentford, the place he initially joined as an assistant earlier than taking cost in 2018.
Throughout his tenure, he led the membership via one of the crucial profitable intervals in its historical past, together with promotion to the highest flight.
In his farewell assertion, Frank stated: “The time has come for me to maneuver on. However, at the same time as I go away, I do know I’ve left a giant piece of my coronary heart at Brentford, not simply on the soccer membership however with the neighborhood and, in fact, the unimaginable and constant supporters.
“I wish to lengthen my profound gratitude to the membership for giving me the prospect to pursue my desires and for everybody concerned who made the journey such a memorable one.
“For my household and I, it has been a privilege to be allowed to be a part of such a particular neighborhood – it’s an expertise and journey that we are going to cherish for all times. So, thanks.
“No matter we’ve got achieved, we’ve got achieved collectively, and our success is constructed on unity, spirit, braveness and ambition at each degree of the membership and amongst the followers.”
“All people has contributed, and each contribution has been invaluable. I’m not simply leaving a soccer membership, I’m saying goodbye to buddies whose help via good and dangerous occasions I’ll carry with me at all times.
“So, whereas this can be a goodbye, I hope the relationships I’ve constructed with all people can be lasting ones and, in fact, we’ll meet once more within the great world of soccer.”
Brentford’s director of soccer, Phil Giles, additionally paid tribute to Frank’s legacy, recalling among the membership’s landmark achievements beneath his management.
“It has been a pleasure working alongside Thomas,” stated Giles.
“There have been so many particular moments with Thomas and no one will ever neglect the day at Wembley for the play-off closing or that emotional first Premier League sport in opposition to Arsenal.
“We’ll always remember Thomas, however now it’s time to thank him and take the subsequent steps in our journey with a brand new chief who we consider may be simply as profitable and influential.”
Frank leaves Brentford with a formidable document, securing 132 wins throughout his time in cost, rating him because the third-most profitable supervisor within the membership’s historical past.
