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 by way of one of the vital profitable durations in its historical past, together with promotion to the highest flight.
In his farewell assertion, Frank mentioned: “The time has come for me to maneuver on. However, whilst I go away, I do know I’ve left an enormous piece of my coronary heart at Brentford, not simply on the soccer membership however with the group and, in fact, the unimaginable and constant supporters.
“I wish to prolong my profound gratitude to the membership for giving me the possibility 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 group – it’s an expertise and journey that we’ll cherish for all times. So, thanks.
“No matter now we have achieved, now we have achieved collectively, and our success is constructed on unity, spirit, braveness and ambition at each stage of the membership and amongst the followers.”
“Everyone has contributed, and each contribution has been invaluable. I’m not simply leaving a soccer membership, I’m saying goodbye to associates whose assist by way of good and dangerous occasions I’ll carry with me at all times.
“So, whereas it is a goodbye, I hope the relationships I’ve constructed with everyone will likely 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 a number of the membership’s landmark achievements beneath his management.
“It has been a pleasure working alongside Thomas,” mentioned Giles.
“There have been so many particular moments with Thomas and no one will ever overlook the day at Wembley for the play-off last or that emotional first Premier League sport towards 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.