There was an extraordinary moment just before kick-off here when Thomas Frank strode 20 yards on to the pitch and applauded all four corners of the stadium. The Tottenham head coach was applauded back by the Brentford fans because he will always be a hero to them. His work over a near seven-year period as their manager has seen to that.
But what of the followers in his new gig? It is safe to say the jury remains out after this driest of January performances, one that had the supporters in the away enclosure adapting a barb they have historically reserved for their rivals, Arsenal. “Boring, boring Tottenham,” they chorused in the 85th minute.
Continue reading…There was an extraordinary moment just before kick-off here when Thomas Frank strode 20 yards on to the pitch and applauded all four corners of the stadium. The Tottenham head coach was applauded back by the Brentford fans because he will always be a hero to them. His work over a near seven-year period as their manager has seen to that.But what of the followers in his new gig? It is safe to say the jury remains out after this driest of January performances, one that had the supporters in the away enclosure adapting a barb they have historically reserved for their rivals, Arsenal. “Boring, boring Tottenham,” they chorused in the 85th minute. Continue reading…
