Why future is bright for Brentford despite Thomas Frank exit as new manager search begins - Losing figurehead to Tottenham a huge blow, but Bees have system in place to continue to thrive

Thomas Frank insists Brentford will always have “a big piece of my heart” as he begins life in charge of Premier League rivals Tottenham.Spurs announced Frank as their new head coach on Thursday night on a three-year deal.

Thomas Frank has issued an emotional goodbye message to Brentford after his departure to join Tottenham was confirmed on Thursday. Frank leaves the Bees after seven years, in which he took the club to the Premier League and established them as a mid-table club in the top flight,