Thomas Frank Declares Brentford’s Home a ‘Fortress’ After Victory

Following Brentford’s win against Bournemouth, Thomas Frank shared his thoughts with BBC Match of the Day. He remarked, “We are in the entertainment business but phew.” Frank acknowledged a difficult start, stating, “The first 20 [minutes] we were not good, Bournemouth were better than us. We gave them the first goal, but they also had one or two chances.” He then noted his team’s improvement, adding, “Then I think we really grew into the game and did well for the rest of the half.” Reflecting on the second half, Frank asserted, “Second half I thought we were the best team, quite significantly.” He mentioned Bournemouth’s second goal, explaining, “They scored from a well-combined short corner and there was one cross at the end that we struggled with.” Despite this, he emphasized his team’s defensive solidity and scoring prowess, stating, “Besides that, we didn’t give anything away and scored two top goals.” Regarding his team’s comeback, Frank expressed his delight, saying, “I was so happy.” He referenced their previous challenging match, noting, “We had a tough Monday night [at Fulham].” He also highlighted his expectation for resilience, stating, “I ask for ‘bounce-back mentality’.” Frank concluded by emphasizing the team’s appeal to supporters and their home advantage: “We make it very entertaining for the fans. We feel well at home, it’s a fortress. We are so dangerous going forward.”