Frank feels the wrath of his former players
It is hard to imagine a worse debut for a new manager. Thomas Frank, who spent years building Brentford into a solid Premier League outfit, ran into his former club in the very first match of his Tottenham tenure. The result? 0:3 to Brentford. Three goals, zero shots on target for Spurs — a total and utter dominance by the hosts.
Brentford played exactly as they always did under Frank — intense, physical, and with a clear tactical plan. Tottenham looked disjointed, without ideas and without a leader on the pitch. This was not the problem of one individual — it was the problem of a team that does not yet have an identity under its new head coach.
Another false dawn for Spurs?
Tottenham fans have seen this before — Spurs have started seasons poorly before and recovered. But a 0:3 on opening day, zero shots on target, and no visible reaction to falling behind are worrying signs. Frank has time to build his system, but the pressure from supporters and the media is already considerable after just one game.