"Boring, boring Tottenham, they chorused in the 85th minute. Frank's problem over the first half of this Premier League season has the dearth of creativity in too many games and it was the case again here. In the final analysis, what could Spurs point to? A first-half header from Archie Gray and a weak Richarlison shot at the very end which was never going to trouble the scorers."
"Frank will always cherish what he achieved at Brentford the promotion from the Championship; the manner in which he established the club in mid-table Premier League respectability; how his team repeatedly outperformed their budgets. He could be glimpsed on one of the big-screen montages prior to kick-off and he got the warm welcome back from the home crowd which had been expected."
Thomas Frank strode onto the pitch before kick-off, applauded all four corners and received a warm welcome from Brentford supporters. He previously led Brentford to promotion, established mid-table Premier League respectability and repeatedly outperformed budgets. Tottenham began without several players, including Brennan Johnson as he neared a move to Crystal Palace. Spurs produced a dry, low-creativity performance, offering only a first-half Archie Gray header and a late weak Richarlison shot. Brentford were the more forceful and proactive side, especially in the second half, and shaded the contest. Spurs fans booed at the final whistle and chanted 'Boring, boring Tottenham.'
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