Thomas Frank has developed Brentford into a solid Premier League team

Brentford has now had two seasons in the Premier League where they have performed beyond expectations. Several experts had them as relegation candidates but finishing 13th and 9th has shown that Brentford has established themselves as a solid Premier League team. Additionally, they have proven to be a difficult team to play against when facing the so-called "top 6" teams in the league, as they have managed to defeat all of them. They are also the only team to have won at the Etihad this season, a huge achievement considering the season Manchester City has had.

Brentford operates on one of the league's smallest budgets, which makes Thomas Frank's work even more impressive. He doesn't have the ability to offer players the same salaries as other clubs, so he must focus more on tactics and team composition. It is evident when watching Brentford play that they have a specific game plan, and the players under his leadership continue to develop.

Now that they have established themselves in the Premier League and have a core group of players, they are not among the candidates for relegation next season. Therefore, they need to continue developing, both in terms of gameplay and as a club. They have established a new training facility that provides better conditions for the players, and the club is becoming wealthier, with some players potentially fetching substantial transfer fees. The club will also invest in the squad, especially considering Toney's suspension, which will keep him out for the first half of the year.

Brentford’s Premier League results 2022/23: 
Games: 38
Wins: 15
Draws: 14
Defeats: 9
Goals scored: 58
Goals conceded: 46
Points: 59 

Thomas Frank has been part of the entire journey from the Championship, promotion, and now to the Premier League, and it is evident to see the progress. Therefore, everything should be done to retain Thomas Frank in the future as well, even though his performances have led to speculation about him being a potential candidate when Premier League clubs are searching for a new manager.