Thomas Frank said on Friday he had "left a big piece of my heart" at Brentford after taking on the daunting task of reviving Tottenham's Premier League fortunes.But, even as I leave, I know I have left a big piece of my heart at Brentford,

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Frank is a deep thinker and, if Spurs give him time, he will flourish. He is a big loss for Brentford, but nobody is bigger than the club and the succession plan will have been worked out ages ago.

Former Sheffield United coach Keith Andrews is reportedly in contention to succeed Thomas Frank as Brentford boss.