Brentford boss Thomas Frank defended referee John Brooks after he missed Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario’s deliberate handball during their 3-1 defeat.The Bees made the perfect start in north London when Bryan Mbeumo scored after 22 seconds, which had also been the case at Manchester City last weekend.Spurs stormed back to take all three points with Dominic Solanke able to open his ...Full Story »

Thomas Frank has his sights set on winning the Carabao Cup after Brentford survived an early scare to beat League One Leyton Orient 3-1 in the third round at the Gtech Community Stadium.The Bees reached the semi-finals during their Premier League promotion campaign in 2020-21 but victory over Orient, earned in part thanks to a stunning overhead-kick equaliser from summer signing Fabio Carvalho, ...Full Story »

A superb solo goal from debutant Frankie Okoronkwo saw Karl Robinson’s Salford City chalk up their first win of the season as they defeated his former side MK Dons 1-0.Salford largely had to hold off sustained pressure from the Dons for most of the first half – Alex Gilbey having his first-minute shot saved by Jamie Jones.Aaron Nemane caused plenty of problems for the hosts during th...Full Story »

Brentford boss Thomas Frank admitted he was left ‘a bit emotional’ after Ivan Toney’s farewell address to his former team-mates.The England forward’s move to Saudi side Al-Ahli was confirmed in the early hours of Saturday morning but he was in the stands at GTech stadium to  watch the Bees secure a 3-1 Premier League victory over Southampton later in the afternoon.Fr...Full Story »

Thomas Frank refused to be drawn on the future of Ivan Toney after Brentford progressed into the Carabao Cup third round with a controversial 1-0 win at Colchester.With Toney again absent following more speculation over his future this week, Frank watched Keane Lewis-Potter put the visitors ahead in contentious fashion on the stroke of half-time.Sky Bet League Two club Colchester wanted a foul f...Full Story »

Ivan Toney wanted to play for Brentford against Crystal Palace but was left out ahead of a potential big-money move away.The England striker looks to have played his last game for the Bees, with boss Thomas Frank revealing his absence was due to “transfer interest”.Toney has been heavily linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli and the Bees, keen to pocket a potenti...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are strongly considering Thomas Frank to be their next manager, according to shock reports. The Brentford boss, 50, could land the Old Trafford gig should Ineos decide to axe Erik ten Hag at the end of the season. Thomas Frank has emerged as a serious contender for the Man Utd job Credit: Rex Ten Hag, 54, is under increasing pressure following a dismal season at United. Sun...Full Story »

Thomas Frank believes Ivan Toney’s goal drought will not harm his chances of being named in the England squad for Euro 2024 this summer.The striker found the net on his second international appearance against Belgium in March, but he has not scored for the Bees since the middle of February.Another blank in Saturday’s goalless draw with Fulham means Toney is now on his longest run wit...Full Story »

Liverpool are interested in Eintracht Frankfurt defender William Pacho, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. The Reds are reported to hold "strong interest" in the 22-year-old Ecuador international as they look to acquire a left-footed centre-back as one of their first signings of the next transfer window. He has been in bright form for the Eagles since arriving from Royal Antwerp last summer, having q...Full Story »

FRANK LAMPARD will NOT be the next Canada manager after ruling himself out of the international vacancy, according to reports. It was revealed earlier this month that the Chelsea legend was in the frame to take the job. Frank Lampard has been out of management since his role as Chelsea caretaker boss ended nearly a year ago Credit: Getty But The Telegraph now understand that, following initia...Full Story »

Former Chelsea midfielder and manager Frank Lampard is reportedly in line to become the manager of the Canadian national team. Lampard has been unemployed since leaving Chelsea last summer. He was appointed by Todd Boehly as the interim manager in 2023 after the dismissal of Graham Potter but failed to make any significant impact. In fact, Chelsea experienced a significant dip in form durin...Full Story »

CHELSEA hero Frank Leboeuf's daughter Jade went viral with a series of lingerie posts. The 33-year-old has built up a huge online following as she often shares risque photos across her Instagram channel. Jade Leboeuf took social media by storm once more Credit: Instagram This time Jade posed in white lingerie on social media Credit: Instagram Jade has shared a series of risque photos on Inst...Full Story »

The 33-year-old has built up a huge online following as she often shares raunchy photos across her Instagram channel. Chelsea hero Frank Leboeuf's daughter Jade shared a risque videoJade teased some red lingerie during a clip on Instagram This time the French beauty shared a clip that showed her lip syncing to Nicki Minaj's FTCU song. The social media model cheekily exposed some racy red ling...Full Story »

Boss Thomas Frank urged Gareth Southgate to hand Ivan Toney an England recall after his Brentford comeback.The striker scored his third goal in four games since returning from his eight-month ban for breaching betting rules in Saturday’s 2-0 win at Wolves.Christian Norgaard’s first-half header put the Bees on course for their first Premier League away win since October, moving them u...Full Story »

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has completed a loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt, it was announced on Monday. The midfielder has joined the Bundesliga side until the end of the season. Frankfurt will pay United a minimal loan fee and cover the majority of Van de Beek's wages. There is also a buy option included in the agreement set at €11 million ($12.1m) plus €3m in...Full Story »

Brentford boss Thomas Frank told Nathan Collins he will never have a worse match after his horror show in the 4-1 defeat against the defender’s former club Wolves.Collins arguably had his best game for Wolves – but unfortunately the centre-half left Molineux to join Brentford in June.The Bees’ record signing endured a nightmare evening, handing Wanderers two goals with terrible...Full Story »

Manchester United have an agreement principle with Eintracht Frankfurt to loan Donny van de Beek, sources have told ESPN. Van de Beek is set to join the Bundesliga side until the end of the season. The deal cannot be completed until the January transfer window opens and until then the Netherlands midfielder will remain part of United's first team squad. There is a chance he might be needed aga...Full Story »

Aberdeen boss Barry Robson claimed his side should get more credit for their performances in Europe this season after a superb Europa Conference League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.The Dons set up in a solid defensive shape and soaked up wave after wave of pressure before Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes combined with Shayden Morris and slid home the opening goal four minutes before half-time.Th...Full Story »

Aberdeen gave themselves a pre-Hampden boost by shocking Eintracht Frankfurt in a 2-0 victory at Pittodrie.Goals from Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes and Ester Sokler gave the Dons their first win in the Europa Conference League as they finished Group G in third place on six points.Duk slid in to score from close range just before the interval and Sokler sent a stunning lob past substitute keeper J...Full Story »

Ex-Aston Villa and Leicester City boss Dean Smith is set to be named new head coach of MLS side Charlotte FC. WHAT HAPPENED?The Telegraph reports that Smith is close to signing on with Charlotte as their new boss, with a deal to be wrapped up within the next week. GOAL originally reported that alongside Smith in candidacy was ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard, who knows the league well due to his...Full Story »