Brentford’s Kick-Off Secrets Revealed: How the Bees Conquered the Premier League
Brentford FC has become the first team in Premier League history to score in the opening minute of three consecutive games. The impressive feat has sparked interest in their kick-off strategy, which has led to goals within the first minute in two of their last three matches.
According to manager Thomas Frank, it’s not just a coincidence. "First and foremost, it’s not a coincidence. It’s not like we just roll it back and kick it forward; we maybe roll it back and maybe kick it forward, or maybe we do something, but there’s clear roles for everyone involved." Frank added that a significant amount of hard work goes into creating the kick-off routines, which change regularly depending on the opponents.
So, what’s the secret? Set-piece coach Keith Andrews has undoubtedly played a part, and Frank revealed that they’ve even been working on a "secret" routine for this weekend’s game against West Ham. However, it seems Frank is trying to keep some tricks up his sleeve. "I don’t want to do a spoiler alert now, but they are still too scared to do it. I think it would be amazing to do it. If we don’t do it well, then it doesn’t look that well on TV, and these days, it will be never forgotten. On the flipside, imagine the upside if we get success on it. Let’s see in the future."
Frank’s kick-off success is not without its controversy, with West Ham fans calling for foul play after Brentford’s quick goals. However, the facts remain: the Bees have scored goals within the first minute of three consecutive games, breaking a Premier League record. As the saying goes, "winning is winning," and Brentford has found a unique way to do just that.
Will Brentford’s kick-off strategy continue to pay dividends? We’ll have to wait and see. But one thing is certain – the Bees have the attention of the entire league. So, what can we expect from Thomas Frank and his team in the future?
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