Thomas Frank (football manager)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 9, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Thomas Frank (football manager). Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Thomas Frank is a Danish professional football coach, currently managing Premier League club Brentford. Formerly an amateur player, he has risen to prominence through his coaching career, now leading a team in one of the world's most competitive football leagues. His success underscores his tactical acumen and leadership abilities within the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1934: Won Second Division championship

In 1934–35, Harry Curtis won the Second Division championship.

January 2019: Nomination for Championship Manager of the Month

In January 2019, after securing seven points from a possible nine, Thomas Frank was nominated for the Championship Manager of the Month award.

October 2019: Nomination for Championship Manager of the Month

In October 2019, after securing 10 points from five matches, Thomas Frank was nominated for the Championship Manager of the Month award.

October 2020: Reached 100 Matches as Brentford Manager

In late October 2020, Thomas Frank reached 100 matches as Brentford manager, holding the highest winning percentage of any Brentford manager with a tenure of 100 matches or more at the time.

December 2020: Won Championship Manager of the Month Award

In December 2020, Thomas Frank won the Championship Manager of the Month award, amidst a 21-match unbeaten run in league matches.

2021: Promotion to the Premier League

In 2021, Thomas Frank managed Brentford to promotion to the Premier League after a 2–0 victory over Swansea City in the 2021 Championship play-off final, he was also named the 2020 DBU Coach of the Year.

March 2022: Nomination for DBU Coach of the Year Award

In March 2022, Thomas Frank was nominated for a second successive DBU Coach of the Year award.

April 2022: Nomination for Premier League Manager of the Month

In April 2022, after an unbeaten month, Thomas Frank was nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Month award.

October 2022: Achieved Milestone of 200 Matches

In October 2022, Thomas Frank achieved the feat of having won more of his first 200 matches than any Brentford head coach or manager to also reach 200.