As part of his preparations for the first match of 2022, Brentford FC Head Coach Thomas Frank looked back on 2021. The Bees started the new year with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa yesterday, Sunday 2 January. The victory leaves them 12th in the Premier League with 23 points from 19 games.

Brentford started 2021 in the Sky Bet Championship. The promotion push came to fruition with victory in the Championship Play-Off Final in May and The Bees have won six Premier League games so far. They have also drawn five and have lost just eight in their first season in the top flight since 1947.

Thomas spoke at length to Sky Sports ahead of the win over Villa yesterday. Reporter Gail Davis discussed the past 12 months and how The Bees are adapting to the Premier League. She also asked how Thomas' life had changed.

The interview was broadcast on Sunday morning on Sky Sports news. It can be seen here.