Brentford manager Thomas Frank spoke about his admiration for his Newcastle United counterpart Eddie Howe and told reporters he’d like to take Howe for a drink.##NAJAVA_MECA_7161289##As their clubs prepare for their Premier League encounter at the Brentford Community Stadium on Saturday, the Dane spoke highly of the former Bournemouth boss, whose club is currently third in the standings.”I’ve met him a few times, but I haven’t been able to have a pint with him – yet. It would be lovely to know him even better. He did a top job at Bournemouth. They were an example to follow, getting promoted and establishing themselves in the Premier League. He’s got an opportunity at a club that wants to be in the top four, and they’re definitely doing everything that can to maybe even be there this season.”Eddie Howe is a class act. He has absolutely zero ego about him & you can just tell he lives & breathes his job as NUFC gaffer. The players are lucky to have him. We are lucky to have him. pic.twitter.com/6IkdGIU5j1— Richie Southern (@RichySouthern) April 6, 2023 When Howe arrived to take over at Newcastle United in November 2021, the Magpies were 19th in the Premier League standings, hadn’t win all season and had the worst defensive record. It’s the shoring up of Newcastle’s previously-leaky defence that impressed Frank the most.”They deserve huge praise for the way they defend. They’re clear in what they want. They have a very well-drilled and well-picked back five, including Nick Pope. It looks like they’ve played together forever. They’re always in the right positions – and they’re very good in the duels. We need to match their energy and intensity, win enough second balls – and the set-piece battle. Hopefully, we’ll be good enough in spells on the ball to create enough opportunities.”PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 30Saturday14:30: (1.50) Man.Utd. (4.20) Everton (6.75)17:00: (1.65) Aston Villa (3.70) Nott.Forest (5.60)17:00: (3.70) Brentford (3.50) Newcastle (2.15)17:00: (2.90) Fulham (3.15) West Ham (2.75)17:00: (1.95) Leicester (3.60) Bournemouth (4.20)17:00: (2.65) Tottenham (3.25) Brighton (2.75)17:00: (3.90) Wolverhampton (3.40) Chelsea (2.00)19:30: (11.0) Southampton (6.00) Man.City (1.25)Sunday16:00: (2.15) Leeds (3.45) Crystal Palace (3.70)18:30: (2.80) Liverpool (3.50) Arsenal (2.60)***odds are subject to change***
