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Thomas Frank won’t win the manager-of-the-year - that accolade is sure to go to either Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola.

Come on, how can it not?

But that shouldn’t overshadow what has been a terrific first season in the Premier League for Brentford.

Only fleetingly has the club been in relegation trouble and the inspired signing of Christian Eriksen has pushed them clear of danger.

Over the years, there have been plenty of similar-sized clubs in the top-flight - Wimbledon back in the day and Blackpool ten years ago, for instance.

But there’s something about this Brentford model - the way they have worked their way up the ladder, re-developed their stadium and continue to punch above their weight that is commendable.

Frank has remained calm throughout and pretty good-natured, too.

He shouldn’t win the manager award but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve a public pat-on-the-back for a commendable first campaign at this level.

is using quotations from 52 sources as he plots Leeds United’s survival bid.

I have only one to use in reply. From former Manchester United and Aston Villa boss Ron Atkinson.

‘Don’t tell me, show me,” was one of the big man’s favourites.

All the smart words in the world don’t prevent the ball from hitting your net and prompt it to enter the one