Brentford boss Frank: I'm proud of Toney

Football
15 Sep 2023 • 3:47 PM MYT
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Brentford boss Thomas Frank has reiterated his faith in striker Ivan Toney this week.

The Cherries coach is delighted that Toney will soon be ready to train with his teammates.

The forward's ban for breaching Football Association betting rules is being eased, although Toney cannot play games until January.

"It's very good to have him back, he's a very good player but more importantly a person to have around the group," Frank told reporters.

"I'm pretty sure he's also very happy to be allowed back in to play football and to be around his team-mates that he loves to be around.

"He's vibrant, definitely, and he'll give us a lift. We'd prefer to have him in the team, but that's not possible."

"I'm proud of Ivan," Frank added.

"The journey he's been on, the resilience he's been showing throughout his life. The progress he's done is amazing, he should be an example for a lot of people and footballers with what he's achieved.

"Playing in the lower leagues and constantly getting higher and higher, scoring 31 goals in the Championship, 12 in his first [Premier League] season and then 20, with not even playing 38 games. It's remarkable."