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Thomas Frank shares which away day he finds hardest out of Liverpool, Newcastle and the two Manchester clubs
Liverpool, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Manchester City are all considered tough places for opposition teams to visit.
Liverpool’s ground, Anfield, is well known for having an incredible atmosphere, while Newcastle’s fans are well known for their passion at St James’ Park.
Manchester United’s Old Trafford is one of the best-known stadiums in the world, boasting a rich history, and Manchester City made the Etihad Stadium a fortress for years.
Now, Brentford manager Thomas Frank has shared which of the four grounds he thinks makes for the most difficult away day.
Thomas Frank picks Liverpool’s Anfield as his toughest away day
Frank is the latest guest on Sky Sports’ Sticker Book challenge, in which he has several categories at hand and must pick one out of a four-option shortlist.
When it came to the most difficult opposition stadium to play at, Frank admitted that Liverpool’s Anfield was the toughest ground he has taken his players to.
Frank also spoke highly about the fans of Newcastle and Liverpool describing the Toon Army as “probably the best on a regular basis.”
He continued: “We all know about the Liverpool fans which is amazing and we know the European nights and all that.
“So I think they’ve probably got amazing fans when more probably consistent on it without me being there all the time – still amazing fans.”
Picking up the Old Trafford sticker, Frank said: “This, of course, iconic – Old Trafford as well, that was actually the first place where we met them in a friendly before the first season.
“I remember I walked in there thinking ‘wow’, I got a little bit blown away I must admit that was the first time – the other times you get used to it.”
When it came to the decision, Frank said: “I would say probably the toughest place to go with everything is Anfield.”
What other football figures have said about Anfield
Some of the world’s best players and managers have waxed lyrical about Anfield over the decades
For example, legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson once said, as per : “Anfield. Electric.
“It’s a marvellous atmosphere. You have to expect that atmosphere even if you’re losing. It was a really volatile atmosphere.”
Meanwhile, Thierry Henry once said: “I’ve played in a lot of stadiums but for me there is nothing like playing at Liverpool.
“Nothing can beat Highbury, of course, but playing at Anfield was great.
“The fans always sing and hold up their scarves before and after the game – whether they have won or lost. It must be amazing if you are a Liverpool player.”
Even Johan Cruyff was blown away by Anfield, as he was quoted as saying: “I stood on the pitch at Anfield with goosebumps.
“Not because I was scared of our opponents but because of the atmosphere.
“The huge Kop stand where the most fanatical supporters were, and all their singing: Anfield was incredibly impressive.
“I really enjoyed it for 90 minutes, and we played a magnificent game. Even though it was a 2-2 draw, we were in complete control.
“From that evening English football had captured my heart.