Brentford’s Thomas Frank insists he will not change the team’s philosophy despite not registering a win in six league games.

After Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat by Bristol City there were suggestions that teams targeted the Bees physicality, discipline and temperament when visiting Griffin Park.

An 89th minute Niclas Eliasson goal capped off a miserable afternoon that saw Chris Mepham sent off for two bookings whilst three others picked up cards in another example of teams trying to get under the skin of the west Londoners.

“I would always look at us first, then look at what we are facing,” said Frank.

“It’s difficult for every team when opposition break momentum or rhythm. We need to do what we can to avoid that.

“They know we are a dominant footballing side, good with the ball, and when we are on it we are very difficult to cope with.”

Brentford have now received 13 yellow cards and two reds in their previous four home matches but Frank insists this is a result of the philosophy and not because of temperament.

“I understand why a team does that (try to get under their skin), so as a team we need to play quicker or in spells press even more aggressive with intensity.

“If you want to be a pressing team you have to play to this line all the time. You put a little bit of extra aggression in to it.”

Speaking after his managerial debut Frank said he will maintain his offensive football style and that even with a man down believes they are still capable of winning matches.

“It’s difficult to play 46 matches in any league, especially the Championship, it’s about keeping a consistently high level.

“We have an offensive mindset, even when we were one man down. We changed to an attacking 4-3-2 formation and I believe in our philosophy and we will win more game playing that way.

"We were on top of the game playing 4-3-2, and we coped with it until the 89th min. We created four top chances, and more opportunities which should be more than enough to win.”

Saturday’s captain was Romaine Sawyers, but Frank quashed the fact that Brentford’s decision not to have a permanent captain was hindering the side.

“I don’t think changing it is a problem. Daalsgard is a leader, Sawyers is a leader, they’ll be in charge on the pitch if they are captain or not. I, and the staff, believe we need more leaders everywhere.”

Saturday’s defeat slides Brentford down to 12th in the league ahead of their trip to 21st placed Preston on Wednesday.