Brentford to appoint Keith Andrews as Thomas Frank's successor
Keith Andrews is set to be appointed as Brentford's new head coach on a three-year deal.
Andrews has been Brentford's set-piece coach since the start of the 2024-25 season, having previously worked in Chris Wilder's backroom team at Sheffield United.
The 44-year-old has also been Milton Keynes Dons assistant manager and assisted Stephen Kenny for both the Uunder-21 and senior Republic of Ireland national team until Kenny's departure in November 2023.
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Andrews will succeed Thomas Frank, who left to join Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month after seven years as head coach in west London.
Backroom staff members Justin Cochrane, Chris Haslam and Joe Newton also left Brentford to join Frank at Spurs, the Dane replacing Ange Postecoglou in the dugout.
'I know I have left a big piece of my heart at Brentford, not just at the football club but with the community and, of course, the incredible and loyal supporters,' Frank said in a message to the team's fans after his departure was announced.
'I want to extend my profound gratitude to the club for giving me the chance to pursue my dreams and for everyone involved who made the journey such a memorable one.
'For my family and I, it has been a privilege to be allowed to be part of such a special community – it's an experience and adventure that we will cherish for life. So, thank you.
Frank's move to Spurs saw him reunite with compatriot Johan Lange, the club's technical director, who he briefly worked with at Danish team Lyngby Boldklub.
Having been promoted under Frank in 2021, Brentford recorded finishes of 13th, ninth, 16th and 10th in their first four seasons in the Premier League.
Andrews had a 21-year playing career which saw him represent clubs including Wolverhampton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers and MK Dons.
He also played 35 times for Republic of Ireland before retiring in 2015.
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