Keith Andrews has done a fine job at Brentford, in his first head coaching post, and former Bees striker Clinton Morrison has told GOAL that “a lot of other clubs higher up” will soon be “sniffing around” the 45-year-old Irishman. His present lies in west London, with a big job to oversee there, but tempting offers from afar are expected to be tabled in the near future.
Thomas Frank impressed many Premier League observers at Brentford, but then suffered a 38-game flop as head coach of Tottenham. He has been out of work since severing ties with Spurs, but Clinton Morrison has explained to GOAL why the Danish tactician’s reputation has not been tarnished. He is expected to return to the dugout at some point in the not too distant future.
Leeds United have been rocked by the news that cornerstone defender Joe Rodon is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a serious injury blow. The Wales international is facing at least two months out of action after limping out of the club's recent Premier League fixture against Brentford.
Keith Andrews praised the depth of talent in his Brentford squad after witnessing a heavily rotated side achieve a resounding 6-1 victory over Birmingham City in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday evening. The Bees produced a commanding attacking performance at St Andrew's to book their place comfortably in the third round.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has offered a frank assessment of his side's disappointing start to the Premier League season, admitting they lacked the necessary fight. The North London club suffered a bruising 3-0 defeat at the hands of Brentford, leaving the Italian tactician to lament his team's physical and tactical shortcomings.