Keith Andrews is set to be named Brentford boss following Thomas Frank’s move to Tottenham, sources have told Football Insider.
The Bees are currently without a manager after Daniel Levy appointed Frank in North London, with Ange Postecoglou being sacked despite winning the Europa League title against Man United.
Justin Cochrane had been interviewed by Brentford, Football Insider understands, before following the 51-year-old to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna and Edin Terzic also linked.
Football Insider now understands, however, that the club are set to appoint from within at the Gtech Community Stadium, promoting Andrews, who joined last summer, from the set-piece coach to manager.
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While Andrews’ playing career was extensive, featuring for the likes of Wolves, MK Dons, and Blackburn Rovers, his managerial abilities are far more unknown heading into next season.
To make matters worse for the Bees, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa could both leave the club this summer, with Frank’s arrival in North London seeing them linked with the same move.
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The duo played a key role in the club’s top-half Premier League finish, boasting 52 goal contributions between them as the Bees drew with Wolves on the final day to secure 10th spot.
Likely due to Andrews’ work on the training pitch, the Bees scored 13 set-piece goals last season, boasting more than Arsenal and Man City, who both finished in the top-five spots.
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Losing two of the club’s most important playmakers is likely to be a shock to the system this summer, though with the possible transfer fees floating around, it may not be too difficult to find replacements.
Some fans are still coming to terms with Frank’s exit, but with Football Insider breaking the news of Postecoglou’s sacking at Tottenham, it will have come as no surprise in North London.
The 51-year-old was a much-loved figure at the Gtech Community Stadium, having an impact on and off the pitch, so it leaves Andrews with some very big boots to fill next season.