Brentford assistant coach departs but Keith Andrews remains in contention for top job
IN CONTENTION: Keith Andrews is a candidate for the vacant head coach role at Gtech Community Stadium. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne.
Claus Norgaard has left his role as Brentford assistant coach but the process to find Thomas Frank's replacement is ongoing and a final decision is not imminent, the PA news agency understands.
Norgaard's departure was confirmed on Monday, four days after Frank left to take over at Premier League rivals Tottenham.
PA understands Brentford first-team coach Keith Andrews is a candidate for the vacant head coach role at Gtech Community Stadium, but it is an ongoing process and there is not expected to be an imminent appointment.
Andrews joined Brentford last summer and while largely credited with the club's set-piece success, his role is all-encompassing and the former midfielder has built up a strong reputation following coaching roles with the Republic of Ireland, Sheffield United and MK Dons.
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Frank's successor will not work with Danish coach Norgaard, though, after he left this week following two-and-a-half-years.
After Norgaard worked with Frank at Brondby, the pair reunited at Brentford in 2022 and the 45-year-old helped establish them as a Premier League club.
"I have loved my time at Brentford and leave with fond memories," said Norgaard.
"Brentford will always have a place in my heart. I will look out for their results and wish everybody associated with the club the best of luck for the future."
Director of football Phil Giles added: "Claus has been with us for the last two and a half years and has played a major role in our success.
"In fact, in the three seasons Claus was a Brentford coach, we finished in the top half of the Premier League twice. That is the legacy he leaves at Brentford.
"Everybody at the club wishes him well in his next role and I'm sure he will be just as successful at whichever club is fortunate enough to employ him.
"He will always receive the warmest of welcomes at Brentford."