Brentford are closing in on appointing Keith Andrews as their new manager, GMS understands. The Irishman is in advanced talks over stepping up from set-piece coach to replace new Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank in the Gtech Community Stadium hot-seat.
The 44-year-old was appointed to Bees' coaching staff in July 2024, having also worked at Sheffield United as an assistant, but he has never had a managerial role. Andrews was the assistant manager to Stephen Kenny for the Republic of Ireland national team as well.
Brentford are finalising Frank’s replacement following a thorough process. They have also considered Ange Postecoglou - who was sacked by Tottenham earlier this month - Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna, Burnley chief Scott Parker and ex-Ajax head coach Francesco Farioli, but Andrews has emerged as the clear frontrunner.
Fellow former Republic of Ireland international Damien Duff is an option to join Andrews’ backroom staff, should a deal be finalised, after recently leaving his position as Shelbourne boss.
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