How do Brentford keep appointing the right managers?
Keith Andrews is impressing at Brentford in his first season as a manager, but how do the Bees keep getting their appointments so right?
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"While many were sceptical about the appointment of their set-piece coach Andrews as manager, having had no experience of being a boss previously, lots of Brentford fans were prepared to give the new man a chance."
— Ian Westbrook , Other
Key People
Dean Smith is a former Brentford manager who stabilised the club in the Championship.
Ian Westbrook is a fan writer for BBC Sport and a Brentford supporter.
Keith Andrews is the current manager of Brentford, leading the team in the Premier League.
Lee Carsley is a future England Under-21s boss who had a brief interim stint at Brentford.
Marinus Dijkhuizen is a former manager of Brentford, sacked after a brief spell.
Mark Warburton is a former Brentford manager who led the team to promotion.
Matthew Benham is the owner of Brentford, known for his innovative approach to management.
Phil Giles is the director of football at Brentford, involved in managerial appointments.
Thomas Frank is a former manager of Brentford, who left to join Tottenham Hotspur.
Uwe Rosler is a former manager of Brentford who had a successful stint in League One.
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Keith Andrews is impressing at Brentford in his first season as a manager, but how do the Bees keep getting their appointments so right?
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