Former Brentford first-team assistant coach Justin Cochrane was seen as the front-runner to replace Frank but after he followed the Dane to Spurs, the Bees have turned to former Ireland international Andrews on a three-year contract.

Brentford have confirmed the appointment of Keith Andrews as head coach.The Irishman replaces Thomas Frank, who left the club after seven years in charge to take the Tottenham head coach role.It is

Brentford director of football Phil Giles says the decision to appoint Keith Andrews as head coach was driven by a desire for continuity after the departure of long-serving head coach Thomas Frank.