London, June 27 -- Brentford have appointed Keith Andrews as the club's new head coach on
a three-year deal following Thomas Frank's departure to Tottenham.
Andrews, 44, joined the Bees last summer to work under Frank as the club's set-piece coach.
Having previously been on the coaching staff with Sheffield United, MK Dons and the Republic of Ireland, Andrews' appointment is the Irishman's first step into management.
Brentford considered a number of external candidates for the job including Ipswich Town's Kieran McK
While owner Matthew Benham's decision to hand Andrews the reins may be considered a gamble,
it does represent a level of continuity in keeping with what has gone before.
Frank was promoted from his role as an assistant to...