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Keith Andrews joined Brentford from Sheffield United in July 2024 Brentford set-piece coach Keith Andrews is frontrunner for the vacant manager's job at Gtech Community Stadium. BBC Sport understands the club are not putting a timescale on the appointment, and discussions are progressing well. The Bees have been looking for a new boss since Thomas Frank left for Tottenham Hotspur this month. Andrews, 44, was appointed to Brentford's coaching staff in July 2024, after being part of Sheffield United's backroom team. This would be the Irishman's first managerial role. Between 2020-23, Andrews was assistant manager to Stephen Kenny for the Republic of Ireland, after winning 35 caps for the country. As a midfielder, he began his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1999 and also played for Hull City, MK Dons and Blackburn Rovers. Other candidates linked with the Brentford job have included Ange Postecoglou, Kieran Mc Kenna and Francesco Farioli. Frank, 51, was in charge of Brentford for seven years, guiding them from the Championship to the Premier League in 2021. Latest Brentford news, analysis and fan views Get Brentford news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser England need 371 to win after bowling out India for 364 Wimbledon 'did amazing job' over stalker - Raducanu Lions demand Australia stars play in tour games Cillian Murphy stars in 28 Days Later Healing from grief to find love again Preview Zara Mc Dermott's investigation into modern stalking How the 1995 Rugby World Cup united the new South Africa Fleetwood's stumble gives US Bradley-sized Ryder Cup headache Who is the most iconic British & Irish Lion of all time? Brook misses out on century as first Test finely poised on day three. Video Brook misses out on century as first Test finely poised on day three 'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars. Video'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars The Stevenage tennis player who is Taiwan's No 1 What do you remember about the 2013 Lions tour? Why Alcaraz is 'red-hot favourite' for third Wimbledon title Have the Club World Cup's innovations been good or bad? Alcaraz hits 'ridiculous' volley winner. Video Alcaraz hits 'ridiculous' volley winner 'Hope you get cancer' - Boulter shares her online abuse with BBC 'The tumult in the Ingebrigtsen fairytale was never far from the surface' Ask Me Anything, the BBC Sport service designed to serve you Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.