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Brentford have today announced the departure of manager Dean Smith from the football club. The departure, announced by mutual consent, has come as a big surprise to the Bees faithful. Smith was coming off of the back of an encouraging debut campaign at the head of the club, and fans were looking forward to seeing what he was going to produce in this upcoming season. Smith said that he decided to leave the club for “contractual reasons”, as the club was reportedly hesitant in meeting his wage demands on an improved contract. Commenting on the fan support, Smith stated “The Brentford fans are some of the most passionate that I have ever encountered in my time in football. They deserve to watch their club rise to the top and I hope that the new manager can achieve that.”
In the 2014/2015 Championship season, Brentford came remarkably close to reaching the top flight of English football. Then manager Mark Warburton led the club to a 5th place finish, and a coveted spot in the playoff semi-finals. Supporters of the club were hopeful for another successful season the following year, but were shocked to hear that owner Mathew Benham had decided to let Warburton leave the club at the expiration of his contract.
A tumultuous start to the 15/16 campaign saw his replacement, Marinus Dijkhuizen, depart the club less than halfway through his debut campaign. The club managed to find some stability for the remainder of season and finished in a respectable 9th spot in the league.
Rumors are that the club want to put someone familiar with the club in charge, and Lee Carsley appears to be the favorite for the position. Carsley was the interim manager after Dijkhuizen’s departure last season and managed to guide the Bees to some credible results during his short time in charge. Following his time in charge last season, Carsley was reported as saying “"I did not ask to be a football manager and it certainly wasn't something I put my hand up for it. I don't want the job permanently. I'm still involved with England Under-19s. It just happens that I've been asked to be a caretaker manager at my last two clubs.". This leaves supporters in doubt as to whether Carsley would even consider the job. Gary Alexander and Kevin O’Conner are also rumored to be interested in the position.
With not long to go now we are expecting an announcement from the club on their new appointment shortly.
Brentford have today announced the departure of manager Dean Smith from the football club. The departure, announced by mutual consent, has come as a big surprise to the Bees faithful. Smith was coming off of the back of an encouraging debut campaign at the head of the club, and fans were looking forward to seeing what he was going to produce in this upcoming season. Smith said that he decided to leave the club for “contractual reasons”, as the club was reportedly hesitant in meeting his wage demands on an improved contract. Commenting on the fan support, Smith stated “The Brentford fans are some of the most passionate that I have ever encountered in my time in football. They deserve to watch their club rise to the top and I hope that the new manager can achieve that.”
In the 2014/2015 Championship season, Brentford came remarkably close to reaching the top flight of English football. Then manager Mark Warburton led the club to a 5th place finish, and a coveted spot in the playoff semi-finals. Supporters of the club were hopeful for another successful season the following year, but were shocked to hear that owner Mathew Benham had decided to let Warburton leave the club at the expiration of his contract.
A tumultuous start to the 15/16 campaign saw his replacement, Marinus Dijkhuizen, depart the club less than halfway through his debut campaign. The club managed to find some stability for the remainder of season and finished in a respectable 9th spot in the league.
Rumors are that the club want to put someone familiar with the club in charge, and Lee Carsley appears to be the favorite for the position. Carsley was the interim manager after Dijkhuizen’s departure last season and managed to guide the Bees to some credible results during his short time in charge. Following his time in charge last season, Carsley was reported as saying “"I did not ask to be a football manager and it certainly wasn't something I put my hand up for it. I don't want the job permanently. I'm still involved with England Under-19s. It just happens that I've been asked to be a caretaker manager at my last two clubs.". This leaves supporters in doubt as to whether Carsley would even consider the job. Gary Alexander and Kevin O’Conner are also rumored to be interested in the position.
With not long to go now we are expecting an announcement from the club on their new appointment shortly.