Next Brentford Manager Odds: Keith Andrews Set To Replace Thomas Frank
Brentford are close to appointing Keith Andrews as their new manager following Thomas Frank's move to Tottenham.
Betting sites make the Bees' set-piece coach 1/10 to get the job ahead of the new Premier League season.
The west London club have promoted from within in the past, as they did with Frank, and that looks to be the case again.
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was once the favourite to replace Frank, although he looks likely to remain at Portman Road next season.
A number of other managers were also linked with the Bees vacancy, but former Ireland international Andrews is in pole position to become the new manager at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Andrews Ready To Step Up
Brentford's tactic of promoting from within has been successful in the past.
When Dean Smith left the club to join Aston Villa in October 2018, the Bees promoted his assistant Frank.
That decision proved to be inspired, and the board hope for the same result when they hand the job to Andrews, who is in advanced talks with the Brentford board about the vacancy.
The former Wolves player has no experience as a head coach, but has been assistant manager at MK Dons, Sheffield United and with the Republic of Ireland national team.
It would be a brave decision to give him the top job, but he is the hot favourite at 1/10.
McKenna Out Of The Running
Last summer, McKenna was being lined up as a possible replacement for Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager.
A similar scenario seemed to be on the cards this summer for the Northern Irishman, who was the 5/1 second favourite to swap Ipswich for Brentford only for his odds to double to 10/1 on football betting sites.
McKenna led the Tractor Boys to the Premier League for the first time in 22 years thanks to back-to-back promotions.
Town are back in the Championship for the 2025/26 campaign, but that is where McKenna is likely to stay for now.
Brentford Next Manager Odds
Club | Odds | Probability |
Keith Andrews | 1/10 | 90.9% |
Kieran McKenna | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Francesco Farioli | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Kjetil Knutsen | 25/1 | 3.8% |
Edin Terzic | 33/1 | 2.9% |
Danny Rohl | 40/1 | 2.4% |
Frank Lampard | 50/1 | 2% |
Scott Parker | 50/1 | 2% |
Gary O'Neil | 50/1 | 2% |
Ange Postecoglou | 50/1 | 2% |
Farioli Unlikely To Join Bees Nest
Although Francesco Farioli's time at Ajax ended in disaster, he is still considered one of the top young managers in Europe.
The Dutch giants somehow managed to throw away a big lead in the Eredivisie last season, eventually losing out to PSV Eindhoven.
The 36-year-old Italian's style of play would fit in well at Brentford, but he is now 12/1 to get the job.
Knutsen's Reputation Sky High
The list of Norwegian clubs to reach the semi-final of a major European tournament consists of only one name - Bodo/Glimt.
The Norwegian side were denied a place in last season's Europa League final by Spurs, who beat them 5-1 over two legs.
Kjetil Knutsen was the mastermind behind that famous run, which might be difficult to match next season.
The 56-year-old will be on the radar of several clubs looking to upgrade their current managers, but he is 25/1 to be the next Brentford manager.
Terzic Waiting For Right Challenge
Edin Terzic has been out of work for just over a year and seems to have been biding his time for the right opportunity to come along.
The 42-year-old has had two spells in charge of Borussia Dortmund, leading them to the Champions League final in the 2023/24 season.
They ultimately lost 2-0 to Real Madrid, but it was still quite an achievement for Terzic.
He has been linked to some big clubs and is 33/1 to get back into management at Brentford.
Rohl Will Have To Wait
This summer could see Danny Rohl leave Sheffield Wednesday for a bigger club either in the UK or continental Europe, and few would blame him.
Rohl, who is 40/1 to replace Frank, continues to be linked with a number of jobs ever since he steered the Owls to safety at the end of the 2024/25 campaign.
All is not well at Hillsborough with wages not being paid on time and a public falling out between supporters and the owner Dejphon Chansiri.
Brentford would be the ideal place for Rohl to progress his career, in much smoother circumstances, but he may have to wait for other opportunities.
O'Neil Still Waiting For Next Role
Gary O'Neil has plenty of Premier League experience, but Brentford appear to have ruled him out of the running.
O'Neil began his managerial career with Bournemouth before replacing Julen Lopetegui at Wolves in the summer of 2023.
Out of work since before Christmas, O'Neil would have been tempted to speak to a club like Brentford, who are known for giving their managers time to stamp their authority on their teams.
However, O'Neil is 50/1 on betting apps to be named Brentford's next manager.
Lampard Big Outsider
Frank Lampard's managerial career has been a rollercoaster.
Spells in charge of Derby, Chelsea and Everton had mixed outcomes, but he has done a good job at Coventry, who he led into the play-offs last season.
He is also 50/1 to get the Brentford job, the same price as Burnley boss Scott Parker.
Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is also 50/1 to make a swift return to management with the Bees.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
