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a day ago
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Brentford appoint Andrews as Frank's successor
Brentford have appointed Keith Andrews as the club's new head coach 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. Advertisement 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 McKenna and Francesco Farioli, who left Ajax last month. 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 take charge in 2018 when Dean Smith left for Aston Villa, having managed Brondby for nearly three years as well as Denmark's youth teams. Advertisement Andrews takes the helm during a period of turbulence at Gtech Community Stadium. Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has arrived from Liverpool to replace Netherlands stopper Mark Flekken, who has moved to Bayer Leverkusen. Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard is poised to head to Arsenal and last season's top scorer, Bryan Mbeumo, has been the subject of an improved bid worth £60m from Manchester United. More to follow.
BBC News
a day ago
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Brentford appoint Andrews as Frank's successor
Brentford have appointed Keith Andrews as the club's new head coach following Thomas Frank's departure to 44, joined the Bees last summer to work under Frank as the club's set-piece 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 McKenna and Francesco Farioli, who left Ajax last month. 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 was promoted from his role as an assistant to take charge in 2018 when Dean Smith left for Aston Villa, having managed Brondby for nearly three years as well as Denmark's youth teams. Andrews takes the helm during a period of turbulence at Gtech Community of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has arrived from Liverpool to replace Netherlands stopper Mark Flekken, who has moved to Bayer midfielder Christian Norgaard is poised to head to Arsenal and last season's top scorer, Bryan Mbeumo, has been the subject of an improved bid worth £60m from Manchester United. More to follow.
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3 days ago
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Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper in no doubt about Alisson and Giorgi Mamardashvili pecking order
Liverpool's goalkeeping department is undergoing a lot of flux this summer. But Alisson is staying put as a vital constant, and one former goalkeeper has weighed in on whether new man Giorgi Mamardashvili will take the jersey. Advertisement Two-thirds of Arne Slot's senior options between the sticks will be different in his second season at Anfield. Caoimhin Kelleher has left for Brentford, finally getting the chance to prove himself as a number one, while Vitezslav Jaros has gone on loan to Ajax. Logically, Mamardashvili will arrive as the effective replacement to Kelleher in the backup role. Yet the much-coveted Georgian goalkeeper, considered one of the best young talents around, will not have signed on for an indefinite stint on the bench. READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Milos Kerkez medical, Marc Guehi latest, Darwin Nunez 'priority' READ MORE: Liverpool 'makes contact' over Viktor Gyokeres transfer amid Darwin Nunez speculation Advertisement As Kelleher has found to his chagrin over the years, Alisson has consistently been the best goalkeeper in the world for a long time. His injury record does afford a few more chances than most back-up goalkeepers can expect, but life behind him in the pecking order is a pretty tough gig if you have aspirations of playing regularly. But Mamardashvili has come to compete. According to Anfield Watch, who spoke to someone who has worked for both the agency and former club of the goalkeeper, the 24-year-old believes he is ready to come in and immediately challenge. That's an admirable attitude. However, former Liverpool goalkeeper Sander Westerveld does not foresee a battle for the number one spot developing next season. "Alisson is just the best in the world," Westerveld told Empire of the Kop. "Obviously the number one is the number one." Advertisement That's likely to prove accurate. Both Slot and Jurgen Klopp before him rated Kelleher really highly, but there was never a time when the Irishman realistically challenged Alisson. It's no slight on the second-choice, whether that's Kelleher or Mamardashvili. It's just that Liverpool happens to have a truly world-class option as its number one. Alisson Becker of Liverpool. -Credit:Nevertheless, Westerveld is confident that Mamardashvili will get chances. And he believes he is capable of stepping up: "You need great goalkeepers so that if something happens, the other one can step in,' he explained. "Mamardashvili can do that now when Kelleher is leaving." Advertisement If Mamardashvili is able to show his level in cameos, either in cup games or in any spells where Alisson is sidelined, then he will be positioning himself well for future seasons. Crucially, unlike Kelleher, there is at least a clear path to one day earning promotion. At 32, Alisson is eight years Mamardashvili's senior. While he has shown no signs of slowing down, and goalkeepers can remain at the top level longer than most, the end of his contract in 2027 marks a significant date. Technically, his terms are up in 2026, but Liverpool will surely trigger its one-year extension. Beyond that, however, the future is less certain, and Mamardashvili has every right to believe he will have staked his own claim by that point. Meanwhile, Liverpool has also brought in Armin Pecsi from Puskas Akademia in Hungary. With no loan planned for the next six months to a year, the 20-year-old may yet begin the season as third-choice at his new club.
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5 days ago
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Bayer Leverkusen reach agreement with Brentford to sign Mark Flekken
Bayer Leverkusen have reached an agreement with Brentford to sign Mark Flekken, according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg. Flekken joined Brentford in the summer of 2023 after David Raya's departure to Arsenal, and has since established himself as one of the Premier League's best goalkeepers. Advertisement No keeper in the top tier of English football made more saves than Flekken's 153 last time out – 28 more than Aaron Ramsdale in second – as he helped Brentford secure a 10th-place finish. The 31-year-old is now set for a move to Leverkusen after they agreed a €10 million deal to take him to the BayArena. Personal terms between Flekken and Leverkusen have been finalised, and the transfer is expected to be made official in the coming days, pending a medical. Flekken will relish the opportunity to play Champions League football for the first time in his career under compatriot Erik ten Hag, who has replaced Xabi Alonso. Advertisement The Dutchman made a name for himself in the Bundesliga during his time with SC Freiburg, and his impending return to Germany is a full-circle moment in his career. Brentford will be expected to move fast in their search for a replacement, and are keen on a move for Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher. Flekken may not be the only key player to depart the Gtech Community Stadium this summer. Last season's leading scorer Bryan Mbeumo is attracting interest from several clubs, including Manchester United and Newcastle United. Manager Thomas Frank wanted Tottenham Hotspur, although any approach is dependent on the future of current boss Ange Postecoglou.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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Caoimhin Kelleher getting married to girlfriend Eimear as Ireland goalkeeper shares heartmelting engagement pic
CAOIMHIN KELLEHER has announced his engagement to girlfriend Eimear on Instagram. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper shared an adorable pic to his page of him down on one knee popping the question. 2 Caoimhin Kelleher has gotten engaged to girlfriend Eimear Murphy Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile 2 He shared a pic from the engagement to Instagram In 2022, the Corkman The Ireland keeper has posted about his girlfriend on Both Kelleher and Murphy have been together after he courted her for years. He told website: "My girlfriend is very good at Irish dancing, so I've been trying to learn a bit of that. Read More on Caoimhin Kelleher "I used to do it at school back home, so I've been trying to pick it up because I want to learn it again. "I've actually been getting on quite good at it, so one day I want to be able to do a full dance or something like that. "You have to have your feet in great coordination and be able to move them so quickly, so it definitely helps in terms of goalkeeping. It does me no harm. "I won't be showing it to anybody!" Most read in Football Their engagement adds a personal landmark to one what has already been a breakthrough summer on the professional front for the footballer. The 26-year-old finally sealed a move away from Liverpool by joining Brentford in a 'Don't say that on camera' - Nathan Collins' admission about Caoimhin Kelleher's move leaves Heimir in stitches While manager This has also reaffirmed his position as Ireland's starting goalkeeper, having grabbed the position amid Gavin Bazunu's injury problems. He will also He told RTE: 'I think I've played well for Ireland. I think I've done well enough to keep the No. 1 position. 'I need to do well to keep it, but no doubt playing week in week out will help my cause for sure. 'It (the transfer) has been a long time coming. Definitely really happy to get it over the line and get it done and loling forward to getting going.' Kelleher has played all nine games of Bazunu, who returned to the squad in March but misses out this week through injury, should be back challenging next season. But
