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Irish Times
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Times
Brentford appoint Keith Andrews as manager to replace Thomas Frank
Brentford have named former Ireland international Keith Andrews as manager on a three-year contract to replace Thomas Frank, Sky Sports reported on Friday, continuing the West London club's trend of promoting from within. Frank, who left to take over at Tottenham Hotspur, stepped up from the assistant role at Brentford to take charge in 2018, and now Andrews has been handed his first managerial role having served as the club's set-piece coach for one season. Andrews, who made 35 appearances for Ireland, is the first former Republic of Ireland international to manage in the Premier League since Chris Hughton left Brighton in 2019. He will get manage current Ireland internationals Caoimhín Kelleher and Nathan Collins. He began his coaching career as assistant manager at MK Dons where he finished playing in 2015 before joining the Ireland Under-21 set-up as assistant coach to Stephen Kenny. READ MORE Kenny became manager of Ireland's senior side in 2020, taking Andrews with him, where they both remained until Kenny's contract ended three years later, but Andrews found himself newly employed in a matter of weeks. Andrews joined Sheffield United's coaching staff when Chris Wilder took over in December 2023, with the Irishman leaving at the end of the season to take up his role at Brentford. 'He is someone we have known for a while and always had in mind for a role at some point in the future,' Brentford Director of Football Phil Giles said at the time of the appointment. While Frank took assistant first-team coach Justin Cochrane, head of athletic performance Chris Haslam and first-team analyst Joe Newton with him to Spurs, Andrews remained at Brentford, a clue perhaps to his future at the club. Frank, who took Brentford into the top flight for the first time in 74 years and made them a competitive force in the Premier League, will be a hard act to follow for the inexperienced Andrews, but his predecessor also went into the job relatively unknown. (c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2025
Reuters
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Brentford appoint set-piece coach Andrews as manager to replace Frank
June 27 (Reuters) - Brentford have named former Ireland international Keith Andrews as manager on a three-year contract to replace Thomas Frank, Sky Sports reported on Friday, continuing the West London club's trend of promoting from within. Frank, who left to take over at Tottenham Hotspur, stepped up from the assistant role at Brentford to take charge in 2018, and now Andrews has been handed his first managerial role having served as the club's set-piece coach for one season. Andrews, who made 35 appearances for Ireland, began his coaching career as assistant manager at MK Dons where he finished playing in 2015 before joining the Ireland Under-21 set-up as assistant coach to Stephen Kenny. Kenny became manager of Ireland's senior side in 2020, taking Andrews with him, where they both remained until Kenny's contract ended three years later, but Andrews found himself newly employed in a matter of weeks. Andrews joined Sheffield United's coaching staff when Chris Wilder took over in December 2023, with the Irishman leaving at the end of the season to take up his role at Brentford. "He is someone we have known for a while and always had in mind for a role at some point in the future," Brentford Director of Football Phil Giles said at the time of the appointment. While Frank took assistant first-team coach Justin Cochrane, head of athletic performance Chris Haslam and first-team analyst Joe Newton with him to Spurs, Andrews remained at Brentford, a clue perhaps to his future at the club. Frank, who took Brentford into the top flight for the first time in 74 years and made them a competitive force in the Premier League, will be a hard act to follow for the inexperienced Andrews, but his predecessor also went into the job relatively unknown.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Three people rushed to hospital after stabbing outside Tube station as police cordon off busy road
Three people have been rushed to hospital after a stabbing outside a West London tube station. Officers and paramedics swarmed the scene on Station Parade outside Willesden Green Underground Station. London Ambulance Service also sent an incident response officer, a clinical team manager and paramedics from its tactical response unit, as well as trauma teams in cars from London's Air Ambulance. They treated two people for stab wounds and a third person for a head injury. The Metropolitan Police said four men, two aged 21 and one aged 20, were rushed to hospital with stab injuries. It added that a 20-year-old woman who reported breathing difficulties declined medical treatment at the scene. Officers have made no arrests so far, and a spokesperson it has 'no concerns' about an impact on the community. The road was sealed off for several hours as forensic teams combed the scene for evidence. Specialist CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) units were scrambled amid initial fears of a hazardous incident, but were later stood down when it was confirmed there was no chemical threat. The Met Police is now urging anyone with information to come forward. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting CAD 8601/22Jun, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:'We were called at 9.02pm on Wednesday 25 June to reports of a stabbing on Walm Lane, NW2. 'We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an incident response officer, a clinical team manager and paramedics from our tactical response unit. We also dispatched trauma teams in cars from London's Air Ambulance. 'We treated four people in total. We took two patients to a major trauma centre and another patient to a local hospital. The fourth person declined further treatment.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nostalgic childhood store RETURNS – just four years after all but two shops closed
A CLASSIC children's store packed with nostalgia has just returned. The big brand shut almost all of its stores in 2021. Disney has brought back one of its in-person stores, only four years after closing all but two of them in the UK. The iconic company has opened a new pop-up store in Westfield White City, in West London. The store opened last Friday, June 20. However, it is set to have a ceremonial Grand Opening on Saturday, June 28 at 12pm. The festivities will begin with a traditional Disney lock and key ceremony - opening the doors to a day of family fun. The lucky first 200 guests for the occasion will receive complimentary Disney ears and flags to help get the party mood going. The celebratory day will feature special stands and staff, including temporary tattoo stations and roaming balloon artists. There will also be early access to Disney Store's Once Upon a Story Dolls - inspired by the company's rich history of Disney Princess storytelling. Further treats for those in attendance will include surprise giveaways lasting throughout the weekend, and special gifts with purchases over £20. Fans of the new Lilo and Stitch film are in luck, as the store will include exclusive Disney Store range for this production. This will become the third Disney store in the UK and Ireland. The other two remain open in Oxford Street, London, and in Dublin, Ireland. Four years ago, Disney announced that it would be closing all but the above two stores. Some of the stores which were shut included the Westfield Stratford, East London, and Sunderland branches in June 2021. These were followed by the Marlands Centre, Southampton, and the York store, the following month. Then in September 2021, Disney announced that every UK and Ireland store would close, apart from its two flagship Oxford Street and Dublin shops. In response to the new Westfield White City store's opening, Disney said: "We are launching the Disney Store Westfield store now in response to strong fan demand for more ways to experience Disney in-person beyond the Parks. "It's the right moment to reconnect with guests in a physical space and offer a destination where they can shop, explore, and celebrate the stories they love. "The priority target audiences are Disney fans and families seeking authentic, high-quality products that bring their favourite characters and stories to life. "By launching the pop-up at Westfield London, the largest shopping centre in Europe with over 27.9 million visitors annually, Disney Store is perfectly positioned to engage a broad and diverse audience in a high-footfall, family-friendly environment. "Disney Store is home to authentic and high-quality products across all Disney brands and franchises: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic, that help bring a touch of Disney magic into the everyday. "Our Westfield store will offer fans a flavour of the full collection of these names." 3
The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
Police ‘very concerned' for 14-year-old missing for almost two weeks
Police have said they are 'very concerned' for the wellbeing of a 14-year-old girl who disappeared from west London last week. Aaliyah Ekedi-Morrow was reported missing from the Ladbroke Grove area on Wednesday afternoon. She was last seen at 2:35pm, wearing her school uniform which includes a black blazer, a white shirt, a black skirt and a black and pink striped tie, the Metropolitan Police said. Detective Inspector William Peel said: 'Due to Aaliyah's age and the period of time she has been away from home we remain very concerned for her wellbeing. 'I urge anyone including Aaliyah's friends and family, who may have seen her or have information concerning her safety and whereabouts to please get in touch with police as soon as possible.' Police described her as having a slim build and light brown hair that she often wears in a bun. It added that she is also known to visit the Dollis Hill area. Anyone with information can call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD: 8071/11JUNE or contact the Missing People charity on 116 000.
