Keith Andrews remains the clear favourite to take over as Brentford’s new manager, but there’s a shift developing in the market as a new name gains momentum. Francesco Farioli has now leapfrogged Kieran McKenna to become the second favourite with several major online betting sites.
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Until recently, it was Justin Cochrane who topped the betting as the most likely replacement for Thomas Frank. However, that changed dramatically when Cochrane instead followed Frank to Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the new season.
With Cochrane out of the frame, the betting suggested a two-way battle between Andrews and McKenna. But momentum has swung again, and it’s Farioli who now sits just behind Andrews in the latest betting, hinting at a potential twist in Brentford’s managerial search.
| Manager | Brentford Manager Odds | Probability |
| Keith Andrews | 4/6 | 60% |
| Francesco Farioli | 3/1 | 25% |
| Kieran McKenna | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Ange Postecoglou | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Chris Wilder | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Edin Terzic | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Kjetil Knutsen | 28/1 | 3.2% |
| Danny Rohl | 28/1 | 3.2% |
| Scott Parker | 33/1 | 2.9% |
| Frank Lampard | 33/1 | 2.9% |
Who is Francesco Farioli?
Francesco Farioli is a 36-year-old Italian coach whose rapid rise through the managerial ranks has caught the attention of clubs across Europe. He started his coaching journey in Turkey before making a strong impression in France, where he guided Nice to a commendable fifth-place finish in Ligue 1.
That success earned him a high-profile move to Ajax, making him the club’s first foreign head coach in nearly 20 years. His time in Amsterdam began brightly as Ajax surged to a commanding nine-point lead in the Eredivisie with just five games remaining. But a late-season collapse saw PSV snatch the title, and Farioli departed the club shortly after.
Despite initially being a long shot for the Brentford job, offered at 25/1 by many betting sites, the odds have tumbled following growing speculation around his name. Now as short as 6/4, Farioli has emerged as a serious contender to take charge in West London.
Kieran McKenna’s reputation remains strong despite Ipswich Town falling just short in their fight to stay in the Premier League.
Having masterminded back-to-back promotions from League One to the top flight, McKenna has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs. A move to Brentford could represent a natural next step, a club known for its forward-thinking structure and willingness to back progressive managers.
A more unexpected option would be Ange Postecoglou. Fresh off a Europa League triumph, Postecoglou finds himself without a club following his departure from Tottenham. While unconventional, a move to Brentford could raise eyebrows and expectations.
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Who is Keith Andrews?
Keith Andrews is currently part of Brentford’s backroom staff, working as the club’s set-piece coach.
A former midfielder with 35 international caps for the Republic of Ireland, Andrews began his career at Wolves and went on to feature in the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers. His playing days gave him a solid grounding in top-level football, which he has since built on through coaching.
He began his coaching journey as assistant manager at MK Dons in 2016, before taking on a high-profile role with the Republic of Ireland national team between 2020 and 2023. That period helped raise his standing in coaching circles, and he later joined the setup at Sheffield United.
Andrews arrived at Brentford in December 2023 and has since played a part in maintaining the club’s Premier League status. Following Thomas Frank’s exit, Andrews is being seriously considered for promotion, a move that would see him step into a managerial role for the first time.
