Brentford fan Craig Tillyer from the Ealing Road podcast has reflected on the "incredible memories" under Thomas Frank after the Danish boss' departure to become Tottenham head coach was confirmed. "As a club and fanbase we will miss him very much," Tillyer told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.

Brentford are set to stop Tottenham Hotspur from signing one key player after losing manager Thomas Frank to the Premier League rivals.

Tottenham hired Brentford's Thomas Frank as their new manager on Thursday as the Dane replaced the sacked Ange Postecoglou.

So, if Brentford really want to avoid a possible relegation fight next season, they have to appoint the right manager, and then they have to spend and try to replace any outgoing players with similar quality. The fact they have been in the Premier League for the time they have and have that stability really helps them.

KEITH ANDREWS is the huge favourite to take over from Thomas Frank at Brentford. The Bees are looking for a new manager after Frank joined Tottenham on Thursday. Brentford have established

Brentford Stand Firm on Star Midfielder as Tottenham Eye Frank ReunionBrentford Resist Tottenham’s Move Amid Managerial LinksAs Tottenham Hotspur prepare for another new chapter with Thomas Frank

The Bees and West Ham are both interested in Rangers and Morocco striker Hamza Igamane, 22, after he scored 16 goals in the Scottish Premiership last season. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Brentford’s first-choice replacement for Thomas Frank, who has been appointed Tottenham Hotspur manager, has also departed with the Dane. First-team assistant coach Justin Cochrane was the Bees’ preferred candidate to replace Frank, but has opted to move with him to Spurs.