It has been a meteoric rise in recent years for Brentford. Fans have seen a lot of changes so let’s take a look at the past five managers.
This season has been difficult at times but with the Bees’ time in the Premier League so far, fans are hopeful of a good campaign.
Under Thomas Frank, Brentford have gone from Championship ‘nearly men’ to a sustained Premier League outfit.
Compared to many years ago, fans are very pleased and days of League One games are a distant memory.
With all that being said, let’s take a look at the last five managers of the Bees and where they are now.
Dean Smith (2015-2018)
Smith joined a Brentford side in the Championship, back in 2015. In his first season, he finished ninth and prior to his second season, he signed 18 players. A tenth-place finish followed that mass incoming. In October 2018 he left to join Aston Villa where he achieved promotion.
He is now without a job following a short stint with Leicester City last season. He was tasked with keeping them in the Premier League but ultimately failed in that poison chalice.
Lee Carsley (2015)
Cardsley was appointed as head coach following a stint as development squad manager. Despite losing his first two matches, he won Manager of the Month after four wins from five. Dean Smith was brought in to replace him while he was still in the job.
He is now the manager of England Under 21s and has taken his young side to success. He took his side to the European Championship title in July this year.
Mark Warburton (2013-2015)
Warburton began his managerial career with the Bees following many years as a coach with the club. After winning League One promotion in his first season, he signed a new deal. In the first season in the Championship, his side finished in fifth place before losing in the playoffs. After two years at the club he departed for Rangers.
Most recently, Warburton was part of the coaching staff at West Ham United but left in June to look for a more senior role. Given his achievements a managers role is something he wants.
Uwe Rosler (2011-2013)
Brentford’s second campaign under Rosler saw them go just minutes away from securing a place in the Championship. Marcello Trotta’s missed penalty saw automatic promotion slip through his side’s fingers. Following this drama, it was difficult for the manager and he left just months later. He is one of the managers credited for getting the ball rolling for Brentford to become the club they are now.
The German is now manager of Danish side, AGF where he has been for a year. Last season he guided them to a tenth place finish.
Nicky Forster (2011)
Forster was only with the Bees for a few months but managed to take his side to a EFL Trophy final. Despite defeat to Carlisle United at Wembley, it was an achievement none the less. He filled in to great effect following the departure of long standing boss, Andy Scott.
He was most recently manager of Staines Town where he managed to keep them in the National League South. Now he runs courses ‘with companies, leaders and teams to help them develop strategies’. A very different job role that is for sure.