Brentford name Frank as new boss

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Championship club Brentford have named Thomas Frank as their new head coach, replacing former first-team boss Dean Smith after he left for Aston Villa.

The 45-year-old was previously an assistant head coach at Griffin Park, working under Smith for two years.

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The Bees are seventh, one point below the play-off places, after four wins and two defeats in 12 league games.

"Thomas knows the club's strategy inside out," co-director of football Rasmus Ankersen told the club website.

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More to follow.

Source: bbc.com