Brentford Round-Up, Monday 9th November: Thomas Frank Linked with Crystal Palace Job as Fans Debate Brighton Defeat
Former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, who left Tottenham earlier this year, has been named as a leading contender to take over at Crystal Palace should the Eagles decide to sack Pierre Sage, according to Sky Sports (Sky Sports). Frank, who built his reputation during his time in west London before moving to Spurs, would represent a return to the Premier League dugout if the move materialises (Sky Sports).
Back on the pitch, Brentford's weekend defeat to Brighton has sparked debate among supporters, with fan Michael Johnston telling BBC Sport that he felt the Bees showed a "discipline issue" during the 2-0 loss to an in-form Brighton side (BBC Sport). The result also featured in The Guardian's round-up of Premier League talking points from the weekend (The Guardian).
On the transfer front, West London Sport reports that Brentford are among the clubs keeping an eye on Lens defender Ismaelo Ganiou, with Chelsea and Fulham also said to be monitoring the player (West London Sport). As ever with this kind of story, it remains speculation at this stage rather than anything concrete.
There was much better news from the women's side, where Brentford Women thrashed Greenwich Borough 7-0 in the League Cup, with Wiktoria Kiszkis grabbing a hat-trick as the Bees cruised through (BrentfordFC.com).
In loan news, Darwin Guagua opened his account for Mérida in a 2-0 win over Bilbao Athletic, marking his first goal for the Spanish side since joining on loan (BrentfordFC.com). Elsewhere, Matt Cox and Josh Stephenson have both helped their respective loan clubs reach the second round of the FA Cup (BrentfordFC.com).
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