Karl Fox

My world and my everything. Poppy-Lynn 27/02/14 Charlie 05/11/20

[Karl Fox @foxyno8]

@TWFootball1867 Santos won the majority of his duels. He was arguably our best player. I'm starting to believe Otegbayo is your love child. The centre halfs wasn't the issue today and you know it.

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@chiamakaafc Antony Martial

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@AlexJPMiller @SteveBracknall

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@BrettBrookes @bazzabannan25 I found the same with @billysharp10 hate to say it but a top bloke

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@AlexMiller91 and @YesWeCrann have done an unbelievable job this season keeping us Owls fans up to date. Even when it was difficult to find things out. Hats off to you both lads. #WAWAW #swfc

[Ajoje⚽⚖️ @israel_ajoje]

Let me tell you something I am sure you didnt know about Brentford. They have not sacked a coach in the last 11 years and their last 4 coaches have been internally recruited.

Do you doubt me? Here you go

1) Lee Carsley (interim, September–November 2015) — Stepped up from managing the Development Squad to steady the ship after Marinus Dijkhuizen's sacking; his brief caretaker stint paved the way for a more permanent internal shift, embodying Brentford's preference for promoting from within rather than panicking with outsiders.

2) Dean Smith (November 2015–October 2018) — was promoted after Carsley's interim role; he delivered three consecutive top-10 Championship finishes, building a foundation of stability before leaving for Aston Villa. Of course, this is yet another example of Brentford trusting club insiders over external hires.

3) Thomas Frank (October 2018–June 2025) — Elevated from assistant head coach under Smith; he masterminded Brentford's long-awaited promotion to the Premier League in 2021 via the play-off final, then kept them competitive in the top flight for years—proving internal promotions can lead to sustained success.

4) Keith Andrews (June 2025–present) — The latest in the chain: promoted from set-piece coach (joined July 2024) after Frank's move to Tottenham; with no prior head coach experience, his seamless transition keeps the data-driven culture intact, making Brentford's last four head coaches.

This internal recruitment strategy extends beyond coaching to the entire club structure, making Brentford one of the best-run in the world. Owner Matthew Benham's data-driven philosophy—scouting 85,000+ players globally, narrowing to undervalued gems via a rigorous seven-stage process—ensures buys are low, sells high, and fits tactical needs perfectly. Coaches like Frank (and now Andrews) are deeply involved in final decisions, blending analytics with on-pitch insight for seamless integration.Promoting from within minimizes disruption: Andrews already knew the philosophy, players, and culture after a year as set-piece specialist. This continuity; avoiding rebuilds that plague bigger clubs; fuels consistent overperformance on modest budgets. When utilised properly, such recruitment isn't just efficient; it's a competitive edge that turns mid-table minnows into sustained threats, proving brains beat big spending every time.

In my books, they are one of the best run clubs in the world.

[Karl Fox @foxyno8]

@bignorms Well done Shithouse

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@GazRobinson1 Wilson Isidor. He's not though is he? 🤣🤣🤣

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@skylineowl Jay Bothroyd and Ryhs Mccabe

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@Jim1867 Im glad someone else as said this i was exactly the same mate

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@OFR1992 You only have to look at the past with his transfer dealing as proof of how it would go. Ask for way over the odds, turn down reasonable offers, and end up with next to nothing or nothing.

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@Jim1867 @83nickyd I will help you drink them lad 🤣🤣🤣

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@veggiekrays @Jim1867

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@mark42swfc @baowl Those 17,000 will still be included in the overall attendance. I'm a season ticket, and I will not be attending with my 2kids. Would be amazing for the attendance to show 20,000+, but looks like there's only 10,000

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@WTIDPOD Kim Olsen

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@Charliej1867 @WTIDPOD Kim Olsen 🤦

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@fbwonderkids @swfc @SkyBetChamp @OfficialCutzy

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@TWWcast I was there with my Dad. Still not forgiven Jeffers for that miss 🤦

[Karl Fox @foxyno8]

@Bellamyswfc We can only sign if a club like Man U will stump up full wages with no payment involved. If we want to sign players. Chansiri needs to put the full seasons outgoings into a separate bank, which we know he can't and won't do. #chansiriout

[Karl Fox @foxyno8]

Chansiri is currently trying to change the flow of the Don just in case we run out of match balls #wawaw #swfc #chansiriout #EnoughIsEnough