AILING BEES SEEK TO REDISCOVER STING

By John Lyons
FRANK’S RALLYING CRY TO TEAM…

IN THE GLARE: Brentford manager Thomas Frank and, insets, right from top, Romaine Sawyers celebrates scoring against Sheffield United, Chris Mepham closes down Conor Washington and Bees players look dejected as they trudge off
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EXIT: Dean Smith left for Aston Villa

WHEN Dean Smith left Brentford to take over at boyhood club Aston Villa in early October, it was a big blow for the Bees.
But no-one could have guessed at that time just how much the Griffin Park outfit w...