KELLEHER'S BEES MUST FRANK FORM

YOU just need to look at the first few paragraphs of Caoimhin Kelleher’s maiden interview with the Brentford website to see how big a role Thomas Frank played in the Corkman's decision to join.

- BY MARK MCCADDEN

The Ireland keeper was in no hurry to decide on his future. What was clear was that he would end his 10-year spell at Liverpool this summer but with so many clubs linked with the 26-year-old, he could have taken his time.

Kelleher's performances across his 20 appearances last season only served to embellish a reputation that had already earned him plenty of admirers and plaudits, and the unwanted tag as the ‘best number two’ around.

But when he spoke for the first time about the move, he revealed how his meeting with Frank and the Brentford coaching staff turned his head.

“1 came down to meet the manager and some of the coaches,” he said.

"They spoke to me about why they wanted me to be here and showed me around the training ground.