Brentford Football Club can confirm that the Club, Head Coach Marinus Dijkhuizen and his assistant, Roy Hendriksen, have parted company.

The Club would like to put on record its thanks to Marinus and Roy for all their efforts during their time at Griffin Park.

Lee Carsley has been promoted to Head Coach until the end of the season when the position will be reviewed.

Lee has vast experience of the English game and has hugely impressed with his work with the Club's Development Squad. He will be assisted by Paul Williams.

The Club believes Lee deserves the opportunity to step up and help shape Brentford FC's future on the pitch.

Chairman Cliff Crown will update supporters via the Brentford FC website this afternoon.