SQUAD STRENGTH THE KEY – SMITH

By John Lyons

DETERMINED: Brentford manager Dean Smith
PICTURE: Action Images

BRENTFORD haven’t had the best of starts, but manager Dean Smith believes their new-found strength in depth will eventually pay dividends.
After a 1-0 reverse at Championship new boys Sheffield United on the opening day and a 4-3 loss to Nottingham Forest in a Griffin Park thriller, the Bees looked set for all three points against Bristol City in midweek.
Goals from the impressive Ollie Watkins – described by Smith as a ‘special talent’ – and sub Neal Maupay put ...

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