Brentford’s engine will be motored by an Irish heart

Regardless of how they fare, a pocket of their 17,250-capacity stadium will be occupied by Irish.

IRISH PRESENCE: Pic: Paul Thomas/Getty Images

Never in the history of the Premier League has a club had an Irish manager, captain and goalkeeper simultaneously.

Brentford are the team Irish neutrals will be observing this season, or the second team for devotees of another.