With Andy Scott out of the door, Richmond & Twickenham Times reporter Stuart Amos takes a sideways look at the leading candidates to take on the Brentford job.

Terry Brown - odds 7/1.

Just about keeping AFC Wimbledon in the Blue Square Premier title race and has a slightly better play-off record than Martin Allen - he at least reached the Conference National final with Aldershot Town before losing to Shrewsbury Town.

Martin Allen - odds 5/1.

Out of work, but not out of mind, he is currently the Simon Cowell of football with Pro FC, where he gives young ex-pros an X Factor-style second chance. Will he get one at Brentford?

Gary Johnson - odds 6/1.

Was not Posh enough for Peterborough United, but has attracted the eye of some punters to move in at Griffin Park.

Interest from fallen giants Sheffield Wednesday may yet prove them wrong.

Phil Parkinson - odds 6/1.

May share the same surname as the great Michael, but will he interview as well as the talkshow legend if Brentford come calling?

Martin Ling - odds 7/1.

Got two bites of the cherry at Cambridge United before getting his marching orders on Tuesday, two days before Andy Scott. Will he think twice before helping Brentford’s battle against the drop to League Two.

Nicky Forster - odds 5/4.

He gets first crack at making the job his own and two wins will put him in pole position - not to mention the Bees at Wembley. All you have to ask yourself is, how often do caretaker bosses get the nod?