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Is Mark Warburton set to leave the club?

Griffin Park has been in a frenzy as Times writer Matt Hughes broke the story stating Mark Warburton will be sacked at the end of the season.

The story claimed Brentford officials had held talks with Rayo Vallecano manager Paco Jemez about taking over the job should Warburton leave.

The journalist in question tweeted this after breaking the news.

Hughes’ tweets and story have set social media alight with discussion, with fans not knowing if Warburton will stay or go.

Warburton appeared on Sky Sports News discussing the rumours and tonight’s game with Watford, but didn’t directly address the story.

The press release issued by the club stated Warburton deservedly “turned the heads of other clubs”, meaning that they could well be expecting offers for Warburton’s services to come in soon.

Hughes’ statement included the word “sacked” sparking an image of Brentford cancelling Warburton’s contract prematurely and searching elsewhere.

Brentford in their statement confirmed that Warburton remains the manager, although there was no assurance that he would remain boss past the summer.

Warburton has confirmed his main focus is the team, and getting three points against Watford tonight.

Watford Preview:

Brentford take on Watford tonight in a huge game at Griffin Park.

With two points separating the sides, both will be looking to increase their grasp on the play-off positions they hold.

Over the weekend both sides picked up three points by way of 1-0 wins, Brentford beating Leeds at Elland Road, and Watford seeing off Blackburn at home.

Club captain Alan McCormack still isn’t ready for a return to first team action, as he will turn out for the development squad against QPR today.

You can check out a full preview from Beesotted writer Ian Westbrook here

Elsewhere in the Championship, top of the table Bournemouth host 2nd place Derby County.

Watford fan chat

Beesotted spoke with Kieran Callanan, editor of Vital Watford, .

Also check the Beesotted podcast – a conversation with Mike from “From The Rookery End”.

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Bees development squad beat QPR

A Brentford development squad beat Queens Park Rangers 4-1 at Harlington this morning.

A Jermaine Udumaga double and strikes from Betinho, the Portugese striker who has failed to break into the first team since joining on loan from Sporting club, and Bradley Clayton secure victory for the Bees.

Richard Lee and Marcos Tebar also started.