Buzz cut for Allen

SUNDAY MIRROR

Allen, who was in charge in west London between 2004 and 2006, a hero’s reception.

Allen said: “It was a very special welcome — one of the highlights of my career. I’ve kept in touch with a lot of Brentford supporters but you never know what’s going to happen. I had tears in my eyes.

“Our players gave a great account of themselves but Brentford put in a very professional performance and got a big break from the referee with an early penalty.

“Has it spoilt my day? Not at all. I’ve been in football for 40-odd years and that reception was right up there.”

National League Eastleigh, who scored at 3-0 through Ayo Obileye, were blown away with midfielders Sawyers and Josh McEachran running the show.

Bees boss Possession Shots On Target Shots Off Target Blocked Shots Corners Fouls Conceded Offsides Yellow Cards Red Cards 58% 42% 9 6 1 6 4 4 5 6 5 7 1 2 1 2 0 0 Dean Smith said: “It was a potential banana skin but we had to be professional and we were — and very clinical too.

“Young Tom is really chuffed to score two. He’s only just signed a professional contract.”

Brentford won despite leaving out £15millionrated striker Scott Hogan, who has been linked with a move to West Ham.

“He was injured but he’ll be back in training on Monday,” Smith said.

“Some of the figures talked about are eye-watering but until I’m told otherwise he’s with us.”