It has been a little while coming, but the real Harry Forrester is beginning to stand up, writes Stuart Amos.
The former Aston Villa man was his side’s main attacking threat in last Thursday’s 1-0 defeat at Leyton Orient.
And when launched into the fray at AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday he produced the goods to claim the equaliser the Bees richly deserved.
Brentford boss Uwe Rosler wants to give him the freedom of the pitch by cutting him lose from any defensive responsibility, but the question is, who is covering his back?
Toumani Diagouraga and Jonathan Douglas have been a little out of sorts this term with neither able to provide the defensive solidity required in front of the back four.
Come in Kevin O’Connor.
The Bees veteran was in fine form for the 5-1 win over Crewe Alexandra last month, but has since slipped out of favour.
With a win over Oldham Athletic vital this weekend, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him back in the starting line-up.
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