Kev stands the test of time (From Your Local Guardian)

Kev stands the test of time

12:40pm Friday 16th July 2010 in Brentford By Stuart Amos

Bees boss Andy Scott reckons there is life enough left in skipper Kevin O'Connor that could see him play for at least seven more years.

The 28-year-old celebrated ten years with the club on Wednesday with the help of a visit from Premier League Fulham that saw the Cottagers run out 5-0 winners.

O'Connor has more than 400 appearances for Brentford to his name since making his debut in 2000 and is eyeing Ken Coote's all-time appearance record of 559.

Scott expects more to come from a player he first met a decade ago when the two men were Bees strikers, and the Griffin Park chief reckons his versatility has been key to his longevity.

“Kevin has a real knack of learning from the players round him and adapting his game in an effort to get the best result for the team,” he said.

“You want to have people you can trust and he has shown throughout his playing career you can rely on him to apply himself to whatever job you give him.

“He has got seven years left in him at least.

“The way he trains and conducts himself off the pitch, there is no reason why he can't play beyond 35 and still be putting in a good shift.

“This is just a mid-way point for him and an opportunity for everyone to say thanks for everything he has done and for us to say we still want you around.”