Dyke laments fall of hero Butcher

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The 48-year-old left the Coca-Cola League Two strugglers by mutual consent on Tuesday morning after a poor start to the season, but Dyke admitted that Butcher's exploits as a player made the decision to dispense with his services harder to take.

Dyke said: "Terry could not have worked harder for this club and it is therefore a great shame for me to see him go. He's a decent, honest and likeable bloke. For men and women of my generation he is still a footballing hero."

He added: "He goes with my very best wishes for the future."

The Bees' 1-0 home defeat to Grimsby on Saturday was their sixth defeat in their last seven games in all competitions and saw them slip to within four points of the League Two relegation zone.

Butcher only took charge in April after the club's relegation to League Two had already been assured but despite being among the pre-season favourites for promotion saw his side struggle.

Fans at Griffin Park have been calling for his resignation since they were hammered 7-0 at Peterborough last month.

Butcher's former assistant Andy Scott will take temporary charge for the vital game with fellow strugglers Wrexham and admitted that it was important for the club to focus on three points.

Scott said: "I am desperately disappointed for Terry but I would ask everybody, both players and supporters alike, to focus on our next important match at Wrexham on Saturday."

Butcher said: "I would like to thank Brentford for giving me the opportunity to manage the club and I wish them every success for the future."