TNT Sports Reporter Reveals Brentford 'Ban' During Liverpool Game
TNT Sports revealed the ban Brentford placed on defender Michael Kayode during the game against Liverpool on Saturday night.
The Bees hosted the Premier League champions at the Gtech Community Stadium and made a dream start when Kayode's long throw caused chaos in the Liverpool area, with Dango Ouattara opening the scoring following a flick-on from Kristoffer Ajer.
It was another set-piece conceded by Liverpool, with the Italian quickly making a name for himself as one of the best throw-in takers in the league.
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His throws have been utilised as a major weapon for Brentford under new manager Keith Andrews, who has progressed from his position as set-piece coach.
But after his throw-in which brought the opener, Kayode took two short throw-ins to Jordan Henderson in quick succession which did not prove successful.
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On commentary, citing information from a reporter near Brentford's bench, TNT Sports' Darren Fletcher explained that Kayode had been instructed to stop taking short throw-ins and to instead launch the ball in the box at every single opportunity.
Ally McCoist joked about Kayode being "fined" in the event of another short throw-in being taken.
Brentford doubled their lead when Kevin Schade latched in behind and slotted home his second of the season from a delicious Mikkel Damsgaard assist, though Milos Kerkez reduced the deficit for Liverpool on the stroke of half-time.
The home players and fans were furious as the goal was scored in the 49th minute when only three minutes of stoppage time had been awarded.
Many were quick to point out that extra added time may have been justified due to the many delays from Kayode was cleaning the ball with a towel before his throw-ins.
Kayode's throw-in talents
Kayode's incredible throw-in prowess was discovered when he was playing for Gozzano in the fourth tier of Italian football and has continued to go from strength to strength.
He is responsible for many of the longest throws-in this season in the Premier League, where there has been a resurgence.
"I just tried one time when I was 16 years old," he told The Times.
"I didn’t train, it just came naturally,” Kayode says. “Yes [it was an important part of their game]. I used them a lot in Serie D, and also when I joined Fiorentina [youth team], and now at Brentford.”
He added that his approach is to "just look for my team-mate and throw it" and revealed he practices for five to ten minutes after training.
Josh Lawless