Midfielder Gary Smith, signed last week by Terry Butcher is anxious to show his gratitude to Terry Butcher for placing his faith in him.
Smith has impressed in pre-season games and training aqnd is looking forward to continuing his career since he was dropped by Martin Allen at MK Dons.
Smith says: "I hope things work out better for me under Terry.
"I made 80 appearance in three years with MK Dons, but played only 23 times under Martin Allen last season because of injury.
"I then hurt my foot, which caused me to miss the play-offs, and Martin told me he was not renewing my contract."
"He can be eccentric and perhaps, at times, rules a bit by fear.
"On the other hand, he enjoys a laugh, but he likes things done his way and I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of him.
"He is passionate and commands respect from his players without getting too close to them. I found him hard but fair.
"Terry seems very different and more relaxed. I will give him 100 per cent commitment and, hopefully, he won't have cause to complain."
"It would be nice if I can earn myself a longer contract."
Smith reveals that he very nearly did not come to Griffin Park, as he was on the verge of a deal with
He said: "Things fell through and my agent arranged for me to have a trial at Brentford.
"I have found the Brentford lads a great bunch and we can do well in League Two."
"Whether we can challenge for promotion depends on how we start the season and whether we can keep free of injuries."
Butcher let go two other midfield trialists in ex-Charlton youngster Kieron Murtagh and Jason Karaca, who has had spells with Rapid
Butcher said: "Murtagh is no better than we already have, while Karaca is not suited to the hurly-burly style of League Two.
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"He has been travelling to training every day from his home in
"I will still be looking at one or two others, and could make more signings in the next two weeks."