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Irish Examiner
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
'My conscience would be very clean' - Keith Andrews responds to Martin O'Neill's 'vitriolic critic' claim
Keith Andrews could not help but smile when talking about his pride at joining the list of Irishmen to manage in the Premier League. The former Republic of Ireland international was appointed as Brentford's new head coach last week, replacing Thomas Frank who has joined Spurs after seven years in charge. It is Andrews' first head coaching job, having spent the last year working under Frank as the club's set-piece coach. Many were surprised at Andrews' quick ascension into a head coach role, but Brentford had identified Andrews as someone who could one day step into the job, though it has come sooner than even he expected. For the former Republic of Ireland coach, however, this has been a long time in the making. The 44-year-old started on his coaching path when he was 29 and still in the midst of his playing days, having identified his ambition to some day lead a team of his own. Andrews has taken a varied path to get to this point, including becoming a well known pundit, regularly featuring on Sky Sports' EFL coverage to provide his thoughts. He has also not been shy on voicing his criticism in the past, most notably his assessment of Ireland's shortcomings under Martin O'Neill, which he has still not forgotten about. O'Neill, speaking on Talksport ahead of Andrews' expected appointment, labelled the new Brentford boss a 'vitriolic critic' of his and claimed it was ironic that he had become a set-piece coach because of what he described as criticism of O'Neill using set-pieces to win games. 'My conscience would be very clean in terms of where that came from,' Andrews said, reflecting on the criticism he dished out in his punditry days. 'Ireland was the only thing I supported as a kid growing up. I've already touched on it. Very patriotic, very passionate, very proud to be sat here as an Irish Premier League manager. 'So it came from, again, going back to the way I work, I studied the team, gave my opinion, and invariably you can't please people all of the time. And occasionally you do upset people, yeah, for sure.' Then Republic of Ireland Manager Martin O'Neill with former Republic of Ireland International Keith Andrews at a SPAR FAI Primary School 5s launch in 2016 Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile Andrews comes across as calm, cool headed and measured, and despite his inexperience as a head coach, gives the impression that he has long prepared to be in this position, handling tough questions from journalists and articulating himself expertly. But he faces huge pressure to prove his doubters wrong. The reaction from Brentford fans to his appointment has been mixed to say the least, some understandably worried about the hiring of a first-time head coach in a summer where they also look poised to lose star men Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard. Andrews, however, will once again rely on the determination that he says he has always had to prove his abilities. He explained: 'I'll go back to my memory being on a treadmill when I was 23 years of age. The manager wasn't picking me. It was close season and the manager wasn't picking me. And every time I was taking a stride on the treadmill, I was just picturing them. I was picturing them, I'll come back pre-season, I'll show them. 'I just have an innate desire to be the best I can be. I like achieving things. I think there's something there. So I don't need extra motivation. It's just all internal. Continue to get better. What did I do today? Okay, I'm better than I was yesterday. And that's kind of been the path that I've taken.' Andrews might not be a stranger to being publicly criticised but the role of a Premier League boss comes with being the target of extreme levels of attention and judgement - not just from fans of his own team but football fans in general. 'I think if you want to have a career as a footballer, first and foremost, you need to have resilience,' Andrews calmly explained after being posed with that reality, however. For Brentford, though, Andrews' appointment is not seen as a risk. The club's director of football, Phil Giles, instead pointed to the risks that would come with making an external appointment, someone unfamiliar with the culture and methods that have seen Brentford rise from League Two to the Premier League under owner Matthew Bentham. 'You've got to ignore the outside noise, you have to, because it's all meaningless at the end of the day,' Giles said. 'I think as a club, we've tried to make decisions that maybe on the outside people say, oh, that's a brave decision, things like closing our academy or all the things we've done over the years that have been maybe different to other clubs. 'If you listen to the outside, you would just make the same decisions as anyone else. And we realised that for us to progress, it'd be a bit different to everyone else.' Andrews faces a big task to deliver on that faith shown in him, in what will arguably be Brentford's biggest summer of change since winning promotion to the Premier League. But the former Wolves, MK Dons and Blackburn midfielder is firmly focused on what is to come, refusing to reflect much on what he has achieved to date. He said: 'Am I proud? Are my family proud? Yeah, of course they are but I'm only at base camp. We're not done. I want to continue to keep going.'
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
‘Catastrophic loss': Family mourns pilot killed in Beverly plane crash
The pilot of a plane that crashed in Beverly last week is being remembered by his family as a 'charismatic, beautiful soul.' Geoffrey Andrews was identified by the family as the pilot in the plane crash on Thursday morning that killed him and injured another person. 'Geoffrey's family, friends, and his beloved wife Gentry are devastated and heartbroken at his untimely death,' a statement by the family reads. 'We thank the investigators who we trust will conduct a thorough investigation into what caused this catastrophic loss of life.' The crash happened at about 7:45 a.m. near 106 Sam Fonzo Dr., next to Beverly Regional Airport. The plane, a Mooney M20, came to a rest on the industrial park roadway against a utility pole, and debris spread through the trees and across the street. The passenger survived the crash and authorities brought the person to the hospital, but their condition is unknown as of Sunday morning. The Essex County District Attorney's Office, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. Andrews' family said his wife is expecting their first child in October. The family's statement described him as passionate about his career in aerospace engineering and how he 'dreamed of someday having the opportunity to become an astronaut.' He served as a staff scientist for MIT Lincoln Laboratory. He is a doctoral graduate from Purdue University and completed his undergraduate studies at Lehigh University, the statement read. 'Geoffrey loved flying, even moonlighting as a ferry pilot to build hours and experience when he was a graduate student,' the family wrote. 'Beyond his love for flight, Geoffrey was a charismatic, beautiful soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and always had a kind word for others.' A GoFundMe for Andrews' wife is collecting donations. Illegal fireworks have caused over 200 serious injuries in Mass. in the last 5 years First of two men charged with murder in 2021 Seekonk fatal shooting found guilty Land shortage prompts Springfield to propose property swap for new school 100,000 mattresses sold on Amazon recalled due to 'deadly' fire risk Boston police identify man shot and killed in car on Juneteenth Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
Passenger who survived fatal Mass. plane crash dies day after pilot
A passenger who was injured when a small plane crashed in Beverly Thursday morning has died after initially surviving the crash, the Essex County District Attorney's Office confirmed Monday. The district attorney's office declined to identify the passenger, who was taken to a hospital after the crash. The plane's pilot — MIT aerospace engineer Geoffrey Andrews — died in the crash. Read more: 'Catastrophic loss': Family mourns pilot killed in Beverly plane crash The plane crash happened on June 19 around 7:45 a.m. near Beverly Regional Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said previously. The plane — a Mooney M20 — came to rest on a roadway next to a utility pole. The plane 'experienced engine issues' after leaving the airport, according to an FAA report about the crash. Andrews tried to fly the plane back to the airport, but it crashed before he could land safely. Read more: GoFundMe collecting funds for wife of pilot killed in Mass. plane crash Andrews' wife is expecting their first child in October, his family said in a statement on Sunday. A GoFundMe campaign is raising money to benefit her and the Andrews' unborn child. The district attorney's office, the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. No further information has been released. City man arrested on assault and battery with serious injury after altercation last week Overdose deaths of Black Bostonians dropped significantly in 2024. Here's why Dear Gov. Healey: Here's how to make Mass. a manufacturing powerhouse — again Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday's $128 million drawing Mass. State Police trooper in critical condition after hit-and-run motorcycle crash Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
Passenger who died days after surviving a plane crash identified as Mass. man
A passenger who died days after being involved in a plane crash in Beverly last week has been identified as 28-year-old Malden resident Joseph Puciloski, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. The plane crash happened on June 19 around 7:45 a.m. near Beverly Regional Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said previously. The plane 'experienced engine issues' after taking off and crashed before pilot Geoffrey Andrews could fly it back to the airport, according to an FAA report about the crash. Andrews — a 30-year-old Melrose resident and MIT aerospace engineer — died in the crash, the district attorney's office said. Puciloski initially survived the crash and was taken to a hospital, but he later died from his injuries. The plane —a Mooney M20— came to rest on a roadway next to a utility pole. The district attorney's office did not speak to Andrews' and Puciloski's relationship. Andrews' wife is expecting their first child in October, his family said in a statement on Sunday. A GoFundMe campaign is raising money to benefit his wife and unborn child. The district attorney's office, the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. No further information has been released. 8-year-old boy dies after being pulled from Clinton pond Two educators charged in 12-year-old Pittsfield student's 2024 drowning death Springfield brewery, cannabis store team up to offer downtown concert FBI continues to track down plutonium allegedly sold by Hadley man Springfield debates stricter laws to stop drug dealing near parks, schools following shutdown of trafficking operation Read the original article on MassLive.
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Martin O'Neill fires hilarious dig at ‘vitriolic critic' Keith Andrews amid rumoured Brentford appointment
MARTIN O'Neill has hit out at pundit-turned-coach Keith Andrews who was previously critical of O'Neill during his management career. Keith Andrews looks in line to make the 2 The 44-year-old is in line for his first management position 2 Andrews' comments have left a lasting impact on the former Celtic and Aston Villa boss Despite having no previous management experience, the former Ireland star looks set to land the Premier League head coach position. Andrews coached at MK Dons, Sheffield United, the Republic of Ireland and Brentford since his punditry during the O'Neill Ireland era. O'Neill recalls Andrews' time as a pundit which overlapped his Ireland tenure. Speaking to Read more on Irish football "He was really dead against me trying to use set-pieces to try to win games. "The irony is he becomes the set-piece coach. Really I say good luck to him. Brentford have decided, if it is the case, that he should get it. "I hope he does get it because then he will realise what management is all about. While Andrews was a Sky Sports pundit, he was particularly critical of O'Neill's tactics and put the entirety of the blame on him for Ireland's poor form following Euro 2016. Most read in Football The two-time European Cup winner took a sly dig at Andrews' inferior footballing career. While Andrews boasts an impressive CV including Premier League football, his biggest honours arguably came in the 2007/08 season with MK Dons when he won the Football League Trophy as well as topping League Two. Saipan film trailer splits opinion as Irish football fans voice concern about Roy Keane portrayal The eight-time Premier League Manager of the Month gloated: "It's not as easy to be sitting in a pundit's chair sitting to criticise someone who in all honesty had a much better career than he had. "He was dealing at the bottom end of it when I was winning the European Cup. That doesn't mean you shouldn't be criticising. Everyone to their own. But it'll be a different ball game now. It wasn't only negativity from O'Neill for the mastermind behind Brentford's 13 set-piece goals this season. He praised some of Andrews' work throughout the season which helped Brentford to a 10th place finish in the Premier League. The 73-year-old added: "In terms of some of the decisions he has made, I think he has done very well as the set-piece coach. A lot of credit has gone to him for the fast starts Brentford have made in games. "He is stepping into an unknown. It's all very well when you can be the friend of the players. "You can have the set-pieces, you can be the coach sitting there in the room. It's a different ball game when you're making the big decisions." The Bees' 13 set-piece goals puts them in the top five in the Premier League in that category - behind just Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and level with Arsenal. Andrews will be hoping to transfer some of his set-piece successes into a successful time in charge of Brentford, if he is to get the role.
