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BBC News
5 hours ago
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- BBC News
'We must give Andrews a chance' - fans on new Bees boss
We asked for your views on the appointment of Keith Andrews as Brentford's new head are some of your comments:Alan: A supporter since 1960 and sceptical for much of that time, but I have total faith in the current management structure and ability - so I back this totally. If it doesn't work out they'll have a plan to Let's all get behind Andrews' new management team. It will be interesting if there are any other internal promotions from the coaching staff. As always, keep the faith and roll on season We must give Andrews a chance to show what he can do as the number one. We talk about the great job Thomas Frank did but, honestly, how many people knew anything about him when he joined Brentford and then became head coach? The management at Brentford know what the club needs and requires, and if Andrews fits the bill, who are we to say no?Gary: Gutted. Total lack of ambition from the club.J: Change is a risk, and so is not changing. I can't think of any owner or directors of a football club better placed to exploit risk than Brentford's. I am very excited about this season coming. I will miss Frank, Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard, but there is some incredible talent in our squad, which is designed for the next three to five years. Just watch!Stephen: Do you honestly think Matthew Benham and Phil Giles would take a punt on Premier League survival by appointing Andrews? The answer is crystal clear. It is now about Keith's relationship with the players and how he can keep the motivation and momentum high after Frank's successful seven-year reign. The have all worked with Andrews for a year. He has seen what works and doesn't work. It is too early to judge.
The Independent
7 hours ago
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- The Independent
Brentford share the reasoning behind picking Thomas Frank's successor
Brentford has appointed Keith Andrews, previously their set-piece coach, as the new manager on a three-year contract. Thomas Frank departed Brentford after seven years to take over as manager at Tottenham, succeeding Ange Postecoglou. The promotion of Andrews aligns with Brentford's policy of promoting from within, especially after former assistant Justin Cochrane also joined Frank at Spurs. This marks his first managerial position, following a playing career and coaching roles with MK Dons and the Ireland national team. Brentford's director of football, Phil Giles, praised Andrews as a very good fit who will bring evolution while maintaining the club's established playing style, despite potential player departures this summer.
The Independent
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Keith Andrews appointed head coach at Brentford
Brentford have appointed Keith Andrews as their new head coach. The west London club confirmed Andrews had been chosen as the man to succeed Thomas Frank, who has taken up the vacancy at Tottenham left by Ange Postecoglou. Andrews has been working as the Bees' set-piece coach but has now been promoted to the top coaching job. The 44-year-old Irishman began his professional playing career at Wolves, and also played more than 70 matches at both MK Dons and Blackburn. He won 35 caps for the Republic of Ireland and represented his country at Euro 2012. Since moving into coaching he has worked as an assistant at MK Dons and within the Republic set-up. He had been working at Sheffield United until taking up his set-piece role at Brentford last summer. Andrews said he felt 'humbled' and 'honoured' to have been appointed. 'I'm very appreciative of the owner (Matthew Benham), the board and the staff that have supported this decision. It's an opportunity I feel I'm very capable of doing and ready to do,' he told the club's official website. 'I don't know where to start in terms of what's exciting me because there's so much: the potential of the football club, the potential of the players and the potential of the staff that underpin what has brought success to this brilliant football club.' Brentford director of football Phil Giles described Andrews as 'a very good fit' for the job. 'He gets on with everyone, he's very open and he's a learner,' Giles told Brentford's official website. 'Keith is clear in what he wants, he's detailed, and the players and staff like and respect him. He understands the players in the building and the way we've played and trained under Thomas Frank. 'Keith will bring his own evolution but isn't starting from scratch, so hopefully we can make some quick progress. 'He's a very good coach and has clear ideas about how he wants the team to improve. We were looking for somebody not just to maintain what we've been doing but actually try and get better.'
Associated Press
8 hours ago
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- Associated Press
Brentford promotes Keith Andrews to replace former manager Thomas Frank
LONDON (AP) — Keith Andrews has been appointed the manager of Brentford, succeeding Thomas Frank at the Premier League club. Andrews steps up after being hired as the set-piece coach under Frank and following roles with Sheffield United and Ireland. Frank took over at Tottenham this month. 'Keith is clear in what he wants, he's detailed, and the players and staff like and respect him,' Brentford director of football Phil Giles said. 'He understands the players in the building and the way we've played and trained under Thomas Frank.' Brentford has become an established club in England's top flight since being promoted in 2021, and produced upsets against some of the biggest teams. Andrews faces a challenge to preserve the club's place in the division following Frank's departure and the sale of numerous first team players. Goalkeeper Mark Flekken has left for Bayer Leverkusen and forward Bryan Mbeumo is a target for Manchester United. Midfielder Christian Norgaard is also a reported target for Arsenal. 'Keith will bring his own evolution but isn't starting from scratch, so hopefully we can make some quick progress,' Giles said. 'We were looking for somebody not just to maintain what we've been doing but actually try and get better.' ___ AP soccer:
BBC News
10 hours ago
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- BBC News
'One bad appointment in 10 years' - so is it a case of 'trust the process'?
Keith Andrews becoming our new head coach is a typical Brentford has been key at the club in recent years with Mark Warburton, in 2013, and Thomas Frank, in 2018, also promoted from talk started of Frank moving to Tottenham, I expected assistant Justin Cochrane to be the person who replaced him - until he also moved to north London.I have no idea of Andrews' general coaching or managerial abilities, but nobody can deny he had a successful first season as set-piece coach in conceded the fewest number of goals from set-pieces in the Premier League and scored the joint fifth highest number of goals from then, of course, there was the September run, when we became the first club to score in the opening minute of three consecutive Premier League explained it was Andrews' idea to start fast from the kick-off and he had a different plan for each of the appointment has caused some disquiet on social media from fans who wanted a bigger or more experienced he has held assistant manager roles in the past, he has never had the top job. Obviously given that inexperience - and the probable loss of key men in Bryan Mbeumo and captain Christian Norgaard - there is a risk involved in making him head owner Matthew Benham and director of football Phil Giles have only made one bad managerial appointment in 10 years and they rectified that Brentford fans say everyone should 'trust the process' - and I do - but a good start is vital to ease any pressure from some fans and to give the squad a morale boost after a turbulent do you think about this appointment? Do you trust the process at Brentford or was there a different name you had in mind?Get in touch with your thoughts here Find more from Ian Westbrook at Beesotted podcast, external
