Brentford have announced that Keith Andrews has become the club’s new head coach.
Sky Sports revealed exclusively on Friday that Andrews was set to replace Thomas Frank, and the club have now released a statement confirming the news.
“Brentford are delighted to announce the appointment of Keith Andrews as head coach. Andrews takes on the role having been part of the Bees’ first-team coaching staff since July 2024.”
“Keith is a very good fit,” said Brentford director of football Phil Giles.
“He gets on with everyone, he’s very open and he’s a learner. Keith is clear in what he wants, he’s detailed, and the players and staff like and respect him.
Speaking on his appointment, Andrews stated: “I’m very appreciative of the owner, 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.
“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.
“It’s an amazing place to be and I’ve felt that for 12 months now. That will remain. It’s really important to me to have that vibe around the football club, that energy.
“I want a team that the fans feel represents them and what they want to see on a Saturday.
“We want to play winning football, we want to be competitive, we want to have an edge, we want to play dynamic, relentless football but we want to be organised.”
