Brentford's Underdog Story Continues as Keith Andrews Steers the Bees Towards Premier League Safety.
New Brentford manager Keith Andrews has made a promising start to his tenure, guiding his team to victory over Liverpool and lifting them out of relegation trouble. The former Republic of Ireland midfielder is quietly making waves at the Gtech Community Stadium with his tactical tweaks and player development.
Despite losing several key players in the off-season, including captain Christian Norgaard and star winger Bryan Mbeumo, Brentford have shown remarkable resilience under Andrews' management. The Bees have scored 14 goals in nine matches, narrowly edging out only six other teams in terms of scoring power.
Andrews has overseen a tactical evolution rather than a revolution, focusing on building upon the success of his predecessor Thomas Frank. He has prioritized developing players' individual qualities and maximizing the talent already at his disposal.
The former set-piece coach's influence can be seen in Brentford's improved ability to hit teams on the break, with their average number of fast breaks more than double what they were under Frank. Thiago, a player who suffered an injury-ridden first season under Andrews' management, has rediscovered form and scored six goals this term.
Andrews' attention to detail and focus on building a strong team culture have also been notable aspects of his managerial approach. The 45-year-old is keenly aware that Brentford's players possess individual brilliance but need the right environment to flourish.
While there is still work to be done, Keith Andrews has made a compelling case for himself as Brentford manager. His ability to build upon Frank's success and guide the Bees towards Premier League safety will undoubtedly be closely watched in the coming months.
New Brentford manager Keith Andrews has made a promising start to his tenure, guiding his team to victory over Liverpool and lifting them out of relegation trouble. The former Republic of Ireland midfielder is quietly making waves at the Gtech Community Stadium with his tactical tweaks and player development.
Despite losing several key players in the off-season, including captain Christian Norgaard and star winger Bryan Mbeumo, Brentford have shown remarkable resilience under Andrews' management. The Bees have scored 14 goals in nine matches, narrowly edging out only six other teams in terms of scoring power.
Andrews has overseen a tactical evolution rather than a revolution, focusing on building upon the success of his predecessor Thomas Frank. He has prioritized developing players' individual qualities and maximizing the talent already at his disposal.
The former set-piece coach's influence can be seen in Brentford's improved ability to hit teams on the break, with their average number of fast breaks more than double what they were under Frank. Thiago, a player who suffered an injury-ridden first season under Andrews' management, has rediscovered form and scored six goals this term.
Andrews' attention to detail and focus on building a strong team culture have also been notable aspects of his managerial approach. The 45-year-old is keenly aware that Brentford's players possess individual brilliance but need the right environment to flourish.
While there is still work to be done, Keith Andrews has made a compelling case for himself as Brentford manager. His ability to build upon Frank's success and guide the Bees towards Premier League safety will undoubtedly be closely watched in the coming months.