Keith Andrews has been announced as Brentford’s head coach. He played for Wolves, Stoke City, Blackburn, Brighton, Watford, Hull City, and Bolton. He made 84 Premier League appearances.

He formerly worked with the club’s former head coach, Thomas Frank, as set-piece coach.

The club’s director of football, Phil Giles, backed Keith to bring success. He stated: “Keith is a very good fit. 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.

“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.”

Keith told the club media: “It is a massive advantage to know the players inside out. I have got a very good connection with them. The ceiling is massive for what we can achieve, and I have got so much belief in them.”

He added: “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.”

This will be Keith’s first job as head coach at senior level. For a side like Brentford, it’s mandatory he keeps them in the Premier League.