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Igor Thiago of Brentford interacts with Keith Andrews, Manager of Brentford, during the Premier League match between Brentford and Newcastle United at Gtech Community Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images

Andrews hails Thiago - 'I wouldn't swap him for anyone'

Brentford manager Keith Andrews hailed Igor Thiago as ⁠a sensational player he would not swap for anyone after the Brazilian scored twice in a 3-0 demolition of Sunderland.

Soccer • 17 hrs

In-form Brentford taking 'big steps' - Andrews

Brentford manager Keith Andrews believes the club are taking "big steps" as the in-form Bees look to stretch their unbeaten run to six games at home to Sunderland on Wednesday.

Soccer • 06 Jan

Keith Andrews, Manager of Brentford, acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Everton and Brentford at Hill Dickinson Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Liverpool, England.

Andrews showers Thiago in praise after Bees hat-trick

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews believes Igor Thiago's form means he deserves to be mentioned alongside some of Europe's top strikers.

Soccer • 05 Jan

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Thomas Frank, manager of Tottenham Hotspur reacts, dejected during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 29, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/

Updated PL round-up: Tottenham lose again at home

Igor Thiago scored twice in the last 10 minutes to help Brentford beat relegation-threatened Burnley 3-1 as Sunderland came from 2-0 against Bournemouth.

Soccer • 29 Nov 25

Keith Andrews, Manager of Brentford, applauds the fans at full-time following the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Brentford and Newcastle United at Gtech Community Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Brentford, England.

Premier League wrap: Andrews' Bees grind down Newcastle

Newcastle are still without an away win this season after Keith Andrews' Brentford won a chaotic and controversial encounter 3-1.

Soccer • 09 Nov 25

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Arne Slot manager / head coach of Liverpool after the Premier League match between Brentford and Liverpool at Gtech Community Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Slot surprised by extent of Liverpool's dip in form

Arne Slot admitted he did not see Liverpool's alarming dip in form coming after they slipped to a fourth straight defeat in the Premier League.

Soccer • 26 Oct 25

Keith Andrews, Manager of Brentford, applauds fans after the Premier League match between West Ham United and Brentford at London Stadium on October 20, 2025 in London, England.

Andrews finds footing ahead of Kelleher's Reds reunion

Ten weeks into his tenure, Keith Andrews' next test as Brentford manager is the visit of Liverpool to the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday night.

Soccer • 25 Oct 25

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Brentford at Stadium of Light on August 30, 2025 in Sunderland, United Kingdom.

Andrews rues 'bitterly disappointing' loss for Bees

Keith Andrews did not hide his frustration after seeing his Brentford side suffer a last-gasp defeat to newly-promoted Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday.

Soccer • 30 Aug 25

Andrews proud after Brentford's first league victory

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews spoke of his "pride" after his side beat Aston Villa 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium to hand him a first win in charge.

Soccer • 24 Aug 25

10 September 2023; Republic of Ireland coach Keith Andrews, left, coach Stephen Rice, centre, and goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely before the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between Republic of Ireland and Netherlands at the Aviva Stadium

Rice leaves Ireland U-21s to link up with Brentford

Republic of Ireland men's Under-21s assistant coach Stephen Rice has departed to take up the position of first-team setpiece coach with English Premier League side Brentford, the Football Association of Ireland has confirmed.

Soccer • 22 Aug 25

Yoane Wissa might have had his last group hug at Brentford

Wissa left out, Kelleher a doubt for Brentford opener

Brentford boss Keith Andrews has confirmed wantaway forward Yoane Wissa will not be included in his squad for his first game in charge at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Soccer • 14 Aug 25

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 18: Jordan Henderson of Ajax during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax v Fc Twente at the Johan Cruijff Arena on May 18, 2025 in Amsterdam Netherlands (Photo by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Free agent Henderson signs for Andrews' Brentford

England midfielder Jordan Henderson has completed his free transfer to Brentford.

Soccer • 15 Jul 25

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 16: Noni Madueke of Chelsea during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group D match between Chelsea FC and Los Angeles Football Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 16, 2025 in Atlanta, United States. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/

Transfers: Arsenal close on Madueke, Bees get Henderson

Chelsea forward Noni Madueke is on the brink of a £50m move to Arsenal, while former Republic of Ireland international Keith Andrews looks set to lure England midfielder Jordan Henderson to Brentford.

Soccer • 11 Jul 25

Andrews not expecting patience from Brentford hierarchy

New Brentford manager Keith Andrews says his lack of experience will not guarantee extra patience from the club hierarchy.

Soccer • 01 Jul 25

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny, left, and Republic of Ireland coach Keith Andrews before the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and San Marino at Turner’s Cross Stadium in Cork.

Kenny backs ex-assistant Andrews to thrive at Brentford

Stephen Kenny has backed his former Ireland assistant manager Keith Andrews to thrive at Brentford.

Soccer • 29 Jun 25

Keith Andrews is set to be appointed as Brentford manager

O'Neill hopes 'vitriolic critic' Andrews gets Bees job

Martin O'Neill hopes Keith Andrews is appointed Brentford manager "because then he will realise what management is all about".

Soccer • 25 Jun 25

18 November 2023; Republic of Ireland coach Keith Andrews before the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between Netherlands and Republic of Ireland at Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Andrews appointed as new Brentford head coach

Keith Andrews has been appointed as Brentford head coach after agreeing a three-year deal with the Premier League club.

Soccer • 27 Jun 25

Republic of Ireland coach Keith Andrews before the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between Republic of Ireland and Greece at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Treacy backs 'old-school' Andrews for Brentford vacancy

Keith Treacy believes his former Republic of Ireland and Blackburn Rovers team-mate Keith Andrews' "old-school mentality with modern ideas" will allow him to thrive as a head coach and has his fingers crossed that the Dubliner will get the Brentford job.

Soccer • 17 Jun 25

Andrews in running to succeed Frank at Brentford

Former Republic of Ireland international and assistant coach Keith Andrews is in the running to replace Thomas Frank as Brentford manager.

Soccer • 16 Jun 25

Keith Andrews will have a role in the Premier League next season

Andrews joins Brentford as set-piece coach

Former Republic of Ireland assistant manager Keith Andrews has joined Premier League club Brentford as a set-piece coach, bringing to an end a brief stint with Sheffield United.

Soccer • 01 Jul 24

Keith Andrews is back in coaching weeks after his Ireland departure

Andrews an assistant as Wilder returns to Sheffield Utd

Sheffield United have brought back Chris Wilder as their new manager to replace the sacked Paul Heckingbottom.

Soccer • 05 Dec 23

A number of Stephen Kenny's backroom staff have followed him through the FAI exit door

Five of Kenny's backroom staff leave Ireland roles

The FAI has confirmed the departures of five members of Stephen Kenny's backroom staff, after the decision not to renew the Dubliner's contract as Ireland manager.

Soccer • 23 Nov 23

Gus Poyet during a press conference at the Aviva Stadium

Andrews made big mistake with inside info claim - Poyet

Greece boss Gus Poyet has accused Republic of Ireland assistant manager Keith Andrews of "making a big mistake" amid an inside information row ahead of Friday night's Euro 2024 qualifier.

Soccer • 12 Oct 23

Andy Farrell's Ireland are the top ranked side in the world

Andrews lauds fantastic Farrell ahead of quarter-final

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Keith Andrews is full of admiration for the Ireland rugby team, and coach Andy Farrell in particular, wishing them well ahead of Saturday's quarter-final clash against New Zealand.

Soccer • 11 Oct 23

Keith Andrews was speaking to the press in Dublin on Tuesday

Andrews believes Poyet got Irish help for Athens clash

Keith Andrews believes that there was an element of insider trading taking place ahead of Ireland's summer defeat to Greece in Athens.

Soccer • 11 Oct 23