Brentford manager Keith Andrews has declared the club's Premier League rise is far from over. Speaking in an interview with sports.yahoo.com this week, Andrews reflected on his own winding path to the top flight and his ambitions for the Bees, who currently sit fifth in the table with five points from three games.
What did Keith Andrews say about Brentford's future?
Andrews was clear about his vision for the club. "I've been here a long, long time. We want the noise. We're not finished yet," he stated. His comments come as Brentford enjoy a solid start to the 2026-27 campaign, with a win and two draws leaving them just four points behind leaders Manchester City. The team has scored five goals while conceding only two, giving them a healthy goal difference of plus three. Fans can track the team's progress in the standings throughout the season.
How did Keith Andrews become a Premier League manager?
Andrews' journey to the Brentford dugout was unconventional. He started his coaching career with MK Dons back in 2015. It took him a full decade to secure a Premier League manager's job. "My journey has not been straightforward, far from it, especially in those earlier years," Andrews admitted. Before coaching, he was a midfielder who made 84 Premier League appearances for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers, and West Bromwich Albion between 2003 and 2012.
His football story began much earlier, playing junior football in the Dublin District Schoolboy League. Wolves spotted his talent there and brought him to England at just 15 years old. Andrews travelled from his home in Artane, near Dublin, to Wolverhampton, deliberating over which club to join before choosing Wolves. He was joined at the club by fellow Irishman Robbie Keane.
What are the current challenges for Brentford?
While the start has been positive, Andrews must handle the season with several key players unavailable. The current injury list includes Antoni Milambo, Josh Dasilva, Mathias Jensen, Nathan Collins, and Sepp van den Berg. Supporters can check the latest availability on the club's injuries page. Managing this squad depth will be vital as Brentford aims to match or better last season's ninth-place finish under Andrews' guidance, which was his first full campaign in charge.
Where can you see the full Keith Andrews interview?
The extended conversation with Andrews will feature on 'The Football Interview'. This programme airs on BBC One at 12:45 every Saturday during the Premier League season. It is also available on demand via BBC iPlayer, the BBC Football YouTube channel, and the BBC Sport website and app.
Looking ahead, Brentford's next test is an away trip to face Bournemouth on September 12. The Cherries are currently 15th in the table. The full schedule for the coming months is available on the fixtures page.
