Brentford boss Keith Andrews signs a new contract until 2032

Brentford Coach Keith Andrews signed a new contract with the club, lasting until 2032.

The Irishman has impressed since stepping down from his role as set-piece coach to replace Thomas Frank in June, with the Bees sitting seventh in the Premier League and eyeing European qualification for the first time in their history.

Andrews, 45, said he felt as though he needed to “earn my stripes” after following Frank’s successful seven-year spell in west London, during which the club was promoted to the Premier League.

Andrews told Brentford’s website: “Naturally, I think there would have been a little bit of worry – if I had been living in Dublin and watching Thomas Frank leave and the set-piece coach take over, I probably would have been a little concerned too! So, I really get it.”, external

“I was always going to grab the opportunity I got with both hands.

“I wanted to be very humble about it, work really hard, and prove to myself — more than anyone else — that I can do this job to the level I need to be at.”

The club’s director of football, Phil Giles, added that Andrews has proven he is a “really good fit for the club” after an “excellent” first season at the helm.

“When Keith accepted the job last summer, he signed a three-year contract, but the intention was always to review this at the earliest opportunity,” Giles said.

He added: “Given the progress we have made this season, I am really pleased that we have agreed this extension for the first nine months.”

Brentford returns to English Premier League matches on Saturday when it hosts Burnley.