Keith Andrews' debut as head coach for Brentford ended in a 3-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest, with the team conceding their first goal in the fifth minute from a corner. The match highlighted defensive weaknesses and lack of performance, leading to concerns about the upcoming season. This loss was historic as it marked Brentford's first opening day defeat since their promotion in 2021. Andrews emphasized the need for improvement, acknowledging that set-pieces would be a continued threat.
As far as first impressions go, Keith Andrews' debut as head coach was the equivalent of forgetting your name or spilling red wine on your carpet. The former Wolves and Blackburn midfielder took charge in June following Thomas Frank's departure to Tottenham Hotspur.
Brentford conceded the first of three goals at Nottingham Forest in the fifth minute of his opening Premier League game in charge. Andrews could only watch in frustration as Chris Wood took advantage of slack defending.
It was also the first time Brentford have conceded three goals on the opening day at any level since 2004-05. As fans fear a season of struggle, Andrews was forthright about Brentford's need to improve.
It was always going to be difficult but we made it harder for ourselves... Set-pieces were always going to be a threat.
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