Brentford hire Keith Andrews as set-piece coach to replace Chelsea's Bernardo Cueva | OneFootball

Bees seal replacement after Chelsea swoop

Brentford have appointed Keith Andrews as a set-piece coach, following the departure of set-piece specialist Bernardo Cueva to Chelsea.

But Andrews has now started work with Brentford after the club agreed a deal to sign him from Sheffield United. The 43-year-old had been a member of the Blades’ coaching staff since December.

The former MK Dons assistant manager represented the likes of Hull City and Wolves in a playing career that spanned from 1999 to 2015.

A 35-time ex-Ireland international, Andrews competed at Euro 2012.

Phil Giles, the Bees’ director of football, said: “Everyone at Brentford is extremely happy to see Keith join us at pre-season training for his first day today.

“He is someone we have known for a while and always had in mind for a role at some point in the future.

“Set-pieces are an important part of what we do well and I’m sure we’ll maintain those standards with Keith in charge.”

Brentford finished 16th in the Premier League last season and are gearing up for their fourth successive top-flight campaign.