Keith Andrews signs six-year contract extension as Brentford manager | OneFootball

Brentford have tied down manager Keith Andrews to a six-year contract extension after a remarkable first season at the club.

Andrews succeeded Thomas Frank last summer after the Austrian’s successful seven-year spell at the Bees, during which he earned the club promotion from the Championship and solidified them in the Premier League.

The Irishman, charged with his first managerial role after being promoted from his position as set-piece coach, has overseen a seamless transition period at the Gtech Community Stadium, despite initial doubts over his inexperience.

Brentford sit seventh in the Premier League after 27 games, five points behind defending champions Liverpool, and are well in the hunt for European qualification this term.

“When Keith accepted the job last summer, he signed a three-year contract, but the intention was always that we’d review this at the earliest opportunity,” said Brentford director of football Phil Giles.

“Given our progress this season, I’m really happy that we have agreed this extension within the first nine months.

“Keith has done an outstanding job, the team are playing well and the things we thought we could be better at this season have all improved.

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Keith Andrews has signed a contract extension at Brentford (Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

“He is a really good fit for the club and the way we like to work, as he is able to bring the best out of both players and staff alike.

“Everyone at Brentford will be pleased to hear that Keith will be with us for many years to come, and I’m excited by what we can all achieve together in the coming seasons.”

The Bees have also reached the fifth round of the FA Cup under his guidance - they play West Ham away on 9 March - and went as far as the quarter-finals in the Carabao Cup before losing out to Manchester City.