Football Daily
September 5, 2026 09:00
Kelly Somers’s latest Football Interview features Brentford head coach Keith Andrews. Over the conversation Andrews reflects on leaving Ireland as a teenager to join Wolverhampton Wanderers’ academy, considers alternative career paths he might have taken, and outlines how he arrived in management.
The interview covers the influences and people who have supported him, his view of football’s ups and downs, and his ambitions for Brentford — including a segment explicitly titled "what next for Brentford."
KEY CONTEXT
- Andrews moved from Ireland to England at age 15 to join Wolves’ youth set-up; the move is noted alongside Robbie Keane.
- He reflects on early life choices, saying he might have become a chef or pursued Gaelic football if not a professional player.
- The discussion traces his route into coaching, the managers he has learned from, and the advisers he relied on when taking the Brentford job.
- He uses a “snakes and ladders” metaphor to describe the unpredictable nature of football.
WHY IT MATTERS
Understanding a manager’s background and influences provides context for his coaching philosophy and decision-making. Andrews’s personal journey, mentors and support network help explain how he approaches the Brentford role and why the club’s immediate trajectory depends on how those ideas translate into results. The interview also highlights that there are open questions about the club’s future under his leadership.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- How Andrews’s stated approaches and influences manifest in Brentford’s performances and results.
- Which ideas from the interview he prioritises as head coach and whether his support network continues to shape his decisions.
- The episode itself for more detail — the interview is divided into named segments covering his character, early moves, coaching influences, the Brentford appointment and future plans.
KEY FACTS
- The Football Interview is presented by Kelly Somers.
- Guest: Keith Andrews, Brentford head coach.
- Andrews moved from Ireland to join Wolves’ academy at 15; the move is referenced alongside Robbie Keane.
- He discussed possibly becoming a chef or a Gaelic footballer had he not pursued professional football.
- Topics include his coaching development, mentors, who helped when he took the Brentford job, and what’s next for the club.