Brentford’s impressive run of form under Keith Andrews continued with a brilliant drubbing of Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.

Kevin Schade was the star man, bagging a hat-trick in a 4-1 win, the other goal coming courtesy of a Djorde Petrovic own-goal.

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This was Brentford’s second win on the bounce, after a spell which saw them fail to win their previous three.

Victory left them eighth in the table overnight, with 26 points from their first 18 games. The Bees have never had this many points at this stage of the season.

It’s certainly a riposte from Andrews to all those who questioned his appointment over the summer.

A set-piece coach under his predecessor Thomas Frank, Andrews had never worked as a senior manager before taking the Brentford job, and his appointment was widely questioned due to his lack of experience.

Though there is still a long way to go this season, Andrews has more than answered a few of those questions.

However, he was adamant post-match on Saturday that he has not been motivated by silencing his critics.

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Keith Andrews talks down importance of ‘proving people wrong’

Keith Andrews spoke to Match of the Day after seeing his Brentford side rip into Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.

The Irishman was asked if he took motivation and satisfaction from proving his doubters wrong, to which Andrews had a perfectly measured answer:

I don’t really feel people doubting me is a reason to be motivated, it’s not the reason why I’ve got to this stage in my life.

I just focus on what I can control on a day to day basis.

Even if he does not necessarily take a vindictive satisfaction from Brentford’s unexpected form, Keith Andrews will no doubt be delighted with what his side have produced thus far this campaign.

He was especially happy with victory on Saturday, after a few games in which Brentford were left to rue missed chances.

“I thought we were really good, particularly in the first half, the way we controlled the game,” Andrews told BBC.

“People talk about [Bournemouth] not being in form, but I really think they’re tricky opponents. So to control it the way we did was really impressive.

“I was so glad to get into half-time at 2-0 because 1-0 wouldn’t have been a fair reflection. Overall we’re pretty pleased with the afternoon’s work.”

Brentford now take a few days’ rest before facing Spurs at 8pm on New Year’s Day.

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