The character of this defeat, wherein Brentford created solely 0.46 xG from open play, will add to the concern for supporters.

The Bees have been chasing shadows all through, conceding twice as many fouls as Forest with Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson controlling proceedings.

It would additionally elevate questions on Andrews’ competency as a Premier League supervisor. Not solely has he by no means led a workforce earlier than, however his teaching profession has not been stellar.

His first position was assistant to Karl Robinson at Milton Keynes Dons in 2015-16, after they have been relegated from the Championship. Andrews additionally labored with Stephen Kenny in his ill-fated reign as Republic of Eire supervisor, and his earlier top-flight expertise was at Sheffield United beneath Chris Wilder, after they completed backside in 2023-24.

He moved to Brentford after that, the place their penchant for succession planning performed in Andrews’ favour.

“Keith Andrews was in and across the teaching, however his foremost focus was set-pieces,” former Brentford defender Ben Mee informed BBC 5 Reside.

“I felt it was a continuity level for the membership [appointing Andrews]. He has been an assistant to a few coaches, and I feel he’ll do a superb job.

“For the membership, it was the proper choice. Brentford love to do issues a bit completely different there.”

In Andrews’ defence, even probably the most skilled coaches would have a troublesome activity at Brentford following a summer time wherein a lot of their high quality and expertise has been stripped.

Star ahead Bryan Mbeumo, captain Christian Norgaard and first-choice keeper Mark Flekken have been all bought. Striker Yoane Wissa seems to be heading out too, with the Newcastle goal omitted of the squad on Sunday.

“It is a day-by-day one when it comes to Wiss,” Andrews stated afterwards. “So far as I do know, nothing else has occurred at this time.

“I do not know what the state of affairs will probably be, I’ve been up right here since yesterday so we’ll cope with that in the course of the week. Hopefully it will possibly resolve itself sooner relatively than later.”