Data drives Brentford's rise but don't crunch Keith Andrews' credit

A narrative has blossomed that the Bees are buzzing around European football because they are among the world’s smartest-run clubs, with just a sprinkling of praise for their neophyte in the dugout.

Keith Andrews, Manager of Brentford, applauds the fans after victory in the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match with Sheffield Wednesday  (Photo by Harriet Massey/Getty Images)

Soon Keith Andrews may start to get the credit he deserves.

Overwhelming favourite at the start of the season to be the first Premier League head coach dismissed, the Dubliner has guided Brentford to fifth in the table before today’s short trip to Chelsea.