Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Keith Andrews looks on at the City Ground.Alamy Stock Photo FreeSlow Start Andrews laments players' 'naivety' in opening-day humbling The Brentford boss is also in the dark as to Yoanne Wissa’s future. 7.53pm, 17 Aug 2025 Share options BRENTFORD HEAD COACH Keith Andrews lamented his side’s “naivety” as they opened the season with a 3-1 loss away to Nottingham Forest. It proved to be a chastening introduction to management for Andrews, with his side falling behind after only five minutes and finding themselves 3-0 down at half-time. Chris Wood put Forest ahead after a penalty area-scramble from a set piece, before Dan Ndoye headed in a debut goal from Morgan Gibbs-White’s superb swivel and cross. Wood finished off a third by latching onto Elliot Anderson’s brilliant through pass and rounding Caoimhín Kelleher, though the goal’s genesis was an appallingly loose pass by centre-half Sepp Van den Berg. Brentford improved after the break and scored a consolation goal from the penalty spot, Igor Thiago converting. Advertisement “You have to do the basics at this level to give yourself a chance of winning games”, Andrews told Sky Sports after the game. “It was the game that we knew it would be: set-piece first goal, controlling transitions where Nottingham Forest are so dangerous, with the last goal critical. Ball losses in critical areas cost us. “Ultimately I felt there was a naivety around the first half performance that I didn’t like. “You saw second half, it was a different type of game for us, but by that stage the game was pretty much done for us. “I don’t think the first half will define us. I have so much belief. It’s not because I am in front of a camera, I will say the same thing in the dressing room, I will say the same thing tomorrow morning. Equally, we collectively have to take responsibility for a first half that wasn’t good enough.” Andrews meanwhile is none the wiser as to the future of striker Yoanne Wissa, who was left out of the Brentford squad. The 28-year-old wants to follow Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard out of the club during the summer transfer window, with Newcastle strongly linked with a bid, and Andrews said before the match he was not in the right head space to play. “It’s a day-by-day one in terms of Wiss”, said Andrews. “As far as I know nothing else has happened today, definitely didn’t yesterday, so as it was really. “I have no idea what the situation will be, I have been up here since yesterday so we will deal with that during the week. “Hopefully it can resolve itself sooner rather than later.” With reporting by PA Gavin Cooney Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Andrews laments players' 'naivety' in opening-day humbling ”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Andrews laments players' 'naivety' in opening-day humbling ”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. 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