Brentford fans to ‘run through a wall for’ Keith Andrews after what he said about Dango Ouattara vs West Ham
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Credit: Imago Brentford fans to ‘run through a wall for’ Keith Andrews after what he said about Dango Ouattara vs West Ham Tue 10 March 2026 8:00, UK Keith Andrews has been commended for his comments about Dango Ouattara after Brentford were knocked out of the FA Cup by West Ham United.The Premier League duo were sent to penalties following a 2-2 draw at the London Stadium on Monday, 9 March, with Jarrod Bowen and Igor Thiago each bagging a brace.With Nuno Espirito Santo’s side fighting relegation in the league, the Bees would have loved a run in the FA Cup, but it was not to be after a battle from 12 yards in East London.After 120 minutes of exhausting back-and-forth, it was Ouattara who missed the only penalty of the night. It was the fashion in which he missed the spot-kick which frustrated the fans, however.Read more: Brentford are already laying groundwork to appoint Keith Andrews’ successor.Keith Andrews refuses to criticise Dango Ouattara’s PanenkaBeing labelled as “unforgivable” by Ally McCoist, Ouattara attempted a Panenka, one which was easily saved by Alphonse Areola.
I despise the culture around players who have missed penalty kicks.”Now that, that, is a manager you’d run through a wall for. Ally mcoist calling it unforgivable is just ridiculous— matt walker (@mkw78) March 9, 2026 View Tweet Credit to Keith Andrews he could have easily publicly hung him out to dry but instead defended and sticks up for Dango Ouattara.— Tom O (P) (@Tommy_Oldham1) March 10, 2026 View Tweet Reading the quotes after the game, Brentford fans are adamant that players would “run through a wall for” the manager, and especially Ouattara, after his missed penalty in the FA Cup fifth round.@Jase_onfooty68: “Some way to defend your players.
The supporters who have been ragging on Dango will see this and start criticising Keith. If so, they’re not real supporters.”@CaesarLove10: “My manager.”Read more: Brentford are ready to accept an offer for Kevin Schade.West Ham have bigger problems after their FA Cup winBrentford appeared to leave the London Stadium without any major problems, which could be important as the Bees have an outside chance of securing European football this season.The Hammers, on the other hand, are still inside the Premier League relegation zone, and some of the scenes during the game would have been extremely worrying for Nuno.Crysencio Summerville picked up an injury, and its seriousness is not yet known.He was seen being checked on by the manager and teammates at the full-time whistle.