Keith Andrews makes big Burnley claim following Brentford's dramatic late win
Brentford boss Keith Andrews believes Burnley haven’t earned the points return their performances this season have potentially deserved.
It comes after his Bees side condemned the Clarets to a fourth straight defeat with a 3-1 victory at the Gtech.
Scott Parker’s side frustrated the hosts for 80 minutes, but a late collapse prompted yet another costly loss.
Andrews said afterwards: “I wouldn’t say I was worried, but I’m very respectful of the opposition and the performances they've had so far this season and the timing of when the opposition have maybe carved out the eventual win or draw.
“I think their performances probably haven't given them the points that they deserve because it's a ruthless division.
“I framed it all week really around the type of game I felt it might be. Sometimes it doesn't materialise in exactly that way, but I've got a lot of respect for the way they set up and Scott Parker as a coach, so I knew it was going to be very, very difficult.
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“I think that's a message I'll give around today. When the big boys come to town, I think there's a natural energy within the stadium. Fans, players feed off that. Today was always going to be a really, really good test for us and one we would have to earn the right to win and eventually I think we did that.”
Andrews, whose side have already beaten Aston Villa, Liverpool, Newcastle and Manchester United at home this season, knew how important it would be for his side - and the fans - to remain patient.
He added: “We would have to be exactly that without getting frustrated - keep trying to do the right things, keep being brave on the ball, keep asking questions of their back line, whether it's crosses, balls in behind, through balls, whatever it may be.
“Just keep doing the right things, keep asking the questions of them and try to wear them down and respect what they are. Stop transitions, control set-pieces, etc. In the end, like I said, I think we earned it.”
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