Keith Andrews, the club's boss, expressed his delight at Rice's appointment. He said that the process to find the right candidate was thorough and considered many different options. Andrews has known Rice for a long time and believes he will be a valuable addition to the team.

Andrews praised Rice's attention to detail and his strong work ethic. He also mentioned that Rice has a particular focus on set-pieces, which will be an asset to the team. With Rice on board, Brentford is hoping to improve their performance in this area.