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Billy The Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane are dodging the downpours and diving into all things Brentford on this week’s Beesotted podcast

The lads look back at last weekend’s clash with Liverpool before turning their attention to the Bees’ trip to newly promoted Hull City this weekend. Can Brentford sting the Tigers on their own patch? 🐝🐯

Joining the boys on this week’s show, we’ve got JB with his Facts-n-Funk, Jacob Gowler, and Hull City fan Imo Prescott bringing the opposition perspective ahead of the big game

⚽ On this week’s pod:

🏉Flying rugby balls lat Brentford stadium

🎟️Liverpool Ticket Touts

🕊️ Brentford v Liverpool review

🐯Hull City preview with Imo Prescott

🟥JB’s Red Card Facts-n-Funk

📊Bees Breakdown' sThe Gowler Hull City Stats and Tactics

All the usual Beesotted banter, opinions, facts and football chat as we get stuck into another big week for the Bees

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Hull City are back in the Premier League and enjoying themselves - but can the Tigers keep the good times rolling?

It’s the first time Brentford have faced Hull since February 2020, just before the world went into lockdown. A lot of water has passed under both bridges since then

The Bees have gone from the Championship to the Premier League, while Hull have had their own ups and downs, including a spell in League One

Billy TheBee Grant catches up with Imo Prescott for the first time since the two clubs went their separate ways in the Championship

They shoot the breeze about the Allam era, Acun Ilıcalı’s arrival in 2022, Liam Rosenior’s sacking, Hull’s remarkable 2022/23 play-off campaign and that Championship play-off final victory over Middlesbrough in the aftermath of Spygate

They also look back at last season, run through Hull’s summer comings and goings, assess their start to life back in the Premier League and discuss manager Sergej Jakirović

Are Hull a well-organised side capable of staying up, or are they riding their luck? Which Bees players worry the Tigers, how Imo sees the game unfolding and, of course, a score prediction

Can the Bees spoil Hull’s Premier League party?

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Billy TheBee Grant speaks to Brentford and Liverpool fans straight after the final whistle to get their reaction to a dramatic afternoon at Lionel Rd

Brentford took the lead, but two red cards proved costly as Liverpool fought back to win 2-1. Hear the instant reactions from both sets of fans as the Bees reflect on what might have been and the Reds celebrate taking all three points. 🐝

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Billy The Bee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane are back for Part 2 of the Beesotted Brentford v Liverpool preview podcast, looking ahead to the big game in West London

We’re joined by Neil from The Anfield Wrap, who gives us the Liverpool lowdown - their start to the season, the new manager’s approach, the big-money signings bedding in, the key players to watch and where the Reds could cause Brentford problems. What are Liverpool doing well, where are the weaknesses, and what should the Bees be looking to exploit?

Jacob The Gowler Gowler from Bees Breakdown (beesbreakdown.substack.com) then gets stuck into the stats and tactics, analysing Liverpool’s strengths, attacking threats and potential vulnerabilities - and looking at how Brentford could set about getting a result

Can the Bees build on that hard-fought 2-2 draw at Villa Park and take the game to Liverpool? We know it won't be easy, but there's plenty to get our teeth into

This is Part 2 of our two-part Liverpool preview series.

If you missed Part 1, Billy and Laney look back at Brentford's 2-2 draw at Aston Villa, debate the ongoing Manchester City situation and what it could mean for the Bees, while JB brings us his Facts and Funk and Jacob The Gowler Gowler breaks down the Villa match

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Before we look ahead to this weekend’s big match against Liverpool, Billy The Bee and Laney look back at what many have described as a hard-fought and well-earned point at Aston Villa. In a topsy-turvy encounter, the Bees came away from Villa Park with a 2-2 draw after making the long journey up the M1 to Birmingham

The lads also discuss the ongoing situation with Manchester City, who need to be punished - and soon and ask how that may affect Brentford in the future? JB brings us his Facts and Funk, while Jacob Gowler from Bees Breakdown provides the statistical and tactical lowdown on the Villa match.

This is the first of a two-part pre-Liverpool podcast. The second part looks forward to the Liverpool match and we chat to Neil from The Anfield Wrap so make sure you subscribe to Beesotted on all good podcast platforms to ensure the second part is automatically downloaded for you to enjoy on PrideOfWest.London

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Billy TheBee Grant speaks to Bees and Villa fans straight after the final whistle at Villa Park, getting the immediate reaction to Brentford’s 2-2 draw

What did both sets of supporters make of the game? Hear the thoughts, opinions and post-match verdicts from the fans who were there

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Brentford are back from the international break and face a trip to Villa Park. After 90 years without a win at Aston Villa, Matthew Milne has been wondering whether it’ll take 90 buses to get the Bees over the line

Billy TheBee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane look ahead to the away trip, with an opposition preview from Hatchet of Sutton Coldfield Villa. Can Brentford take advantage of a Villa side whose numbers suggest they’re there for the taking?

Jacob from Bees Breakdown gets stuck into the stats and tactics, including Villa’s struggles for shots, touches in the opposition box and aerial duels won. We also look at Liverpool’s continuing transition, Hull’s remarkable defensive numbers and what the next three games could have in store for the Bees.

We chat about The Years that Shaped Brentford podcast series

https://beesotted.com/beesotted-reloaded-the-years-that-shaped-brentford/

There’s an international break round-up, JB’s Facts and Funk, a look back at the Chelsea demolition and the latest from the Beesotted prediction league.

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Can the Bees finally end that 90-year wait for a win at Villa Park? Our prediction is Brentford 2-0 Aston Villa.

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Whenever people talk about how well Brentford are doing in the Premier League, it’s easy to forget just how far the club has come.

Not so long ago, we were playing in the third tier. There was no Premier League football, no fancy new stadium and no worldwide attention. Just a club trying to find its way - and a whole load of twists, turns, disappointments and big decisions along the way

So we thought it was a good time to look back

Over the years, Beesotted has recorded some brilliant interviews and podcasts as these things were actually happening. We’ve gone back through the archives and pulled together 11 of those podcasts into a special series - Beesotted Reloaded: The Years That Shaped Brentford

You can check out the full series here, with links to all 11 episodes:

https://beesotted.com/beesotted-reloaded-the-years-that-shaped-brentford/

Some of the archive podcasts are also now available to watch in video format on Apple Podcasts, as well as being available as audio podcasts. So, where the video is available, you can actually see some of these conversations as they happened, rather than simply listening back to them

It’s a chance to revisit some of the moments and conversations that helped shape the club’s journey - from the heartbreak of that Doncaster match, promotion to the Championship and the plans for the new stadium, through the Uwe Rösler and Mark Warburton years, Matthew Benham’s arrival and vision, the creation of the B Team and eventually the arrival of Thomas Frank

And in this podcast, Billy and Laney look back across the series and discuss the podcasts, people and events that shaped this incredibly important period in Brentford’s history

They talk about what those old conversations tell us now that we know how the story turned out. Matthew Benham talking about the lessons he had learned and where he wanted to take Brentford. The changes to recruitment and the growing importance of data. The decision to scrap the traditional academy and create the B Team. The transition from Dean Smith to Thomas Frank. And the development of the ideas that would eventually become so central to Brentford’s success

They also revisit our conversations with Thomas Frank - including his involvement in recruitment, what frustrated him about the Brentford model, players who didn’t work out and whether the club ever regretted selling players such as John Egan and Romaine Sawyers

Frank also discussed the development of Josh Dasilva, the importance of the B Team, the players he thought could make the first team and those who might not quite make the step up

And then there’s the data - xG, statistics and the infamous “Justice League”. How much should you trust the numbers? And can Brentford just be top of the real table rather than the statistical one?

Looking back now, that’s what makes these old interviews so fascinating. They knew they were talking about important things at the time - but they didn’t know how the story was going to end

These were conversations recorded before Premier League football, before the worldwide recognition and before Brentford had become the established top-flight club we see today

They capture a club experimenting, taking risks, getting things wrong, learning from them and gradually working out what Brentford could become.

So this is Billy and Laney looking back at The Years That Shaped Brentford - and at the podcasts and conversations that captured that journey as it happened

If you want to go back through the whole series, all 11 podcasts - including the episodes now available to watch in video on Apple Podcasts - can be found here:

https://beesotted.com/beesotted-reloaded-the-years-that-shaped-brentford/

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Beyond The Breakdown is back for its first episode of the new season, with Jacob "The Gowler" Gowler and Matt “The Allard” Allard diving into the stats and tactics behind Brentford’s unbeaten campaign so far

How good were Brentford against Spurs? Were Tottenham simply poor, or did the Bees completely dominate them? And what do the stats say about Sangaré’s impressive start?

Then it’s on to Leeds, where Brentford produced an excellent first half before things went wrong after the break. Sunderland also comes under the microscope - how did they disrupt Brentford, and what did Keith Andrews change at half-time?

Was Brentford lucky to escape Bournemouth with a point? And with Yarmoliuk, Jensen and Damsgaard all options at number 10, who plays when - and which option best suits different opponents and game situations?

Then there’s Chelsea - a brilliant 3-0 win, but were there still warning signs in an imbalanced attack and the problems defending down Brentford’s right wing?

The lads also look at what the stats tell us about Jannik Schuster and how he has settled into the Brentford side

Looking ahead, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Hull are next under the microscope - their strengths, weaknesses and where Brentford could cause them problems. And will Hull’s good fortune continue?

Plus - the all-important question...

How many points will Brentford pick up from the next three games?

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Part of Beesotted Reloaded: The Years That Shaped Brentford

Go back to the moments that helped change the club forever - the Doncaster heartbreak, promotion, Lionel Road, Warburton’s departure, Matthew Benham’s vision, the B Team and the arrival of Thomas Frank

Click here to read the story of The Years That Shaped Brentford and listen to all 11 original podcasts from 2013 to 2019 in one place

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February 2015. Brentford were flying in their first season back in the Championship and pushing for the play-offs. But behind the scenes, all was not quite as rosy as it looked

It had already been announced that manager Mark Warburton would leave Brentford at the end of the season, along with his assistant David Weir, following differences with owner Matthew Benham over the direction and footballing philosophy of the club

In this exclusive Beesotted interview, we sat down with Warburton and Weir to hear their side of the story - why they were leaving, their differences in philosophy, the incredible journey Brentford had been on and where they believed the club could go next

Listening back to the conversation from February 2015, knowing what happened to Brentford, Warburton and the club’s model in the years that followed, makes this a fascinating snapshot of one of the biggest turning points in Brentford’s recent history

Part of Beesotted Reloaded: The Years That Shaped Brentford

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Part of Beesotted Reloaded: The Years That Shaped Brentford

Go back to the moments that helped change the club forever - the Doncaster heartbreak, promotion, Lionel Road, Warburton’s departure, Matthew Benham’s vision, the B Team and the arrival of Thomas Frank

Click here to read the story of The Years That Shaped Brentford and listen to all 11 original podcasts from 2013 to 2019 in one place

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Check out the video on apple podcast by clicking right here

April 2014. Preston came to Griffin Park for their annual Gentry Day, dressed up to the nines. Brentford were hoping for another important win in the promotion race - but very few Bees fans arrived that afternoon expecting to be celebrating promotion by the end of it

Alan Judge’s penalty gave Brentford the victory and, with results elsewhere going our way, suddenly it was official. Brentford were promoted to the Championship

And Beesotted was there to capture the celebrations

This brilliant video takes us from Griffin Park to the pub, chatting to owner Matthew Benham, manager Mark Warburton, CEO Cliff Crown, Sporting Director Alan McParland and a host of the players as everyone tried to take in what Brentford had just achieved

Click here to read the story of The Years That Shaped Brentford and listen to all 11 original podcasts from 2013 to 2019 in one place

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After the heartbreak of Doncaster and the play-offs just 12 months earlier, the Bees had come straight back and finished the job

Watching it again now, there’s something brilliant about seeing the owner, manager and players celebrating and chatting with supporters down the pub

Go back to the moments that helped change the club forever - the Doncaster heartbreak, promotion, Lionel Road, Warburton’s departure, Matthew Benham’s vision, the B Team and the arrival of Thomas Frank

As we said at the time: “Wouldn’t happen in the Premier League…”

Little did we know.

Part of Beesotted Reloaded: The Years That Shaped Brentford

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Part of Beesotted Reloaded: The Years That Shaped Brentford

Go back to the moments that helped change the club forever - the Doncaster heartbreak, promotion, Lionel Road, Warburton’s departure, Matthew Benham’s vision, the B Team and the arrival of Thomas Frank

Click here to read the story of The Years That Shaped Brentford and listen to all 11 original podcasts from 2013 to 2019 in one place

https://beesotted.com/beesotted-reloaded-the-years-that-shaped-brentford/

Check out the video on apple podcast by clicking right here

December 2013. Brentford had bounced back from the previous season’s play-off heartbreak and, with Uwe Rösler still in charge, the Bees were once again flying in League One

But this was to become a night of huge change for Brentford – in more ways than one

Beesotted joined Bees fans down at Hounslow Civic Centre as local councillors prepared to vote on whether Brentford’s plans for a new stadium at Lionel Road would get the go-ahead

The decision came through. Brentford had the green light for a new stadium. A massive moment in the club’s history and something supporters had waited years for

But even as fans were celebrating, rumours were flying around that Uwe Rösler had been poached by Wigan Athletic. It took some of the gloss off a historic evening - and those rumours would soon prove to be true

Looking back at December 2013, it was an extraordinary night. Brentford had taken a huge step towards a new home, while at the same time preparing to lose the manager who had helped get the Bees moving forward on the pitch

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Part of Beesotted Reloaded: The Years That Shaped Brentford

Go back to the moments that helped change the club forever - the Doncaster heartbreak, promotion, Lionel Road, Warburton’s departure, Matthew Benham’s vision, the B Team and the arrival of Thomas Frank

Click here to read the story of The Years That Shaped Brentford and listen to all 11 original podcasts from 2013 to 2019 in one place

https://beesotted.com/beesotted-reloaded-the-years-that-shaped-brentford/

May 2013. Just days after the heartbreak of losing to Doncaster on the final day of the 2012/13 season, Beesotted caught up with Brentford manager Uwe Rösler

With the Bees now facing the play-offs and supporters still coming to terms with what had happened at Griffin Park, Uwe had a simple message - stay positive

But he was also looking much further ahead, talking about his belief in the club, where Brentford could go and even suggesting that the Bees could become the “new Man City”

Listening back to Uwe’s words from May 2013 more than a decade later, with Brentford now established in the Premier League, some of what he had to say feels remarkably prophetic

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This podcast is Part of Beesotted Reloaded: The Years That Shaped Brentford

Go back to the moments that helped change the club forever - the Doncaster heartbreak, promotion, Lionel Road, Warburton’s departure, Matthew Benham’s vision, the B Team and the arrival of Thomas Frank

Click here to read the story of The Years That Shaped Brentford and listen to all 11 original podcasts from 2013 to 2019 in one place

https://beesotted.com/beesotted-reloaded-the-years-that-shaped-brentford/

Watch the video on apple podcasts by clicking right here

April 27th 2013. The Final game of the season. Brentford played Doncaster at Griffin Park for a place in The Championship

Win and the Bees are promoted

With the score at 0-0 deep into injury time, Brentford are awarded a penalty. Fulham loanee Marcello Trotta steps up, hits the bar and, seconds later, Doncaster race up the other end and score to win promotion themselves

Raw footage and fan reaction from one of the most dramatic and heartbreaking finishes in Brentford history - but also a day which, looking back, arguably helped shape the Bees into the established Premier League force they are today

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Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane are back with another Beesotted podcast – and there’s so much to talk about after a memorable 3-0 victory against Chelsea.

A game of two very different halves… Chelsea arguably had the better of the first half, although xG had it even, but after the break the Bees absolutely owned it with Brentford celebrating a comprehensive victory.

We look at Schuster, Schade and the very Brentford way that produced the second and third goals, as the Bees turned the game around in style. And finally, after all that waiting, Thiago gets his goal.

But was 3-0 actually a fair reflection of the game? TalkSPORT’s Jason Cundy didn’t think so - so who really controlled the game, and did the scoreline tell the whole story?

We’ll get into all of that, before turning our attention to the EFL Trophy, where Brentford secured a 1-0 win away at Bromley. Ollie Shield was the hero, scoring with a left-footed strike from outside the box that found the bottom corner.

Now it’s international break time, with 14 Bees heading off on international duty. We’ll take a look at who’s away, where they’re going and the matches coming up.

Plus, there’s a brand-new Beesotted Prediction League - you can get involved at beesotted.footballscoreline.com and your chance to get your name in the new Brentford Remembered book via www.legendspublishing.net

All that and more with Billy and Laney - and there are plenty more Beesotted podcasts waiting for you over at prideofwest.london.

And don’t forget the Beesotted quiz at The Steam Packet for the Liverpool match

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Billy TheBee Grant chats to Bees and Chelsea fans straight after the final whistle, getting their reaction to a huge West London derby

Brentford's three-goal victory, the performance, the atmosphere and all the talking points from a memorable night at the Gtech

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Billy "TheBee" Grant and Dave "Laney" Lane are back for a huge one – the West London derby is here, and Chelsea make the short trip to Kew on Friday night to take on the mighty Bees

There's plenty to look back on first – away days at Bournemouth and Reading both get picked over, the good, the bad and the downright frustrating, as the lads work out exactly where Brentford stand heading into derby week.

JB brings the Facts and Funk while Kunal – a proper Chelsea fan – joins us to give the view from Stamford Bridge on how the Blues have fared so far and what Brentford can expect under the lights on Friday

Dont forget to check out the big quiz in The Steam Packet, Kew before the game - 7pm start

And the Beesotted prediction league starts after the international break. Get involved and sign up at beesotted.footballscoreline.com. It's free

West London bragging rights are on the line – can the Bees make it a night to remember?

Check out Part One of the Bournemouth Preview podcast by clicking here

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Billy chats to Chelsea fan Kunal, who goes home and away with both Chelsea and England - and has racked up a serious number of England caps along the way

He gives us the lowdown on Chelsea, their strengths and weaknesses, and his thoughts on whether the Bees can cause problems and get a result

Chelsea remain the only team Brentford have faced at home in the Premier League and not beaten. Can the Bees finally put that right?

🎧 Part 1 of our Chelsea review podcast

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🍺 Pre-match quiz

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🎙️ POST-MATCH PODCAST

Brentford are through to the Carabao Cup fourth round after beating Reading 2-1.

Billy TheBee Grant looks back on the game and chats to Bees fans outside the stadium - getting their thoughts on the performance, the result and the Bees’ progress in the cup

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Billy TheBee Grant chats to Ben from The Tilehurst End ahead of Brentford’s League Cup trip to Reading

It’s been quite a journey since the two sides last met in 2020 - the Bees have gone upwards, while Reading have been on one hell of a rollercoaster

Jonathan JB Burchill brings us Reading Facts & Funk, including a look at some of the players who have worn both shirts - Terry Hurlock and Ben Hamer among them

Ben gives us the lowdown on the current Reading side - their strengths, where they could hurt the Bees and what Brentford might need to watch out for. Billy also looks at the possible changes Keith Andrews could make for the cup tie

And if you’re heading down to Reading, Ben has the inside track on the best pre-match drinking spots for away fans in the city centre

Check out the post-match podcast immediately after the game at PrideOfWest.London

And don’t forget - the Steam Packet quiz is on Friday before the Chelsea match, with the two-part Chelsea podcast dropping around Wednesday or Thursday

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It finishes Bournemouth 2, Brentford 2 at the Vitality after a hugely hard-fought afternoon that, by the end, had pretty much everything.

Brentford took the lead through Kevin Schade, only for Bournemouth to fight their way back into it, equalise and then go ahead early in the second half. But Schade wasn’t finished there. A wayward pass out from the Bournemouth goalkeeper fell straight to the Brentford forward, and he still had plenty to do — but he produced a brilliant finish to bring the Bees level once again.

From there, it became frantic. The game opened up, chances came at both ends and, in the closing stages, it really could have gone either way. Bournemouth will probably look back with the greater sense of frustration, having created a host of excellent opportunities that, on another day, should have been enough to win the game. But Brentford had their moments too, and by the final whistle it was a breathless, end-to-end finish with both sides throwing everything forward.

A point apiece, Brentford remain unbeaten, and Kevin Schade walks away with two very different goals and a rather large chunk of the afternoon’s headlines.

We spoke to the Brentford fans straight after the final whistle to get their thoughts

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Part Two of the Bournemouth Preview podcast where Billy “The Bee” Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane turn their attention to a tough away trip to AFC Bournemouth, as the Bees look to put last weekend’s frustrating draw with Sunderland behind them and get back to winning ways, hopefully.

Can Brentford find the performance over a full 90 minutes, and what will it take to come away from the Vitality Stadium with something special to show for their efforts?

We look ahead to the Cherries, the key battles and the threats Brentford will need to deal with, while Jacob “The Gowler” Gowler from Bees Breakdown brings the stats and tactical lowdown to help us work out where the game could be won and lost

Bournemouth fan Craig from Up The Cherries gives us the low-down from the South Coast as The Cherries have to juggle another Premier League campaign alongside European adventures for the very first time.

Part One of the Bournemouth Preview podcast is available right here on PrideOfWest.London

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Billy “The Bee” Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane get together to chew the fat over last weekend’s disappointing draw with Sunderland, in what was yet another game of two very different halves for the Bees.

The refereeing performance is firmly on the agenda too, as we get stuck into the big decisions, the frustrations and whether Brentford can ever catch a break from the officials.

We also look at the fans’ efforts to crank up the atmosphere inside Lional Road, with the expanded flag-raising activities aiming to get the place rocking on match days.

Plus, Jacob “The Gowler” Gowler from Bees Breakdown and Bees Breakdown Substack brings his usual statistical and tactical insight, while Jonathan “JB” Burchill is back with another dose of Facts & Funk

Plus we ask the question - has Fulham’s new manager Álvaro Arbeloa already lost the dressing room? With reports of player unhappiness, cryptic social media posts and growing unrest around Craven Cottage, is there trouble brewing at Fulham?

You can catch Part Two of this Bournemouth Preview podcast on PrideOfWest.London on Friday, as we turn our attention to the tough trip to AFC Bournemouth.

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Brentford came into the Sunderland game unbeaten looking to get back to winning ways at home after a disappointing draw at Leeds

Sunderland bossed the first half before the Bees went ahead after the break, only for the visitors to hit back and earn a 1-1 draw

Billy TheBee Grant speaks to Bees and Mackems fans straight after the final whistle to get the raw reaction

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Billy The Bee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane continue the build-up to Brentford’s home clash with Sunderland in the second part of a two part Sunderland Preview podcast

The Bees look to take out the Black Cats as Billy and Laney preview the game, discuss the plans for the big flag display in the ground pre-match, discuss 🇺🇸 The Americanisation of English Football 💰and look ahead to the pre-match Steam Packet quiz on the banks of the Thames.

Jacob from Bees Breakdown (beesbreakdown.substack.com) gives a tactical and statistical lowdown on Sunderland

And for the Sunderland side of the preview, check out Connor Bromley on YouTube:

All the latest Brentford chat, match build-up and plenty of Bees banter ahead of kick-off!

Missed Part 1? Check out “Window Slammed Shut, Giles Gives His Verdict & Leeds Reaction” here:

You can catch part 2 of The Overlap discussing The Great American Football takeover and small clubs nabbing champions league places here

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Billy The Bee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane look back at a busy summer transfer window and Brentford’s completed business, with Director of Football Phil Giles’ interview giving us plenty to get our teeth into

We also get stuck into Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Leeds - two points dropped or a point gained?. We hear what Bees and Leeds fans have to say after the final whistle, while Jacob “The Gowler” Gowler brings the stats and tactical lowdown from the game

Plus, Jonathan “JB” Burchill is back with Facts & Funk, as we get stuck into all the big talking points from the week at Brentford

You can catch part two off this Sunderland Preview podcast on PrideOfWest.London

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So, as we walk away from Elland Road following a 1-1 draw between Leeds United and Brentford, we caught up with fans from both sides to get their reaction and find out what the result means for each team.

In truth, Brentford probably deserved a little more than a point, but it was certainly a game of two halves, with both sides having spells where they looked the more likely to take all three points.

Dave Lane spoke to fans from both teams to get their thoughts on the game, the performances, and what comes next for their respective sides.

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Following on from Part 1, we turn our attention fully to Leeds United and the forthcoming Premier League clash with the Bees

We get the opposition view from Oscar from All Leeds TV, who gives us the lowdown on the new-look Leeds side, their strengths, weaknesses, key players and what Brentford can expect when the two teams meet

Then The Gowler from Bees Breakdown is back with another statistical and tactical deep dive - this time looking at Leeds. Who are the danger men? Where can the Bees exploit them? And what do the numbers tell us about the matchup?

You can get plenty more of The Gowler's stats, tactics and analysis over on his Bees Breakdown Substack:

We also look back at Part 1 of this week's Beesotted podcast, where Billy, Laney and Sherlock Holmes discussed the demolition of Spurs, the 6-1 Birmingham mauling, the arrival of Diouf, Ethan Pinnock's farewell, the money coming in from the Konsa and Watkins transfers and Billy's latest appearance on The Overlap with Jamie Carragher and Les Ferdinand

If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, catch it by clicking here - Leeds Podcast Part 1

Two parts, plenty of Bees chat and everything you need ahead of Leeds

Come on you Bees🐝

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A bumper two-part podcast this week  as Billy TheBee Grant, Dave “Laney” Lane and Sherlock Holmes are back with loads to get stuck into after a massive few days for the Bees.

Brentford smashed Spurs and then put six past Birmingham City - so there's plenty to talk about

We kick off talking transfer window and new signing El Hadji Malick Diouf, who arrives from West Ham. We look at his strengths, weaknesses and what he could bring to the side - and ask the big question: does he go straight into the team?

Then there's Ethan Pinnock's departure to Coventry. We all knew the moment was probably coming, but that didn't make it any easier when it finally arrived. We look back at the career of a proper Brentford legend and what he has meant to the club

There's also money coming back into the Brentford coffers from two players who left us some years ago - Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins. We look at the latest deals and how Brentford could benefit financially from their subsequent moves

Billy also chats about his latest appearance on The Overlap with Jamie Carragher and Les Ferdinand - with both pundits and fans once again hugely positive about Brentford and what the Bees might be capable of this season

We rewind to the Spurs game, getting the thoughts of both Bees and Spurs fans straight after the final whistle

The Gowler from Bees Breakdown (beesbreakdown.substack.com ) delivers the statistical and tactical lowdown on the Spurs match - breaking down exactly what worked for Brentford

Then onto Birmingham and that 6-1 whooping. We hear from Bees and Blues fans about another emphatic Brentford performance, before Jonathan JB Burchill brings us his usual brilliant mixture of facts and a little bit of funk

And this is just PART ONE of this week's Beesotted podcast

Part Two will be available shortly on PrideOfWest.London

Come on you Bees

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A very good night for the Bees

Billy TheBee Grant chats to Brentford and Birmingham fans after a convincing 6-1 League Cup win at St Andrew's in the League Cup

Brentford made seven changes from Saturday's Spurs game, starting with a mix of squad players and some first-teamers.

As the game went on, the big guns came on and Brentford gradually took control - finishing the job with a strong second-half performance

Six goals, a clean sheet almost, and a thoroughly professional performance from a much-changed Bees side

Billy gets the reaction from both fans after a memorable night in Birmingham.

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Billy TheBee Grant chats to Davo from Birmingham's Davo’s Diaries, shooting the breeze and reminiscing about the old days when Brentford and Birmingham regularly crossed paths in the Championship

The Bees and the Brummies have come a long way since those days - and now they’re set to meet again, this time in the League Cup.

A bit of nostalgia, plenty of football chat and looking ahead to another Brentford v Birmingham showdown

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Spurs got absolutely battered by a rampant Brentford team.

Billy TheBee Grant is out in the stands and pubs chatting to Bees and Spurs fans after a performance that had pretty much everything.

Brentford dominated from start to finish - pressing, creating chances and making Spurs look seriously uncomfortable.

Billy chats to Bees striker Kaye Furo and ex-Bee Carl Hutchings to get their take on a brilliant afternoon for the Bees.

Three goals. A clean sheet. Igor Thiago missed a penalty. The Bees could have had six

Even Alan Shearer was impressed

Straight from the fans. No filter. No hindsight. Just the raw post-match reaction

Brentford 3 Spurs 0.

What a way to start the season

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Full house in the studio as Beesotted goes head-to-head with Bees Breakdown ahead of the trip to Tottenham - Billy TheBee Grant, Laney, The Allard and The Gowler all in the hot seat

What a difference 12 months makes

Last season, the pundits were almost universally tipping Brentford for relegation. This time around, they seem almost scared to put us anywhere near the bottom three. But where exactly have they predicted Brentford will finish?

We look back at an action-packed pre-season, with some input from Jonathan JB Burchill bringing us plenty of friendlies facts and a little bit of funk

Then it's time for the big new season feelings section - Premier League predictions, who finishes in the top four, who gets relegated and how do the crew see the season playing out for Brentford?

You can check Billy’s preview in The Guardian right here

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/16/premier-league-fans-previews-our-club-by-club-guide-to-2026-27

and Sherlock wrote an article here on Brentford’s sixth season syndrome

https://beesotted.com/far-far-happier-than-this-time-last-year-what-bees-fans-really-think-about-season-six/

Meanwhile, ahead of Saturday's big game, we're looking to create a huge atmosphere around Spurs

There'll be plenty going on before kick-off, including the Beesotted walk from Kew to the ground and a special display before the match. Fans are urged to wear red and white and get into the ground by 5pm

And if you're in Kew beforehand, get yourself down to The Steam Packet for afternoon beers by the river and the Beesotted quiz which kicks off around 4.15pm

We also hear from Ricky from Last Word on Spurs with the opposition preview and his thoughts on Tottenham ahead of the game

Plus, a reminder that Beesotted will be live on TalkSPORT Drive Time with Darren Bent and Dany Goldstein on Thursday 20th August from 4pm to 7pm - with Brentford fans joining us live

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDNCSKczZ0k

Come on you Bees

Dont forget to check our our podcast with Brentford boss Keith Andrews on PrideOfWest.London plus we've uploaded the videos to YouTube and Facebook (for the old skoolers) on the links below

Audio Version

Part 1

https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/how-the-bees-survived-the-summer-chaos-brentford-manager-kei

Part 2

https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/nobody-gave-us-a-chance-but-we-never-stopped-believing-xxxxx

Video Version

Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK1iqIDipDs&t=9s

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Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukXd2gBbpgM

https://fb.watch/J6oGdhwwKM/

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Brentford finish pre-season in style with a thumping 7-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in their final friendly before the new Premier League campaign

Billy TheBee Grant chats to Bees fans after the match as the Bees put on a real show at the Gtech - with Igor Thiago and Kevin Schade both grabbing two goals apiece.

A hugely encouraging end to a strong pre-season for Keith Andrews and his Brentford side, with the new season now just around the corner

We get the fans' reaction from the stands, look at the big talking points from the final game and ask the big question - are the Bees ready for the new campaign?

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Billy TheBee Grant and Dave Laney Lane reflect on Brentford’s pre-season so far on the way back from France following the Bees’ 4-2 win over Rennes - with a first for Beesotted as the podcast is recorded whilst in an open-air lido in Jersey

They look at Keith Andrews’ first proper pre-season in charge and how the new head coach is shaping his Brentford side ahead of the new campaign

There’s a look at the summer comings and goings, including Jordan Henderson’s departure, the arrival of record signing Mamadou Sangaré, plus Callum Wilson and Jaidon Anthony joining the squad

How are the new signings settling in? What are we learning about Andrews’ Brentford? Which players are impressing - and what still needs sorting before the season kicks off?

And the big question - how do Billy and Laney think pre-season has gone for the Bees so far

Plus The Gowler from Bees Breakdown gives us a statistical and tactical lowdown on new signing Mamadou Sangaré - looking at what the numbers tell us about the midfielder and what he could bring to Brentford

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The Bees sign off their trip to France with a cracking 4-2 win over Rennes over in France - and Billy TheBee Grant is out and about soaking up the atmosphere.

Rennes fans were impressed with Brentford saying that they were the best team they had played pre season and would easily make the top 3 in their league which would get them Champions League

We chat to Bees fans and Rennes supporters in the stands and down at the beach bar, getting their reaction to the game, the trip and the early signs of a new-look Brentford side.

Plus we hear the brand new Sangaré song ringing out from the terraces for the first time.

Goals, beers, beaches, French football and plenty of Bees chat - it’s the post-match view from the fans.

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Billy Grant was travelling over to Rennes for Brentford’s first pre-season friendly in front of supporters when he decided to catch up with a load of Bees fans to find out how they werere feeling ahead of the new season.

From excitement and optimism to a few nerves and plenty of debate, supporters from all corners of Lionel Road share their thoughts on the summer so far, the new signings, the squad, where Brentford might still need to strengthen, the players they’re most looking forward to watching and, of course, where they think the Bees will finish this season.

So what’s the mood amongst the Brentford faithful just before the Premier League gets underway? Grab a listen as Bees fans have their say on what promises to be another fascinating campaign.

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Part Two of our special chat with Richard Archer from Hard-Fi, recorded at The Steam Packet in Kew, sees Billy "The Bee" Grant, Dave "Laney" Lane and Martin "The Dutchman" Holland settle in for one of those pub conversations that takes on a life of its own

Richard reflects on Hard-Fi's incredible rise from Staines to worldwide success, opening up on the highs, the lows and everything in between. He shares stories of touring the world, playing to crowds of almost a million people, working with Paul Weller and Mick Jones, his love of Brentford, and why AI will never write the next great football anthem

But this isn't just Richard telling stories. Around the table everyone gets involved. Billy recounts how he signed Vindaloo and ended up DJing soul and R&B at the VIP after-party after both of Oasis' legendary Knebworth concerts. Laney digs into the memory banks to recall a rather hazy tale involving a Shamen gig that he still can't quite piece together, while The Dutchman reminisces about New Order and some of the greatest football records ever made

What unfolds is less of an interview and more of a proper pub story-fest, with football, music, travel and life all colliding as one brilliant tale sparks another. It's the sort of conversation that only happens when four mates get together over a pint

If you enjoyed Part One, you'll love this - a funny, fascinating and wonderfully unpredictable conversation packed with stories, laughs and plenty of unexpected detours

🎧 You can catch Part One here:

https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/hard-fis-richard-archer-joins-beesotted-bees-need-to-be-hard

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Jacob "The Gowler" Gowler and Matt "The Allard" Allard are back for another deep dive into the numbers behind Brentford's summer and the season ahead

Before discussion the football, the lads reflect on their World Cup adventures with The Gowler watching England play Congo in Atlanta and they discused England's heavyweight clash with Argentina 

Then it's back to Brentford with a comprehensive statistical review of the 2025-26 campaign. As we delve into Brentford's 2025-26 campaign, what do the numbers really tell us? Do the underlying stats back up what we saw with our own eyes, or do they paint a very different picture? The Gowler and The Allard analyse expected points, expected goals, big chances and open-play attacking numbers to ask whether the underlying data backs up supporters' concerns. The discussion also covers penalties, deep passes, passing metrics, out-of-possession performance and the core principles that defined the Bees' season

Attention then turns to the squad, with individual player analysis including Michael Kayode's impressive xG Build-Up contribution, Mikkel Damsgaard's drop-off, whether Igor Thiago's numbers flatter to deceive, and if Yehor Yarmoliuk is one of Brentford's most underappreciated performers

The Gowler and The Allard also discuss what they'd like to see from Keith Andrews' side this coming season, where Brentford still need to strengthen before the transfer window closes, and take a statistical look at new arrivals Jaidon Anthony and Callum Wilson

Plus, they debate the rumours linking Jordan Henderson with a move to Chelsea and what that could mean for Brentford's plans

Loads to pack into one bumper-sized episode

You can read The Gowler's 2025-26 Brentford Season Review at BeesBreakdown.substack.com

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In Part 2 of Beesotted’s chat with Brentford boss Keith Andrews, Billy TheBee Grant, Dave Laney Lane and Matt The Allard Allard continue the conversation down the pub at One Over The Ait

Keith looks back on Brentford’s big away wins at Aston Villa and Newcastle, the gritty performance after Kevin Schade’s red card at Villa Park, and whilst Beesotted question Schade's lack of consistency, Keith explained how certain parts of Schade's game sometimes goes unnoticed

The lads also dig into penalties, dodgy refereeing decisions, Aaron Hickey’s potential role in midfield, Vitaly Janelt’s importance, Yehor Yarmoliuk’s development, Michael Kayode’s infectious personality, and the young players Brentford have out on loan

There’s plenty of discussion around the frustration of narrowly missing out on Europe, that late chance at Anfield, the run of draws that cost the Bees, and why Keith still believes the season showed just how far Brentford have come

The lads also ask Keith where Brentford need to strengthen this summer, how the club balances player development with Premier League-ready signings, and whether the Bees will finally get a bit more respect next season

Plus summer transfer chat, World Cup plans and what’s coming up next from Beesotted

Check out all our podcasts including Part 1 at PrideOfWest.London

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The season is over

Brentford came within a cat’s whisker of embarking on a European tour next season. It was close, but ultimately no cigar. Yet when you consider that plenty of pundits, bookmakers and rival fans had the Bees tipped for a relegation battle before a ball was kicked, finishing 9th in the Premier League - equalling the club’s highest-ever top-flight finish - represents another remarkable achievement

With the dust settling on the season, Beesotted sat down with Brentford Head Coach Keith Andrews for a wide-ranging and candid conversation recorded at the One Over The Ait pub

At the start of the season, Andrews could barely escape the "free-kick coach" label. Nine months later, he's guided Brentford to another top-half Premier League finish and established himself as his own man in the dugout. This conversation offers a fascinating insight into the thinking, personality and decision-making of a coach who faced plenty of challenges during his first season in charge

Keith discusses Thiago, World Cup call-ups, his journey from pundit to Brentford coach, his passion for Ireland and Irish football, and the pride he takes in helping develop the next generation of players and coaches

He also opens up about Yoane Wissa’s decision not to play for Brentford at the start of the season, dealing with the upheaval and uncertainty that surrounded the club during the summer, the opening-day defeat against Forest that left many supporters fearing the worst, what went wrong away at Fulham, the memorable victory over Manchester United, and his reflections on a first season that ultimately exceeded most expectations

As with any honest football conversation, some questions are answered directly, others are explored in greater depth, and a few remain open to interpretation. But throughout the interview, Andrews provides genuine insight into the challenges, pressures and rewards of leading a Premier League football club with small budget

Part Two will be available shortly on PrideOfWest.London and all major podcast platforms

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And get hold of your exclusive Thiago, Henderson, Hickey and Ajer World Cup T-Shirts at the Bees Megastore on beesotted.com

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Brentford’s European dream came to an end at Anfield after a battling draw against the champions on the final day of the season.

Billy TheBee Grant spoke to Bees fans in the stands and around the ground straight after the match as Brentford gave everything but ultimately fell just short of the European places after results elsewhere went against them.

We look back at a season full of highs, near misses and what might have been - from the final whistle emotions to the bigger picture of just how far this Brentford side has come.

Plus we hear from Brentford legend Paul Evans and Liverpool legend Bruce Grobbelaar who join the conversation on a dramatic final day at Anfield.

Pride. Frustration. Perspective. One last ride this season with the Bees fans on the terrace

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The final game of the season and it’s all on the line for Brentford. The Bees head to Anfield needing a result to keep those European hopes alive - and Billy TheBee Grant and Dave Laney Lane are here to chew over all the permutations, possibilities and pressure heading into the biggest game of the campaign

They look back at the draw with Palace and ask whether Oliver Glasner’s side managed to out-tactic the Bees on the day, plus whether there are lessons to be learned heading into Liverpool away

There’s chat about the latest international call-ups ahead of the World Cup, including Jordan Henderson and Ivan Toney, and what that says about the journeys players connected with Brentford continue to make

Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap joins us to give the Liverpool lowdown, what sort of mood they’re in going into the final day and whether the Reds will be fully switched on with Brentford needing a result.

Plus Jonathan JB Burchill brings facts and funk in equal measure, whilst Matt The Allard Allard and Jacob The Gowler Gowler go deep into the stats and tactics from Palace and ahead to Liverpool.

One last push. One last away day. Will the Bees make Europe?

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Jacob “The Gowler” Gowler and Matt “The Allard” Allard are back digging deep into the numbers and tactics after Brentford’s draw with Crystal Palace and ahead to the final-day clash at Liverpool

They break down how Palace’s box midfield caused problems against Brentford’s shape, the importance of the wing-backs and fullbacks in the game, and ask what tactical tweaks the Bees could have made to gain more control

The pod also revisits the Manchester City match to ask whether the underlying stats painted a different picture to the scoreline, plus a look at Aaron Hickey’s intriguing role in midfield and what it could mean going forward

There’s also a detailed scouting report on Brentford’s new signing Jannik Schuster – what the stats say about the young centre-back, the type of defender Bees fans can expect, and where he fits amongst Brentford’s growing crop of exciting young defensive talent

And with Liverpool up next, The Gowler and The Allard analyse what has gone wrong for them at times this season, where Florian Wirtz could fit into their evolving setup, and the tactical blueprint Brentford could use to get joy at Anfield.

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Brentford’s European hopes are still alive — just — after a dramatic draw against Crystal Palace at the Gtech.

The Bees twice came from behind with Dango Ouattara grabbing both goals, including a late leveller that sent Lionel Road into full voice. Palace had looked sharp for long spells though, with Sarr’s early penalty and Wharton’s second-half strike putting the Eagles in control at different stages.

Billy Grant spoke to Bees and Palace fans straight after the final whistle about the fightback, the nervy defending, the substitutions that changed the game, and whether it was a point gained or two dropped with Liverpool up next.

European permutations. Frustration. Relief. Hope. It’s all still on the table.  

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Brentford go into their final home game of the season with European dreams very much alive… but to achieve those this game is a must win in all honesty. Having gone down 3-0 at Manchester City last time out, three points will be in the players’ cross-hairs and if those are achieved, and one or two other results go our way, The Bees could know their fate even before the match at Liverpool in the final match.

Billy ’The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane hook up to talk about last week and this week, announce their end of season exclusive interview with Keith Andrews

There are also contributions from Jacob Gowler with his stats and tactical analysis, Jonathan Burchill with some wicked Facts-n-Funk and Dee Kurnaz from Palace podcast ‘The Back of the Nest’ who gives is a great lowdown on events at Selhurst Park as The Eagles look ahead to a European Cup final. https://shows.acast.com/holmesdaleradio

And dont forget the pre match quiz at The Steam Packet pub on Strand on the Green - 2.45pm this week

Lots of good pre season vibes as we go into this match

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Billy TheBee Grant speaks to Brentford and Manchester City fans in the stands and streets after the Bees’ tough afternoon at the Etihad.

City showed their quality and punished Brentford clinically, but there’s still plenty to chew over - from the Bees’ approach and key moments in the match to the travelling fans who kept singing throughout.

We look back at where the game was won and lost, whether the scoreline told the full story, and what Brentford take into the next fixture as the season heads towards its conclusion.

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Billy TheBee Grant, Dave Laney Lane and Martin The Dutchman we’re joined by special guest Richard Archer from Hard-Fi at The Steam Packet pub in Strand on the Green as they look back on the West Ham win and turn attention to Brentford’s trip to Manchester City

Richard drops in to talk about his Brentford journey - from Griffin Park to Lionel Road - plus life on the road, following the Bees while touring, and a few properly chaotic travel stories. Billy also shares his own recent misadventure after missing a flight to Bordeaux last weekend

Then it’s onto the football. A quick look back at West Ham before diving into the City preview - how Brentford might approach it, where the key battles lie, and where Pep’s side could be tested

The Gowler and Matt The Allard from Bees Breakdown go deeper on the numbers and tactics for the Manchester City game, while Jonathan JB Burchill brings the facts and a little bit of funk

Loads to get into – football meets rock and roll, and now it’s City away. Brentford looking to ruffle a few feathers and give City a proper Gallagher-style evening… c’mon you Bees

Hard-Fi’s album Sweating Someone Else’s Fever is out 19th June

The band play:

Brixton Academy – Thu 3rd December

O2 Institute Birmingham – Fri 4th December

O2 Ritz Manchester – Sat 5th December

More information at http://hardfiofficial.com

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Brentford 3 West Ham 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands

Billy “The Bee” Grant is in the stands and pub at the Brentford talking to Bees and West Ham fans after Brentford’s 3-0 win.

A controlled performance from Brentford - solid at the back, sharp going forward and clinical in the key moments. But West Ham will feel hard done by - especially in the first half where they created some big chances that could have brought them right back into the game.

We get into the goals, the key moments and the players who made the difference, as well as those missed opportunities that shifted the balance.

Bees fans react to a strong display and what it means going forward, while West Ham fans reflect on a game that could have looked very different.

Fan reaction - straight from the stands.

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Dave ‘Laney’ Lane and Lewis ‘Sherlock’ Holmes gather down the boozer to discuss a busy week’s Brentford action following Monday night’s trip to Old Trafford and looking ahead to the bank holiday weekend home clash with relegation haunted West Ham United.

The duo are joined by JB with his Facts-n-Funk, Matt Allard and Jacob Gowler with their Bees Breakdown stats and tactical analysis, as well as West Ham fan Andy Payne who gives us the inside track in his team’s desperate plight this season.

Sherlock also spills the beans on buying a spell in Etsy!

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