1942 Leagues Under The Sea – John Chandler RIP
I was in the Navy during the War serving on H.M.S. Cairo (pictured above) when in 1942, Brentford played Portsmouth at Wembley, in the war-time F.A. Cup Final. I couldn’t attend as I was stationed in the Mediterranean around Gibraltar but my father went to the game...
read more
Brentford Target £2.8 Fiorentina Midfielder Christian Norgaard
As mentioned on Beesotted Twitter last week, it would appear that Brentford have agreed a £2.8m deal with Fiorentina to sign Danish midfielder Christian Norgaard. The talented 25-year-old has represented his country at almost every international level and has already...
read more
Highlights, Lowlights & S***housery – The 2018/19 End Of Season Podcast
We rounded up a larger collection of Beesotted Pride of West London podcaster regulars and headed for the George IV pub in Chiswick for a good natter about the latest Bees news and the season that was. In the boozer were: Dave 'Laney' Lane, Matt 'The Allard' Allard,...
read more
GRIFFIN PARK SKYLINE CANVAS
Our exclusive series of large canvas prints now features this stunning photograph of Griffin Park in all its glory and are the perfect gift for any Brentford Football Club fan, or a present to yourself, to mark the final season at our proud old stadium.The iconic...
read more
Brentford High School End Of Season Reports 2018/19
As another rollercoaster season at Brentford High School draws to an end, Beesotted’s Condormanruns the rule over the 2018/19 Governors report:Report Summary:So it’s been another year of highs and lows here in TW8 with a lot of disruption across the season,most...
read more
Farewell To Neal Maupay?
It was a jam-packed radio show this week, with loads to talk about the end of season celebrations at Griffin Park and the end of season awards held on Sunday evening. Beesotted catches up with Brentford Chairman Cliff Crown who looks back at the season, and this...
read more
Brentford 3 Preston 0 – Post-Match Podcast from the Pub
Brentford finished off the season on a high - beating Preston 3-0 and pipping them to 11th place in the Championship.https://audioboom.com/posts/7252581-brentfordfc-3-preston-0-post-match-podcast-from-the-pubA topsy turvy season for The Bees who showed some signs of...
read more
Preston North End preview and pub guide: Battle is on for a top half finish
Brentford and Preston will be meeting each other next season - but on Sunday we will be battling them for a finishing place in the top half of the table.Both of us have achieved a top half finish in each of our seasons since our last promotions - four years in our...
read more
Lancashire Limbo As Bolton Fixture Farce Drags On
The farcical situation that Brentford Football Club finds itself in - following Bolton Wanderers’ players decision to go on strike last weekend - will drag on after the Bees’ expected season-end on Sunday afternoon. Despite statements from Bolton’s owner, and...
read more
Bolton Players Boycott. So It’s Off to Chorley We Go – Beesotted AwayDay Podcast
Brentford’s game at Bolton was called off due to Wanderers players boycotting the match due to not being paid. The Beesotted crew made their way up to the North West regardless as they - as had a number of other Bees - had already made their travel arrangements....
read more
Bolton’s Strike Action – It’s Nothing New For Brentford!
The news that Brentford’s match at Bolton Wanderers has been called off due to strike action by the Trotters’ protesting players is unprecedented in recent times - but The Bees have been no strangers to industrial action, or no-play protests, down the years. Here’s a...
read more
Every One Of Us Knows – Griffin Park Is Part Of Us
Following my article entitled TIME NEXT YEAR… GRIFFIN PARK WILL BE CLOSING we received a great reply from down under, explaining why this exiled Bee, and supporter of more than 65 years, feels a move away from Griffin Park should be embraced.How can you not be...
read more
This Time Next Year… Griffin Park Will Be Closing
As all Brentford fans will be aware, and the wider football world will awaken to as the months tick past, this time next year our club, and especially our supporters, will all be bracing ourselves for a real shock to the system.I really don’t think it is an...
read more
Leeds United preview and pub guide: United face final push for promotion
Leeds's automatic promotion hopes are back in the balance after a dramatic Good Friday programme in the Championship.They have been locked in a battle with Sheffield United for second place, behind Norwich, who seem favourites to win the title, with both Yorkshire...
read more
Millwall Pre-Match Podcast from The Virtual Joint
Millwall next. They really need the points. The Den is going to be a cauldron. The Beesotted crew of Billy TheBee Grant. Laney (briefly). Matt The Allard. And Savvy Bee met up in the virtual joint to discuss the Reading loss. The B team winning the Middlesex Senior...
read more
Said Benrahma Transfer Conspracy Or Simply Injured?
The news that Said Benrahma will be missing for the rest of the campaign is a big disappointment to all Bees fans. The young Algerian has enjoyed a hugely succesful first season in English football, and hopefully, will still be at the club next season as the Bees aim...
read more
Racism and Diversity Discussion with Ex Brentford Player Marcus Gayle. Beesotted Pre-Ipswich Lovesport Radio Show
Derby fought out an exciting, edgy, niggly match at Griffin Park. Six goals. But the day was shrouded by allegations of racism at Griffin Park by the Derby bench. The Beesotted crew of Billy TheBee Grant, Dave Laney Lane and Liberal Nick joined Johnny in the...
read more
Ipswich Town preview and pub guide: Judge-ment Day
With Brentford set for a mid-table finish and Ipswich all but relegated from the Championship, the focus for Wednesday's match among Bees fans at least is on one thing - the Griffin Park return of Alan Judge.Judgey will always go down in Brentford folklore as the man...
read more
Derby County preview and pub guide: It’s Frank v Frank!
It has been another up-and-down season for Saturday's visitors Derby, who arrive at Griffin Park clinging on to the final play-off place.In recent seasons, the Rams seem to have been in the thick of the promotion race until around February, before falling away and...
read more
Bees Consider Controversial ‘Farewell Griffin Park’ Kit
Brentford are believed to be in talks with new kit manufacturer Nike to design what will be seen as a controversial new multicolored home kit to commemorate the last season at Griffin Park – club officials believe there is also a technological advantage to the design...
read more
The Post West Brom International Break Beesotted LoveSport Radio Show
The Beesotted crew rocked up to the LoveSport studios this week to chew the fat over the West Brom home defeat, and to discuss what the rest of the season holds for the mighty Bees.Robin Hood, Gerrie The Cabbie and Liberal Nick were the guilty men this week. MORE...
read more
West Brom preview and pub guide: Awayday aces set for rare Bees visit
West Brom hit the headlines last Saturday when they sacked manager Darren Moore following the 1-1 draw with Ipswich, despite being fourth in the table.Chief executive Mark Jenkins said in a statement that it had been "an enormously difficult decision" but said "we...
read more
Middlesbrough 1 Brentfordfc 2 – post-match podcast from the 12th man bar
Brentford finally beat Boro. And on their own patchBees fans were ecstaticWe spoke to Brentford & #Boro fans after the match in the bar. Plus we chat to Brentford Director of Football Phil Giles MORE RECENT CONTENT MOST READ CONTENT
read more
Can Brentford Finally Win At Boro? Pre-Middlesbrough-Bees Podcast
The Beesotted crew convened at the George IV in Chiswick to chew the fat on all things Brentford following last weekend’s stocking win against QPR at Griffin Park.We look back to that superb derby victory, discuss the club’s Women in Football seminar, drill down into...
read moreBeesotted LoveSport post QPR Radio Show
Brentford had just seen off QPR at Griffin Park.https://audioboom.com/posts/7192428-beesotted-lovesport-post-qpr-radio-show The Beesotted crew of Billy TheBee Grant, Katie The Bee Graham and Dave Laney Lane joined Johnny in the LoveSport studio to talk QPR match....
read more
Serbian Tabloid Newspaper Article on Brentford: BLIC at Brentford Stadium. English football – Song, Song and “Meat in the Meat”
This article on Brentford's 5-1 win against Blackburn Rovers was google translated from Serbian National Tabloid Newspaper Blic on Monday 4th March and has bought a few smiles to people's faces For English football, they say it's special, and for the Championship...
read more
Sawyers In Pole Despite Not Winning Brentford’s Wacky Race
Regular Beesotted contributor, Jim Levack, sniffs around the skid marks in the Brentford pit lane and tells us why he feels that, despite not winning on the go-cart track, Romaine Sawyers remains in pole position at Griffin Park.Brentford’s preparation for the Derby...
read more
Brentford 3 QPR 0 – Post-Match Podcast from the pub
QPR came down to Brentford off the back of an impressive victory against table-topping Leeds. https://audioboom.com/posts/7190675-brentfordfc-3-qpr-0-post-match-podcast-from-the-pub But it was The Bees who took the game by the scruff of the neck - scoring three...
read more
The Jeckyl and Hyde Showdown – pre QPR Podcast from the Virtual Joint
After the euphoria of the win against Hull, it was back to earth with a bang as Brentford lost to Sheffield Wednesday with such an abject performance on Tuesday, it was quite deflating. But no time to feel sorry for themselves as pride needs to be restored with a...
read more
QPR Preview and Pub Guide: Brentford Set for West London Derby
Ian Westbrook previews QPR's visit to Griffin Park in an attempt to win their first match in TW8 since 1965QPR come into Saturday's game boosted by an important win over Leeds on Tuesday night.Rangers went into the match on a run of seven consecutive Championship...
read more
Brentford 5 Hull City 1 – post-match podcast from the pub
Brentford mauled the Tigers after going 1-0 down - scoring 5 goals in reply.What a match.We speak to both Bees & Hull fans in the pub after the match MORE RECENT CONTENT MOST READ CONTENT
read more
Hull City preview and pub guide: Can Brentford end Tigers hoodoo?
Hull City have had a really mixed season so far - going from possible relegation candidates to possible play-off contenders in the space of just over a couple of months. When they lost 1-0 at Bristol City towards the end of October, the Tigers were one place off the...
read more
The Tigers Are Coming! Pre-Hull City Podcast
Brentford need to bounce back from the FA Cup defeat at Swansea and see what can still be achieved this season… We may not be going up, we are surely not going down, but another top ten finish must be within our reach after some positive performances of late.Dave...
read more
Brentford’s FA Cup Swansong – Beesotted’s Love Sport Radio Show
The Beesotted crew licked their wounds and headed into town to look back at the Swansea Cup defeat, and try and fathom what on earth happened in that second 45 minutes in South West Wales on Sunday afternoon. We listen to the post-match thoughts of the fans who had...
read more
FA Cup Special: Swansea City Pre-Match Podcast From The Pub feat Terry Evans
Brentford face Swansea in the 5th round of the FA Cup - the 1st time they have reached thus round in 13 years. https://audioboom.com/posts/7175828-fa-cup-special-swansea-city-pre-match-podcast-from-the-pub-feat-terry-evansThe Beesotted crew of Billy Grant, Dave...
read more
FA Cup fifth round preview special: Swansea City v Brentford
In this special Beesotted FA Cup fifth round preview, we look at Brentford's previous appearances at this stage of the competition, talk to BBC Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips about Swansea - how seriously they are taking the tournament and his cup memories...
read moreBrentford 1 Aston Villa 0. Key Players, Game Changers
The Big Match - It was another special night under the lights at Griffin Park, as Brentford left it late to score an injury time winner and deservedly sink Aston Villa 1-nil. For those that have been living under a rock for the last year, Aston Villa arrived at TW8,...
read more
Bees Beat Villa Again In Memorable Night At Griffin Park: Brentford 1 Aston Villa 0
Beesotted contributor, Jim Levack, looks back at Wednesday night's memorable win over Dean Smith's Aston Villa at Griffin Park.The unbridled joy of a quality last-minute winner was tempered slightly by Dean Smith’s appearance at the post match Villa media huddle.The...
read more
Dulwich Hamlet 0 Brentford B 1 – Post Cup Semi-Final ramblings from the bar
BrentfordFC B travelled to Dulwich Hamlet for the first of two cup games the Bees are involved in this week - this being the London Senior Cup. The second cup tie is at the weekend - the FA Cup match in Swansea.And a hard fought game saw the Bees win 1-0 - a goal...
read more
Nottingham Forest 2 Brentford 1. Key Players and Game Changers
David Anderson (@DavidAnderson_1) breaks down the Nottingham Forest v Brentford match The Big Match It was back to nature on Saturday at The City Ground, as Forest played host to Bees.Nottingham Forest came out 2-1 winners on the day, and did so against a Brentford...
read more
Aston Villa Have Regressed But Smith Needs Time: Fans’ Eye View v Brentford
Billy Grant caught up with Dan Bardell from The Villa View (@TheVillaView_) vlog and podcast to get the lowdown on Aston Villa this season and his thoughts on ex-Brentford manager Dean SmithDean Smith has been in charge at Villa for 20 games or so now. Have you...
read more
Radio Show – Aston Villa Preview. Theo Archibald pre- Dulwich Hamlet Cup Match Interview
The Beesotted crew of Billy Grant, Robin Hood and Gary Paul hooked up with Aaron in the LoveSport Studio to discuss an action packed week on EPISODE 500 of the Beesotted...
read more
Aston Villa preview and pub guide: Deano’s back
Aston Villa have had an up-and-down season and were six points off the play-off places after the weekend's matches.As we all know, Dean Smith left Brentford in October to replace Steve Bruce as manager of his boyhood club.And while he has improved their form, they...
read more
Dulwich Hamlet Gear Up For Cup Semi-Final With Brentford
Billy Grant previews the Dulwich Hamlet v Brentford B London Senior Cup Semi-FinalAfter years of Brentford being accused of not taking the cup seriously, they find themselves in the latter stages of three different cups - albeit with two different teams. On Sunday...
read more
Nottingham Forest 2 Brentford 1 – Post-match podcast from the manor
BrentfordFC were back to their happy hunting ground - The City Ground, Nottingham where they had won their last 4 matcheshttps://audioboom.com/posts/7169989-nottingham-forest-2-brentford-1-post-match-podcast-from-the-manorBut it was not such a happy afternoon for The...
read more
Pre-Nottingham Forest Podcast from the Virtual Joint
Bees were in the 5th round of the FA Cup after beating Barnet at Griffin Park. The Beesotted crew met in The Virtual Joint bar to discuss being up for the cup. Brentford and it's young squad. We discussed Brentford using colour personality test in its recruitment...
read more
Nottingham Forest Game Match-Up: Saïd Benrahma v João Carvalho
Beesotted contributor David Anderson (@DavidAnderson_1) pits Brentford midfielder Saïd Benrahma against Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder João Carvalho as we look forward to the match between the two sides at the weekend Forest welcome The Bees to the City Ground...
read more
Nottingham Forest Fan’s Eye View of Brentford Match. “I Want Martin O’Neill To Prove Me Wrong”
Sean Hockett (@G_T_Spectacles) from Bandy And Shinty fanzine gives Billy Grant the lowdown on Forest's Season so farForest have been on a manager merry-go round the last few years. 16 managers in 8 years. You’re due a new manager soon. Well, this particular Forest fan...
read more
Brentford 3 Barnet 1 – angry fans on the post-match podcast from the pub
It was round two as Brentford welcomed Barnet to Griffin Park to thrash out the replay of their FA Cup match-uphttps://audioboom.com/posts/7165695-brentford-3-barnet-1-post-match-podcast-from-the-pub And an early goal from Sergi Canos followed by goals form Jeanvier...
read more
Post transfer window interview with Brentford Director of Football Phil Giles
Billy Grant chatted to Brentford Director of Football Phil Giles to get a lowdown on his thoughts on Brentford's transfer window. How he feels Thomas Frank has fared in his time so far as Head Coach at Brentford. And his thoughts on the dismantling of Blackburn...
read more