Blind Faith or A Panicking X? Why Brentford Fans Are Squabbling.
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Excellent article. As someone who was at Wembley for the Carlisle defeat, at Springfield Park on a Friday night (usually in the rain to see us lose), at Aldershot, as well as places like Lincoln, Blackpool and Bury, your opening paragraph struck a chord.
Yes I am one of the old brigade, being a fan since the 60s, and yes I do miss the old days, partly because I would rather be 23 than 73, and yes I still have to pinch myself that we are in the top division.
However, I do not subscribe to the “we’re doomed” theory. As you say Dave, none of us know what will happen and it might go tits up, but I don’t think it will.
We have survived managerial changes before (only one of our last 5 managers was actually sacked), we have survived the loss of key players, and given that the infrastructure remains unchanged and that our owner is a real fan who understands the ethos of the club, I am cautiously optimistic.
The Bolton Bee
Dave, great article, I’m excited by seeing whether it’s the process within the club that’s lifted us to where we are, or was it all down to TF.
I have no preconceptions about KA as I always thought he was a minor in a big team, but am looking forward to see how he does. I do believe that if MB and PG see that it’s not working they will change it again!
There again, I’m still in dreamland having seen the mighty Bees play in Div 1 in my lifetime!
Much prefer hiring Keith Andrews than being “Famous ex-player’s Brentford”. And Thomas didn’t succeed on his own. He succeeded with good coaches, who Phil and Matthew recruited. Keep the faith.
Dave you cover most points but almost judge others on your own beliefs and ideas.
If you take out the characters you outline we may as well become a happy clapper cult.
In every walk of life you will get those who believe those who dont thats free speech and choice of opinion, take that out the game theres nothing.
Every bees fan what ever there opinion are a valued supporter and im sure also the club realise that some will fear some decisions, but will still treat and understand there view and appreciate there fears and aspirations because they want the best for the club,
Of cours every supporter would like to sign the likes of jude Bellingham to replace norgaard but in there heart they no its unrealistic, but hey thats there prerogative.
My opinion on the appointment of Andrews is good luck i wish you every success rome wasant built in a day,
My fears are not religation or what players are bought, all i want is the club that i have supported practically my whole life bring the joy and fun i have endured over the years.
I do believe though bring peoples fears to the axe dose not achieve anything its life and football is about all opinions, the people who show fear want the best for the club regardless of supporting 1 minute orr all there life. Its football aint it.
Yes Brian, I write from my own perspective, clearly. It’s my article.
I admire your diplomacy. I’m not convinced I would be as patient with the doubters. They infuriate me. It smacks of entitlement. It’s rife throughout football, fans simply not respecting the reality that only one team can win a game, a league, a cup.
This lack of perspective creeping in at Brentford is dangerous.
The core of our success is something bigger than the talent on the pitch, the coach or the fans. It’s the humility, the care factor and the lack of a hierarchy which stand us apart.
If we allow a lack of appreciation for what we have to creep in, it starts to threaten that culture. One which is the envy of football fans and boardrooms up and down the country.
It feels like its exactly the same as when Thomas Frank was appointed. Except now that we are premier league we seem to get hoards of morons talking bollocks…
Conversing with people on the internet about football is like sandpapering your face as part of a skin care regime…
Frank was severely underwhelming when D.S. went to Villa. Some closest to me were STILL unsure on him – well you got yr wish, #FranksOut !
Who knows? But the other options are managers who are set in their ways, with a whole backroom staff – and none of them with a particularly exciting Premier league record…
If Pochetino really didn’t apply, then maybe he was legitimately the best choice.
And again, if its cultish to trust that if its good enough for Giles, its good enough for me – then please call me Mr Manson.
I think we will be fine – and we seem to still be attracting new players (which I thought was the biggest risk of the change in management – maybe players giving it a pass this season while we are in transition.)
When will Benham kick of the Strategic Brentford Bitcoin reserve so that in 2030 we have higher revenues than Man Utd?