Focus On The Silver Linings, Not The Clouds

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   Adrian on February 10, 2016 at 9:44 am

   I do agree with Peter. Two years ago when we got promoted, if I had been told that we would be mid table in the Championship this season I would have been very pleased. That we reached the playoffs in our first season is a huge bonus, so it has all been upward and onward recently. Discussion,comment, debate and opinion is always good and other views should of course be respected, but things are looking positive, despite one or two issues. The cup performances have been disappointing and I agree that we have to sell and that this is the right way to run the club, within reason. I am a little concerned that our ability to buy skillfully in the market seems to be far reduced from what it was a few months ago, but hopefully this is just a bad/ unlucky period and the basic abilities are there within our management team. Consolidate in the championship, get the new stadium and then onward to Premier League glory. It’s in the stars!!

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   Tony on February 10, 2016 at 9:53 am

   I’d love to hear more from Adrian. Perhaps he could write an article. What a dreamboat.

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     Adrian on February 11, 2016 at 10:45 pm

     That’s all right mate, look 4 comments down and there I am again. Not sure about the dreamboat comment though!!

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   David Carney on February 10, 2016 at 12:43 pm

   There is nothing going wrong at Brentford, otherwise other clubs would not be paying full market price for the riches of talent that have been developed, nor would Brentford be sitting where they are in the Table after a shocking run of injuries earlier in the season, the unfortunate Manager saga and a large number of new arrivals. The Management structure improves consistently, there is an increasing level of development of Junior players from the Academy feeding up, talent ID is better than most clubs, the players are outstanding (particularly considering their ages) and financial security finally seems to be in place. Life is not easy in The Championship and the slightest slip is costly and learning is sometimes a little painful.
   We are in a great place to see Premiership football in a couple of seasons and within a short space thereafter Brentford will be challenging for Europe – of that I have no doubt. I therefore suggest the focus is on the glass half full and appreciate just what is happening at Brentford – it’s called a football revolution.

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   Paul Fletcher on February 10, 2016 at 2:31 pm

   I think this article puts an awful lot into perspective & is a reality check for many that’s for sure. Nobody in their right mind wants to return to the hand to mouth existence that has been our fate as Bees fans for more years than I care to remember.
   I do hope however that the model being used is modified to include players leadership,motivation & physicality attirubtes as these are vital for the league we are competing.
   We are playing with the Big Boys & we need to compete before we can play & currently we look a bit lightweight & that needs to be addressed.

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   Michael Mulcrone on February 10, 2016 at 3:46 pm

   Whilst I agree with all that has been said, my main concern is the lack of progress regarding the new stadium. Since the original planning permission was granted nothing seems to have happened and with the new stadium playing a major part in our future progression this is of concern. I think everybody will feel a lot happier and optimistic when the start of the stadium build begins.

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     Adrian on February 11, 2016 at 9:00 am

     That is a good point. What is happening with the new stadium? I know that there was an issue with one of the companies that owns or uses some of the land and that there was an appeal against the CPO, but that was some time ago now and as I recall the indications were that this would be settled very early in the new year. It does seem to have gone rather quiet on this front.

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   Brian Prince on February 11, 2016 at 2:37 am

   I hope we can unearth a defensive midfielder in the Toums/Douglas role. Hope the centre-halves shape up now we have lost Tarks. Regarding strikers; Lasse Vibe needs a rest. I am sure Djuricin will be a good prospect when fully fit. But why sign Hof if we aren’t going to play to his strengths? It is not fair on the lad. I agree with Michael Mulcrone; the main worry is not the squad but the new stadium project.
   Is anyone able to ask the Planning Inspector to let us know his decision vis a vis the Appeal?

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