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Reggie Gee has been following Brentford from 5,000 miles away in Florida, where he follows the Bees online and on his mobile phone. He gives his an American perspective on how Brentford can possibly sneak into the playoffs on Saturday.

This Saturday’s match at Griffin Park will be a contest between two teams seemingly heading in opposite directions. A Brentford win may result in eventual promotion and, simultaneously, demote Wigan to League One (if the Rotherham result in midweek hasn’t already done that).

But even with a Brentford win over Wigan, the Bees need some help from Reading or Blackburn. Reading needs to beat Derby, or Blackburn has to pull off a win over Ipswich.

It is a long shot, but knowing that nothing is impossible, here are a few proposals that might better motivate Reading and Blackburn players (and fans) this weekend:

Proposal number 1
Either team that wins this Saturday will be invited as guests of honor to the QPR relegation parade that will be held along Kew Bridge Road at the end of the season. (It was initially planned as a joint QPR/Fulham parade, but the Cottagers were uncooperative.)

Proposal Number 2
This one is for Blackburn: If we ever play your rivals Burnley (and they’ll be back in the Championship soon), we will dismantle them on the field or, at the very least, leave their pubs completely dry. During every Burnley match, at least once every 10 minutes we pledge to sing, “Hey Dingles, don’t make it bad…” We’ll even try our best not to laugh when singing it.

Proposal Number 3
Another one for Blackburn: A win against Ipswich will show your appreciation for Brentford’s role in the development of Jordan Rhodes. You’re welcome.

Proposal Number 4
For Reading: The Bees pledge to provide as many as 2,000 fans for any home fixture you choose. We will dress in blue and white and sing Reading songs. This way, as the home team, you may be able to outnumber the away fans at your own ground at least once in a season (ed – actually no we won’t … we refuse to wear blue and white hoops no matter what the up-side).

Proposal Number 5
Brentford’s front office pledges not to hire away either of your managers at the end of the season. (No, really.)

So there you have it, five really good reasons for Reading and Blackburn to go out on Saturday and smash your competition.

Show no mercy.

Oh and a big shoutout to fellow Bees Adam Reilly, Derek Barry and Brian Duffy who I saw when I was over for a few exciting games last year.

Reggie Gee