Billy Grant chats to Neil from The Anfield Wrap Podcast on ex Liverpool Captain and England international Jordan Henderson signing for Brentford

A fascinating conversation which not only goes into the the rise of Jordan Henderson and what made him such an important player at Liverpool

But also looking at the evolution of Brentford and where this next stage will take us - looking at what part Jordan will play in this next life cycle of The Bees. And what he will bring to the party with his experience and leadership

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Well, that escalated quickly. Losing Christian Nørgaard to Arsenal certainly felt like the end of an era for Brentford fans – one of the last remaining leaders from the squad that brought us up and kept us steady in the Premier League. Christian wasn’t flashy, but he was always reliable. 

Sure, his legs didn’t quite have 90 minutes in them twice a week anymore, but when he played, he made us tick. Defensive intelligence, cool under pressure, one of Thomas Frank’s most trusted lieutenants.

So when word came on Friday morning that Jordan Henderson was set to replace him – on a free transfer, no less – our first reaction was: Seriously? But then, as the dust settled, the logic is clear. Maybe not the romance. Maybe with the Saudi flip-flopping fresh in our minds. But the logic.

Dave 'Laney' Lane and Matt 'The Allard' Allard rocked up to a pub in Marble Hill, with Billy The Bee chipping in from the virtual boozer to chew the fat on all things Bees in what is proving to be another eventful week.

As well as saying goodbye and than-you to Christian, we welcome Antoni Milambo from Feyenoord, plus the ongoing Bryan Mbuemo to Manchester United saga.. whilst Forest are supposedly sniffing around Wisa again but can't afford him.

Enjoy

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With rumours intensifying that Keith Andrews is set to be unveiled as the new Head Coach of Brentford, long-time fans and Beesotted podcasters Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane felt compelled to call an emergency podcast — not quite full-blown 999, but certainly a 111-level situation. For a club that prides itself on a data-led, carefully calculated approach, this potential appointment has raised more than a few eyebrows among the Brentford faithful.

Andrews is a name that hasn't exactly been front and centre in Premier League coaching circles, making this feel like a typically left-field Brentford move — the kind we've seen before with great success, but which still invites uncertainty. Fans are understandably split: some are open-minded, trusting the club’s track record in unearthing hidden gems, while others are questioning the logic behind taking such a big risk at such a crucial point in the club’s development.

In the podcast, Billy and Laney try to unpack what might be going on behind the scenes — from the club’s desire to continue innovating, to the possibility that they see something in Andrews others have missed. They explore how Brentford, still punching above their weight in the Premier League, might benefit from fresh ideas and a new coaching philosophy.

This is a pivotal moment for Brentford. One thing’s certain: the next chapter will be watched very, very closely in TW8.

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Final match of the season. Brentford need win plus a miracle to qualify for Europe. In the end they had to settle for a draw but in the comfort that Chelsea's win against Forest meant that they would have not have qualified anyway

We spoke to Bees and Wolves fans in the stands and the streets straight after the match

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After a disappointing loss to Fulham, Brentford enter the last weekend of the season clinging on to faint hopes of European qualification

A win against Wolves plus a catalogue of other results elsewhere in the league and in Europe are required for Brentford to pack their bags for a European tour next season

Billy Grant and Dave Lane hooked up to talk FA Cup Finals, Player of the Year Awards, Ivan Toney for England plus we looked back to the Fulham game and ahead to the Wolves match

Plus Bees Breakdown gives a tactical and statistical lowdown on the both the Fulham match and the Wolves match 

And Jonathan JB Burchill gives us more facts and funk

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The Beesotted crew sauntered down to the swanky Player of the Year Awards show at Richmond Theatre

Who won what?

They recapped on the awRd show and all things Brentford in the pub after the event

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Bees lost to Fulham. That is all

we spoke to fans in the stands straight after the match

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Bees beat Ipswich at the weekendto keep the European Tour dream alive. Next up - West London rivals Fulham

BillyTheBee Grant, Dave Laney Lane and Matt The Allard Allard hooked up by the river in Richmond to shoot the breeze chatting losing ones trousers, end of season player awards, when Canos lost his shirt against Leeds, the last time Brentford played Fulham on the 2nd last match of the season on a Sunday after winning their previous 4 matches plus lots more

We look back at the Ipswich game

Jacob The Gowler Gowler gives the statistical and tactical lowdown on the Ipswich and Fulham matches

Jonathan JB Burchill gives us more facts and funk

And Elisabeth from Fulhamish tells us what has been going down in the Fulham camp

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