The Beesotted Brentford Pride of West London Podcast

Brentford’s European dream came to an end at Anfield after a battling draw against the champions on the final day of the season.

Billy TheBee Grant spoke to Bees fans in the stands and around the ground straight after the match as Brentford gave everything but ultimately fell just short of the European places after results elsewhere went against them.

We look back at a season full of highs, near misses and what might have been - from the final whistle emotions to the bigger picture of just how far this Brentford side has come.

Plus we hear from Brentford legend Paul Evans and Liverpool legend Bruce Grobbelaar who join the conversation on a dramatic final day at Anfield.

Pride. Frustration. Perspective. One last ride this season with the Bees fans on the terrace

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The final game of the season and it’s all on the line for Brentford. The Bees head to Anfield needing a result to keep those European hopes alive - and Billy TheBee Grant and Dave Laney Lane are here to chew over all the permutations, possibilities and pressure heading into the biggest game of the campaign

They look back at the draw with Palace and ask whether Oliver Glasner’s side managed to out-tactic the Bees on the day, plus whether there are lessons to be learned heading into Liverpool away

There’s chat about the latest international call-ups ahead of the World Cup, including Jordan Henderson and Ivan Toney, and what that says about the journeys players connected with Brentford continue to make

Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap joins us to give the Liverpool lowdown, what sort of mood they’re in going into the final day and whether the Reds will be fully switched on with Brentford needing a result.

Plus Jonathan JB Burchill brings facts and funk in equal measure, whilst Matt The Allard Allard and Jacob The Gowler Gowler go deep into the stats and tactics from Palace and ahead to Liverpool.

One last push. One last away day. Will the Bees make Europe?

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Jacob “The Gowler” Gowler and Matt “The Allard” Allard are back digging deep into the numbers and tactics after Brentford’s draw with Crystal Palace and ahead to the final-day clash at Liverpool

They break down how Palace’s box midfield caused problems against Brentford’s shape, the importance of the wing-backs and fullbacks in the game, and ask what tactical tweaks the Bees could have made to gain more control

The pod also revisits the Manchester City match to ask whether the underlying stats painted a different picture to the scoreline, plus a look at Aaron Hickey’s intriguing role in midfield and what it could mean going forward

There’s also a detailed scouting report on Brentford’s new signing Jannik Schuster – what the stats say about the young centre-back, the type of defender Bees fans can expect, and where he fits amongst Brentford’s growing crop of exciting young defensive talent

And with Liverpool up next, The Gowler and The Allard analyse what has gone wrong for them at times this season, where Florian Wirtz could fit into their evolving setup, and the tactical blueprint Brentford could use to get joy at Anfield.

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Brentford’s European hopes are still alive — just — after a dramatic draw against Crystal Palace at the Gtech.

The Bees twice came from behind with Dango Ouattara grabbing both goals, including a late leveller that sent Lionel Road into full voice. Palace had looked sharp for long spells though, with Sarr’s early penalty and Wharton’s second-half strike putting the Eagles in control at different stages.

Billy Grant spoke to Bees and Palace fans straight after the final whistle about the fightback, the nervy defending, the substitutions that changed the game, and whether it was a point gained or two dropped with Liverpool up next.

European permutations. Frustration. Relief. Hope. It’s all still on the table.  

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Brentford go into their final home game of the season with European dreams very much alive… but to achieve those this game is a must win in all honesty. Having gone down 3-0 at Manchester City last time out, three points will be in the players’ cross-hairs and if those are achieved, and one or two other results go our way, The Bees could know their fate even before the match at Liverpool in the final match.

Billy ’The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane hook up to talk about last week and this week, announce their end of season exclusive interview with Keith Andrews

There are also contributions from Jacob Gowler with his stats and tactical analysis, Jonathan Burchill with some wicked Facts-n-Funk and Dee Kurnaz from Palace podcast ‘The Back of the Nest’ who gives is a great lowdown on events at Selhurst Park as The Eagles look ahead to a European Cup final. https://shows.acast.com/holmesdaleradio

And dont forget the pre match quiz at The Steam Packet pub on Strand on the Green - 2.45pm this week

Lots of good pre season vibes as we go into this match

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Billy TheBee Grant speaks to Brentford and Manchester City fans in the stands and streets after the Bees’ tough afternoon at the Etihad.

City showed their quality and punished Brentford clinically, but there’s still plenty to chew over - from the Bees’ approach and key moments in the match to the travelling fans who kept singing throughout.

We look back at where the game was won and lost, whether the scoreline told the full story, and what Brentford take into the next fixture as the season heads towards its conclusion.

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Billy TheBee Grant, Dave Laney Lane and Martin The Dutchman we’re joined by special guest Richard Archer from Hard-Fi at The Steam Packet pub in Strand on the Green as they look back on the West Ham win and turn attention to Brentford’s trip to Manchester City

Richard drops in to talk about his Brentford journey - from Griffin Park to Lionel Road - plus life on the road, following the Bees while touring, and a few properly chaotic travel stories. Billy also shares his own recent misadventure after missing a flight to Bordeaux last weekend

Then it’s onto the football. A quick look back at West Ham before diving into the City preview - how Brentford might approach it, where the key battles lie, and where Pep’s side could be tested

The Gowler and Matt The Allard from Bees Breakdown go deeper on the numbers and tactics for the Manchester City game, while Jonathan JB Burchill brings the facts and a little bit of funk

Loads to get into – football meets rock and roll, and now it’s City away. Brentford looking to ruffle a few feathers and give City a proper Gallagher-style evening… c’mon you Bees

Hard-Fi’s album Sweating Someone Else’s Fever is out 19th June

The band play:

Brixton Academy – Thu 3rd December

O2 Institute Birmingham – Fri 4th December

O2 Ritz Manchester – Sat 5th December

More information at http://hardfiofficial.com

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Brentford 3 West Ham 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands

Billy “The Bee” Grant is in the stands and pub at the Brentford talking to Bees and West Ham fans after Brentford’s 3-0 win.

A controlled performance from Brentford - solid at the back, sharp going forward and clinical in the key moments. But West Ham will feel hard done by - especially in the first half where they created some big chances that could have brought them right back into the game.

We get into the goals, the key moments and the players who made the difference, as well as those missed opportunities that shifted the balance.

Bees fans react to a strong display and what it means going forward, while West Ham fans reflect on a game that could have looked very different.

Fan reaction - straight from the stands.

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Dave ‘Laney’ Lane and Lewis ‘Sherlock’ Holmes gather down the boozer to discuss a busy week’s Brentford action following Monday night’s trip to Old Trafford and looking ahead to the bank holiday weekend home clash with relegation haunted West Ham United.

The duo are joined by JB with his Facts-n-Funk, Matt Allard and Jacob Gowler with their Bees Breakdown stats and tactical analysis, as well as West Ham fan Andy Payne who gives us the inside track in his team’s desperate plight this season.

Sherlock also spills the beans on buying a spell in Etsy!

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Billy “The Bee” Grant is outside Old Trafford speaking to Bees fans straight after the final whistle, as Brentford paid the price for missed chances in a game that could easily have swung the other way.

The Bees had their moments but couldn’t take them, and were punished as Manchester United struck twice in the first half - one of them very much against the run of play. There’s plenty of chat on those big missed opportunities, how the game got away from Brentford, and whether the scoreline really tells the full story.

Frustration, what-ifs, and honest fan reaction - straight from the stands.

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