The Beesotted Brentford Pride of West London Podcast

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 anywayWe spoke to Bees and Wolves fans in the stands and the streets straight after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beesotted crew sauntered down to the swanky Player of the Year Awards show at Richmond TheatreWho won what? They recapped on the awRd show and all things Brentford in the pub after the event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bees lost to Fulham. That is allwe spoke to fans in the stands straight after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bees beat Ipswich at the weekendto keep the European Tour dream alive. Next up - West London rivals FulhamBillyTheBee 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 moreWe look back at the Ipswich gameJacob The Gowler Gowler gives the statistical and tactical lowdown on the Ipswich and Fulham matchesJonathan JB Burchill gives us more facts and funkAnd Elisabeth from Fulhamish tells us what has been going down in the Fulham camp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European tour is on. Schade's one goal at Portman Road was good enough to keep Bees European tour dreams alivewe spoke to bees and ipswich fans straight after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the drubbing of Manchester United (the 4-3 scored flattered them), the Beesotted crew of BillytheBee Grant, Dave Laney Lane and Matt The Allard Allard decided to head BACK to Ted Lasso-land in Richmond where they had so much fun last week and record this week's podcastThis week they discussed the big non 1st team match just been or coming up - Brentford Womens team winning the league. The U21s in the final of the Premier League Cup away to QPR on 15th May. Apparently Brentford - according to a new stats survey - are now the 20th best team in Europe. No sorry the World apparentlyPlus we discuss a potential new transfer which has been whispered about.Plus Bees Breakdown give us more statistical and tactical breakdowns. JB gives us more facts and funkPlus Jim from TWTV.co.uk and TWTV fanzine/website and YouTube channel gives us the lowdown on Ipswich' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford beat Man UnitedBees were 4-1 up then gave United something to get excited aboutwe spoke to Bees snd United fans in the stands & pubs after the gdme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the professional slaying of Nottingham Forest, Billy Grant, Dave Lane and Matt Allard took a trip down to Ted Lasso-land down in Richmond to catch up over a few beers and review Brentford's excellent win over Forest as well as look forward to the match against Manchester UnitedPlus JB gives more facts and funk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Billy Grant caught up with Matt from Forest Focus to discuss Brentford's trip to the City Ground Nottingham in what has been deemed a must-win match for ForestJacob Gowler from Bees Breakdown gives the Statistical and Tactical lowdown on Forest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BillytheBee and Laney sit down in the studio and reviewed Brentford's excellent victory over Brighton whilst Bees Breakdown gave the statistical and tactical lowdown and JB gave more facts and funkDont forget to check out the Forest Preview podcast dropping the Tuesday before the Forest match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brighton came down to Brentford in search for points for their outside European pushBut after even stevens at half time, Brentford got an early goal in the second half, Brentford took full control with Mbuemo, Wissa and Norgaard on the scoresheetWe spoke to Brentford and Brighton fans immediately after the match in the stands and the pub after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the Arsenal humbling (draw) it's back to businessIn the studio Billy TheBee Grant and LaneyBut first of all, Billy gives a wee round up on the injury situation after a chat with Phil Giles with a focus on the timeline for Rico Henry, Igor Thiago, Aaron Hickey and Gustavo Nunes' full return to actionPlus we look back to last weekend's excellent result against Arsenal ... Bees breakdown give stats and tactics for the Arsenal match and analyse BrightonJonathan Burchill gives us facts and funkPlus we look forward to the weekend's match against Brighton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal may have smashed Real Madrid. But they had to get past Brentford next. And after going ahead it was Wissa who equalised to give Brentford shared pointsWe spoke to Brrs fans and Arsenal fans in the stands and bars straight after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford head to The Emirates this weekend looking to bring Arsenal down to Earth with a bump following their midweek win over Real Madrid in the Champions League. The Gooners pulled off a stunning win in North London, with the return in Spain coming next week, it will surely be a game that completely overshadows The Bees' visit and Arteta is expected to rest players. Billy 'The Bee' Grant and Dave 'Laney' Lane get together to talk about the match, as well as looking back to the draw with Chelsea last weekend and all the other news and rumours around the Tech this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bees were looking for their first three points at home against Chelseaand they created chances in the first half but couldnt put the ball in the back of the netin the end points sharedwe spoke to bees and chelsea fans straigjt after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford look to put Wednesday night's narrow defeat at Newcastle behind them as Chelsea roll into town for a big West London clash on Sunday.The Bees have a decent record against The Blues, especially at Stamford Bridge, however, Tomas Frank and the lads will be hoping for their first win on home turf during the Premier League era.Billy 'The Bee' Grant and Dave 'Laney' Lane got together ahead of the weekend to look back at the events at St James' Park and what they expect will happen at the Gtech this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford return from the international break looking to continue their fine 2025 away record having signed off two weeks ago with a come-back win at Bournemouth.Newcastle, having just won the League Cup, and having paraded the trophy around the city last weekend, need to put that behind them... but having beaten them at The Gtech earlier in the campaign, Thomas Frank knows his side can be more than a match for the Magpies. Dave 'Laney' Lane, Matt The Allard Allard and Ali Mulalley get together and talk all things Brentford. Norgaard Signs New Deal Newcastle Preview Bmth Win Nunes Plays But No Thiago? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford pulled off an impressive double over Bournemouth thanks to a fine comeback on the south coast … goals from Wissa (again) and Norgaard did the damage to make it five away wins on the spin! Some very very happy Bees spoke to Laney after the game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford head to the South Coast this weekend looking to complete a double over impressive Bournemouth and repeat last season's win at The Vitality. Brentford have been better on their travels of late, but the Cherries will provide the toughest of tests, having been one of the most impressive sides we've played this season. Bill The Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane got together to discuss last week's defeat to Aston Villa, KLP's chances of being called up for England as well as the up-coming Muff match. We are also joined by Jacob Gowler at Bees Breakdown, who provides stats and tech analysis of both games, while Jonathan Burchill fills us with more Facts and Funk! COYB! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford gave it their all tonight but came unstuck to another Ollie Watkins winner. The Bees enjoyed a lot of possession and really put Villa under pressure throughout.. but a sloppy start to the second half cost Thomas Frank's side ultimately. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford look forward to the visit of Champions League contending Aston Villa this weekend with revenge for the earlier defeat at Villa Park as well as Watkinsgate from last season still in out minds.Villa, celebrating their 150th anniversary this season, are one place above The Bees in the Premier League table after an inconsistant few months, but most will consider The Villans favourites when looking at the quality in their squad and having boosted the side in January with Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio joining on loan to good effect. Brentford are unsure of the fitness situation with Christian Norgaard and Kevin Schade going into the match.Billy ‘the Bee' Grant and Dave ‘Laney' Lane hook up in the Virtual Joint to chew the fat over this weeken's match, as well as looking back to the clashes with Everton and Leicester City, where Bees fans contrasting performances.Jonathan Burchill wades in with his usual Fact and Funk vibes and Jacob Gowler provides some statistical and tactical insight into the Brentford team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford played David Moyes' Everton and despite going ahead from a Wissa goal they were unable to hold on as Everton gsined a pointww spoke to everton and brentford fans in the stands and the pub after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the 4-0 mauling of the Foxes in Leicester, Brentford are back home playing guest to Everton with Norgaard out injured due to concussionBilly Grant and Dave Lane discuss the Everton match with JB adding his usual blend of facts and funk to the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bees went to leicester. No messing. They did a jobWe spoke to Bees and Leicester fans after the game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another away win for Brentford as they went to the London Stadium as they produced a totally professional and well executed performance dispatching West HamThe Beesotted crew of Billy TheBee Grant, Dave Laney Lane and Ali Mullalley hooked up to discuss: Brentford TAPS system recap. The club may be considering a few alterationsEverton's new stadiumBrentford's accounts. Still the second lowest wage budget in the Premier League. Will Brentford start reaching out for investment at some stage?Plus we recapped the West Ham MatchJacob Gowler from Bees Breakdown gave the statistical and tactical knowledge on West Ham and also LeicesterJonathan JB Burchill gives more facts and funkPlus Jordan from Big Strong Leicester Boys Podcast gives us the lowdown on Leicester Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford made it three away wins on the spin in 2025 following a fine 1-0 victory against West Ham United. Kevin Schade's early goal proved the winner in a game of two halves… however, the win was fully deserved. COYB

Ahead of Brentford's trip to West Ham United this Saturday, Billy ‘The Bee' Grant and Dave ‘Laney' Lane convened to discuss the club's revised TAPs fan-loyalty scheme that affects all fans in one way or another when they buy match tickets, the news that Hickey and Rico (again) may be on the mend and able to pull on a Bees shirt again in the coming weeks, plus they look back at the frustrating defeat to Tottenham and our chances against Graham Potter's Hammers in East London. Thanks to Jonathan Burchill for his Facts and FunkJacob ‘The Gowler' Gowler at Bees Breakdown for his statistical and tactical analysis on the Spurs and West Ham matchesAnd Andy Payne from Hammers United gives us the West Ham lowdownAnd if you fancy joining us in (and) Leicester from around lunch time for a bit of a pub crawl, drop us a message! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bit of a smash n grab as Spurs nicked all three points at Brentfordwe spoke to Bees & Spurs fans immediately after the match in the stands and pub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham, Tottenham. No one can stop them. Or can they?After a well fought win down in a cold, wet South West London against Crystal Palace, Brentford are back at home in the warmth preparing for their match against Tottenham. Bill The Bee Grant got together with Ali Mullalley and Darry GP Paul to discuss the latest transfer action. With Roerslev heading off to Woldsberg for £5m and Kayode coming in from Fiorentina. We also touched on more Wissa transfer rumours. Loans out. Plus Ollie Watkins being subject to a bid from Arsenal for his servicesWe look back to the Palace matchBees breakdown gives us loads of statistical and tactical anaylsisPlus JB gives more facts and funkAnd Rick from Last Word on Spurs gives us the lowdown on Tottenham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford went to Palace in the wind and the rain looking for a second away winand goals from Mbuemo and Schade saw Bees nab all three pointswe spoke to bees and palace fans straight after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After two solid back-to-back performances against Manchester City and Liverpool in which the Bees picked up one point, Brentford travel down to South East London to take on Crystal PalaceBilly The Bee Grant in London hooked up with Dave Laney Lane in Malaysia to catch up on the latest Brentford newsOn this week's show:

Two late goals from Liverpool sealed the points for the league leaders im a match that looked very much like a goalless drawwe spoke to bees and liverpool fans straight after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford take in top-of-the-table Liverpool at the Gtech on Saturday, hopefully still pumped from the midweek draw with Champions Manchester City… The Bees went toe-to-toe with the Sky Blues and pushed one of the best sides in the world all the way… now they have to do it all over again.Billy the Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane get together in the virtual boozer in very different places, and chew the fat over the 2-2 draw with City on Tuesday night, talk through all the latest transfer rumours, including will Frank's assistant Claus Norgaard be taking over at Wycombe, as well as looking ahead with baited breath for Liverpool's vist to TW8.As well as that, Jacob Gowler from Bees Breakdown discusses all the stats and tactical analysis from both matches, Jonathan Burchill shared yet more Facts and Funk and Neil from the Anfield Wrap gives us an excellent insight into his team and shares his thoughts on the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy The Bee Grant sits down with Neil from Liverpool Podcast The Anfield Wrap to discuss the forthcoming Brentford v Liverpool match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an incredible match. Proper end to end stuffBees went toe to toe with Man City and can consider themselves unlucky they didnt take all three ooints despite going two goals downwe spoke to fans straight after the gsme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After crashing out of the FA Cup to Plymouth with a huge BANG, we clarified that the Bees are certainly not UP .. for the CUP .... so the find themselves back in league action with Manchester City visiting West London looking to get their season back on trackBees will be buoyed by the return of Rico Henry and hopefully Christian Norgaard?Billy the Bee Grant en route to Iceland and Dave Laney Lane sitting in Thailand chat about the Plymouth debacle. Should The Bees be prioritising the cups when they insist on putting out second string teams?Should the Brentford team that we out out beaten Plymouth regardlessAlso looking forward to the Man City game, Bees Breakdown give the statistical and tactical lowdown on City who have DO weaknesses to attack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Were Brentford up for the cup?No. But Plymouth wereAnd Morgan Whittaker's goal put them in the har for the 4th roundWe spoke to both Brentford and Plymouth fans straight after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bees Looking to Halt Pilgrims Progress - Brentford v Plymouth FA Cup Preview PodcastAfter a tremendous win down in Southampton when the Bees put five goals past Southampton, theyre back on home soil where they play host to Plymouth in the third round of the FA CupBilly The Bee Grant, Matt The Allard Allard and Ali Mullalley got together to have a right old natter. On the podcast today:

Are Brentford up for the cup?We'll soon find out as 2000 Plymouth fans make the long trip across to West London to take on the Bees in the 3rd round of the FA CupOnly days after the sacking of manager Wayne Rooney, The Pilgrims are looking for a boost with the FA Cup potentially proving to be a potential distraction from a tough run in the leagueBilly The Bee Grant caught up with Joe Bell from Argyll Life podcast to discuss all things Argyll in the run up to this cup tie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford travel down to Southampton in search of that elusive three away points. Saints have a new manager at the helm and are looking for that bounceBilly Grant spoke to Tom Parker from the Total Saints Podcast about the match whereas Jonathan JB Burchil gives his Bees facts and funk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Game of two halves for the bees agsinst Arsenal. Level at half time, second half they went behind early doors making it a really tough second halfwe spoke to fans straight after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal are the next visitors to TW8 in the Bees' first match of 2025 after securing their first clean sheet of the season away at Brighton. Billy TheBee Grant, Matt The Allard Allard and Lewis Sherlock Holmes got together to shoot the breeze on the Bees including:

Points shared at Brightonwe spoke to Bees & Brighton fans straight after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Bees look to head to the South Coast to take on a flip-flopping Brighton team, Billy The Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane hit the studio to discuss more bees injuries, Forest's rock solid defence and we look forward to the Brighton matchBees breakdown breaks down the Forest as well as the Brighton matches tactically and statisticallyPlus we chat to Russell from Brighton Rock Podcast about the Brighton v Brentford match. You can catch the full interview by clicking here https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/beesotted-premier-league-chats-russell-from-brighton-rock-po Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russell from Brighton Rock Podcast sits down with Billy TheBee Grant to preview the Brighton v Brentford 'Boxing Day' match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All good things come to an endBrentford suffered their first home match of the seasonwe spoke to bees and forest fans after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After two more away defeats, the Bees are back on home turf this weekend for the final home match of 2024.Can Brentford end the year on a high and continue the unbeaten run this season, or will Nottingham Forest end the run?Billy the Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane look back at an eventful week's action and ahead to the match against Forest.plus Matt from Forest Focus gives us the lowdown on Nottingham Forest. Check out the full interview with Matt on PrideofWest.London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy The Bee Grant caught up with Matt Davis from Nottingham Forest Podcast Forest Focus in the run-up to the Bees match with Forest at Lionel Road Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford went to Newcastle to fight for a place in the semi finals of the league cupBut hearts dropped when the team was announced. And the game went as expected with Newcastle romping homewe spoke to Geordie and Bees fans in the stands and the pub after the game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.