The Beesotted Brentford Pride of West London Podcast

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

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.

With Thomas Frank having now left Brentford, a wave of emotion has swept through the fanbase. His departure marks the end of an era that saw the Bees rise to the Premier League and earn respect across English football for their style, spirit, and smart recruitment. Understandably, fans are feeling a mixture of gratitude, sadness, and anxiety about what comes next. In this special “therapy edition” of the Besotted podcast, the crew headed to the pub to process the news, discuss how this week’s developments might affect the club’s direction, and share hopes—and worries—for the future. From memories of Frank’s touchline passion to concerns over maintaining the club’s identity, the episode captures a fanbase at a crossroads. With Dave Lane this week are Matt “The Allard” Allard, Lewis “Sherlock” Holmes, Charlie Briggs, and Robin Hood—plus a deep dive into the current bookies’ favourites to take over as head coach.

With Thomas Frank’s departure to Tottenham Hotspur all but confirmed Billy The Bee Grant and Dave Laney Laney got together in the Beesotted Emergency Bunker to discuss the head coach situation at Brentford Football Club. The press has been in overdrive the past few days and the inevitablity of Frank’s move from West to North London seems a matter of when rather than if… As Brentford fans we are focussed on how developments affect our club, but the two Beesotted editors also discuss how they feel the likeable Dane will cope under Daniel Levy compared to Matthew Benham; who may come next at The Gtech, will it be Justin Cochrane or Jurgen Klopp; as well as whether Frank’s relationship with the Brentford fans will be compromised by the way the departure has played out so far. Thomas Frank’s track record at Brentford can never be questioned but, at these moments, all Bees fans share a mixed sense of concern, fear and uncertainty about the future… we hope this edition of the podcast reflects the views of most fans.

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

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