The Beesotted Brentford Pride of West London Podcast

As another rollercoaster Premier League year draws to a close, the Beesotted end-of-year special edition that does exactly what it says on the tin: looks back at Brentford’s fortunes in 2025, through the voices of the Bees faithful.Hosted by Billy “the Bee” Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane, this pod remembers a year that had everything. Drama, delight, despair, disbelief – and plenty of moments that reminded us why supporting Brentford is never dull.Rather than just giving their own take, Billy and Laney threw the doors open to the fanbase, asking supporters to reflect on the season’s defining moments. The result is a genuine snapshot of what it meant to follow the Bees over the last twelve months.Fans were invited to share their thoughts on:•⁠ ⁠Best Goals•⁠ ⁠Best Players•⁠ ⁠Best Away Days•⁠ ⁠The Crucial Moment•⁠ ⁠What Made You Laugh•⁠ ⁠What Made You Cry•⁠ ⁠What Will Make You Happy in 2026From thunderbolts and last-minute limbs, to long journeys, gallows humour and cautious optimism for the future, this episode captures the full emotional range of being a Brentford supporter.This special episode features contributions from a brilliant cross-section of the Beesotted community, including:SherlockSavvy BeeAli MullalleyIan WestbrookJB BurchillThe GowlerThe AllardLewis The CogHenry (Manchester Bee)CondormanBaltimore BeeRobin HoodChamEasy LeifLiberal TomNemoneTallahassee BeeSpidey BeeEach brings their own perspective, memories and personality, combining to tell the story of Brentford’s 2025 season in a way only fans can.Sit back, stick the headphones on, and take one last look back at 2025, a year that reminded us all that supporting Brentford is never boring.

Brentford delivered a dominant 4–1 win over Bournemouth at the Gtech, controlling the match from the first whistle and setting the tone with an excellent first-half performance. The Bees’ intensity, movement and quality told as the game wore on, with total control turned into a convincing scoreline.Billy The Bee Grant heads into the stands and then the pub after the final whistle, chatting to buzzing Brentford fans about a proper team performance, standout players, big moments and why this felt like a real statement win. Top vibes, strong opinions and plenty of Bees love after a cracking night 🐝🍻

Billy The Bee Grant is in the stands and in the pubs after the final whistle, speaking to Bees and Wolves fanWe look at how Brentford took control of the game with a far better second-half performance, turning a tight contest in their favourSupporters from both sides give their thoughts on the goals, the big talking points, standout performances, and what the result means going forward.

Billy The Bee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane grabbed a table in a boozer straight off the train back from Manchester City and chewed over a busy few days for the BeesThey kick off with the growing murmurs around Keith Andrews, as some fans voice their unhappiness with the current style of football - seeing Brentford as increasingly risk-averse. Substitutions, game management, attacking intent and how the team reacts to situations are all debatedThe Leeds and Man City matches are reviewed. Jacob Gowler from Bees Breakdown provides a statistical and tactical lowdown on the Leeds game with the decision to sit back and protect the lead is highlighted as a moment that ultimately backfiredWe hear fans’ verdicts after the Leeds and Man City matches. Jonathan “JB” Burchill delivers some League Cup Facts & FunkAttention then turns to Wolves, with Dave from the Talking Wolves podcast giving the opposition viewJacob Gowler follows up by explaining why Wolves are massively underperforming and why that could still be a huge problem for Brentford, particularly with doubts over key players Thiago and HendersonStraight-talking analysis, supporter reaction and proper football chat - all from the boozer

Billy The Bee Grant chats to Brentford fans straight after the final whistle following defeat at the Etihad. There’s a sense that the Bees looked slightly more competirive than in recent matches but ultimately Man City’s quality told.We get honest fan reaction on the performance, the defensive shape, moments where Brentford held their own, and where City’s class made the difference. Reflections on effort, game management and what positives can be taken despite the result, with eyes already on the next fixture.

Billy TheBee Grant is in the pub straight after the final whistle, chatting to Brentford and Leeds fans to get the immediate reaction.It wasn’t a classic - scrappy, physical and not great quality - but the Bees ground it out. Brentford went ahead, Leeds came back, and both sets of supporters had plenty to say about how it played out.Raw fan reaction, honest opinions, and pub-side debate while the match was still fresh.

Billy the Bee Grant and Laney regroup after the North London double defeat - with the Tottenham loss getting a proper pick-over - before switching focus to the key match with Leeds UnitedWe also dig into the furore around World Cup ticket pricesJB steps in to deliver more facts and funk. Plus, there’s a clip from The Gowler and The Allard breaking down the Leeds match on their Beyond The Breakdown podcast (link below)https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/brentford-beyond-the-breakdown-arsenal-spurs-setbacks-henderPlus Oscar from All Leeds TV drops in to give us the Leeds perspective

In this episode Billy dives into the growing global frustration surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices. Fans from every corner of the football world are voicing their outrage as the cost of attending matches in the USA, Mexico, and Canada reaches unprecedented levels.Billy, along with Tom from the Football Supporters Association, breaks down why supporters feel blindsided, how pricing varies depending on the perceived value of the match and what this all means for the everyday fan who simply wants to experience the biggest football tournament on the planetJaw-dropping ticketing policies, they discuss the chaos, the disappointment, and more importantly the backlash FIFA didn’t see coming