The Beesotted Brentford Pride of West London Podcast

Billy TheBee Grant returns to the Talksport studio to chat to Jason Cundy and Jamie O’Hara about the sacking of former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, getting their take on how his sacking has unfolded and how his time at The Bees is now being viewed from the outsideThen attention turns to Arsenal, with the lads discussing what Brentford need to do to get a result – how to stay compact, disrupt Arsenal’s rhythm, be clinical on the break and make set pieces countIt’s honest opinion, proper football chat and a look at how The Bees can ruffle a few feathers in this one

This week’s Beesotted Pride of West London podcast features Billy 'the Bee' Grant and Dave 'Laney' Lane, bringing you all the latest news ahead of the exciting clash with Arsenal in Brentford on Thursday nightWe also reflect on that brilliant victory at Newcastle last weekend, a result that has fans still buzzing and Yoanne Wissa crying and you can hear their reactions from the pub straight after the gameWe react to the sacking of ex Brentford manager Thomas Frank who was shown the door at Tottenham after their loss to Newcastle on Wednesday nightAhead of the Gunners' visit, we spoke with Laurie from AFTV about Arsenal's current title challenge who sees Brentford as Bee A Clear and Present Danger for The Gooners in a game he bills as a must win for ArsenalYou can catch the full interview with Laurie by clicking hereAnd we bring you stats from the Bees Breakdown crew who analyse the Newcastle match as well as give us the tactical lowdown on ArsenalPlus, don't miss JB Burchill with his latest Facts'n'Funk segment which as somewhat snake-related

Billy Grant chats to Laurie Lyle from AFTV to get the lowdown on Arsenal in the run-up to the big match between the two sides.We discuss how this Arsenal side feels compared to recent seasons - whether grinding out wins without playing at their best is a sign of real maturity, or something we’ve seen beforeWith Man City quietly closing the gap again, Laurie gives an honest take on nerves, pressure, and whether the title race is starting to play on supporters’ mindsWe look at Arteta’s evolution over the last four seasons – tactics, personnel, and that much-talked-about “control” in matches. Are Arsenal adaptable enough when games get scrappy?And finally, what about Brentford? Honest views on the Bees as opponents, who worries Arsenal fans most, how the game might pan out, and a score predictionYou can catch ATFV on YouTube by clicking here ATFV COYB 🐝

Brentford went to Newcastle and rewrote a bit of history - bagging their first win there since 1934.A proper dogged Bees performance. Bees went behind, showed character to equalise, then pushed on to take the lead. Even when Newcastle were handed a penalty and dragged themselves back into the game, Brentford still had the guts, belief and bottle to go again and get the win.Straight after the final whistle, Billy TheBee Grant was in the pub speaking to Brentford fans – raw reactions, big smiles, disbelief, joy and plenty of love for a famous away day on Tyneside.A result to savour. A night to remember. 🐝

The Bees travelled to Newcastle as Brentford are reunited with the snake WissaBilly The Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane spoke about it a little bitPlus the usual stats and tactics from Jacob The Gowler Gowler and facts and funk from JB BurchillThen we have Sam from Tru Faith podcast giving the lowdown on The Toon

Billy TheBee Grant and Dave Laney Lane are back to chew over another busy week in Brentford-land as the Bees head to Villa Park.We kick off with a bit of transfer chat, including Frank the Tank Onyeka and the latest interest around himParis Magoma’s moves to Norwich on a permanent Injury updates on Ajer and Damsgaard We looked back at the Nottingham Forest match, including the Man of the Match debate – Schade gets the nod, but not everyone’s having it… some fans reckoned there was no standout at allBilly speaks to the fans straight after the Forest match to get the raw reaction from the standsThen it’s time for Bees Breakdown as Jacob The Gowler Gowler dives into the stats and tactics from the Forest gameJonathan JB Burchill is on hand with his usual mix of facts, history and a little bit of funkAttention then turns to the weekend as we preview Aston Villa v BrentfordOpposition preview with Declan from the Aston Villa podcast The Rogers Report, giving us the Villa perspective on form, danger men and expectationsBees Breakdown – The Villa preview as The Gowler looks ahead to how Brentford might set up, where the game could be won or lost, and the key numbers to watchAll that, plenty of opinion, and the usual Beesotted nonsense along the way. 🐝

A lack-lustre performance from The Bees saw them slump to only their second home defeat against a Forest side desperate for three points to avoid them slipping closer to the relegation zoneWe spoke to fans immediately after the game in the stands and the pub

Billy TheBee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane are back with another packed episode, taking you inside a busy Brentford week on and off the pitchIn a packed intro we start by looking at the Premier League injury table, where the Bees’ resilience really shows - third bottom in the Premier League for minutes lost through injuries (just 262), comparing favourably against clubs like Newcastle, Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea and Forest who are sitting far higherThere’s a full transfer round-up, including:The aerially dominant, defensively strong Kaye FuroKristoffer Ajer’s and Vitaly Janelt getting contract extensions to 2030Nunes off to Swansea on loanOnyeka attracting interest from ValenciaGrowing attention around Kayode Plus a few rumours here and there including Harry Wilson from Fulham. Do we believe that one? We will seeWe also touch on TV fixture movements affecting Wolves, Bournemouth and Leeds, plus a nod to the fast that Steam Packet has new owners and we advise fans to get down there at midday for the Forest game due to shorter licensing hoursThen it’s onto the chelsea Chelsea, breaking down the performance and standout players and talking to Chelsea and Brentford fans after the match Bees Breakdown gives an analysis on the game and JB gives more facts and funkLooking ahead to Nottingham Forest, we’re joined by Matt from Forest Focus for opposition insight, before another slice of Bees Breakdown with a tactical analysis on ForestInsight, opinion, stats and voices from the stands - it’s all here 🐝Catch the FULL Forest Focus podcast interview with Matt - Inside Nottingham Forest’s Chaotic Season - right here https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/inside-nottingham-forests-chaotic-season-beesotted-brentfordPlus check out the Beyond The Breakdown Podcast talking Bees corners, Chelsea stats and tactics plus Forest, Newcastle and Villa games right herehttps://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/chelsea-v-brentford-the-numbers-dont-lie-beyond-the-breakdow

Billy the Bee chats to Matt Davies from Forest Focus for the inside story on Nottingham Forest’s topsy-turvy seasonThree managers in four months, a surprise European adventure, and a league position that’s heading the wrong way - so what on earth is going on at the City Ground?Matt gives the Nottingham perspective on the chaos, the causes, and where Forest go from here. 🐝🌳You can also catch this interview on the pre match preview podcast on PrideOfWest.London