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Brighton 2 Brentford 0 - A Frustrating Afternoon On The South Coast | Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Nov 8, 2026 40:01 A disappointing afternoon on the South Coast as the Bees come away empty-handed.Billy TheBee Grant heads into the stands and pubs to catch up with Brentford and Brighton fans, getting their immediate reaction to the result, the performance and the talking points from the game.What went wrong for the Bees? Were Brighton good value for the win? And how are both sets of supporters feeling after the f

Can Brentford, Brighton & Bournemouth Mix It With The Big Boys? Brighton's Champions League Push & The Beesotted Overlap Debate | Brighton v Brentford Preview Podcast Part 2 Nov 6, 2026 51:32 In Part Two of our Brentford v Brighton preview podcast, we turn our attention to Brighton and the so-called Premier League Bermuda Triangle - Brentford, Brighton and Bournemouth.We revisit Billy's appearance on The Overlap at the start of the season (click here for episode), where he joined Jamie Carragher and Les Ferdinand to discuss whether Brentford, Brighton and Bournemouth could go toe-t

Bees Take The Points, Forest Fans Get The Hump | Brighton v Brentford Preview Podcast Part 1 Nov 5, 2026 48:52 Would we take Ollie Watkins back at Brentford? With his wife reportedly deciding to leave Saudi Arabia with the kids, we discuss whether a return to West London could ever be on the cards.We look back at Brentford's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, with reaction from Bees fans delighted with another three points. We also hear from Forest fans, who have plenty to say about the accusations of che

Brentford 2 Nottingham Forest 0 - Bees Back To Winning Ways In Style | Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Oct 31, 2026 22:16 Billy TheBee Grant is straight in the stands and the pubs at the final whistle, chatting to Bees fans and Gorest fans after a brilliant 2-0 win over Nottingham ForestCheck the reaction from the terraces as Brentford get the job done, take all three points and give the Bees faithful plenty to talk aboutHow good were the Bees? Was it a scrappy win? Who stood out? And what does the result tell us abo

Only One League Defeat But Plenty Of Questions - Is Andrews Feeling The Heat? | Brentford v Nottingham Forest Preview Podcast Part 2 Oct 30, 2026 1:14:58 Billy TheBee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane look ahead to Nottingham Forest's visit to West LondonWe start by talking Keith Andrews. Some Bees fans are questioning his style of football, the number of draws, his team selections and whether his approach is getting the best out of the squad. We ask with the challenges of a manager's second season thrown into the mix, are the criticisms justifie

Forest's Results Don't Match Their Stats, Can Brentford Take Advantage? | Brentford v Nottingham Forest Preview Podcast Part 1 Featuring Forest Focus Oct 29, 2026 45:09 Billy The Bee Grant sits down with Matt from Forest Focus for Part 1 of our Nottingham Forest preview series, as the Bees prepare to welcome Forest to West LondonForest are 18th in the Premier League with just six points from eight games. But here's the curious bit - their underlying statistics suggest they should have around 14 points. So are Forest a decent side suffering a dreadful run of l

Sunderland 3 Brentford 2 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Oct 29, 2026 40:07 A five-goal League Cup thriller at the Stadium of Light, but it’s Sunderland who come out on top as Brentford’s cup run comes to an end.Billy TheBee Grant speaks to Bees and Sunderland fans straight after the final whistle to get the reaction from both sides - the talking points, the frustrations and the moments that decided the tie.Listen to the post-match reaction on PrideOfWest.London.FOLLOW at

From Roker Park to Europe - Can Brentford Get Cup Glory Against the Black Cats? | Sunderland v Brentford League Cup Preview Oct 27, 2026 45:10 Billy The Bee Grant catches up with Sunderland fan Conner Bromley ahead of Brentford’s League Cup trip to the Stadium of Light, discussing the Black Cats’ return to the Premier League, their European adventure and what to expect when the two sides meet in the cup.On the agenda:Life back in the Premier League - the mood among Sunderland fans, the club’s rebuild under Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and whether

To Hull And Back - Brentford Look To Bounce Back After Liverpool Red Card Drama | Hull City v Brentford Preview Podcast Part 2 Oct 23, 2026 1:13:23 Billy The Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane are dodging the downpours and diving into all things Brentford on this week’s Beesotted podcastThe lads look back at last weekend’s clash with Liverpool before turning their attention to the Bees’ trip to newly promoted Hull City this weekend. Can Brentford sting the Tigers on their own patch? 🐝🐯Joining the boys on this week’s show, we’ve got JB with his Fac

Imo Prescott Talks Spygate, Play-Off Glory & The Tigers' Premier League Return | Hull v Brentford Preview Podcast Part 1 Oct 22, 2026 57:36 Hull City are back in the Premier League and enjoying themselves - but can the Tigers keep the good times rolling?It’s the first time Brentford have faced Hull since February 2020, just before the world went into lockdown. A lot of water has passed under both bridges since thenThe Bees have gone from the Championship to the Premier League, while Hull have had their own ups and downs, including a s

Red Cards, Stung Bees & A Late Liverpool Sting | Brentford 1 Liverpool 2 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Oct 17, 2026 34:48 Billy TheBee Grant speaks to Brentford and Liverpool fans straight after the final whistle to get their reaction to a dramatic afternoon at Lionel RdBrentford took the lead, but two red cards proved costly as Liverpool fought back to win 2-1. Hear the instant reactions from both sets of fans as the Bees reflect on what might have been and the Reds celebrate taking all three points. 🐝 Hosted on Aca

The Anfield Wrap on Liverpool's Strengths, Weaknesses & Brentford's Chances | Brentford v Liverpool Preview Podcast Part 2 Oct 15, 2026 46:38 Billy The Bee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane are back for Part 2 of the Beesotted Brentford v Liverpool preview podcast, looking ahead to the big game in West LondonWe’re joined by Neil from The Anfield Wrap, who gives us the Liverpool lowdown - their start to the season, the new manager’s approach, the big-money signings bedding in, the key players to watch and where the Reds could cause Brentford p

Did Villans Rob Bees Or Nick A Point? - Brentford v Liverpool Preview Podcast Part 1 Oct 15, 2026 52:03 Before we look ahead to this weekend’s big match against Liverpool, Billy The Bee and Laney look back at what many have described as a hard-fought and well-earned point at Aston Villa. In a topsy-turvy encounter, the Bees came away from Villa Park with a 2-2 draw after making the long journey up the M1 to BirminghamThe lads also discuss the ongoing situation with Manchester City, who need to be pu

Aston Villa 2 Brentford 2 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Oct 10, 2026 22:05 Billy TheBee Grant speaks to Bees and Villa fans straight after the final whistle at Villa Park, getting the immediate reaction to Brentford’s 2-2 drawWhat did both sets of supporters make of the game? Hear the thoughts, opinions and post-match verdicts from the fans who were there🐝 Listen now for the fans’ reaction to Aston Villa 2 Brentford 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info

Villa Are There For The Taking - Can Brentford Do It Away From Home? | Aston Villa v Brentford Preview Podcast Oct 9, 2026 1:01:10 Brentford are back from the international break and face a trip to Villa Park. After 90 years without a win at Aston Villa, Matthew Milne has been wondering whether it’ll take 90 buses to get the Bees over the lineBilly TheBee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane look ahead to the away trip, with an opposition preview from Hatchet of Sutton Coldfield Villa. Can Brentford take advantage of a Villa side whos

From League One To The Premier League | Beesotted Reloaded - The Years That Shaped Brentford Oct 7, 2026 52:09 Whenever people talk about how well Brentford are doing in the Premier League, it’s easy to forget just how far the club has come.Not so long ago, we were playing in the third tier. There was no Premier League football, no fancy new stadium and no worldwide attention. Just a club trying to find its way - and a whole load of twists, turns, disappointments and big decisions along the waySo we though

Spurs Smashed, Chelsea Bashed but The Numbers Say Brentford Are Still A Work In Progress | Beyond The Breakdown - Brentford Stats And Tactics Oct 2, 2026 59:02 Beyond The Breakdown is back for its first episode of the new season, with Jacob "The Gowler" Gowler and Matt “The Allard” Allard diving into the stats and tactics behind Brentford’s unbeaten campaign so farHow good were Brentford against Spurs? Were Tottenham simply poor, or did the Bees completely dominate them? And what do the stats say about Sangaré’s impressive start?Then it’s on to

Beesotted Reloaded: February 2015 – Exclusive Interview: Mark Warburton & David Weir Explain Their Brentford Exit Oct 2, 2026 32:59 Part of Beesotted Reloaded: The Years That Shaped BrentfordGo back to the moments that helped change the club forever - the Doncaster heartbreak, promotion, Lionel Road, Warburton’s departure, Matthew Benham’s vision, the B Team and the arrival of Thomas FrankClick here to read the story of The Years That Shaped Brentford and listen to all 11 original podcasts from 2013 to 2019 in one placehttps:/

Beesotted Reloaded: April 2014 - The Day Brentford Unexpectedly Won Promotion to the Championship Oct 2, 2026 21:21 Part of Beesotted Reloaded: The Years That Shaped BrentfordGo back to the moments that helped change the club forever - the Doncaster heartbreak, promotion, Lionel Road, Warburton’s departure, Matthew Benham’s vision, the B Team and the arrival of Thomas FrankClick here to read the story of The Years That Shaped Brentford and listen to all 11 original podcasts from 2013 to 2019 in one placehttps:/

Beesotted Reloaded: December 2013 - New Stadium Green Light as Rösler Exit Rumours Rock the Bees Oct 2, 2026 14:19 Part of Beesotted Reloaded: The Years That Shaped BrentfordGo back to the moments that helped change the club forever - the Doncaster heartbreak, promotion, Lionel Road, Warburton’s departure, Matthew Benham’s vision, the B Team and the arrival of Thomas FrankClick here to read the story of The Years That Shaped Brentford and listen to all 11 original podcasts from 2013 to 2019 in one placehttps:/

Beesotted Reloaded: May 2013 - Bees Manager Uwe Rosler Urges Fans to Stay Positive Oct 2, 2026 7:20 Part of Beesotted Reloaded: The Years That Shaped BrentfordGo back to the moments that helped change the club forever - the Doncaster heartbreak, promotion, Lionel Road, Warburton’s departure, Matthew Benham’s vision, the B Team and the arrival of Thomas FrankClick here to read the story of The Years That Shaped Brentford and listen to all 11 original podcasts from 2013 to 2019 in one placehttps:/

Beesotted Reloaded: April 2013 - Brentford v Doncaster. The Heartbreak that Shaped The Bees Oct 2, 2026 9:37 This podcast is Part of Beesotted Reloaded: The Years That Shaped BrentfordGo back to the moments that helped change the club forever - the Doncaster heartbreak, promotion, Lionel Road, Warburton’s departure, Matthew Benham’s vision, the B Team and the arrival of Thomas FrankClick here to read the story of The Years That Shaped Brentford and listen to all 11 original podcasts from 2013 to 2019 in

Chelsea Your Boys Took One Hell Of A Beating! Bees Still Buzzing After 3-0 Victory | Brentford v Chelsea Review Podcast Sep 23, 2026 56:26 Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane are back with another Beesotted podcast – and there’s so much to talk about after a memorable 3-0 victory against Chelsea.A game of two very different halves… Chelsea arguably had the better of the first half, although xG had it even, but after the break the Bees absolutely owned it with Brentford celebrating a comprehensive victory.We look at Schuster,

Brentford 3 Chelsea 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Sep 19, 2026 46:37 Billy TheBee Grant chats to Bees and Chelsea fans straight after the final whistle, getting their reaction to a huge West London derbyBrentford's three-goal victory, the performance, the atmosphere and all the talking points from a memorable night at the Gtech Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2: Bournemouth Drama, Reading Cup Victory & Chelsea Showdown | Brentford v Chelsea Preview Podcast Sep 17, 2026 1:01:03 Billy "TheBee" Grant and Dave "Laney" Lane are back for a huge one – the West London derby is here, and Chelsea make the short trip to Kew on Friday night to take on the mighty BeesThere's plenty to look back on first – away days at Bournemouth and Reading both get picked over, the good, the bad and the downright frustrating, as the lads work out exactly where Brentford stand heading into derby we

Part 1: Can The Bees Finally Break The Chelsea Home Hoodoo? | Brentford v Chelsea Preview Podcast with Kunal Sep 17, 2026 37:12 Billy chats to Chelsea fan Kunal, who goes home and away with both Chelsea and England - and has racked up a serious number of England caps along the wayHe gives us the lowdown on Chelsea, their strengths and weaknesses, and his thoughts on whether the Bees can cause problems and get a resultChelsea remain the only team Brentford have faced at home in the Premier League and not beaten. Can the Bee

Reading 1 Brentford 2 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Caption Sep 15, 2026 30:16 🎙️ POST-MATCH PODCASTBrentford are through to the Carabao Cup fourth round after beating Reading 2-1.Billy TheBee Grant looks back on the game and chats to Bees fans outside the stadium - getting their thoughts on the performance, the result and the Bees’ progress in the cup🎧 Listen to the latest post-match podcast🐝 FOLLOW at PrideOfWest.London to hear it first Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva

Hurlock, Hamer & Where To Drink In Reading | Reading v Brentford League Cup Mini-Pod with The Tilehurst End Sep 14, 2026 37:49 Billy TheBee Grant chats to Ben from The Tilehurst End ahead of Brentford’s League Cup trip to ReadingIt’s been quite a journey since the two sides last met in 2020 - the Bees have gone upwards, while Reading have been on one hell of a rollercoasterJonathan JB Burchill brings us Reading Facts & Funk, including a look at some of the players who have worn both shirts - Terry Hurlock and Ben Hame

Frantic Match Ends All Square - Bournemouth 2 Brentford 2 Post Match Podcast Sep 12, 2026 14:51 It finishes Bournemouth 2, Brentford 2 at the Vitality after a hugely hard-fought afternoon that, by the end, had pretty much everything.Brentford took the lead through Kevin Schade, only for Bournemouth to fight their way back into it, equalise and then go ahead early in the second half. But Schade wasn’t finished there. A wayward pass out from the Bournemouth goalkeeper fell straight t

Part 2: Cherries Away, Bournemouth Battle & Can The Bees Bounce Back? | Bournemouth v Brentford Preview Podcast Sep 10, 2026 40:40 Part Two of the Bournemouth Preview podcast where Billy “The Bee” Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane turn their attention to a tough away trip to AFC Bournemouth, as the Bees look to put last weekend’s frustrating draw with Sunderland behind them and get back to winning ways, hopefully.Can Brentford find the performance over a full 90 minutes, and what will it take to come away from the Vitality Stadium

Part 1: Sunderland Disappointment, Referee Rage & Turning Up The Noise | Bournemouth v Brentford Preview Podcast Sep 9, 2026 56:53 Billy “The Bee” Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane get together to chew the fat over last weekend’s disappointing draw with Sunderland, in what was yet another game of two very different halves for the Bees.The refereeing performance is firmly on the agenda too, as we get stuck into the big decisions, the frustrations and whether Brentford can ever catch a break from the officials.We also look at the fan

Brentford 1 Sunderland 1 | Bees Fight Back After Sunderland Dominance - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Sep 5, 2026 34:05 Brentford came into the Sunderland game unbeaten looking to get back to winning ways at home after a disappointing draw at LeedsSunderland bossed the first half before the Bees went ahead after the break, only for the visitors to hit back and earn a 1-1 drawBilly TheBee Grant speaks to Bees and Mackems fans straight after the final whistle to get the raw reaction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri

Part 2: Sunderland Preview, Black Cat Hunting & The Americanisation of Football | Brentford v Sunderland Preview Podcast Sep 3, 2026 57:06 Billy The Bee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane continue the build-up to Brentford’s home clash with Sunderland in the second part of a two part Sunderland Preview podcastThe Bees look to take out the Black Cats as Billy and Laney preview the game, discuss the plans for the big flag display in the ground pre-match, discuss 🇺🇸 The Americanisation of English Football 💰and look ahead to the pre-match Steam

Part 1: Window Slammed Shut, Giles Gives His Verdict & Leeds Reaction | Brentford v Sunderland Preview Podcast Sep 2, 2026 32:09 Billy The Bee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane look back at a busy summer transfer window and Brentford’s completed business, with Director of Football Phil Giles’ interview giving us plenty to get our teeth intoWe also get stuck into Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Leeds - two points dropped or a point gained?. We hear what Bees and Leeds fans have to say after the final whistle, while Jacob “The Gowler” Gowl

A Game Of Two Halves But Bees Return Unbeaten: Leeds 1 Brentford 1 Aug 30, 2026 15:05 So, as we walk away from Elland Road following a 1-1 draw between Leeds United and Brentford, we caught up with fans from both sides to get their reaction and find out what the result means for each team.In truth, Brentford probably deserved a little more than a point, but it was certainly a game of two halves, with both sides having spells where they looked the more likely to take all three point

Part 2: Leeds Opposition Preview, Bees Breakdown Statistical Lowdown | Brentford v Leeds Preview Podcast Aug 28, 2026 35:29 Following on from Part 1, we turn our attention fully to Leeds United and the forthcoming Premier League clash with the BeesWe get the opposition view from Oscar from All Leeds TV, who gives us the lowdown on the new-look Leeds side, their strengths, weaknesses, key players and what Brentford can expect when the two teams meetThen The Gowler from Bees Breakdown is back with another statistical and

Part 1: Spurs Smashed, Birmingham Whooped, Pinnock Farewell, Diouf In | Brentford v Leeds Preview Podcast Aug 28, 2026 1:17:44 A bumper two-part podcast this week as Billy TheBee Grant, Dave “Laney” Lane and Sherlock Holmes are back with loads to get stuck into after a massive few days for the Bees.Brentford smashed Spurs and then put six past Birmingham City - so there's plenty to talk aboutWe kick off talking transfer window and new signing El Hadji Malick Diouf, who arrives from West Ham. We look at his strengths

League Cup: Birmingham 1 Brentford 6 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Aug 25, 2026 19:08 A very good night for the BeesBilly TheBee Grant chats to Brentford and Birmingham fans after a convincing 6-1 League Cup win at St Andrew's in the League CupBrentford made seven changes from Saturday's Spurs game, starting with a mix of squad players and some first-teamers.As the game went on, the big guns came on and Brentford gradually took control - finishing the job with a strong second-half

League Cup Second Round Mini-Pod - Beesotted Chats with Birmingham City's Davo Aug 25, 2026 29:18 Billy TheBee Grant chats to Davo from Birmingham's Davo’s Diaries, shooting the breeze and reminiscing about the old days when Brentford and Birmingham regularly crossed paths in the ChampionshipThe Bees and the Brummies have come a long way since those days - and now they’re set to meet again, this time in the League Cup.A bit of nostalgia, plenty of football chat and looking ahead to another Bre

Brentford 3 Tottenham 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Aug 23, 2026 40:08 Spurs got absolutely battered by a rampant Brentford team.Billy TheBee Grant is out in the stands and pubs chatting to Bees and Spurs fans after a performance that had pretty much everything.Brentford dominated from start to finish - pressing, creating chances and making Spurs look seriously uncomfortable.Billy chats to Bees striker Kaye Furo and ex-Bee Carl Hutchings to get their take on a brilli

The Season Is Back - From Relegation Favourites To European Tour? | Brentford v Tottenham Preview Podcast Aug 20, 2026 1:29:44 Full house in the studio as Beesotted goes head-to-head with Bees Breakdown ahead of the trip to Tottenham - Billy TheBee Grant, Laney, The Allard and The Gowler all in the hot seatWhat a difference 12 months makesLast season, the pundits were almost universally tipping Brentford for relegation. This time around, they seem almost scared to put us anywhere near the bottom three. But where exactly h

Seven Heaven. Brentford 7 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 | Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Aug 16, 2026 38:47 Brentford finish pre-season in style with a thumping 7-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in their final friendly before the new Premier League campaignBilly TheBee Grant chats to Bees fans after the match as the Bees put on a real show at the Gtech - with Igor Thiago and Kevin Schade both grabbing two goals apiece.A hugely encouraging end to a strong pre-season for Keith Andrews and his Brentford sid

To Rennes And Back With Sangaré & Wilson | Brentford’s Pre-Season So Far - Beesotted Podcast  Aug 10, 2026 28:43 Billy TheBee Grant and Dave Laney Lane reflect on Brentford’s pre-season so far on the way back from France following the Bees’ 4-2 win over Rennes - with a first for Beesotted as the podcast is recorded whilst in an open-air lido in JerseyThey look at Keith Andrews’ first proper pre-season in charge and how the new head coach is shaping his Brentford side ahead of the new campaignThere’s a look a

French Fans Say Brentford are Champions League | Rennes 2 Brentford 4 - Post-Match Podcast From The French Stands and Bars Aug 9, 2026 42:39 The Bees sign off their trip to France with a cracking 4-2 win over Rennes over in France - and Billy TheBee Grant is out and about soaking up the atmosphere.Rennes fans were impressed with Brentford saying that they were the best team they had played pre season and would easily make the top 3 in their league which would get them Champions League We chat to Bees fans and Rennes supporters in the s

New Season Expectations. Bees Fans Have Their Say | Beesotted Season Preview Podcast Aug 8, 2026 1:04:03 Billy Grant was travelling over to Rennes for Brentford’s first pre-season friendly in front of supporters when he decided to catch up with a load of Bees fans to find out how they werere feeling ahead of the new season.From excitement and optimism to a few nerves and plenty of debate, supporters from all corners of Lionel Road share their thoughts on the summer so far, the new signings, the squad

From Staines To Knebworth, Oasis To Vindaloo | Hard-Fi's Richard Archer Joins Beesotted Down The Pub - Part 2 Aug 1, 2026 1:24:27 Part Two of our special chat with Richard Archer from Hard-Fi, recorded at The Steam Packet in Kew, sees Billy "The Bee" Grant, Dave "Laney" Lane and Martin "The Dutchman" Holland settle in for one of those pub conversations that takes on a life of its ownRichard reflects on Hard-Fi's incredible rise from Staines to worldwide success, opening up on the highs, the lows and everything in between. He

A Brand New Season So What Do The Numbers Really Say About The Bees? | Beyond The Breakdown - Brentford Stats And Tactics Jul 30, 2026 1:00:03 Jacob "The Gowler" Gowler and Matt "The Allard" Allard are back for another deep dive into the numbers behind Brentford's summer and the season aheadBefore discussion the football, the lads reflect on their World Cup adventures with The Gowler watching England play Congo in Atlanta and they discused England's heavyweight clash with Argentina Then it's back to Brentford with a comprehensive st

Nobody Gave Us A Chance But We Never Stopped Believing | Brentford Manager Keith Andrews Talks to Beesotted | Part 2 Jun 9, 2026 39:18 In Part 2 of Beesotted’s chat with Brentford boss Keith Andrews, Billy TheBee Grant, Dave Laney Lane and Matt The Allard Allard continue the conversation down the pub at One Over The AitKeith looks back on Brentford’s big away wins at Aston Villa and Newcastle, the gritty performance after Kevin Schade’s red card at Villa Park, and whilst Beesotted question Schade's lack of consistency, Keith expl

How The Bees Survived The Summer Chaos | Brentford Manager Keith Andrews Talks to Beesotted | Part 1 Jun 3, 2026 42:06 The season is overBrentford came within a cat’s whisker of embarking on a European tour next season. It was close, but ultimately no cigar. Yet when you consider that plenty of pundits, bookmakers and rival fans had the Bees tipped for a relegation battle before a ball was kicked, finishing 9th in the Premier League - equalling the club’s highest-ever top-flight finish - represents another remarka

Liverpool 1 Brentford 1 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands May 24, 2026 33:42 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 mis

Bees One Last Push For Europe | Liverpool v Brentford Preview Podcast May 23, 2026 1:18:33 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 campaignThey look back at the draw with Palace and ask whether Oliver Glasner’s side managed to out-t

Bees' Tactics Exposed, Hybrid Hickey & Schuster Profile | Beyond The Breakdown - Brentford Stats And Tactics May 20, 2026 45:15 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 LiverpoolThey 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

Brentford 2 Crystal Palace 2 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands May 17, 2026 35:50 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 st

Bees Target Europe As Eagles Eye Leipzig | Brentford v Crystal Palace Preview Podcast May 15, 2026 1:06:12 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 fi

Manchester City 3 Brentford 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands May 9, 2026 20:23 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 th

Hard-Fi’s Richard Archer Joins Beesotted | Bees Need To Be Hard To Beat Against City May 6, 2026 1:29:41 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 CityRichard drops in to talk about his Brentford journey - from Griffin Park to Lionel Road - plus life on the road, following the Bees whi

Brentford Clinical As West Ham Rue Chances | Brentford 3 West Ham 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands May 2, 2026 22:24 Brentford 3 West Ham 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The StandsBilly “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

Desperate Hammers Visit Brentford - Pre West Ham Podcast May 1, 2026 1:01:24 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 Wes

Manchester United 2 Brentford 1 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Apr 27, 2026 28:13 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 th

Spandau Ballet Inspired Bees Eye Gold At Old Trafford | Brentford v Manchester United Preview Podcast Apr 25, 2026 1:25:52 After ten another draw - this time against Fulham - Billy “The Bee” Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane are back to break down all the latest Brentford news and look ahead to Monday night’s trip to Old Trafford, where the Bees face third-placed Manchester United. They’re joined by Andrew from the Cream of Manchester podcast, who offers a Red Devils perspective, while JB returns with his usual mix of

Schade In Focus, Mbeumo On Fire & Europe’s Hidden Cost | Beyond The Breakdown - Brentford Stats And Tactics Apr 24, 2026 54:22 Beyond the Breakdown is back with Jacob ‘The Gowler’ Gowler and Matt ‘The Allard’ Allard getting properly stuck into the detail after a busy run of games.First up, a forensic look back at the Everton and Fulham matches – from Everton’s super narrow shape trying to shut the Bees down, to Fulham’s in-game tweaks that shifted the momentum. The lads dig into the numbers behind Brentford’s finishing to

Bees Denied By Leno Late-On | Brentford 0 Fulham 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Apr 18, 2026 24:25 Billy TheBee Grant is in the stands and pubs chatting to Bees fans straight after a frustrating but hard-fought West London derby that ended goallessBrentford will feel they should have nicked it - creating the better chances, especially late on, but denied by a stunning stoppage-time save from Fulham keeper Bernd Leno The Bees had the only real threat on goal across the 90, with Fulham faili

West London Bake-Off Heats Up | Brentford v Fulham Preview Podcast Apr 17, 2026 1:17:59 Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane hook up to argue over the pronunciation of cakes and discuss all that matters from the Everton draw last weekend as well as look forward to the Fulham game on Saturday lunchtime. The duo are joined by Jacob Gowler's Bees Breakdown with stats and tactics, JB with his Facts and Funk and Elizabeth from our chums at the Fulhamish Podcast giving the lowdown o

Brentford 2 Everton 2 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Apr 11, 2026 31:10 Billy TheBee Grant chats to Bees fans outside the ground and in the pub after Brentford’s 2-2 draw with Everton.Supporters give their thoughts on the goals, key moments and overall performance, weighing up whether it’s a point gained or two dropped.Raw reaction straight after the final whistle from the stands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flowerpot Men Plot Toffee Blues | Brentford v Everton Preview Podcast Apr 10, 2026 1:24:42 The Bees are back in action again after a prolonged international and FA Cup break and the Beesotted boys are back too, this time down the garden centre, to talk all things Brentford ahead of the match against Everton at Lionel RoadBilly The Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane aren’t quite pushing up the daisies just yet, but hanging baskets and compost talk are definitely on the menu as the duo prepare

Martin ‘Mad Dog’ Allen Unleashed | Tales of Chaos & Brentford Spirit LIVE From the Beesotted Social Part 1 Apr 8, 2026 1:08:36 From the archives - it’s 2018, 13 years after The Great Escape and Martin ‘Mad Dog’ Allen takes centre stage in a hilarious evening at a Beesotted social in what can only be described as the lost tapesThe recording from this event went missing in actionThe lost tapesSo this has never been broadcast before. This is a proper Beesotted exclusiveA rare chance to hear Martin in full flow - unfiltered,

Rico v Lewis-Potter, Late Goals and Bees’ Europe Push | Beyond The Breakdown - Brentford Stats And Tactics Mar 27, 2026 54:41 Jacob ‘The Gowler’ Gowler and Matt ‘The Allard’ Allard go deep into the numbers and tactics behind Brentford’s recent run and what’s coming next.They kick things off by reviewing their predictions from the Brighton, Burnley and Bournemouth matches - what they got right, what they didn’t, and what the data says in hindsight.Then it’s into the detail - a full statistical and tactical breakdown of th

Leeds United 0 Brentford 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Mar 21, 2026 18:54 Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant is getting how fans feel about the potential European Tour after a hard-fought stalemate as Brentford dug in for a point against Leeds.We speak to Bees fans after a few pints - getting the lowdown on a disciplined defensive display, chances missed, and whether it’s a point gained or two dropped on the road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thiago Gets Brazil Nod as Bees Head North | Leeds United v Brentford Preview Podcast Mar 20, 2026 1:23:35 With Brentford facing a trip to Elland Road this weekend to take on Leeds United, and after having been pegged back from a two-goal lead against Wolves last Monday, Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane got their heads together to try and make sense of all things Bees and non Bees before the international break.As well as discussing these two fixtures, the lads celebrate Igor Thiago’s call u

Brentford 2 Wolves 2 - Post-match podcast from the stands Mar 17, 2026 13:15 Brentford were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw with Wolves in a game that had a bit of everything - goals, momentum swings and a sense it could have been more.Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant was in the stands and the pubs after the match, chatting to both Bees and Wolves fans to get the instant reaction - plenty of debate over whether it’s two points dropped or one gained.All the key moments and fan thoughts

Benham on Data, Mbeumo on Being Scouted and Ironed Jeans | Brentford v Wolves Pre-match Podcast Mar 14, 2026 1:15:20 Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane get together for this week’s Beesotted podcast with plenty on the agendaWe kick things off chatting about Matthew Benham and his appearance talking stats at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology with the crew from Men in Blazers – and what it says about the data-driven philosophy behind Brentford FCWe al

Heartbreak From The Spot - Brentford Crash Out To West Ham On Penalties Mar 9, 2026 12:00 Brentford’s cup run came to a painful end after a penalty shoot-out defeat to West Ham.It was a night of frustration and what-might-have-been for the Bees, who battled hard but ultimately fell short from the spot.Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant was outside chatting to the fans straight after the match to get their thoughts on the performance, the penalties, and the feeling after crashing out of the cup. As

Can Bees Burst West Ham's Cup Bubble For A Place In The Quarter Finals? Mar 7, 2026 1:09:55 Brentford returned from the South Coast on Tuesday night with a point following a tough test against Bournemouth, and with Rico Henry on the crocked list... Monday night's Cup clash at West Ham now awaits and, if The Bees can come away smiling, they will have secured a place in the Quarter Finals for the first time since 1989.Billy The Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane got together to talk about all t

Bournemouth 0 Brentford 0 | Post-Match Podcast from the Stands Mar 4, 2026 19:56 A hard-fought point on the South Coast as The Bees dug in for a goalless draw at the stadium formerly known as Dean CourtBilly TheBee Grant was in the stands for this one – and then straight out into the pubs afterwards to get the real story from the travelling Brentford faithfulWas it a solid away performance and a valuable clean sheet? Did we do enough to win it? And how did the fans rate the ch

From Burnley Bedlam to Cherry Challenge | Bournemouth v Brentford Preview Podcast Mar 2, 2026 1:00:55 After the roller-coaster win at Turf Moor on Saturday, where The Bees eventually ran out 4-3 winners after a nerve-wrecking afternoon, Brentford have to regroup and head off to the South Coast to take on Bournemouth.Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane get together to chat about the VAR-fuelled win in Lancashire, hot off the press news about new investors in the club and what that could mea

From Brighton Frustration To Clarets Preparation | Burnley v Brentford Preview Podcast Feb 27, 2026 55:48 This week on the Beesotted Pride of West London podcast, Billy TheBee Grant and Dave Laney Lane are back in the virtual studio chewing over plenty of big Brentford talking pointsWe kick off with the news that Keith Andrews has signed a new Brentford contract until 2032 - what it says about the club’s long-term planning, the direction of travel and just how important he is behind the scenesThen it’

Bees 0 Brighton 2 - One To Forget After Plenty To Remember Feb 21, 2026 17:12 Brentford lost 2-0 at home to Brighton today in a largely forgettable match… Beesotted spoke to Bees and Brighton fans after the match to try and make sense of a dull old afternoon at The Gtech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brighton Rock Up + Arsenal and Macclesfield Review Chit Chat Feb 20, 2026 1:07:10 Dave 'Laney' Lane and Lewis 'Sherlock' Holmes host the latest Beesotted podcast as we look forward to the visit of Brighton this weekend and look back to the excellent draw with Arsenal, and the not so excellent win over Macclesfield in the FA Cup on Monday night. Thanks also to Matt 'The Allard' Allard and Jacob 'the Gowler' Gowler, JB with his Facts and Funk and Russ from Brighton Rocks podcast

Macclesfield 0 Brentford 1 - post-match podcast from the pub Feb 17, 2026 28:06 The Bees had to fight hard for their win over Macclesfield in the cupWe spoke to Bees & Silkmen fans straight after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal Disrupted. Villa Exposed. Newcastle Conquered. | Beyond The Breakdown - Brentford Stats And Tactics Feb 14, 2026 45:58 Beyond The Breakdown is back with Jacob The Gowler Gowler and Matt The Allard Allard - and this week the focus is firmly on ArsenalThey examined the job Keith Andrews has done and how his philosophy is now fully embedded in this Brentford side. The main event, though, is that incredible performance against Arsenal - a display that disrupted their title charge and, on another day, should absolutely

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