The Ealing Road Podcast
Michael Johnston 199 episodes Nov 5, 2026
The Ealing Road Podcast is a fan-made podcast dedicated to Brentford Football Club, created by supporters for supporters. Each episode offers match analysis, club news, and a healthy dose of humor. The hosts are regular match-goers who speak passionately about their team, without claiming to be analytics experts. It's a lighthearted, community-driven show for anyone who loves the Bees.
Episodes
BRIGHTON PREVIEW | @KieranMaguire | Seagulls Up Next 👀
Football Finance Expert and lifelong Brighton fan Kieran Maguire joins Mike ahead of Brentford's trip to high-flying Brighton on Sunday.
It wouldn't be right to have Kieran on and not briefly touch on the Manchester City case. Kieran talks us trough his coverage of the story, what the punishment could look like, and just how long it might take until we reach that conclusion...
Away from that
Back To Winning Ways Against Glasner's Forest 🤝
On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on the 2-0 home win against Nottingham Forest.
In a fairly uneventful game, Nikola Milenković's own goal and Igor Thiago's second half strike earned Keith Andrews' side a much-needed win at the Gtech following our midweek Carabao Cup exit at Sunderland.
There were also big weekends for current and former Bees, with Romelle Donovan putting
The Draws Continue As Brentford Held By Hull 🐯
On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on yet ANOTHER draw, this time away at Hull City.
Dango Ouattara's second half equaliser - his first of the season - means Brentford have now drawn 13 of their last 21 league games, winning just four in the process. We discuss Keith Andrews' record in the Premier League since February, and whether he's getting the best out of this team.
We
Liverpool Sink Nine-Man Brentford Amid Controversy 🤬
On this week's episode, Mike and Dan reflect on the 2-1 home defeat against Liverpool in which Keith Andrews side were reduced to nine men by referee John Brooks.
Brentford took a deserved lead just before half-time with Keane Lewis-Potter adding to his already-impressive start to the season, but the game turned in first half injury time when Yehor Yarmoliuk was shown a straight red for a headb
LIVERPOOL PREVIEW | @TheAnfieldWrap | Liverpool Up Next 🔴
Neil Atkinson of The Anfield Wrap joins Mike ahead of Liverpool's trip to Brentford on Saturday.
The visitors have had a fairly mixed start to the season and come five places below Brentford in ninth, following their 3-0 loss at home to Man City last weekend. They did, however, thump LASK in the Champions League in midweek, with marquee summer signing Bradley Barcola netting a hat-trick.
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Brentford Earn 2-2 Draw Against Aston Villa 🟣
On this week's episode, Mike, Craig, Dan and Callum reflect on the 2-2 draw away at Unai Emery's Aston Villa.
It was another rollercoaster match for Keith Andrews' side with Yehor Yarmolyuk giving the away side lead - a lead, however, that was short-lived. Summer signing Nicolas Jackson immediately levelled for the hosts with a smart finish beyond Caoimhin Kelleher.
In the second half, it wa
VILLA PREVIEW | @UTVFANCHANNEL | International Break Done With Villa Up Next 🟣
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan are back to reflect on the international break, and Luke from the UTV Fan Channel joins to give the lowdown on Aston Villa ahead of Brentford’s trip to Birmingham on Saturday.
Mikkel Damsgaard shone for Denmark, scoring twice and assisting once over two games, but will return to West London on the injury list… we chat about the impact that may have on
Chelsea PUMPED At The Gtech By Brilliant Brentford 🐝
On this week’s episode, Mike and Craig reflect on an EMPHATIC 3-0 win over West London rivals Chelsea at the Gtech.
A fairly uneventful first half was followed up by a second half blitz from Keith Andrews’ team, in which Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho ensured Brentford took all three points against Chelsea for the first time at home in the Premier League.
We chat about some h
CHELSEA PREVIEW | @TBLCFC | Chelsea Under The Lights Next 🔵
Tom of the Chatting Chelsea Podcast joins Mike ahead of the West London Derby at the Gtech on Friday night.
Chelsea come into the game having drawn at home to newly-promoted Hull City in their last Premier League outing, but boast the division's most prolific forward line in Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers - or JP Morgan as they are now known.
We chat about Chelsea's defensive issu
Bees Draw In Bournemouth Despite Lacklustre Performance 🍒
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Callum are back to reflect on the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on the south coast.
Kevin Schade opened the scoring with his customary goal against the Cherries, but Keith Andrews’ side were pegged back by Justin Kluivert’s finish just before half-time. The hosts then took the lead through Marcus Tavernier, but ANOTHER Schade goal meant the points were sha
Points Shared With Sunderland Amid Refereeing Controversy 😒
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and CALLUM - yeah, that’s right - reflect on the 1-1 draw against Sunderland at the Gtech on Saturday.
All of us were confident heading into this one, so the first half onslaught from Regis Le Bris’ side brought us all back down to earth very quickly. A disallowed goal, coupled with numerous chances for the visitors had us all thinking the same thing: “how th
SUNDERLAND PREVIEW | @WTFSunderlandPodcast | Black Cats Up Next 🐈⬛
Ross from the WTF Sunderland Podcast joins Craig ahead of Brentford's challenge against Regis Le Bris' side at the Gtech on Saturday.
Sunderland secured European football on the final day of last season at Brentford's expense, in what was a truly remarkable first season back in the Premier League. Trips to AC Milan and AZ Alkmaar await in what could prove to be another special campaign.
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Points Shared With Leeds At Elland Road 🤝
On this week's episode, Craig and Dan dissect the 1-1 draw at Elland Road against Leeds United.
The Brentford fans that made the trip up to West Yorkshire were treated to a first half that saw Keith Andrews side completely dominate Leeds from minute one. While big chances were few and far between, Kevin Schade's excellent flick before half-time put The Bees in a strong position.
But the seco
Six Past Birmingham In The Cup With Leeds Up Next ft. Beren Cross ✍️
On this week's episode, Mike and Dan call an impromptu podcast to reflect on the 6-1 thrashing of Birmingham City at St. Andrews, and Mike chats to The Athletic's Beren Cross ahead of Brentford's trip to Leeds on Sunday.
A second strength team travelled to St. Andrews for the second round Carabao Cup fixture against former regular opposition in Birmingham, but it mattered not. Keith Andrews sid
Brentford Demolish Spurs On Opening Day 🤩
On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on a resounding opening day victory, as Brentford run out 3-0 winners against Spurs at the Gtech.
An early goal from Keane Lewis-Potter set the tone in what was a dominant first half, with club record signing Mamadou Sangare running proceedings from minute one. Vitaly Janelt added a second as half-time approached, and Michael Kayode completing
SPURS PREVIEW | @BenBowman | Season Opener At The Gtech ⚪️
Ben Bowman joins Mike ahead of Brentford's 2026/27 Premier League season opener against Spurs at the Gtech on Saturday night.
Roberto De Zerbi's first full season in charge of Spurs promises a lot, with the new big money signings of Sandro Tonali, Matheus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke adding to the positive vibes around North London... which have been rare in recent times.
We chat about T
The 2026/27 Season, Brentford's Squad & Summer Arrivals 👀
We are back.
On this week's episode, Mike, Dan and Craig look ahead to the 2026/27 Premier League season - Keith Andrews' second top flight campaign after his debut in which Brentford marginally missed out on European football.
We chat about the summer arrivals of Jaidon Anthony, Callum Wilson and Mamadou Sangare, and whether Brentford are indeed done in the transfer market.
We also discu
Final Day Defeat Confirms End Of European Dream 😩
On this week’s episode, Mike, Dan and Craig reflect on final day disappointment, as our European dream comes to end at Anfield following a 1-1 draw with Liverpool.
Just not to be on the final day for Keith Andrews’ Bees, despite an impressive second half performance, and despite other results going our way. Kevin Schade’s equaliser, and a last-gasp header from Dango Ouattara left those inside A
A Point Against Palace As European Hopes Hang In The Balance ⚖️
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on the 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace, as Brentford’s European dream goes down to the final day of the Premier League season.
Keith Andrews’ side struggled in large parts against Oliver Glasner’s Conference League finalists, but a Dango Ouattara brace ensured our quest for Europe would end at Anfield against Liverpool on the final day.
Defeat At Man City Amid Refereeing Controversy 🧐
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan look back on the 3-0 defeat away at Manchester City.
Once again, Brentford rued missed chances away from home, and, on another day, could’ve been on the right side of refereeing decisions, but goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush meant the Bees left Manchester pointless.
We discuss the contentious decisions from the game, Mikkel
First Win Since February In 3-0 Victory Over West Ham ✅
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on Brentford’s first win since February - a 3-0 home victory against relegation candidates West Ham.
A Michael Kayode-engineered own goal, as well as a goal apiece from Igor Thiago and Mikkel Damsgaard meant Brentford briefly climbed into sixth in the Premier League table, before retaking their resident seventh spot following the weekend’s fix
Bees Rue Missed Chances In Defeat Against Manchester United 🙄
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on the 2-1 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Brentford came out of an early first half onslaught only trailing by one goal, and spurned several guild-edge chances in response, before the hosts doubled their advantage just before half-time. Mathias Jensen’s late second half worldie was but a consolation, as Keith Andrews’ side e
Derby Day v Fulham Falls Flat In Goalless Draw 🥱
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on ANOTHER draw in the Premier League, this time a goalless affair against our West London rivals Fulham at the Gtech.
Brentford came into the game with another chance to move into sixth and with the Cottagers looking to draw level on points with Keith Andrews side with a win. But, in keeping with recent West London derbies, the occasion fell
Points Shared Against Europe-Chasing Everton 🔐
On this week’s episode, Mike and Dan reflect on another 2-2 draw at the Gtech, this time against David Moyes’ Everton.
Brentford took the lead twice in the game, with Igor Thiago netting his 20th and 21st goals of the season, but were pegged back by an equaliser in each half. The result means we stay in seventh place in the Premier League table with six games to go.
We chat about a lack of l
EVERTON PREVIEW | @UHTPodcast | A Six-Pointer Next At The Gtech 🔵
Mike of the Unholy Trinity Everton Podcast joins the other Mike ahead of Everton’s trip to the Gtech on Saturday.
It’s seventh in the Premier League table against eighth, both teams come into the game on 46 points, only separated by goal difference, and it’s ahead of Everton’s first Merseyside Derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium next weekend… this game is MASSIVE for both sides.
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Can Brentford Qualify For Europe? Ft. Jon Harland ✍️🐝
On this week’s episode, Jon Harland, Brentford writer for the Hounslow Herald, joins Mike, Craig and Dan to look ahead to the remaining run of Premier League fixtures.
Brentford currently sit seventh in the table with seven games to play, and with back-to-back home games against Everton and Fulham - two teams also in the hunt for Europe - coming up, we really are approaching the business end of
Stalemate At Leeds As We Head Into The International Break 🤝
On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on the 0-0 draw at Elland Road against Leeds United.
Keith Andrews’ lineup in West Yorkshire somewhat reflected the growing injury list that is hampering Brentford’s European challenge, but a gritty defensive performance from his side meant the Bees stay in seventh place ahead of the March international break.
We briefly chat about the game, have
Bees Fail To Create Gap After Two-Goal Lead Thrown Away 🫣
On this week’s episode, Craig, Dan and Callum reflect on the 2-2 draw at home against bottom-of-the-league Wolves.
Brentford rued the chance to go four points clear of eighth place and exert some control in the race for Europe after throwing away a first half two goal lead against a Wolves side undergoing a bit of a revival under Rob Edwards.
We chat about the differences between the first a
FA Cup Exit At West Ham With Wolves Next In The League 😒
On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on Brentford’s FA Cup exit at the hands of West Ham on penalties at the London Stadium.
It was a tough night for Keith Andrews’ side who never really quite got going in East London despite coming from behind twice in the game.
The boys chat about the penalty shootout, Michael Kayode’s performance, and the one thing left to play for this season…
Stalemate At Bournemouth, Europe Heating Up & West Ham In The Cup 👀
On this week's episode, Mike and Dan reflect on the 0-0 draw away at Bournemouth, analyse the run-in looking at form teams and remaining fixtures, and look ahead to West Ham away in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
There was little to say about Brentford's trip to the Vitality Stadium, other than it was a point gained after the Cherries missed several chances to win the game. We chat about the in
Brentford Edge Burnley In Seven-Goal THRILLER At Turf Moor 😅
On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect a bonkers game of football at Burnley, but an important win nonetheless.
VAR controversy marred the seven-goal thriller at Turf Moor, with Burnley having two goals disallowed in the second half.
We chat about the refereeing decisions, an inspired performance from Mikkel Damsgaard, and Bournemouth up next in the league.
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Winless Run At Home Extended After Brighton Defeat 🥲
On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on the 2-0 defeat against Brighton at the Gtech.
Following three outstanding performances in the league against Aston Villa, Newcastle and league-leaders Arsenal, Brentford were due the kind of performance they served up on Saturday.
We chat about Nathan Collins’ form, lost ground in the race for European football, and a trip to Turf Moor and Bu
West Ham Await After Macclesfield FA Cup Win, Brighton Next In The PL 🏆
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on the 1-0 win at Macclesfield which secured our passage into the fifth round of the FA Cup, and look ahead to a return to Premier League action against Brighton on Saturday.
Brentford required a second half own goal from Sam Heathcote in order to get past their non-league opposition, and that slice of luck sets up an all-Premier League clash
League-Leaders Arsenal Held By Magnificent Brentford 👀
On this week’s episode, Dan and Craig reflect on a fantastic game vs Arsenal at the GTech.
The Bees faced top of the league Arsenal at home on the back of 2 away wins at Villa and Newcastle.
Arsenal took the lead in the second half before a quick response where KLP latches onto a long Michael Kayode throw in! Both teams with chances to win the game but end up having to settle a point which
Double Over Newcastle Completed In ANOTHER HUGE Away Win 👀
On this week’s episode, Craig, Dan and Callum reflect on ANOTHER HUGE win away from home in the Premier League, this time at Newcastle.
The Bees travelled to St. James’ Park on the back of a special victory at Villa Park, and ended up victorious yet again on the road.
Newcastle took the lead against the run of the play, before Vitaly Janelt and Igor Thiago completed a first half turnaround.
Aston Villa Beaten For Third Time This Season In HUGE Brentford Win 🤩
On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on the MASSIVE 1-0 win away at Aston Villa.
It looked as though our winless run at Villa Park was set to continue after Kevin Schade’s first half red card for a kick out at Matty Cash. But Dango Ouattara’s first goal since returning from AFCON, coupled with a huge defensive shift in the second half, meant Keith Andrews masterminded Brentford’s third
Home Defeat As Brentford Are Dyche'd By Nott'm Forest 🥲
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on the 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest.
Igor Jesus’ goal sent Forest on their way to only their third win on the road in 11 before Taiwo Awoniyi sealed all three points late on.
We chat about the injuries to Mikkel Damsgaard and Kristoffer Ajer, Keith Andrews’ reluctance to use Reiss Nelson and Romelle Donovan, and Brentfo
Brentford Rue Missed Chances Away At Chelsea 🥲
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan dissect the 2-0 defeat away at Chelsea last Saturday.
Brentford were left ruing missed chances following a positive performance that unfortunately ended with Liam Rosenior’s first Premier League points in charge of Chelsea.
We chat about the multitude of spurned opportunities in front of goal, whether Kevin Schade is being unfairly scapegoated, and
Macclesfield Away & Kaye Furo Puts Pen To Paper 🏆🇧🇪
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on Brentford progressing into the fourth round of the FA Cup, the latest transfer ongoing at Jersey Road, and a trip to Stamford Bridge at the weekend.
A comfortable 2-0 win at Hillsborough set up a standout fourth round cup tie away at National League North side Macclesfield - we chat about the strength in depth we now have, and what a cup ru
Keith Andrews' Bees Climb to FIFTH After Statement Victory Vs Sunderland 🔥
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan look back on a SPECTACULAR night of football at the Gtech, as Brentford beat Sunderland 3-0 to climb to FIFTH in the Premier League table.
Two more goals from Igor Thiago, as well as Yehor Yarmolyuk’s first senior goal, secured all three points to Keith Andrews side in a statement victory at home.
We chat about even more penalty heroics from Caoimh
Boring Thomas Frank & Ruthless Bees At Everton 🔥
On this week’s episode, Mike, Callum and Dan reflect on a HUGE away win at Everton, and a point at home against Spurs.
Thomas Frank returned to the Gtech and gave us a very Brentford performance… against Brentford. That culminated in a boring 0-0 draw, but there was nothing boring about Keith Andrews’ side’s win away at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Igor Thiago’s hat-trick meant the Bees start 20
Schade Shines As Bees Demolish Bournemouth 🔥
On this week’s episode, Mike, Dan and Callum reflect on the 4-1 demolition of Bournemouth at the Gtech.
A Kevin Schade hat-trick, as well as a fortuitous Bournemouth own goal, sent Brentford into eighth place in the table, with the result meaning we have accrued the most points ever at this stage of a Premier League season.
We chat about Schade’s 10/10 performance, January targets for Phil G
An Away Win Before Christmas 🎁🤝
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on a huge 2-0 win away from home against Wolves.
After a fairly uninspiring first half, Brentford - and Keane Lewis-Potter in particular - ensured Bees fans would go into Christmas with three points.
We chat about KLP’s performance and why it’s an important period for him, the league table ahead of Christmas, distinguishing between playing
WOLVES PREVIEW | @TalkingWolves | A Must Win For Both Sides? 👀
Dave Azzopardi of Talking Wolves joins Mike ahead of Brentford’s trip to Molineux on Saturday.
Rooted at the foot of the table, and having only amassed two points all season, Wolves come into the game on Saturday desperately needing a win to keep their slim hopes of Premier League survival alive.
Dave highlights concerns from the Wolves support over the current ownership structure which led
A Point Against Leeds As Pressure Mounts On Andrews 🫣
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan dissect the 1-1 draw at home against Leeds, and talk about the future of Keith Andrews at Brentford.
It was a frustrating afternoon for Andrews’ side at the Gtech, but it looked as though we’d gotten away with it when Jordan Henderson slotted him his first goal in red and white. But Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s header meant the spoils were shared in West L
Dr. Brentford Will See You Now... 🫠
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on two more defeats on the road, at Arsenal and Spurs.
Despite a decent performance at The Emirates, and despite resting key players against Mikel Arteta’s side, the reunion with Thomas Frank at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was one to forget for Keith Andrews and Brentford.
We answer all of your questions, talk about the horrendous away re
SPURS PREVIEW | @Flav_Bateman | A Reunion With Thomas Frank As Brentford Take On Spurs 👀
Flav Bateman of The Fighting Cock joins Mike ahead of a reunion with Thomas Frank, as Keith Andrews’ Brentford travel to Spurs on Saturday.
Frank started the season well with good performances against PSG in the Super Cup and Man City in the league, but since then, it’s been difficult for our former boss, with the football stale, the results infrequent, and the home form abject.
We chat abou
Late Drama Vs Burnley Ahead Of Trip To Arsenal 👀
On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on another three points at home, this time against Scott Parker's Burnley.
The game looked to be heading for a boring goalless draw on what was a frustrating afternoon for Keith Andrews' side. But it burst into life in the final ten minutes, with Igor Thiago putting Brentford ahead from the spot, before being pegged back by a Burnley penalty,
BURNLEY PREVIEW | @TurfCastPodcast | Scott Parker's Burnley Come To Town 🟣
Joe Redmond of Turfcast joins Mike for a preview of Burnley’s trip to the Gtech on Saturday.
The Clarets come into the game on ten points in 19th place, but performances this season have been fairly encouraging from Scott Parker’s side.
We chat about the season so far, Parker’s approach to staying in the Premier League, and key personnel to look out for on Saturday.
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Defeat At Brighton & More Points Dropped From Winning Positions 🤦♂️
On this week’s episode, Mike and Dan reflect on yet another defeat on the road, this time away at Brighton.
Brentford seemed in control in the first half after Igor Thiago netted his ninth goal of the season, but two goals in the second half from Danny Welbeck and Jack Hinshelwood means Keith Andrews’ side dropped more points from a winning position.
We chat (again) about Keith’s in-game sub
BRIGHTON PREVIEW | @KieranMaguire | Data Derby On The South Coast 🧠
Football Finance Expert and The Price of Football host Kieran Maguire sits down with Mike ahead of Brentford's trip to Brighton on Saturday.
Brighton have had a pretty mixed to start to the season under Fabian Hurzeler, and both sides come into the game on 16 points.
Kieran chats about the Brentfords and Brightons of the world and their place in the Premier League, who's impressed so far fo
Could Igor Thiago Earn A Brazil Call-Up? Ft. Tim Vickery 🇧🇷
South American Football Expert Tim Vickery joins Mike for another pod over the international break, this time to dive into the form of Igor Thiago.
The Brentford striker is in red-hot form in the Premier League, with only Erling Haaland boasting a better goal tally. His incredible start has Bees fans all asking the same question: could we see him get a call-up to the Brazilian national team? Ti
Pontus Jansson On The "Best Decision Of His Career" 🇸🇪🎩
On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan are joined by former Bees captain and Brentford Hall of Famer, Pontus Jansson.
Pontus joined the club in the summer of 2019 and was quickly made captain by Thomas Frank in a season that saw Brentford finish 3rd in the Championship, but eventually miss out on promotion in the playoffs. Pontus, however, was a key member of the squad that, in the followi
Thiago Bags Brace As Brentford Sting Newcastle 🤩
On this week’s episode, Mike, Dan and Craig reflect on another massive three points at the Gtech, this time against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle.
Harvey Barnes scored his customary goal against us in what was a fairly dull first half, but a Kevin Schade header, and another brace for Igor Thiago in the second half meant Keith Andrews’ side secured all three points in West London.
We chat about Mich
Defeat On The Road At Crystal Palace 😒
On this week’s episode, Mike and Dan reflect on the 2-0 defeat away at Crystal Palace.
There wasn’t much to shout about from a Brentford perspective at Selhurst Park, despite a well-deserved victory against Liverpool the week before. We chat again about Keith Andrews’ in-game management, particularly when Brentford are chasing the game.
We also touch on the form of Kevin Schade, Thomas Frank
Liverpool Beaten In Thriller At The Gtech 🔥
On this week’s episode, Mike and Dan reflect on a MASSIVE win at the Gtech against the defending Premier League champions Liverpool.
It was an absolute thriller in West London, in a game where Keith Andrews’ side came out deserved winners. Dango Ouattara sent us on our way to three points with yet another goal from a long throw, before Kevin Schade added a second before half-time.
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LIVERPOOL PREVIEW | @TheAnfieldWrap | The Champions Come To Town 👀
Neil Atkinson of The Anfield Wrap joins Mike ahead of Liverpool’s visit to the Gtech on Saturday night.
It’s been a mixed season so far for Arne Slot’s champions, but a win in the Champions League against Eintracht Frankfurt means his side come into the game off the back of a much-needed solid performance.
We chat about where it’s gone wrong, why Alexis Mac Allister’s form has been pivotal t
West Ham Hammered In East London 🔥
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on a HUGE win against West Ham at the London Stadium.
Goals from Igor Thiago - his fifth in eight Premier League games - and Mathias Jensen sealed all three points for Keith Andrews' side, in what was dominant performance in East London.
We chat about the standout performances of Igor Thiago and Yehor Yarmoliuk, the futures of Mikkel Damsga
WEST HAM PREVIEW | @Jamie.Talks | West Ham Plan Boycott For Brentford Visit 📣
Jamie Boyce joins Mike ahead of Brentford’s trip across London as they face West Ham in what feels like a massive game for both clubs.
Jamie talks us through the departure of Graham Potter, Nuno Espirito Santo’s appointment, and the fans’ planned protest ahead of Brentford's visit to the London Stadium.
We also touch on West Ham’s main threats, get Jamie’s perspective on Brentford’s start to
Haaland Downs Bees As Subs Frustrate Gtech 😒
On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on the 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City.
Erling Haaland’s first half goal was enough to see off Keith Andrews’ Brentford, despite an improved second half showing from the home side.
We chat about Keith’s decision to start in a back five, his use of substitutions in the second half, and his overall start to life as Bees manager.
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Back On Track With Win Over Man Utd ✅
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on Keith Andrews and his side bouncing back from derby day defeat to sting Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United at the Gtech.
We needed a response after the poor showing at Craven Cottage, and just like the fallout from opening day defeat against Forest, Andrews rang the changes, switching to a back four and bringing Aaron Hickey into the side.
Derby Day Defeat... Again 😬
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on another derby day defeat at Craven Cottage.
The mood around Keith Andrews has soured after Brentford put up a measly showing against local rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage. Mikkel Damsgaard sent us ahead against the run of play, but two goals in quick succession for Fulham at the end of the first half, compounded by an Ethan Pinnock own goal
Villa Stung Again & Late Drama Against Chelsea 👀
On this week’s episode, Mike and Dan reflect on Brentford reaching the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after penalty shootout victory over Aston Villa, as well as a dramatic finish against Chelsea in the league.
Another positive performance from Keith Andrews’ Bees ended in a penalty shootout against a struggling Villa side. Villa took the lead through Harvey Elliott, but an absolute worldie fr
CHELSEA PREVIEW | @BlueBrotherCFC | Chelsea Under The Lights 🔵
Charlie Patrick from the Blue Brothers CFC channel joins Mike ahead of Chelsea’s visit to the Gtech on Saturday night.
Enzo Maresca’s side has an unbeaten start to the season, drawing with Crystal Palace, thumping West Ham away, and beating Fulham at Stamford Bridge - both wins coming without star player Cole Palmer who is missing with a groin injury.
We chat through Chelsea fans’ views on M
Late Heartbreak In Sunderland & Deadline Day Business 💼
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on last minute defeat at Sunderland on Saturday.
Brentford fell to defeat in the North East despite a reasonably positive performance. Igor Thiago’s second half opener looked like it had made amends for Kevin Schade’s penalty miss, but Enzo Le Fee brought things level from the spot before Sunderland snatched all three points late on.
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SUNDERLAND PREVIEW | @WTFSunderland | Black Cats Up Next 🐈⬛
Graham Falk from the WTF Sunderland Podcast joins Mike ahead of Brentford's trip to the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Regis Le Bris' side were brought back to earth following a 3-0 win over West Ham on the opening day; a 2-0 loss away at Burnley, followed by a Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Huddersfield, means Sunderland will be looking to get back on track when they face the Bees in the nort
Bournemouth Beaten & Villa Dealt With ✅
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on back-to-back wins for Keith Andrews’ Brentford side in league and cup.
A response from the team was needed after the season opener at Forest, and a response was what we got against Villa. We chat about the changes Andrews made, Dango Ouattara’s debut, and our defensive solidity.
We also react to Brentford securing safe passage through to
VILLA PREVIEW | @UTVFANCHANNEL | A Chance To Bounce Back 🟣
Luke Robinson from the UTV Fan Channel joins Mike ahead of Aston Villa's trip to the Gtech for Brentford's first home game of the season.
Villa - in a similar way to Brentford - were uninspiring in their season opener against Newcastle, but still managed to pick up a point despite former Bee Ezri Konsa's second half red card.
We walk through that game, why Unai Emery's system needs tweaking
Opening Day Defeat At The City Ground 😒
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig, Dan and Callum reflect on opening day defeat after Brentford lost 3-1 against Nottingham Forest.
Keith Andrews start to life as head coach was a tough watch. 3-0 down at half-time with next to no cohesion across the pitch has unsurprisingly sparked a fair bit of headloss. We gather to, hopefully, quell some of that.
We discuss the lineup, Igor Thiago’s pe
FOREST PREVIEW | @NickMiller79 | Football Returns At The City Ground 👀
The Athletic's Nick Miller joins Mike ahead of Brentford's season opener against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
We chat about a messy summer Forest which culminated in Nuno Espirito Santo's team being promoted into the Europa League following Crystal Palace's demotion to the Conference League.
Forest's owner Evangelos Marinakis has been central to much of the drama - we dissect his role at the
2025/26 Season Preview 🐝
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan preview Brentford’s fifth consecutive season in England’s top flight.
Firstly, we chat about potential incomings ahead of the closure of the transfer window, following reports that Bournemouth’s Dango Ouattara could be West London-bound.
We then reflect on pre-season games against Gil Vicente, Queens Park Rangers and Borussia Monchengladbach, and l
Brentford Secure New Investment ft. Kieran Maguire 🗣️
Two episodes in two days! Football finance expert and host of the Price of Football Podcast Kieran Maguire joins Mike for a discussion around Brentford securing new investment.
On Tuesday, it was announced that philanthropist and former exec of Belron Gary Lubner, alongside filmmaker Sir Matthew Vaughn, have secured a minority stake in Brentford Football Club. Matthew Benham, Phil Giles, Jon Va
New Investment, Henderson Joins & Backroom Takes Shape 👀
On this week’s episode, Mike and Craig reflect on ANOTHER dramatic couple of weeks for Bees fans.
First, we had Keith Andrews’ backroom staff appointments in the shape of Mehmet Ali from Arsenal, Martin Drury from Valencia, and Neil MacFarlane from Brentford B.
Antoni Milambo’s arrival from Feyenoord was then confirmed, and not long after that, it broke that Brentford had ‘won the race’ to
Keith Andrews In, Christian Norgaard Out | Therapy Session No.2 🙂
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on another turbulent week for Brentford fans, starting with reports that Keith Andrews is set to succeed Thomas Frank as Brentford manager.
The Irishman was part of Frank’s backroom staff last season serving as set piece coach, but has no experience as a first team coach at any level. We chat about the appointment, Phil Giles and Matthew Benh
The Thomas Frank x Brentford Era ft. Jay Harris ✍️
On this week’s episode, The Athletic’s Jay Harris joins Mike and Dan to bring us up to speed on Brentford’s next managerial appointment, and to look back on Thomas Frank’s time as Bees manager.
Keith Andrews has emerged as a frontrunner for the vacant Brentford head coach position - Jay talks us through other candidates under consideration, as well as how Thomas Frank’s move to Spurs came about
Thomas Frank To Leave Brentford For Spurs | Therapy Session 🗣️
On this week's episode, Mike, Craig, Dan and Callum react to the news that Thomas Frank will be leaving Brentford for Spurs in the coming days...
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Top Half Finish & End Of Season Awards 🏆
On this week’s episode - the last episode of the regular season - Mike, Craig and Dan look back on the 1-1 draw against Wolves on the final day, as well as the campaign as a whole.
We walk through Bryan Mbeumo hitting the 20-goal mark in the Premier League, but was that his last goal and appearance in a Brentford shirt? We address the rumours linking Bryan to Manchester United, and where we’d l
A Miserable Weekend All Round 😒
On this week’s episode, Mike and Dan reflect on derby day defeat at the Gtech - a result that put a dent in the already-dented European hopes following Man City’s defeat against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final.
We talk about watching the FA Cup on Saturday and the emotions that every Brentford fan would’ve been feeling, that were unfortunately compounded by defeat against Fulham in the derby
The Season So Far & What It Could Become ft. Sam Tabuteau ✍️
In a special bonus episode, Sam Tabuteau of the Hounslow Herald joins Mike and Craig to reflect on the season so far, and look ahead to what it could become…
We talk through what has been Brentford’s best season in the Premier League to date, touching on the campaigns of Mikkel Damsgaard, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa. We also chat about the signings of Fabio Carvalho and Igor Thiago, and whethe
It... Is... ON 🇪🇺✈️
On this week’s episode, Mike and Craig reflect on our fourth win on the spin - this time, away at Ipswich.
A first half header from Kevin Schade was enough to secure all three points and, at the same time, keep our European hopes alive. If Manchester City beat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final on Saturday, a place in the Conference League will be in our hands…
We run through the game, discu
