The Beesotted Brentford Pride of West London Podcast

After a rollercoaster start to the season Brentford made it three wins on the spin at Grimsby on Tuesday evening, which followed on from a superb victory over champions Liverpool last weekend.Billy The Bee Grant, Dave Laney Lane and Matt The Allard Allard got bouncing ready for a deep dive into an eventful week and discuss the performances on the pitch and the tactical decisions that made the wins a reality.Keith Andrews’ side look to make it four on Saturday when we head to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace with Dee from the Back of the Nest podcast giving us The Eagles lowdown.There’s also some excellent Facts and Funk from Jonathan Burchill and Jacob Gowler supplies the tactical and statistical analysis in his Bees BreakdownPlus we had a chuckle at Laura Kirk Francis' recreating of the Premier League fixture scheduling process as can be seen in this link https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQPaQvYjAWD/?igsh=MXAxNjJ0eGJuejE5eQ== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England drew 1-1 to Denmark to remain top of the group being pinned back after going ahead to a Harry Kane goalThere was a a LOT of unhappiness in and around the ground after the game as England fans spoke of their frustration of England's inept performanceTactics?Players?Manager?We spoke to English and Danish fans in the stands and straight outside the stadium after the game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the night before England take on Denmark in FrankfurtGermany have just secured their place in the knockout stages with a likely top of the group finishDenmark need a point but ideally three points against England after a disappointing opening draw against SloveniaEngland would love a win but a draw against the Danes would set them up nicely for the final matchBilly TheBee Grant was wandering the streets of Frankfurt talking to lots and lots of Danish and England fans the night before the big game on what turned out to be a rather lively eveningDanes - nervousEngland fans- relaxedLets see how it all pans out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt The Allard Allard and Jacob The Gowler Gowler return with another deep dive into the stats and tactics behind Brentford’s performancesThis week, the lads analyse the Chelsea match through the numbers, digging into xG vs xGOT and what it reveals about chance quality, finishing, and overall control. There’s also a detailed look at Brentford’s 4-2-2-2 system — where it’s working well, where it can be refined, and how opponents are approaching itSet pieces are a major focus, with an in-depth breakdown of corner kicks and long throws, comparing effectiveness this season with last and highlighting key trends.The pod then turns to Nottingham Forest, with a statistical preview of the opposition, insight into Sean Dyche’s tactical approach, and a look at the Forest players to watchFinally, Matt and Jacob give their predictions for Brentford’s points return across the upcoming Forest, Villa and Newcastle fixtures.Stats-led. Tactics-focused. Proper football analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford travelled to Stamford Bridge and put in a brilliant performance, taking the game to Chelsea and dominating long spells of the game. The Bees were all over the hosts, but missed chances proved costly as two mistakes swung the match in favour of ChelseaDespite the result, fans came away proud of the performance. Billy the Bee Grant grabs instant reactions from Brentford and Chelsea supporters straight after the final whistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well this interview went #TeamsLike Brentford very quicklyBilly “The Bee” Grant appeared on Talksport's The Sports Bar with Jason Cundy and Jamie O’Hara to preview the upcoming Chelsea v Brentford match. It turned into one of the more awkward previews, with loosely structured questions and a fair bit of attempted rage-baiting as Jason Cundy repeatedly framed it as “small club Brentford” taking on “big club Chelsea” - despite Brentford sitting above Chelsea in the table and having beaten them three times at Stamford Bridge in the past four seasonsNot an easy interview at all but Billy navigated the line of questioning, setting the tone for a lively and occasionally chaotic build-up to the matchYou can also catch Beesotted’s Chelsea match preview podcast, live now on PrideOfWest.LondonClick the link to sign up to Bees United and sign up for the presentation by Brentford performance coach Ben Ryan www.beesunited.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off an FA Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday, Billy The Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane return to the virtual joint to reflect on a confidence-boosting cup win before turning their attention firmly back to league business.With Brentford looking to maintain their grip on 5th place in the Premier League, focus switches to a huge West London derby against Chelsea, with new manager Liam Rosenior at the helm for his first league match in charge - and straight into the deep end.There’s more Facts & Funk from JB while King Tut delivers a no-nonsense Chelsea preview, assessing what’s changed and how he feels the new manager will doCup joy, derby tension, league ambition — it’s all here 🐝⚽️You can also check out the Beesotted Talksport Chelsea pre-match interview with Jason Cundy by clicking this link https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/chelsea-match-preview-interview-with-talksports-jason-cundy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Brentford sitting in a lofty fifth position in the Premier League after back to back wins against Everton and Sunderland, The Bees can be distracted by the FA Cup this weekend and face a trip to Sheffield WednesdayThe match at Hillsborough provides Keith Andrews to rest a few and rotate the team to allow some of the fringe players their chance to impress in a match that the troubled hosts will be desperate to win in what has been a miserable few years since we last played them in the ChampionshipBilly ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane get together to discuss the last two memorable matches and ahead to the clash with The OwlsPlus Fudge from The Wednesday Week Podcast talks Wednesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thew first of TWO podcasts previewing the Wednesday cup match. Billy The Bee Grant catches up with Fudge from The Wednesday Week Podcast and has a good old skool reminiesce about Championship days and more as they discuss Brentford's visit to Sheffield Wednesday in the FA CupThe main podcast also reviews the Everton and Sunderland gameYou can catch all our podcasts on PrideOfWest.London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big win for Brentford. A convincing 3–0, another strong home performance, and the Bees move up to 5th place. Billy “The Bee” Grant reacts from the stands, soaking up the noise and the mood inside the ground, and grabs the thoughts of Brentford and Sunderland fans at full-time.Raw reaction. Honest takes. Big result. 🐝 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the fixtures coming thick and fast, Billy “The Bee” O’Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane sat down to look ahead to tonight’s clash, fresh off that superb away win at Everton.The Black Cats have been one of the stories of the season, surprising plenty with their spirited return to the top flight. But Keith Andrews’ side will be out for revenge after that last-gasp defeat at the Stadium of Light earlier in the campaign and with Brentford confidence sky-high, the Bees will be heading into this one fully expecting to push for all three pointsRichard Easterbrook from Wise Men Say podcast gives the Sunderland lowdown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spoke to Everton and Bees fans after Brentford's win against Everton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A frustrating afternoon at the Brentford Community Stadium as Brentford are held to a goalless draw against a Spurs side that looked there for the taking. The Bees had the better moments and territory but couldn’t quite find the cutting edge to turn pressure into points.Billy is straight outside the ground and in the pub at full time, chatting to Brentford and Spurs fans for instant, raw reaction - on missed chances, game management, and whether this feels like two points dropped or a point gainedDisappointment for the Bees, relief for Spurs, and plenty to unpick from a match that never quite caught fire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the whiff of the Bournemouth victory still fresh in our minds, Brentford prepare to take on Thomas Frank’s Tottenham at Brentford Community StadiumThe Bees’ first fixture of 2026, Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane look back at the excellent performance last time out, as well as discussing whether Keith Andrews’ team can build on those positives and exact revenge on Spurs after our no-show at White Hart Lane earlier this month JB gives more facts and funk and Beyond The Breakdown of The Gowler and The Alllard discuss Supurs tactics It’s a big New Year’s Day clash under the lights, so park those hang overs and get behind the Bees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henderson vs Janelt, Thiago vs Wissa & Beating Spurs | Beyond the BreakdownThe Brentford Tactical and Statistical LowdownJacob The Gowler Gowler and Matt The Allard Allard dive deep into Brentford’s recent performances and what they reveal about where the Bees really are right nowThe podcast kicks off with a Wolves and Bournemouth double-header, focusing on the re-shaped midfield. How did Brentford generate such a high level of xG, and is the rising xGA something to genuinely worry about or simply a by-product of how the games unfolded?There’s a proper debate on whether the Bees actually look better without Jordan Henderson, backed up by a Janelt vs Henderson stats comparison. The numbers come out again as Thiago and Wissa go head-to-head in a detailed performance analysisLooking ahead, the lads preview Tottenham, including a tactical theory on how to beat Thomas Frank’s evolving hybrid press, before rounding things off with previews of Everton and SunderlandStats, tactics and plenty to chew over — this one’s for the nerds and the terrace philosophers. 🐝 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 🐝🍻 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.