The Ealing Road Podcast

On this week’s episode, Mike and Dan reflect on the narrow home defeat against Aston Villa, extending Brentford’s winless run at home to eight matches in all competitions. Ollie Watkins returned to Brentford to haunt his former side once more. His second half effort - enough to hand Villa the three points - was his sixth goal in seven games against his old employers. We break down the goal, go through some interesting social media talk around the mentality of this team, and debate whether we should’ve been awarded two penalties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke from the UTV Fan Channel joins Mike to preview Saturday night's clash at the Gtech against Aston Villa. Villa come into the game in decent form, having booked their place in the FA Cup quarter-final, and all but securing their passage to the last eight of the Champions League as well after a comfortable 3-1 victory away at Club Brugge. A win for Brentford would be huge considering Villa's place just above them in the Premier League table, and with not much separating the teams in the race for Europe, it promises to be a cracker. Luke gives his thoughts on Villa's cup exploits this season, which players to look out for, and how Unai Emery will set up his side when they travel to the capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on a big win against Leicester away from home, but a disappointing night against an in-form Everton side at the Gtech, in which a late Jake O’Brien goal rescued a deserved points for the Toffees. Everton’s red-hot Beto will be wondering how he didn’t add to his impressive tally under David Moyes after Ethan Pinnock handed the striker three one-on-ones only for Mark Flekken to come out on top on all three occasions. We talk about Pinnock’s decline this season and whether his time as our first choice centre-back is over. Keane Lewis-Potter squandered a glorious opportunity to put the game to bed, and was punished minutes later by O’Brien’s late diving header at the back post. We look at that chance, Yehor Yarmolyuk and Kevin Schade’s performances, and the bigger picture around our European ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on another three points on the road, this time away at West Ham. When Teams Like Brentford come to town, West Ham (and other big clubs) normally expect three points... but we're not quite sure why Hammers fans in particular are so entitled considering our record against them! We walk through the performance of the front three and why we should've been home and dry by half-time, another HUGE shift from Keane Lewis-Potter at left-back, and Nathan Collins' continued excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike and Dan reflect on another disappointing day at home, this time against an out-of-form Spurs side. An own goal from Vitaly Janelt set up another frustrating afternoon at the Gtech in another game where the Bees failed to break down a side who were comfortable to defend for 90 minutes. We take a look at Thomas Frank's game management, the ensuing injury crisis, and a trip to east London next weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Callum reflect on a HUGE three point away at Crystal Palace. Brentford travelled to Selhurst Park having only one once away from home all season, while the Eagles came into the game in a rich vein of form, unbeaten in ten Premier League games. But it was Thomas Frank's side who came out on top in south London. Second half goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Kevin Schade gave the Bees a two-goal cushion, and despite a late goal from the hosts, we hung on to secure our second successive victory on the road. Could we see any outgoings in January? Do the Palace fans have any reason to be disgruntled with the result? How will we far against Spurs on Sunday? ALL DISCUSSED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on the late 2-0 defeat at home to Liverpool. The league-leaders dominated the game throughout, but despite registering 37 shots, created few chances of note in what was a spirited defensive performance from Thomas Frank's side. We chat about our midfield options going forward, possible changes in the backline with Rico Henry coming back into the fold, and how the second half of the season might go. Also get the latest news around the January transfer window as rumours of potential outgoings emerge, and we preview our tip to Crystal Palace on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike and Dan reflect on FA Cup misery at home to Plymouth, followed up by a game-of-the-season contender against Manchester City. Thomas Frank made seven changes to his side for bottom-of-the-Championship Plymouth's visit to the Gtech at the weekend, and Brentford paid the price, losing to a late Morgan Whittaker goal and exiting the cup in the third round. Dan delves into an identity crisis, and talks about Thomas Frank's prioritisation of the league over cup competitions. That was followed up by yet another ding-dong game at home, with champions Man City coming to town. From two goals down, the Bees fought back to salvage a draw, with captain Christian Norgaard shining in midfield. Could we have won the game? How important is Norgaard to this Brentford team? How do we set up against Liverpool? ALL DISCUSSED... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Mooney from The Blue Moon Podcast joins Mike to preview Manchester City's visit to the Gtech on Tuesday night. Brentford bowed out of the FA Cup following a shock third round defeat to bottom-of-the-Championship Plymouth Argyle, but Thomas Frank's side have the chance to bounce back against a Man City side that are far from their formidable best. What's gone wrong at City this season? Where do they need to strengthen in January? And will Frank opt for the same gameplan that almost saw Brentford get another famous result at The Etihad in the reverse fixture at the start of the campaign? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on OUR FIRST AWAY WIN OF THE SEASON! We briefly look back on defeat against Arsenal before tucking into a 5-0 away win at St. Mary's. An attacking lineup eased its way through a bottom-of-the-league Saints defence, and gave Thomas Frank's side its first victory on the road this season... only took until 2025! We chat through an outstanding Tweet of the Week, the never-ending brilliance of Mikkel Damsgaard, Bryan Mbeumo's stock, and our upcoming fixtures in cup and league. This one was A LOT of fun... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Dan, Craig and Miranda reflect on our first home defeat of the season against Nott’m Forest, as well as the 0-0 draw at Brighton, and ANOTHER injury crisis… Nuno Espirito Santo’s high-flying Forest showcased as a defensive performance for the ages. The first team to prevent us from scoring at the Gtech this season, the visitors were worthy of the three points - we take a look at why we just couldn’t break them down. But we had the chance to respond at Brighton after Christmas, and in the end, we settled for a point at The Amex, surviving an onslaught in the first half but showing attacking intent in the second. Mads Roerslev produces his best performance of the season, and there are Premier League debuts for Kim Ji-Soo and Hákon Valdimarsson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect back on back-to-back losses in league and cup. A spirited second half performance wasn't enough to overturn a two-goal deficit against Chelsea, meaning our run of three consecutive wins at Stamford Bridge came to end. On another day, a point could've been a fair result, but our miserable record away from home continues. We were afforded a chance to bounce back in midweek against Newcastle in the League Cup quarterfinal, but a much-changed Brentford XI were comprehensively beaten by a Magpies side who we comprehensively beat a week before... how did that happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on yet another three points at home, this time against Eddie Howe's Newcastle. We needed a response after a poor showing away from home against Villa, and that's exactly what we got. An attacking lineup was justified by sublime finishes from Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, and we demonstrated defensive solidity in the second half too! Second half goals from Nathan Collins and Kevin Schade rounded off a comfortable win at home, against probably the toughest opposition we've faced at the Gtech... Yehor Yarmoluik's brilliance, front three options and Chelsea away ALL DISCUSSED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike, Callum and Dan discuss another loss on the road, this time at Villa Park. Fresh from a 4-1 thumping of Leicester at the Gtech, the Bees travelled to Birmingham in good spirits, but a 13-minute spell - in which Villa put three past us - meant it would be defeat on our travels yet again. How big a loss was Christian Norgaard in midfield? Is Ethan Pinnock on the decline? Did Thomas Frank get his substitutions wrong? ALL discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, a full house dissects yet another three points at home, this time against Leicester City. Kevin Schade - after a a difficult start to the campaign - FINALLY gets his moment in the limelight, bagging a fantastic hat-trick and sending Brentford on their way to a comfortable 4-1 victory. How much can we take from our home games? How far off are we? Can we beat Villa in midweek - ALL DISCUSSED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Watson from the Big Strong Leicester Boys Podcast joins Mike to give the lowdown on the Foxes ahead of Saturday's clash at the Gtech. Steve Cooper SACKED, Ruud van Nistelrooy IN. That was the story that unfolded this week and Jake has the inside story on how it happened. What's gone wrong this season? Who's accountable? How will the game go this weekend? ALL discussed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike, Callum, Craig and Dan reflect on a hard-fought point at Goodison Park. In a game that wasn't likely to produce many goals, Christian Norgaard's controversial red card just before half-time did little to help the quality of the game. A gritty second half performance - in which 10-man Brentford were the better team - earned Thomas Frank's side their first point on the road this season. We analyse the red card decision, Bryan Mbeumo's performance, Igor Thiago's debut off the bench, and Leicester at home this weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan dissect another pulsating afternoon at the Gtech. Brentford run out 3-2 winners against in-form Bournemouth, coming from behind twice to secure all three points and leave us just three points off third... The boys discuss the form of Vitaly Janelt and Christian Norgaard in midfield, while giving the usual flowers to Mikkel Damsgaard and Keane Lewis-Potter. We also chat about the season so far, and look ahead to the upcoming fixtures after the international break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan dissect a miserable night at Craven Cottage against Fulham in the west London derby... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Craig, Dan and Miranda (and Callum for about 10mins...) dissect the crazy 4-3 win over Ipswich at the Gtech on Saturday. Keane Lewis-Potter's best performance in a Bees shirt, sloppy defending costing us at the back, and just the small occasion of a trip to Fulham up next in the league... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices