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.

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 failing to register a shot on target, but just couldn’t find that finishing touch.Fans give their take on a game that had intensity and needle but lacked quality in the final third, with talk turning to missed opportunities, another draw on the board, and what this means for Brentford’s European push as the season heads into the final stretch .Was it a point gained or two dropped? The fans have their say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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.

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 for a possible European Tour with their beloved Bees with just seven games to goWe look back to Martin Allen’s legendary appearance at the Beesotted Social back in 2018, the podcast of which has never been broadcast beforeFind the link to the full Martin Allen podcast herehttps://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/martin-mad-dog-allen-unleashed-tales-of-chaos-brentford-spirWe also are looking to do a special end of season social event so sign up for more information right herehttps://forms.gle/25wXpKzCgVU3j5YF9The flowery pair are joined this week by Harry from Toffee Blues podcast, The Bees Breakdown crew (Jacob The Gowler Gowler and Matt the Allard Allard) plus, of course, Jonathan Burchill who proved more Facts n Funk.Catch us down The Steam Packet in Strand On The Green for a few beers before and after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, full of energy, humour and honesty - as he dives into Brentford history and tells it how it really wasThese aren’t just stories - they’re snapshots of a different era. A Brentford team that was scrapping, surviving and never really expected to be anything more than a lower league club fighting to keep its head above waterFrom dressing room chaos to off-field dramas, from ticket fiascos to away day antics, Martin brings the character, passion and personality of the club roaring back to lifeIt’s a world away from the Brentford we see today. But in amongst the laughter, you can hear the foundations being laid - the spirit, the resilience, the identity that shaped the club we’ve becomeIf you want to understand the journey - this is essential listeningThe lost tapesThe real BrentfordMartin Allen, front and centreBeesotted are planning another social at the end of the season. Their first since the pandemic .If you would like get more info on future Beesotted socials, sign the form belowhttps://forms.gle/25wXpKzCgVU3j5YF9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the Wolves and Leeds games, including game state swings, patterns of play and where Brentford controlled (and lost control of) matches.One key question under the microscope - do Brentford concede more goals just before or after half-time or late in the game? The numbers suggest a fairly even split, with slightly more goals conceded in the second half (0.71 vs 0.65 per game), hinting at late-game vulnerability There’s also a proper data-led debate on Rico Henry versus Keane Lewis-Potter at left back - what do the metrics say about defensive solidity, progression and attacking output?Looking ahead, the pod previews the next three fixtures, asking whether Everton and Fulham are overperforming, and digging into Manchester United’s tactical approach under CarrickThey finish up by predicting points The Bees will pick up from the next three games while asking the big question - where will Brentford finish this season? With European qualification spots potentially extending further down the league table than usual, the race is very much on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 up for Brazil, Jordan Henderson’s England selection and chin-wag about the other players who will be representing their countries in the coming couple of weeks in some high-stake World Cup play-offs.Jacob ‘The Gowler’ Gowler and Jonathan ‘JB’ Burchill also provide some stats, analysis and some funky facts to another packed showWe got lost in the madness which was the Afroman trial. Possibly the maddest trial ever. And the funniest Plus we chat to Oscar from All Leeds TV about Leeds UnitedSign up for Queen Bees here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyKWNTdhGnFY7llFkaDHTy9gRfWkr3LQ014xLRivRAIY_IIQ/viewform?pli=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 from a lively one in TW8. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 also discuss Bryan Mbeumo’s recent interview with French podcaster Zach Nani, which gives a bit more insight into the Brentford forward away from the pitch.There’s plenty of daft chat along the way as well - including Laney revealing that he irons his jeans (yes… really)We chat about atmosphere at the stadium - could it be better? What could be done to improve it?We also look back at the Bees’ cup exit at the hands of West Ham United, reflecting on the disappointment of going out after the penalty shoot-outJonathan JB Burchill gives us more facts and a little bit of funkThe Gowler from Bees Breakdown gives the statistical and tactical lowdown on the forthcoming match against Wolverhampton WanderersPlus we chat to Dave from Talking Wolves who gives us the opposition view ahead of the clash with WolvesPlenty of chat. Plenty of nonsense. And everything you need to get you ready for the next Bees match. 🐝 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 always, the supporters had plenty to say. 🎙️🐝 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 things Brentford, and are joined by JB with his Facts-n-Funk and Andy Pain from Hammers United who shares his insight on what's going on with The Hammers recently and their chances of escape from relegation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 chances at both ends?Billy speaks to supporters after the match – insidethe ground and in the boozers – to capture the immediate reaction, the hot takes, and the measured reflections after a tight 0-0Raw fan opinion. No filter. Straight after the final whistle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 mean, plus we look forward to a trip to the seaside to take on The Cherries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’s a look back at the defeat to Brighton. Where did it go wrong? What were the key moments? And as ever, we hear from the fans straight after the match with their raw and honest reactionsJonathan JB Burchill rolls in with more facts and a little bit of funk - digging out nuggets you didn’t know you needed but now won’t be able to live withoutAnd with Burnley up next, we dive into the forthcoming match with The Allard and The Gowler from the Beyond The Breakdown podcast, bringing the statistical edge and tactical lowdown on what the Bees need to do to get the job doneBrighton frustration. Big contract news. Burnley on the horizonIt’s all there Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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