As 2023 ends with Brentford just 4 points and 2 places above the relegation zone and in the midst of a run that has seen them win just once in their last 7 games, I am taking us back to the beginning of November as the Bees topped off a hat-trick of successive wins withContinue reading “The Comeback is On”
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Brentford’s Travel Sickness
That I have taken so long to write another blog, since my Bobby Charlton memorial, is down to one major reason… the last couple of games I went to were Brentford away games that took the Bees outside of London. Away from their home city the Bees are nothing short of abysmal. That didn’t stopContinue reading “Brentford’s Travel Sickness”
The Passing Of A Legend
Any football fan can name hundreds or thousands of players who ply their trade in any of dozens leagues across countless nations and every FIFA confederation, but only the most avid fans can name more than a few from beyond their own era. Players from before the internet age, where multi-million dollar stars are paidContinue reading “The Passing Of A Legend”
An FA Cup Fairy-tale continues
Sunday 5th November 2023: FA Cup First Round Proper 2023/24: The Valley: Charlton Athletic vs Cray Valley Paper Mills (CVPM) This was a match that stood out to me as a must-see match as soon as the First Round draw was made. The simple reason for this was that a goal-romp as a top halfContinue reading “An FA Cup Fairy-tale continues”
Maupay’s Return
There is an old adage well known throughout life and football; Never Go Back. Every rule has it’s exceptions though and Neal Maupay going back to Brentford may well be the exception to this one. His first spell at the club, 2017-2019, saw him become an integral part of the Bees irrepressible BMW front lineContinue reading “Maupay’s Return”
Buzzing
As I made my way down to this match, between Brentford and Burnley, there was one thing I knew both teams had in common and that was some seriously poor form. Neither team had more than a single win to their name this season coming into this match, with only the hosts having secured aContinue reading “Buzzing”
Stanley Stutter to Victory
Saturday 7th October 2023: League 2: Wham Stadium: Accrington Stanley vs Forest Green Rovers To many people missing out on tickets to watch your team at Old Trafford would be a huge disappointment, but I chose to see it as a huge opportunity instead. I decided to use this opportunity to dive deep into theContinue reading “Stanley Stutter to Victory”
Polar Nights and Saharan Days
Brentford vs Arsenal: Wednesday 27th September 2023: League Cup: Gtech Community Stadium So in the middle of a dreadful week for the Bees I finally made my return to the stands, but watching my injury ravaged heroes gift the high flying gunners one of the softest goals imaginable was not quite how I’d pictured theContinue reading “Polar Nights and Saharan Days”
Issues
I have been working on new posts ever since my most recent one was published, over a month ago, but there have been many issues getting in the way of completing and publishing any new material. My work shifts have been falling far more on game days and it has become far more difficult toContinue reading “Issues”
Toon Army Marches Into The Lion’s Den
When their beloved Magpies qualified for this season’s Champions League even the most ambitious of the Toon Army could scarcely have envisioned that their return to the top table would see them dropped into the group of death. Sure they avoided either of the Spanish juggernauts or the rulers of Germany, but even without tripsContinue reading “Toon Army Marches Into The Lion’s Den”
The Football tourist 