Billy The Bee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane grabbed a table in a boozer straight off the train back from Manchester City and chewed over a busy few days for the Bees

They kick off with the growing murmurs around Keith Andrews, as some fans voice their unhappiness with the current style of football - seeing Brentford as increasingly risk-averse. Substitutions, game management, attacking intent and how the team reacts to situations are all debated

The Leeds and Man City matches are reviewed. Jacob Gowler from Bees Breakdown provides a statistical and tactical lowdown on the Leeds game with the decision to sit back and protect the lead is highlighted as a moment that ultimately backfired

We hear fans’ verdicts after the Leeds and Man City matches. Jonathan “JB” Burchill delivers some League Cup Facts & Funk

Attention then turns to Wolves, with Dave from the Talking Wolves podcast giving the opposition view

Jacob Gowler follows up by explaining why Wolves are massively underperforming and why that could still be a huge problem for Brentford, particularly with doubts over key players Thiago and Henderson

Straight-talking analysis, supporter reaction and proper football chat - all from the boozer

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Billy The Bee Grant chats to Brentford fans straight after the final whistle following defeat at the Etihad. There’s a sense that the Bees looked slightly more competirive than in recent matches but ultimately Man City’s quality told.

We get honest fan reaction on the performance, the defensive shape, moments where Brentford held their own, and where City’s class made the difference. Reflections on effort, game management and what positives can be taken despite the result, with eyes already on the next fixture.

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Billy TheBee Grant is in the pub straight after the final whistle, chatting to Brentford and Leeds fans to get the immediate reaction.

It wasn’t a classic - scrappy, physical and not great quality - but the Bees ground it out. Brentford went ahead, Leeds came back, and both sets of supporters had plenty to say about how it played out.

Raw fan reaction, honest opinions, and pub-side debate while the match was still fresh.

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Billy the Bee Grant and Laney regroup after the North London double defeat - with the Tottenham loss getting a proper pick-over - before switching focus to the key match with Leeds United

We also dig into the furore around World Cup ticket prices

JB steps in to deliver more facts and funk. Plus, there’s a clip from The Gowler and The Allard breaking down the Leeds match on their Beyond The Breakdown podcast (link below)

https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/brentford-beyond-the-breakdown-arsenal-spurs-setbacks-hender

Plus Oscar from All Leeds TV drops in to give us the Leeds perspective

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In this episode Billy dives into the growing global frustration surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices. Fans from every corner of the football world are voicing their outrage as the cost of attending matches in the USA, Mexico, and Canada reaches unprecedented levels.

Billy, along with Tom from the Football Supporters Association, breaks down why supporters feel blindsided, how pricing varies depending on the perceived value of the match and what this all means for the everyday fan who simply wants to experience the biggest football tournament on the planet

Jaw-dropping ticketing policies, they discuss the chaos, the disappointment, and more importantly the backlash FIFA didn’t see coming

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Matt The Allard Allard and Jacob The Gowler Gowler dig into a tactical and analytical look at a mixed week for Brentford

Arsenal & Spurs Review

The lads break down the defeats to Arsenal and Spurs, going beyond the scorelines to look at whether the numbers actually matched what fans were seeing on the pitch. Were Brentford really that off it, or did the data tell a slightly different story?

Henderson v Nørgaard Midfield Analysis

A proper analytical comparison of ex-Bee Christian Nørgaard - now occasionally turning out for Arsenal - giving the full statistical picture of what Brentford have gained and lost in midfield since the summer switch.

Leeds Preview

The attention turns to Leeds. One of last season’s promoted sides, and coming into the weekend off a win against Chelsea and a battling draw with Liverpool. The lads dig into Leeds’ numbers, style, strengths, weaknesses, and how they compare to the other newcomers and the teams hovering near the bottom. What kind of threat are they really, and what should Brentford be ready for?

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Billy TheBee Grant was caught up with fans straight after Brentford's match against Spurs - and there was no hiding from it.

Brentford were dreadful

Couldn’t win a first or second ball, the passing was off, the movement wasn’t there, and they kept giving the ball away far too easily. Spurs simply showed more desire and it showed

Plenty of honest views from the stands as we try to make sense of a rough afternoon for the Bees.

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Billy The Bee Grant and Laney shake off the disappointment of the Arsenal defeat and gear up for another North London dust-up - this time against Spurs, where ex-Brentford boss Thomas Frank is taking plenty of heat from the Tottenham faithful for their recent wobble.

In this week’s pod we dive into:

• Spurs fans’ growing frustrations with Thomas Frank - and how his style compares to what Bees fans saw in West London

• Bees fans making their presence felt at the Ashes

• Brentford loanee Meghoma banging one in for Glasgow Rangers

• The wild allegations surrounding Brighton owner Tony Bloom and secret gambling networks

• A proper look back at Arsenal away – including why Brentford rested the spine of the side with Spurs in mind

• Jonathan JB Burchill returning from the Far East with more facts, stats and funk

• Jacob “The Gowler” Gowler from Bees Breakdown unpacking Spurs’ tactical setup

• Ricky from Last Word on Spurs giving us the Tottenham lowdown

And if you fancy hearing Billy discuss how Spurs have dealt with Thomas Frank, check him out on Last Word on Spurs here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ejs8eUgGjrE?si=_-NRhIyvh-esdoiy

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5w3DcnyvJBoioeqMGXSVjR?si=9dbdc6ef85074ef4

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Billy “TheBee” Grant and the Beesotted crew were outside the Emirates and in the pubs straight after Brentford’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, grabbing instant reaction from both sets of fans. We hear the Arsenal take on a solid home win… and the Brentford view on a stubborn performance that just didn’t have enough cutting edge on the night.

Merino’s early header and Saka’s late clincher were the big talking points, along with the atmosphere, the key moments, and where this leaves both sides heading into the next round of fixtures.

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Billy TheBee Grant and Dave Laney Lane look ahead to Brentford’s trip to Arsenal after a valuable 3–1 win over Burnley at the weekend.

The lads revisit the Burnley match at the weekend with reaction from both sets of supporters straight after the final whistle. Burnley fans were honest about their side’s defensive issues with a lack of desire to score being something that cost them. Meanwhile, Bees fans were relieved to see Brentford take their chances and bank three important points heading into a tough run of away games

Jonathan JB Burchill checks in fresh from the Far East with another batch of facts and left-field nuggets from his travels

And to tee up the Arsenal clash, Marty from AFTV drops in with the inside view on how the Gunners are shaping up and what Brentford can expect at the Emirates

You can check out the FUL interview with Marty by clicking below

https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/what-arsenal-expect-from-brentford-aftvs-matty-with-the-oppo

A solid, no-nonsense preview pod ahead of a tricky midweek test

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Billy The Bee Grant chats with Marty from AFTV for an exclusive opposition view ahead of Brentford’s trip to the Emirates. They discuss how Arsenal fans see their team, the squad’s key players, Arteta’s influence, and the evolution of their style of play.

Marty also shares his thoughts on Brentford as a side, how the upcoming game might pan out, and his prediction for the score.

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Billy the Bee Grant grabs instant post-match reaction from Brentford and Burnley fans in the stands and the pub after a real ding-dong of a game, as Thigo’s brace fires Brentford to a big win - quickfire takes on the key moments, the vibe, and what it means for the Bees.

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Billy the Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane dust themselves off after the Brighton loss, picking apart what went wrong and what needs to click as the Bees head into a crucial clash with Burnley.

Jacob The Gowler Gowler from Bees Breakdown jumps in with his trademark statistical and tactical insight - breaking down the Brighton performance and giving us the lowdown on what to expect from Burnley.

And with the Spurs match on the horizon next weekend, we spark up a conversation about Thomas Frank’s time at Tottenham — a chat we’ll pick back up and finish in next week’s Tottenham preview podcast.

Plenty of build-up, plenty of insight, and the usual Beesotted flavour. Tune in.

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Brentford fell to a narrow 2–1 defeat on the South Coast, and we were right there in the thick of it. In this post-match From The Stands podcast, we grabbed instant reaction from Bees fans inside the Amex and continued the chat back in the pub afterwards.

Hear the highs, lows, frustrations and positives straight from the supporters who lived every kick. Honest views, raw emotion, and proper Brentford chat – all wrapped up in your essential full-time Beesotted debrief.

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Bees Look to Break South Coast Hoodoo – Brighton v Brentford Preview Podcast

Billy the Bee Grant and Laney are back after the World Cup-qualifying international break, catching up on how England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland fared. We also touch on Jamaica missing out on automatic qualification - but with Pinnock and Henry still in with a chance via the playoffs.

Attention then turns to Brentford’s win over Newcastle, including Nunes’ clever assist for Ouattara and a full look at the standout performers, with Igor Thiago named Man of the Match.

Bees Breakdown joins the show with their detailed tactical and statistical analysis from the Newcastle match and an in-depth look ahead to Brighton. We also discuss the new tactics show featuring Jacob Gowler and Matt “The Allard” Allard. You can check in in the link below

https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/beyond-the-breakdown-brentfords-tactical-takeaways-newcastle

And as part of the Brighton preview, Ady Packham from Albion Roar gives us the lowdown from the opposition side.

Plus updates on Martin Allen's fundraising efforts, and news from abroad with Wolfsburg rumoured to be interested in signing Ajer - coinciding with Norway sealing qualification to the World Cup

Another packed episode covering all bases on and off the pitch.

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Welcome to the brand-new Brentford analytics deep-dive! In the very first episode of Beyond the Breakdown, Matt The Allard Allard and Jacob The Gowler Gowler kick things off with a bang - breaking down the tactical tweaks and standout stats behind Brentford’s win over Newcastle.

They also look ahead to the trip to Brighton, spotlighting the key data points, danger areas and strategic battles that could shape the clash on the south coast.

And to round things off, the lads take a big-picture look at how Brentford are shaping up under Keith Andrews, comparing his early impact to managers gone by.

A fresh, lively, numbers-driven start to a brand-new Bees podcast. Enjoy

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Billy “The Bee” Grant catches up with Brentford and Newcastle fans straight after the final whistle to get all the instant reaction from the Gtech.

One nil down. Three one up

The highs, the lows, the talking points - and plenty of passionate views from both sides.

Raw, honest, and straight from the stands - your instant fan verdict on Brentford v Newcastle.

#BrentfordFC 🐝 #NUFC ⚫⚪ #Beesotted

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Beesotted hits the big 1️⃣2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

And it all started on a train back from Middlesborough after a 4-0 hammering 11 years ago

Billy “The Bee” Grant, Dave “Laney” Lane, Matt “The Allard” Allard and Lewis “Sherlock” Holmes are right in the thick of the celebrations at the Steam Packet - DJs spinning, fans dancing, plenty of tunes and a few beers flowing - as the Beesotted crew mark their 1200th podcast in true West London style.

Despite a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, there’s still plenty to buzz about:

🐀 There's a Rat in the Kitchen - the Yoane Wissa chat

📊 Bees Breakdown’s Jacob Gowler on Palace stats, tactics, and a look ahead to Newcastle

🎙️ Sam from Tru Faith Podcast gives us the lowdown from the Toon

🎧 Party tunes galore - from Vengaboys to UB40 and Russ Abbott

💭 JB’s Far East adventure - has quiz life driven him round the bend?

All that plus fan give us their thoughts straight after the Palace match, match analysis, and predictions ahead of Brentford v Newcastle.

So grab a pint, turn up the volume, and celebrate 1,200 episodes of Beesotted - still buzzing since day one.

🎵 “It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to…”

You can check out the Beesotted episodes that all the party people on this podcast featured on FIRST in the links below: 

Episode 1 - Laney and Billy - Boro 4 Brentford 0 Post-Match Podcast, 20th Sept 2014

https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/6374fc88351b8500117ac4bd

Episode 10 - The Allard - Wigan 0 Brentford 0 Preview Podcast featuring MudHutter, Oct 16 2014

https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/6374fc88351b8500117ac4b4

Episode 821 - Sherlock - Watford 1 Brentford 2, Match Review Podcast, 11th Dec 2021

https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/6374fc87351b8500117ac18e

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Billy The Bee Grant from Beesotted caught up with Sam Dalling from Newcastle’s Tru Faith podcast and blog ahead of Brentford v Newcastle. We chat cup final wins, Toon form, shaky away days, Eddie Howe’s tactics, the strain of juggling Europe and the League

Plus the big “snake-off” - Wissa v Isak

From the Tyne to the Thames, with a few snakes and rats in between

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The Bees were arguably on a Grimsby high hangover as they failed to kay a glove on Palace really

we spike to bees and palace fans straight after the final whistle

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