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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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 Breakdown

Plus 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==

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Brentford scored five to find themselves in the Quarter Final of the League Cup

Billy the Bee gets instant reaction from Brentford and Grimsby fans right after the match - raw, unfiltered, and full of passion.

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Brentford blew Liverpool away. The 3-2 scoreline barely told the story.

Goals from Ouattara, Schade, and Tiago sealed a memorable win for the Bees as they outplayed the Reds from start to finish.

We caught up with both Brentford and Liverpool fans in the stands and the pub straight after the match to get their instant reactions.

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Join Billy the Bee Grant, Dave Laney Lane, and Matt The Allard Allard as they celebrate Brentford’s latest victory against West Ham. 

Was it a brilliant performance by the Bees or a reflection of West Ham’s struggles? Every player shone that night with Yarmoliuk Henderson, Thiago, Kayode and Jensen being plucked out for their individual performances

JB tries to win his facts and funk crown back with after Pat and Jay usurped him last week. 

Bees Breakdown provides more statistical and tactical insights

Plus we hear from Neil of Liverpool's Anfield Wrap podcast, sharing his thoughts on Liverpool’s season, their title chances, and what he fears about Brentford.

You can check out the full length interview with Neil NOW on https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/podcast-beesotted-meets-the-anfield-wrapdeepdive2025

And don’t forget the quiz at the Steam Packet pub, this week with a snake-themed question seemingly suitably appropriate

For all Brentford fans and football enthusiasts, this is your go-to pre-match debates, match analysis and humour 

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Billy “TheBee” Grant catches up with Neil from The Anfield Wrap ahead of Brentford’s big clash with Liverpool under the lights this Saturday (8pm kick-off).

The two dive deep into both clubs’ seasons so far - from Liverpool’s strong start to their losing streak including that recent blip against Man United and compare it to Brentford’s interesting start to the season.

There’s a snake competition - Issak versus Wissa and as we look at Liverpool's transfer window we ask should Liverpool have cashed in on Mo Salah?

They also look at the bigger picture - Arsenal sitting top of the Premier League, the long grind of a nine-month season, and whether the Reds can truly go the distance this year.

Billy flips the focus to Brentford - with Neil giving his outsider’s view on how the Bees are shaping up, where Liverpool might be vulnerable, and which players could make the difference on both sides.

Plus a nod to the Liverpool links in the Brentford squad — Henderson, Kelleher, Van de Berg, Carvalho

They round off with match predictions, key players to watch, a quick preview of the Steam Packet pre-match quiz ands the question - If Brentford actually beat Liverpool on Saturday, will they still win the league?

Can Brentford sting Liverpool again? Or will Slot's men bump start their title charge?

🎧 Tune in to find out - Beesotted meets The Anfield Wrap

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Absolute scenes at the London Stadium as Jensen smashed home a last-minute screamer to seal the three points for the Bees! 🙌🐝

We spoke to fans straight after the match - in the stands and down the pub - about a game Brentford should’ve had wrapped up long before the winner.

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🎙️ West Ham v Brentford Preview Podcast

It’s another London derby week — and the Beesotted crew of Billy The Bee Grant and Laney are back on the mics to chat all things Brentford as we head to the London Stadium to take on West Ham.

We look back at the Manchester City game with JB bringing his trademark facts and funk, while Bees Breakdowndeliver the tactical and statistical lowdown on what went right, what went wrong, and how the Bees can bounce back this weekend.

There’s plenty of international chat too — with England becoming the first European team to qualify, Tuchel bizarrely lambasting fans for not singing, and then England supporters making up for it with karaoke antics in Riga. The Beesotted boys also went on a whistle-stop tour of the Baltics, taking in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in just a few days — so expect a few stories from the road.

Elsewhere in the Brentford world:

🐝 Milambo suffers an ACL injury

🐝 Aaron Hickey picks up an injury playing for Scotland

🐝 Romelle Donavan scores a worldie against QPR – is he edging closer to a first-team start?

🐝 Benjamin Fredrick continues to shine for Nigeria — five games, 450 minutes, never subbed, and plenty of hype building around the 20-year-old

🐝 Benjamin Arthur gets a mention as one to watch

🐝 Damsgaard scores for Denmark, who continue to impress on international duty

🐝 Ethan Pinnock’s Jamaica bounce back and get their World Cup qualification campaign back on course

We also chat about Kevin Schade — and ask, is Thomas Frank interested in signing him permanently?

And as ever, there’s more facts and funk when the winners of the Beesotted x Steam Packet quiz from the Man City match — Nemo — try to give JB a run for his money.

Finally, Andy Payne from Hammers United joins us to give the full lowdown on West Ham, their season so far, and what to expect this weekend.

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Podcast Summary (Beesotted Style):

We’re back with another Beesotted post-match podcast, recorded straight after the game - chatting with fans in the stands and down the pub once the final whistle blew.

The Bees put in a real shift against Man City, battling hard against one of the best sides in the league. There were plenty of talking points - from the tactical setup to the key moments that swung the game - and the fans had plenty to say about it all.

We got the raw reaction: frustration, pride, a bit of both… but always honest and full of passion.

Grab a pint, have a listen, and relive the afternoon’s action with the Beesotted crew and the Brentford faithful. 🍻🐝

#BrentfordFC #Beesotted #Brentford #ManCity #PremierLeague #BeesFans #PubChat #FromTheStands

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In this latest episode of the Beesotted Pride of West London Podcast, Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant, Dave ‘Laney’ Lane and Matt ‘The Allard’ Allard gather to break down Brentford’s morale-boosting 2-1 win over Manchester United and gear up for the big clash against Manchester City on Sunday.

The crew unpack all the key talking points from the United game - from the switch in formation and Aaron Hickey’s impressive return at left back, to Thiago’s thunderbolt and Jensen’s ice-cold winner (complete with non-celebration)

Plus, they take a moment to salute the electric atmosphere during that early Saturday kickoff

Also on the podcast:

•⁠ ⁠Jonathan Burchill drops more serious Facts & Funk

•⁠ ⁠Jacob Gowler from Bees Breakdown gives the tactical and statistical lowdown on the Man United game and looks forward to the City match

•⁠ ⁠There’s a cheeky bonus waiting – find out how to grab a £10 Match Bingo boost from matchbingo.com when you deposit just £5 using code BEESOTTED

•⁠ ⁠Dave Mooney from The Blue Moon podcast gives us all the info from the City camp.

Buy us a beer if you fancy at beesotted.com/beer

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A bright morning in West London saw Brentford claim a convincing 3-1 win over Manchester United.

The Bees struck with energy and composure, taking control early and keeping their momentum through the game, while United never quite found their footing

Thiago and Jensen scored two incredible goals. Meanwhile Kelleher made up for his earlier goal fluff to safe a penalty

Straight after the final whistle we spoke to both Brentford and United fans in the stands and later in the pub. Bees fans were full of pride at the performance and result, while United supporters were left frustrated and looking for answers.

Plenty of raw reaction and honest voices from a memorable morning at Lionel Road.

Want me to make a shorter punchy version too, just for socials?

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🎙️ Beesotted Podcast – Post-Fulham & Beyond

BUMPER PODCAST. LOTS TO DISCUSS. The Beesotted crew of Billy The Bee Grant, Dave Laney Lane and Matt The Allard Allard are back at The Steam Packet in Kew to chew over the Fulham game and ask the question: was our performance last week really as bad as last year? 

We hear from fans straight after the Fulham match before taking a step back to look at the bigger picture.

📊 Jacob Gowler from Bees Breakdown gives us a Holistic View analysing tactically and statistically Keith Andrews' first seven matches and comparing his tactics to Thomas Frank's

Then in the studio we discuss

• How the start under Thomas Frank, Dean Smith and Dijkhuizen compares with Keith Andrews' start
• The role of personnel and what the squad balance looks like
• Tactical tweaks: set-pieces, Thiago’s influence, formations
• Training ground insights
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🎧 Audio Features

• Fans’ voices from Craven Cottage
• Bees Breakdown on the Fulham clash and a look ahead to Man United
• JB’s Facts & Funk
• We get into the Match Bingo vibe. Download the app and heck it out at matchbingo.com

👀 Looking Ahead to the Manchester United Match

We cast our eyes to the Manchester United match with insight from special guest Andy Mitten from United We Stand fanzine

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Brentford were poor at Craven Cottage, leaving plenty of questions hanging in the air. Straight after the match we spoke to supporters who didn’t hold back -disappointed, truthful, and searching for some kind of vision for the season ahead. A raw and honest snapshot of the mood in the aftermath of Fulham v Brentford.

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The Beesotted crew of Billy TheBee Grant, Dave Laney Lane and Matt The Allard Allard are back in the studio for a jam-packed episode as Brentford gear up to face Fulham

We kick off discussing Forest’s remarkable collapse in the EFL Cup against Swansea – before playing a clip from Billy’s appearance on Colin Murray and Pat Nevin’s Great Football Songbook on BBC Radio 5, including a special rendition of “Bees Up, Fulham Down” – plus a few singalongs from the studio.

You can catch the Songbook podcast right here

 https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/chomp-bars-bees-up-fulham-down-hey-jude-brentfords-football

Then it’s onto the Chelsea draw which bought up plenty of points including

• Henderson’s influence
• Thiago
• Bees improvements
• Jensen for Damsgaard
• Carvalho

MOTM against Chelsea was Henderson

We also hear from fans at the Chelsea and Villa match

Then we review the Villa cup match looking at Hickey’s contribution and those penalties...

We have Jonathan JB Burchill dropping in with some facts and funk, before we turn full focus to Fulham, with insight from Dan from The Hammy End Podcast.

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We bring you all the reaction from the stands and pubs after Brentford’s dramatic EFL Cup clash with Aston Villa. The game finished 1-1 after 90 minutes before heading to penalties, where the tension really kicked in.

Hear the thoughts of fans straight after the final whistle as they share their take on the performance, the shootout drama, and what this result means going forward in the competition.

Raw, unfiltered post-match fan voices - straight from the terraces.

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Billy “the Bee” Grant grabs the instant reaction from Bees and Blues fans straight after the whistle from the stands and the pub.

We hear contrasting takes on a dramatic draw—Brentford pride in fighting back,

Chelsea frustration at dropped points—and plenty of debate over key moments, standout players, and what the result means for both sides

Raw, unfiltered terrace chat, just how we like it.

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