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Beesotted the Brentford fanzine. Started off as a fanzine in 1990. Now we're a blog, vlog and a podcast talking all things Brentford and much, much more Over 1200 episodes in and still going. Nominated for numerous Football Supporters Association (FSA) awards and Football Content Awards but never managed to snag one ... yet Catch our pre-match podcast which we try to put live every Thursday by 7am for Saturday matches We also record an unedited post-match podcast on the terraces at home and ...
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With Brentford sitting in a lofty fifth position in the Premier League after back to back wins against Everton and Sunderland, The Bees can be distracted by the FA Cup this weekend and face a trip to Sheffield Wednesday The match at Hillsborough provides Keith Andrews to rest a few and rotate the team to allow some of the fringe players their chanc…
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Thew first of TWO podcasts previewing the Wednesday cup match. Billy The Bee Grant catches up with Fudge from The Wednesday Week Podcast and has a good old skool reminiesce about Championship days and more as they discuss Brentford's visit to Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup The main podcast also reviews the Everton and Sunderland game You can cat…
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A big win for Brentford. A convincing 3–0, another strong home performance, and the Bees move up to 5th place. Billy “The Bee” Grant reacts from the stands, soaking up the noise and the mood inside the ground, and grabs the thoughts of Brentford and Sunderland fans at full-time. Raw reaction. Honest takes. Big result. 🐝 Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…
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With the fixtures coming thick and fast, Billy “The Bee” O’Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane sat down to look ahead to tonight’s clash, fresh off that superb away win at Everton. The Black Cats have been one of the stories of the season, surprising plenty with their spirited return to the top flight. But Keith Andrews’ side will be out for revenge after …
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A frustrating afternoon at the Brentford Community Stadium as Brentford are held to a goalless draw against a Spurs side that looked there for the taking. The Bees had the better moments and territory but couldn’t quite find the cutting edge to turn pressure into points. Billy is straight outside the ground and in the pub at full time, chatting to …
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With the whiff of the Bournemouth victory still fresh in our minds, Brentford prepare to take on Thomas Frank’s Tottenham at Brentford Community Stadium The Bees’ first fixture of 2026, Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane look back at the excellent performance last time out, as well as discussing whether Keith Andrews’ team can build on tho…
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Henderson vs Janelt, Thiago vs Wissa & Beating Spurs | Beyond the Breakdown The Brentford Tactical and Statistical Lowdown Jacob The Gowler Gowler and Matt The Allard Allard dive deep into Brentford’s recent performances and what they reveal about where the Bees really are right now The podcast kicks off with a Wolves and Bournemouth double-header,…
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As another rollercoaster Premier League year draws to a close, the Beesotted end-of-year special edition that does exactly what it says on the tin: looks back at Brentford’s fortunes in 2025, through the voices of the Bees faithful. Hosted by Billy “the Bee” Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane, this pod remembers a year that had everything. Drama, delight,…
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Brentford delivered a dominant 4–1 win over Bournemouth at the Gtech, controlling the match from the first whistle and setting the tone with an excellent first-half performance. The Bees’ intensity, movement and quality told as the game wore on, with total control turned into a convincing scoreline. Billy The Bee Grant heads into the stands and the…
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Billy TheBee Grant is joined by Dave Laney Lane for a festive Beesotted preview as Brentford return to action after the Christmas break, with Bournemouth heading to West London in the final fixture of the first half of the season There’s plenty of Christmas cheer to kick things off as we talk about a special message to Bees fans from Martin Allen -…
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Billy The Bee Grant is in the stands and in the pubs after the final whistle, speaking to Bees and Wolves fan We look at how Brentford took control of the game with a far better second-half performance, turning a tight contest in their favour Supporters from both sides give their thoughts on the goals, the big talking points, standout performances,…
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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. Subst…
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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 whe…
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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 react…
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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 breakin…
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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…
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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 di…
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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 vi…
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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 Fr…
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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 earl…
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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 sc…
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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, an…
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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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…
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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 …
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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 i…
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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 dat…
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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 N…
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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 flow…
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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 ra…
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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 …
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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. Hosted on Acast. Se…
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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…
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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 …
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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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 t…
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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 - fro…
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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 -…
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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 fluf…
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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 Fulha…
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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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 Son…
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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…
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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, …
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Billy “TheBee” Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane hook up in the virtual joint after a frustrating trip to Sunderland where Brentford led through a Thiago header, missed a penalty and had an Outtara strike chalked off for offside before being sucker-punched by a last-minute winner. With two weeks to lick our wounds during the international break, the lads…
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The transfer window has slammed shut – but did Brentford come out on top, or were we left short? In this episode, we break down the moves, the near-misses, and the deals that got away. Did we pull Newcastle’s pants down over the Wissa fee? Were we too late chasing Joey Veerman from PSV and Max Beier? And can Reiss Nelson hit the ground running at G…
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The BBC Radio 5 show Great Football Songbook, hosted by Colin Murray and Pat Nevin, welcomed Billy Grant from Beesotted for an in-depth look at the stories behind Brentford’s most iconic chants. The episode spent a while talking about the legendary Chomp bar story (read the tale here) – a quirky tradition from the terraces where fans famously threw…
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