In one of the most remarkable fight-backs in second tier history, 93rd and 94th minute goals saw QPR snatch a remarkable point against West London foes Brentford at Loftus Road. Here’s our player ratings from the game. Queens Park Rangers Alex Smithies – denied Vibe in a relatively quiet first half. Difficult to criticize him… Read more →
After dominating League One last season, the test for Sheffield United is to show their class at a higher level. They will hope to take note from Brentford, who reached the top six in 14/15 as a freshly-promoted outfit. That campaign was followed up by less memorable, but still respectable, ninth and 10th place finishes,… Read more →
Over the last two years, Brentford have teased us by playing in patches some of the best football in the division – but often when it’s too late to achieve anything of substance. Is the challenge now to repeat those performances when the pressure is on? Supporter Luke James Furber discusses life at Griffin Park.… Read more →
Blackburn’s second tier status is on a knife-edge. A win will not be enough if Nottingham Forest and Birmingham match their result, yet they could also draw and theoretically even lose and still stay up. It would be simplistic to say Sunday will define the club’s long-term future, because failings over the last five years,… Read more →
When these teams last met at Griffin Park back in September, Brentford won 5-0, but that should not be used as a yardstick for what to expect. For a start, everyone who attended that game will say the scoreline was an unfair reflection on the balance of play. Preston dominated at the start of both… Read more →
Fulham won at West London rivals Brentford on Friday night, goals from Sone Aluko and Tom Cairney securing a 2-0 win in a strong performance. The hosts’ lack of midfield bite cost them in a first half in which they were dominated and although second half play was more balanced, the Bees were far too… Read more →
Fulham won at West London rivals Brentford on Friday night, goals from Sone Aluko and Tom Cairney securing a 2-0 win in a strong performance. Here are The Football Lab’s player ratings: Brentford Daniel Bentley – not at fault for either goal. Brentford’s defeat could have been more painful without his saves. 7 Maxime Colin… Read more →
Dean Smith’s first major test as Brentford manager comes on Saturday, when his side play away to local rivals Fulham. The 44-year-old experiences a West London derby for the first time and, as if he did not know the significance of the fixture already, the Bees are taking 5,000 fans to Craven Cottage. “No pressure,… Read more →
Here are The Football Lab’s thoughts ahead of 2 games in the Championship this weekend. Both Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday go into their match at Griffin Park off the back of a victory, as Brentford triumphed over Preston last time out while Wednesday recorded a League Cup victory at St James’ Park in midweek. Preston… Read more →