Brentford FC - Griffin Park Grapevine

Lionel Road Update

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:00 +0100

Brentford FC announced today that it is ready to submit a planning application for the proposed new ground. The club has spent the last few months preparing the detailed plans for a 20,000 seater stadium in Lionel Road South. These have included several public exhibitions and discussions with various interested parties as the project leaders prepare to put their ideas before Hounslow Council�s planning committee. Among

First Team Contracts Update

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:00 +0100

The 2012/13 season is at an end and Bees manager Uwe R�sler, sporting director Mark Warburton and owner Matthew Benham have been in discussions with players. Keeping the squad together will be the challenge over the summer, admitted Uwe following Bees' play-off final defeat. He said, "The challenge will be to keep the squad together. If we can do that, we will be fighting for promotion again next season. The

Academy Contracts Update

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 +0100

Six members of Bees� successful Development Squad have been offered new terms. The club has also given ten members of the U16 squad scholarships and will keep two more players on extended schoolboy terms.

One year contracts - Josh Clarke (18, defender), Tyrell Miller-Rodney (19, midfielder)
One year contract extension - Antonio German (21, striker), Luke Norris (19, striker), Aaron Pierre (20, defender)
Two year

End of Season Loan Round Up

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:00:00 +0100

Paul Hayes has returned to the club after a loan stint at fellow League One side Crawley Town. Paul played eleven games (including nine starts) and scored two goals. He is available for the Bees� playoff campaign.

Four youth players have also been out on loan and have returned to the club:

Defender

Jake Reeves Extends Contract / Loan News

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:00:00 +0100

Bees midfielder Jake Reeves has signed a new two-year deal, which will tie him to the club until the summer of 2015.

Mark Warburton, Brentford Sporting Director, said, �We are delighted Jake has committed his future to the Club. He has come through the system at the Club and performed exceptionally in Development Squad games. He has also put in a number of strong performances for the First Team. He benefitted from his loan spell at AFC Wimbledon and showed he could cope with the aggression of League Two football. We are delighted with the way he trains and look forward to him

Bees Sign Histon Defender Jack Uttridge

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0100

Conference North side Histon have confirmed young defender Jack Uttridge has signed a one year youth deal with the Bees. The deal allows Jack to continue playing for the Stutes for the remainder of the season, if required. Histon assistant manager Brian Page told the club's official website, "This is a great opportunity for Jack and one he thoroughly deserves. He has been with us for a number of years now and I'm delighted that his hard work has paid off for him. It's great for the other lads to see him get his chance at a pro club and is a real advertisement for what we are doing here with regard to developing young players.

Paul Hayes Leaves on Loan

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:42:00 +0000

Bees frontman Paul Hayes has joined fellow League One side Crawley Town on loan until April 7th. He will provide cover for the Red Devils� former Bees striker Billy Clarke, who is currently injured.

"Paul's just what we need at this stage of the season", Crawley boss Richie Barker said. "He will bring experience

Kevin O'Connor Signs New Contract

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:17:00 +0000

Long-serving Bees utility man Kevin O'Connor has signed a one year contract extension, taking him up until the end of the 13/14 season. Kevin recently returned to training with the first team after suffering multi-ligament ankle and leg fracture injuries in November 2012.

Brentford boss Uwe R�sler said he wanted to keep a player of O'Connor's

Arsenal Youngster Joins Development Squad

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:19:00 +0000

Arsenal academy product Josh Rees has joined Bees on a loan running until April 1st. He is eligible to make first team appearances, but will initially link up with the development squad. The 19 year old midfielder has come through the ranks at the Gunners and has made appearances for their reserve team.

Brentford Academy Director Ose Aibangee said: �Josh has been with Arsenal since he was a young player. He has had a great footballing education at Arsenal�s

Liam Moore Signs

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:38:00 +0000

Bees have made their second loan signing in the space of 24 hours, securing Leicester City centre-half Liam Moore on a youth loan until April 27, the day of the final league game of the season at home to Doncaster. Because of Moore's age, Leicester have the right to an early recall if necessary.

Turning 20 in March, Moore has made 14 appearances