Things Others Say About Brentford FC

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

Just seems to me that the likes of Spurs, Everton and ManU sign names they’ve heard of without having a clue as how they will mould them intoan effective team

Exactly the conversation I was having this morning. We look for players who will improve the team and optimise the system… others just seem to say, “we need a new #10” (Spurs seemingly the worst current example 👀).
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

Exactly the conversation I was having this morning. We look for players who will improve the team and optimise the system… others just seem to say, “we need a new #10” (Spurs seemingly the worst current example 👀).
I think they just go on Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week.
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

It leads one to speculate on what certain others (Thomas Frank and his backroom boys) either didn't say about Brentford because they weren't asked, or maybe did say about Brentford but their words fell on deaf ears and non-comprehending brains.
 
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It leads one to speculate on what certain others (Thomas Frank and his backroom boys) either didn't say about Brentford because they weren't asked, or maybe did say about Brentford but their words fell on deaf ears and non-comprehending brains.
I suspect Levy may have got it and the new lot didn’t. Their fans had complained for years that Levy wouldn’t shell out the silly money they “needed to compete”. They got what they wanted.
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

Just seems to me that the likes of Spurs, Everton and ManU sign names they’ve heard of without having a clue as how they will mould them intoan effective team
They literally look at who played well the season before (probably using Garth Crooks "team of the year") then just throw money at them to sign
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

They literally look at who played well the season before (probably using Garth Crooks "team of the year") then just throw money at them to sign
Sometimes it just needs to be a name. Is Tonali really that good? Why is a Man City reserve so expensive?
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

Yeah, there's a number of players that just need to have some associations, without having anything to actually show for it, to be priced very highly by those that are shopping for vibes rather than skill

But digression aside...
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

Yeah, there's a number of players that just need to have some associations, without having anything to actually show for it, to be priced very highly by those that are shopping for vibes rather than skill

But digression aside...
Tonali is the big one for me. Actually very similar to de Zerbi. Had the media talking him up for a big part of last season, wetting pants over his incredible play...yet every time I saw him, he failed the eye test...was useless against us in one game, and scored that fluke in the other, and his numbers...I mean, he's consistent...all his core metrics are in the 50s to 70s for percentile compared to others in the PL. His BEST is distance covered, and that's only the 82nd.

BTW, the player in the 99th is...Yehor. I then compared the two, and Tonali is better for shots and progressive passes. Yehor, surprisingly has a higher xA...and then wipes the floor with him in every other stat.
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

Just caught this on the BBC 10 o'clock news...

"No disrespect" 😆

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Must say, I didn't think he was being disrespectful, just words and facts.

But just taking a step back, it's quite something when a (formerly, at least) "big club" like Porto cannot compete with "teams like Brentford (and Coventry)"
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

There a short 2 1/2 minute post-match interview snippet of Keith Andrews on YouTube that is just flooded with Leeds fans complimenting Brentford. Too many to share but worth a search for anyone who hasn’t tired of oppo fans marveling at Brentford and KA.
 
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View: https://youtu.be/JfYnmP_hhoA?is=J9NhvGBHRvJnKh-O


It must’ve posted just a smidge earlier than a similar short interview video with Farke because they’ve descended and commented on the KA clip like sinners in a confessional.

(And for any Leeds fans lurking, no disrespect, I was just surprised to see so much glowing commentary.)
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

Football365 is not the most reliable of websites, but nevertheless some nice words about us on their review of the transfer window.

Brentford
From the capture of a phenomenal midfielder well under the preposterous Premier League-proven going rate, to the retention of pretty much their entire squad and even sell-on windfalls from players sold years ago, Brentford might have had the best window of all.

Mamadou Sangare is a Champions League-calibre addition to a Europe-adjacent setup. Every other signing elevates Brentford and gives them enough options to field two competitive Premier League XIs.

Brentford! Two competitive Premier League XIs!

“I think the squad depth right now is as good as it’s been,” said Keith Andrews after they followed up a humbling of Spurs with a second-string smacking of Birmingham.

But never mind an all-time high for the club; their rotation potential is among the best in the country, making European qualification and/or a trophy a realistic objective. It’s not bad for a Hounslow-based bus stop.
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

Must say, I didn't think he was being disrespectful, just words and facts.

But just taking a step back, it's quite something when a (formerly, at least) "big club" like Porto cannot compete with "teams like Brentford (and Coventry)"
I kind of understand what you're saying but I also generally find that if you have to clarify something you've just said with "no disrespect" tagged on the end, more of often than not, it's because you've just said something disrespectful.
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

No instead they sign Chilwell on a free to bolster their squad 🤣 They are in big trouble this season IMHO
If they lost Sarr / Mateta, they'd be in huge trouble. Signed a lot of players on deadline day so maybe they'll have done enough to stay up but they are definitely in the ones-to-watch for potential relegation.

Shows how fast it can all get away from you after all the success and great players of the 2-3 years prior.
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

Signed a lot of players on deadline day...
These clubs that made a lot of last-minute signings will be taking many weeks to get to a point where they gel together and bring a positive improvement, if at all. Unfortunately, we only have Forest to play in that period.
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

If they lost Sarr / Mateta, they'd be in huge trouble. Signed a lot of players on deadline day so maybe they'll have done enough to stay up but they are definitely in the ones-to-watch for potential relegation.

Shows how fast it can all get away from you after all the success and great players of the 2-3 years prior.
I think it is panic buys though - Sarr and Mateta don't want to be there so are they going to perform at 100%. I think they are in the bottom 6 category right now with Sunderland with the potential to be dragged into trouble quite easily if the promoted sides can maintain some form in the long haul not just for the first few months.
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

I think it is panic buys though - Sarr and Mateta don't want to be there so are they going to perform at 100%. I think they are in the bottom 6 category right now with Sunderland with the potential to be dragged into trouble quite easily if the promoted sides can maintain some form in the long haul not just for the first few months.
As they’re still there they’d be better performing rather than not as they’ll want more suitors in Jan or May next year
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

I have always liked the piss taking humour of the Square Ball podcast. This one is post our game at Elland Road, the first 22 minutes is about us once you get passed them taking the piss out of the new Leicester anthem. Beyond the piss taking on this one there is an element of respect for us.


View: https://youtu.be/eDN-7pkgMA8?is=v4rQEsM-UzOboMxm
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

I have always liked the piss taking humour of the Square Ball podcast. This one is post our game at Elland Road, the first 22 minutes is about us once you get passed them taking the piss out of the new Leicester anthem. Beyond the piss taking on this one there is an element of respect for us.


View: https://youtu.be/eDN-7pkgMA8?is=v4rQEsM-UzOboMxm

That Thursday propaganda is probably the best podcast around, if you listen to it regularly you get the in jokes and regular characters like Claret & Booze, that Cardiff Boy, Wolves dad and son, and weirdest of all the Leicester Till I die host.

Calling us League 1 Brentford is, as they say, a joke at themselves as we finish above them regularly and it’s all they’ve got.
 

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

Things Others Say About Brentford FC

My God, You're quoting the WORST website in the world.
My God, am I saying it's the BEST or WORST website in the world? Perhaps it's just an example of "Things Others Say About Brentford FC" 🤷🏻‍♂️🙃
 
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