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Crosby Nick · « **Reply #320 on:** June 23, 2020, 04:16:15 pm »

Quote from: Phil M on June 23, 2020, 04:04:59 pm

Be great to see Brentford up especially with the new stadium on the way.

Mixed feelings about the new stadium. It looks a bit generic and because they’re sharing it with London Irish rugby it’s not very personalised. Will be a same to leave an old stadium with a bit of character (ie. a bit of a shithole!). Hopefully it benefits them in the long run but they’ll keep selling their best player of their valuations are met I think.

tubby · « **Reply #321 on:** June 23, 2020, 04:22:40 pm »

So who's this kid who bagged a hat trick for Derby the other day, is he highly rated or has he popped up out of nowhere?

Statto Red · « **Reply #322 on:** June 23, 2020, 04:29:22 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on June 23, 2020, 04:16:15 pm

Mixed feelings about the new stadium. It looks a bit generic and because they’re sharing it with London Irish rugby it’s not very personalised. Will be a same to leave an old stadium with a bit of character (ie. a bit of a shithole!). Hopefully it benefits them in the long run but they’ll keep selling their best player of their valuations are met I think.

Yep Griffin Park has that 4 pubs on each corner, the new stadium is not that far away[less than a mile], but looks like the generic stadiums though.

Phil M · « **Reply #323 on:** June 23, 2020, 07:43:29 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on June 23, 2020, 04:16:15 pm

Mixed feelings about the new stadium. It looks a bit generic and because they’re sharing it with London Irish rugby it’s not very personalised. Will be a same to leave an old stadium with a bit of character (ie. a bit of a shithole!). Hopefully it benefits them in the long run but they’ll keep selling their best player of their valuations are met I think.

I didn't know much about the rugby side of it to be honest mate. And yeah defo sad to see Griffin Park fade away when it does given the history there.
They have been a team who've played good footy for a few years now and I think they'd be a great addition to the prem.

Brain Potter · « **Reply #324 on:** June 23, 2020, 07:50:46 pm »

I wouldn’t really call the new Brentford stadium generic. It’s squeezed into a relatively small space leading to different size stands. It looks quite different to me. Generic is Southampton, Leicester , derby bowl etc..

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #325 on:** June 23, 2020, 08:53:33 pm »

Quote from: Brain Potter on June 23, 2020, 07:50:46 pm

I wouldn’t really call the new Brentford stadium generic. It’s squeezed into a relatively small space leading to different size stands. It looks quite different to me. Generic is Southampton, Leicester , derby bowl etc..

Fair enough. I don’t like the way they odd coloured seats though. Think it’s an Aussie cricket ground trick that makes it look fuller on TV than it actually is. I know a few season ticket holders and I’ve been to about 5 games a season for the last couple of years so will definitely see what it’s like. Assuming it opens on time it’s a real shame they won’t have a final game for the fans at Griffin Park though.

Crouch Potato · « **Reply #326 on:** June 23, 2020, 10:13:17 pm »

Oh no, Colin Wanker returns once again!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53149667

Ray K · « **Reply #327 on:** June 24, 2020, 05:26:30 pm »

Quote from: Crouch Potato on June 23, 2020, 10:13:17 pm

Oh no, Colin Wanker returns once again!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53149667

The unflushable turd.

Leeds fans have been paying £25 to stick a cardboard cutout of themselves in the stands.
One fan therefore spent £25 putting a well-known Arsenal fan's head in the crowd.

El Lobo · « **Reply #328 on:** June 25, 2020, 02:40:18 pm »

Quote from: Crouch Potato on June 23, 2020, 10:13:17 pm

Oh no, Colin Wanker returns once again!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53149667

He’s left already!

https://twitter.com/reverend_makers/status/1275891435703762945?s=21

sinnermichael · « **Reply #329 on:** June 26, 2020, 01:07:28 pm »

Massive games tonight and tomorrow. Brentford vs West Brom and Leeds vs Fulham.

Americano12345 · « **Reply #330 on:** June 26, 2020, 08:13:07 pm »

Just tuned in to Brentford West Brom. Brentford so far looks pretty good and are up through Watkins. Definitely wouldn't be surprised if they sneak into one of the automatic promotion places.

Crouch Potato · « **Reply #331 on:** June 26, 2020, 09:44:54 pm »

What's the injury affecting Sergio Canos atm? Don't think he's played for Brentford for a while now.

Fordy · « **Reply #332 on:** June 26, 2020, 09:51:50 pm »

Quote from: Crouch Potato on June 26, 2020, 09:44:54 pm

What's the injury affecting Sergio Canos atm? Don't think he's played for Brentford for a while now.

Serious knee injury suffered back in October.

Crouch Potato · « **Reply #333 on:** June 26, 2020, 09:55:20 pm »

Ah, thought it must be long term, as hadn't seen him for so long.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #334 on:** June 26, 2020, 10:01:58 pm »

Quote from: Crouch Potato on June 26, 2020, 09:44:54 pm

What's the injury affecting Sergio Canos atm? Don't think he's played for Brentford for a while now.

He had a bad injury before Christmas, hasn’t played since I don’t think. Think he might be back in training though. Not sure where he’ll play when he comes back. When they played three at the back he ended up playing as a wing back but he can also play as a wide forward but they have a bit of depth there now.

Phil M · « **Reply #335 on:** June 26, 2020, 10:55:31 pm »

Up the Bees

planet-terror · « **Reply #336 on:** June 27, 2020, 03:43:54 pm »

Thought there was a real crowd at Elland Road there briefly. Good job

Golyo · « **Reply #337 on:** June 27, 2020, 04:31:50 pm »

Leeds seemed to have learnt their lesson from last year.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #338 on:** June 27, 2020, 04:34:29 pm »

Would like to see Forest back up with Leeds

sinnermichael · « **Reply #339 on:** June 27, 2020, 04:34:33 pm »

Mitrovic retrospective three game ban incoming for Fulham for that elbow the ref missed.

3-0 Leeds.

Ray K · « **Reply #340 on:** June 27, 2020, 04:54:21 pm »

This is by far the hardest game on paper for Leeds - they face 4 of the bottom 7 in the remaining fixtures.

Oskar · « **Reply #341 on:** June 27, 2020, 05:01:13 pm »

Not even Leeds should be able to blow this opportunity now. Hope they come back up, having Leeds and Bielsa in the Premier League would be great.

Ben White lives up to all of the hype around him, he's been outstanding every time I've seen him play.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #342 on:** June 30, 2020, 06:26:45 pm »

Brentford winning again. Fulham about to kick off. Leeds play later.

Statto Red · « **Reply #343 on:** June 30, 2020, 07:51:22 pm »

Brentford 2-0 up with a few minutes left, looking like they're going 2 points behind West Brom who play at Sheffield Wednesday tomorrow.

Statto Red · « **Reply #344 on:** June 30, 2020, 07:56:02 pm »

Brentford make it 3-0 in injury time, going to go 2 points behind West Brom with the better GD too.

Oskar · « **Reply #345 on:** June 30, 2020, 08:01:37 pm »

I'd love to see Brentford in the Premier League next season - if they don't come up, they'll do very well to hold on to a few of their players.

They're an interesting club, one of the best examples of how to use analytics to recruit.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #346 on:** June 30, 2020, 08:02:54 pm »

Brentford are fascinating. The way they use numbers is as good as any team in England. Most teams in the Championship would be crippled if they kept selling every summer, but they become even better for it.

Max_powers · « **Reply #347 on:** June 30, 2020, 08:03:03 pm »

Would love to see Brentford up. They play nice football. Also they are one of the few clubs in England that has really mastered football data and analytics to recruit players.

They really do pick up a lot of good players for peanuts and sell them to finance their rise. Compared to most other top teams in Championship their team costs very little and they lost Maupay and Konsa last season too.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #348 on:** June 30, 2020, 08:36:24 pm »

Quote from: Max_powers on June 30, 2020, 08:03:03 pm

Would love to see Brentford up. They play nice football. Also they are one of the few clubs in England that has really mastered football data and analytics to recruit players.

They really do pick up a lot of good players for peanuts and sell them to finance their rise. Compared to most other top teams in Championship their team costs very little and they lost Maupay and Konsa last season too.

Lost a few other first teamers too. Sawyers to West Brom who was their captain I think. Plus their keeper Bentley, and a couple of defenders who were fairly regular last season. Usually seem to improve although they started the season quite slowly which is the only thing stopping t m from being in the top two now.

If they do go up it’ll be interesting to see if they decide to keep hold of everyone.

Statto Red · « **Reply #349 on:** June 30, 2020, 08:48:31 pm »

Leeds 0-0 at halftime in there match, seems Leeds are dominating possession but unable to break down Luton defence, hmmm where have i heard that before.

Oskar · « **Reply #350 on:** June 30, 2020, 09:02:47 pm »

Leeds 1-0 down at home to Luton...

Caligula? · « **Reply #351 on:** June 30, 2020, 09:17:46 pm »

1-1 now. They'll probably just about scrape it 2-1. What is it with them and absolutely always making it so difficult for themselves?

Oskar · « **Reply #352 on:** June 30, 2020, 09:25:37 pm »

Didn't realise how much trouble Stoke are in, a point above the bottom three and 3-0 down to Wigan.

Caligula? · « **Reply #353 on:** June 30, 2020, 09:45:34 pm »

And they've fucked it at home against the bottom side in the league. A win would have taken them 8 points clear of 3rd placed Brentford with only 18 points left to play for which surely even they couldn't have bottled. Instead they're now 4 clear of WBA who have a game in hand and 6 clear of Brentford.

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #354 on:** June 30, 2020, 09:46:57 pm »

Wouldn't put it past Leeds to bottle it once again. Beat the third place team with ease but struggle against a team that'll probably be playing in League One next year

Caligula? · « **Reply #355 on:** June 30, 2020, 09:47:45 pm »

Quote from: King.Keita on June 30, 2020, 09:46:57 pm

Wouldn't put it past Leeds to bottle it once again

The Spurs of the Championship

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #356 on:** June 30, 2020, 09:56:46 pm »

Quote from: King.Keita on June 30, 2020, 09:46:57 pm

Wouldn't put it past Leeds to bottle it once again. Beat the third place team with ease but struggle against a team that'll probably be playing in League One next year

Brentford have the best GD in the league too which counts in their favour if they can catch either of the two above them.

Oskar · « **Reply #357 on:** June 30, 2020, 09:59:55 pm »

Looking at the top six as it stands, I'd like to see Leeds, Brentford and Forest in the Premier League next season.

Shouldn't say it after what happened last year, but I can't see Leeds throwing promotion away this season, think they'll drag themselves over the line this time around. Bielsa managing them in the Premier League would be great to watch.

Fordy · « **Reply #358 on:** June 30, 2020, 10:09:25 pm »

Quote from: Oskar on June 30, 2020, 09:59:55 pm

Looking at the top six as it stands, I'd like to see Leeds, Brentford and Forest in the Premier League next season.

Shouldn't say it after what happened last year, but I can't see Leeds throwing promotion away this season, think they'll drag themselves over the line this time around. Bielsa managing them in the Premier League would be great to watch.

Leeds have 4 points out of 9 and just drew with the bottom side. I think they will just do it but wouldn't shock me if they didnt.

Oskar · « **Reply #359 on:** June 30, 2020, 10:18:31 pm »

Quote from: Fordy on June 30, 2020, 10:09:25 pm

Leeds have 4 points out of 9 and just drew with the bottom side. I think they will just do it but wouldn't shock me if they didnt.

I agree, it wouldn't surprise me if they collapse like they did last season.

I'd just like to see Bielsa manage in the Premier League and this might be the last chance for that to happen; can't see him sticking around for a third season if they don't get promoted.