One of the great moments and pitch invasions we were just to the left of the north bank and remember watching the video of that goal over and over again for weeks
Agree that “on the beach” isn’t a massive factor as it can work either way.
Plus OTB isn’t really a factor with Brentford yet because even though it’s going to be a low total no team on 33 points is going to regard that as job done.
They...
…I’d understand that more for a team that’s been in the comfort zone for a while as opposed to a team that’s throwing off the restraints of relegation.
History tells us the "on the beach" comment is backed up by fact. Teams with nothing to play for struggle to motivate themselves. It doesn't mean they'll always lose, as they may be so superior to the opposition that motivation doesn't make a big...
….Kieran Dowell starting for Rangers in their lunchtime game at Ross County, a footballer I’ve always enjoyed watching since first seeing him as a youngster in our Academy, then following his success for England Youth.
…apparently 40 years ago today. I was playing at the time but I remember sitting with pals in the bar after my game huddled around a radio listening to this happening. No big screens and few live games back then, how things have changed;
2-0 to Brentford v Sheffield United in the Maupay/Holgate face off. Both started and went off late in the game when it was still 1-0. Maupay booked again.
Eli Campbell on the bench again and didn't get on. Fleetwood won 2-0 at home to...
…I never get this ‘on the beach’ view. Professional footballers will play with a freedom when the relegation pressure is off, more likely to enjoy themselves and want to push opposition into the mire. I’d have much preferred Brentford to be in...