Your World Cup scouting: Messi and Luna for the Bees?published at 16:07 BST 24 June
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We asked you which players you think would be a great fit for Brentford that you have seen in action at the World Cup.
Here are some of your comments:
Brett: The Bees should be looking at United States midfielder Diego Luna of Real Salt Lake. He has the spark they have been chasing and just missing out on the World Cup squad may make him available.
Shaw: Whilst Igor Thiago gets all the plaudits at Brentford, it is another Brazilian that has caught my eye. Vinicius Junior could bring exactly what we need to West London. Pace, dribbling and flair.
Brian: Argentina's Lionel Messi. If the old boy wants to experience the Premier League before he retires, the Bees might prove the ideal club. Goal goal goal at the Gtech!
You're the scout! Which World Cup players do you want for your club?published at 12:57 BST 22 June
12:57 BST 22 June
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It is time to get your scouting caps on!
We're well into the group stage of the biggest World Cup ever and we want to know who has grabbed your attention so far - especially as the summer transfer window has now been officially open for a week.
What player has raised your eyebrows? Which name has exceeded your expectations?
Ultimately, who would you like to see lining up for your team in the Premier League next season?
This is your opportunity to show off your talent-spotting skills - the floor (pitch) is yours...
And there's more - the BBC has launched live match updates so you can see the score directly on your lock screen through the full 90 minutes and beyond.
This means you can keep track of every game wherever you are - whether you're on the move, at work, or away from a TV. With live match updates on your lock screen, the score is always just a glance away.
This feature will also extend into the 2026-27 Premier League season, so you're never out of the loop.
Early chance to build Gtech momentum - but a tough run-inpublished at 14:59 BST 19 June
14:59 BST 19 June
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A London derby against a new-look Tottenham defence will be an interesting way for Brentford to start the campaign.
The two teams met on the opening day of the season three years ago in Ange Postecoglu's first game in charge of Spurs. That ended in a 2-2 draw but the Bees thought they should have won.
The west Londoners, whose home form was excellent in the front half of last season ,will face Spurs, Chelsea and Liverpool in three of their first four fixtures on their own patch as they look to build some momentum at the Gtech with a couple of tricky away trips to come in the opening month or so of the season.
Last season, Brentford took the race to qualify for Europe all the way to the last minute of the last game, when a Kevin Schade miss at Anfield meant they fell just short.
The last month of the 2026-27 campaign looks tough on paper, with trips to Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City all in May.
Fans will be hoping those games have relevance at the right end of the table for Keith Andrews side.
Brentford v Tottenham: Did you know?published at 12:05 BST 19 June
12:05 BST 19 June
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Tottenham are a less than ideal first opponent for Brentford, who have only won one of their 10 Premier League games against the north Londoners (D4 L5), their joint-lowest win percentage against any side (10% - level with Arsenal).
They will also need to be aware of Spurs strong opening-day form - they have only lost their first fixture in one of the past 10 Premier League seasons (W6 D3) after falling to a 1-0 defeat by Everton in 2020-21.
Brentford could use a fast start of their own as it has proven rare. The Bees have made a winning start to the season in just three of their past 14 campaigns (D6 L5).
'The stuff dreams are made of' - fans' opening-day memoriespublished at 08:40 BST 19 June
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With the countdown to the 2026-27 Premier League fixture release well and truly on, we asked for your stories of opening-day games - both good and bad - that have stuck in your minds most.
Here are some of your replies:
Sam: Will anything ever beat our 2-0 victory over Arsenal in our first match in the Premier League? It was a Friday night under the lights, with goals from Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard - a perfect first match in the division. And, for one day, we were top of the league! My 28 years as a Brentford fan, with countless highs and even more lows, are all worth it for that one day.
Coral: First match of the Premier League 2020-21 season which left Brentford top of the table. Admittedly, only one match had been played, but beating Arsenal 2-0 was incredible and the stuff dreams are made of! The 4-0 drubbing of Manchester United the following season in the Bees' first home match wasn't bad either.
Richard: I remember rushing back to London from Norwich in 1982 for our opening game against Bristol Rovers. Brentford had two new strikers - Francis Joseph and Tony Mahoney - and they scored most of the goals in a 5-1 win. It was a 'wow, what happened there?' moment!
Ian: The best was obviously August 2021 at home to Arsenal. Little old Brentford (no more, and for years to follow) winning 2-0 at the Gtech. Everybody gave us no chance, yet we were top of the Premier League for a few hours. The worst was losing at home to Halifax 1-0 in 1972. Those were the Third Division days before the restructure of the leagues to accommodate the Premier League and the Championship.
Lee: Worst opening day - Wolves at home in the 1992-93 season when we lost 2-0. It was our first time back in the second tier since the 1950s. Gary Blissett missed a penalty, Terry Evans limped off with an injury which kept him out for much of the season, and Brentford fans were booing one of our own players before kick-off. It was meant to be a celebration, but we were relegated... Best opening day - no contest, Arsenal at home in the 2021-22 season. If I was offered the chance to relieve one moment from 53 years of following Brentford, it would have to be Canos' opening goal. Our first top-flight goal for 74 years and the type of communal emotional outpouring that maybe only sport can provide. Almost a perfect evening.
Come back to this page at 10:00 BST to see how the Bees' 2026-27 Premier League fixtures have fallen.
'Brentford need to sign Summerville ASAP' - your World Cup scoutingpublished at 18:39 BST 18 June
18:39 BST 18 June
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We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Brentford.
Here are some of your comments:
Rob: Clearly many of the players would be out of the Bees' reach and our recruitment policy would seek players we could develop. From the games seen thus far, I like the look of Keito Nakamura from Japan, Ben Gannon-Doak of Scotland, Ismael Saibari from Morocco and, as a budget buster, Crysencio Summerville of the Netherlands who played so well for West Ham last season.
Johannes: Summerville has continued his form he showed at West Ham during the latter part of the season in his debut for Oranje. Love to have him as a Bee!
Theo: Brentford need to sign Summerville ASAP - looked insanely good vs Japan. West Ham usually drive a hard bargain though.
Is Henderson at the World Cup as more of a leader than a player?published at 18:11 BST 17 June
18:11 BST 17 June
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Wayne Rooney, England's second-most capped player at international level, has admitted: "I personally wouldn't have taken Jordan Henderson but I completely understand why Thomas Tuchel has done."
The Brentford midfielder has the chance to make history at this summer's World Cup as the first Englishman to play at seven major international tournaments.
But Rooney doesn't see the 36-year-old "getting much game time" or "pushing for a starting place" over the 39-day competition in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
"The thinking behind it will firstly be to help manage the training sessions the next day after games and to help drive those training sessions, if we are being honest, because he is a leader," he said on The Wayne Rooney Show podcast.
"I know what it is like the day after the game when you don't play. The other players are recovering but you have to go and train. All you want is to be on the other side in the pool or on the bikes.
"The manager might not even be at that training session, he might be speaking to the players from the night before, so Henderson will be there driving and pushing that session to try to keep the standards high.
"In my opinion, that's probably the biggest reason why he is there. He has had a good season, but I don't think he will get used. I don't think he will get much game time.
"Some of the players will be down during the tournament, it is natural for players to get upset at a World Cup. For example, they could struggle to deal with getting stick in the media or not getting game time - but Henderson will recognise that.
"If a player doesn't want to go to the manager with it, they will speak to him and look to him for a bit guidance.
"So I do get why he is there in that sense, but I personally would've taken another player who could push for a starting place more."
Who you would keep, loan and sell this summerpublished at 17:50 BST 12 June
17:50 BST 12 June
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We asked who you think Brentford should keep, loan and sell this summer.
Here are some of your comments:
Tom: Keep - Michael Kayode. He's had plenty of interest from abroad and, deep down, I do believe he'll go, but I think with another year at the club his value could grow. To be honest, I'm not ready to say goodbye to him yet.
Loan - Romelle Donovan. A player with huge potential but he got limited minutes in the second half of the season, despite Kevin Schade and Dango Ouattara's inconsistent performances.
Sell - Schade. He's at the stage where he'd command a big fee without necessarily delivering for us for the past six months. Perfect time to sell and it would be amazing business.
Joe:Keep - Well, this may be the most boring view, but keep almost everyone.
Loan - Younger fringe players should be encouraged to aid development.
Sell - Ethan Pinnock, but only to give him the chance of first-team football elsewhere. He has a lot to offer a Championship club. If Schade wants to go and we can get a good fee, we should also do that deal - but only on our terms.
Alan: Loan - Benjamin Arthur, Benjamin Fredericks or Jannik Schuster. Sending one of our three young centre-backs to a Bundeliga or Ligue 1 club would be great experience for them.
Sell - If the rumoured Hull City interest in Fabio Carvalho is true, I would sell and recoup our initial £20m outlay. He is never going to be more than Mikkel Damsgaard's number two, and Antoni Milambo could fulfil that role next season. I would also sell Schade, but only if we can sign an upgrade.
Ken: Keep -Must give playing time to Donovan as he is fast and plays without fear.
Loan - Yunus Emre Konak needs to go out on loan as he needs match time.
Sell - Schade as has not improved over his time at the club. He is a big lump but will not challenge for 50/50 balls.
Brentford offer Stephenson new dealpublished at 17:47 BST 12 June
17:47 BST 12 June
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Brentford have offered a new contract to defender Josh Stephenson, promoting him into the first-team picture.
The 20-year-old is expected to sign a new deal to reflect his readiness to play a part in Keith Andrews' squad, or potentially go out on loan.
That pathway decision has yet to be made, but Stephenson is keen to continue his development in west London having bought into the project, and is open to extending his current terms - which run until 2028 - with Brentford holding an option for a further year.
It is also a priority for Brentford to strengthen the academy, which recently gained category one status, and to highlight that progression from youth level to the first team is achievable.
Stephenson joined the Bees in 2024 from Millwall's academy after turning down three contract offers.
He has since become a mainstay in the B team and under-21s but has yet to make a senior appearance, either at his former club or at the Brentford Community Stadium.
He has, however, been named on the bench as an unused substitute on multiple occasions.
Duff joins Bees as first-team assistant coachpublished at 10:24 BST 12 June
10:24 BST 12 June
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Damien Duff will join Brentford as first-team assistant coach for the 2026-27 Premier League season.
Duff led Shelbourne to the League of Ireland Premier Division title in 2024, following stints at Celtic, Shamrock Rovers and with the Republic of Ireland national team.
"I've known Damien for a long time," said head coach Keith Andrews.
"I've seen him up close throughout his coaching journey. We've been on courses together and worked together as coaches with the Republic of Ireland national team.
"Damien will bring experience, presence and a real level of detail to our coaching department. He will add to the great group we already have and I'm very pleased that he is joining us."
'My recovery has already started' - Eriksen offers updatepublished at 17:57 BST 8 June
17:57 BST 8 June
Christian Eriksen has given a positive update on his health on his Instagram page.
The midfielder collapsed during the second half of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on 7 June.
He was fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - a type of pacemaker - after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 match against Finland in 2021.
Squad depth and clinical streak - fans on changes for next seasonpublished at 16:46 BST 5 June
16:46 BST 5 June
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We asked for your views on what one thing needs to change at Brentford before the new campaign and why.
Here are some of your comments:
Adam: We already seem to be making moves in the transfer market. I still think we need an established defensive midfielder. Nunes and Milambo need to establish themselves this year if they are ever to be anything, as does Carvalho - 2026-27 will be career-defining for him. If we end up selling Thiago after a good World Cup he will also need replacing like-for-like. I am sure Phil Giles at the club will have a contingency for this though.
Pete: Thiago had a great return but we need goals from other sources next season - a couple of quality options up front who Andrews has faith to use right away.
George: Very little needs to change as we are a fantastically run outfit. If I'm nit-picking, a better solution to ongoing issues with away fans buying tickets in home seating areas - we know we are a cheap ticket for a London club and so do get our fair share of 'big' club tourists sneaking in, killing off our atmosphere during crucial matches.
Joe: Very little should change in my opinion. The club is in an extremely healthy place and so we should keep doing what we have been doing to get us here. The one thing that should be improved though is squad depth. Having a few more quality options to pick from was what we missed in the hunt for Europe.
Stuart: I would like to see more players chipping in with goals. We are a bit too reliant on one man up front. It would be good if the wide players could achieve double figures next season, and maybe a few more goals from midfield.
Clive: Next season tuck away the chances we create to turn draws into wins and losses into draws. We missed too many sitters this season which cost us a place in Europe and should have easily had more points in the bag.
With all 48 World Cup squads now confirmed, we look at how they shape up and compare with each other leading into the tournament.
Which clubs have the most players?
Looking just at the 20 clubs that made up the 2025-26 Premier League, only this season's top three have more players at the World Cup than Conference League winners Crystal Palace (12).
Including players out on loan over the season, Sunderland remarkably have as many representatives on the global stage as Chelsea and Liverpool (11), showing just how globe-trotting their recruitment was following promotion last summer.
The majority of Brentford, Everton and Leeds' squads can put their feet up and recharge their batteries for next season, with those clubs sending just four players each.
Andrews praises impact of backroom staffpublished at 08:05 BST 3 June
08:05 BST 3 June
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Brentford head coach Keith Andrews says "a team effort" contributed to the club's success in 2025-26, as the Bees took 53 points from 38 matches to secure a ninth-place Premier League finish.
Andrews' backroom staff consists of six figures, including club legend Kevin O'Connor and former Arsenal Under-21s head coach Mehmet Ali.
"The coaching staff who I work closest with, we have got a really strong connection and a bond that is built on trust," Andrews explained.
"The support we have for each other and the challenges that we take on, we don't just accept what we do, we look to improve what we do on a daily basis. We have grown that as the season has gone on.
"The same goes for all of the other staff members, it really is a team effort.
"The players are very aware of what the staff put in to try to facilitate an amazing environment for them to flourish in.
"The staff have been immense this year, with everything they have done and everything they have tried to work towards. I have to say, they also work towards things in a way where it feels like it is fun.
"Obviously at times that isn't possible. There are moments when you need to roll your sleeves up. There are some tough days and dark days, but that is where that bond, trust and unity comes to the forefront even more."
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