The Ealing Road Podcast

Mike of the Unholy Trinity Everton Podcast joins the other Mike ahead of Everton’s trip to the Gtech on Saturday. It’s seventh in the Premier League table against eighth, both teams come into the game on 46 points, only separated by goal difference, and it’s ahead of Everton’s first Merseyside Derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium next weekend… this game is MASSIVE for both sides. Mike talks us through Everton’s season under David Moyes, the fantastic 3-0 win over Chelsea last time out, and the impressive form of James Garner, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Iliman Ndiaye. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Jon Harland, Brentford writer for the Hounslow Herald, joins Mike, Craig and Dan to look ahead to the remaining run of Premier League fixtures. Brentford currently sit seventh in the table with seven games to play, and with back-to-back home games against Everton and Fulham - two teams also in the hunt for Europe - coming up, we really are approaching the business end of the season. Jon walks us through pre-season expectations in media circles, how Keith Andrews has evolved across the season in his press conferences, and why Brentford are in pole position to secure a European finish. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on the 0-0 draw at Elland Road against Leeds United. Keith Andrews’ lineup in West Yorkshire somewhat reflected the growing injury list that is hampering Brentford’s European challenge, but a gritty defensive performance from his side meant the Bees stay in seventh place ahead of the March international break. We briefly chat about the game, have a discussion around our players representing their countries over the break, and look ahead to Everton and the run-in. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Craig, Dan and Callum reflect on the 2-2 draw at home against bottom-of-the-league Wolves. Brentford rued the chance to go four points clear of eighth place and exert some control in the race for Europe after throwing away a first half two goal lead against a Wolves side undergoing a bit of a revival under Rob Edwards. We chat about the differences between the first and second half, whether Brentford have the bottle to make history this season, and a trip to Leeds up next before the international break. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on Brentford’s FA Cup exit at the hands of West Ham on penalties at the London Stadium. It was a tough night for Keith Andrews’ side who never really quite got going in East London despite coming from behind twice in the game. The boys chat about the penalty shootout, Michael Kayode’s performance, and the one thing left to play for this season… Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike and Dan reflect on the 0-0 draw away at Bournemouth, analyse the run-in looking at form teams and remaining fixtures, and look ahead to West Ham away in the fifth round of the FA Cup. There was little to say about Brentford's trip to the Vitality Stadium, other than it was a point gained after the Cherries missed several chances to win the game. We chat about the injury to Rico Henry, what that means, and why we looked a bit leggy. We also look at the impending run-in from our perspective and from the eyes of those around us, as well as having a chat about West Ham's recent revival under Nuno Espirito Santo. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect a bonkers game of football at Burnley, but an important win nonetheless. VAR controversy marred the seven-goal thriller at Turf Moor, with Burnley having two goals disallowed in the second half. We chat about the refereeing decisions, an inspired performance from Mikkel Damsgaard, and Bournemouth up next in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on the 2-0 defeat against Brighton at the Gtech. Following three outstanding performances in the league against Aston Villa, Newcastle and league-leaders Arsenal, Brentford were due the kind of performance they served up on Saturday. We chat about Nathan Collins’ form, lost ground in the race for European football, and a trip to Turf Moor and Burnley up next. Download Fanalysis now! https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/fanalysis/id6749045838 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on the 1-0 win at Macclesfield which secured our passage into the fifth round of the FA Cup, and look ahead to a return to Premier League action against Brighton on Saturday. Brentford required a second half own goal from Sam Heathcote in order to get past their non-league opposition, and that slice of luck sets up an all-Premier League clash against West Ham in the next round - we chat about how seriously we should take this opportunity. We also chat about Brighton’s recent slump under Fabian Hurzeler, and the kind of game we can expect from Brentford at the weekend. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Dan and Craig reflect on a fantastic game vs Arsenal at the GTech. The Bees faced top of the league Arsenal at home on the back of 2 away wins at Villa and Newcastle. Arsenal took the lead in the second half before a quick response where KLP latches onto a long Michael Kayode throw in! Both teams with chances to win the game but end up having to settle a point which makes the title race and the race for Europe even more interesting! We chat about Igor Thiago, Kayodes long throws, who is our best CB, the Thomas Frank sacking and Macclesfield in the FA Cup on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Craig, Dan and Callum reflect on ANOTHER HUGE win away from home in the Premier League, this time at Newcastle. The Bees travelled to St. James’ Park on the back of a special victory at Villa Park, and ended up victorious yet again on the road. Newcastle took the lead against the run of the play, before Vitaly Janelt and Igor Thiago completed a first half turnaround. The hosts equalised in the second half, but Dango Ouattara’s 85th minute strike ensured we’d travel back to West London with all three points. We chat about the VAR controversy, Dango’s best performance of the season, and Arsenal at home up next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on the MASSIVE 1-0 win away at Aston Villa. It looked as though our winless run at Villa Park was set to continue after Kevin Schade’s first half red card for a kick out at Matty Cash. But Dango Ouattara’s first goal since returning from AFCON, coupled with a huge defensive shift in the second half, meant Keith Andrews masterminded Brentford’s third win over Villa this season. We chat about the red card incident, defending as a unit, and the upcoming trip to Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on the 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest. Igor Jesus’ goal sent Forest on their way to only their third win on the road in 11 before Taiwo Awoniyi sealed all three points late on. We chat about the injuries to Mikkel Damsgaard and Kristoffer Ajer, Keith Andrews’ reluctance to use Reiss Nelson and Romelle Donovan, and Brentford’s upcoming run of fixtures: Aston Villa away, Newcastle away and Arsenal at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan dissect the 2-0 defeat away at Chelsea last Saturday. Brentford were left ruing missed chances following a positive performance that unfortunately ended with Liam Rosenior’s first Premier League points in charge of Chelsea. We chat about the multitude of spurned opportunities in front of goal, whether Kevin Schade is being unfairly scapegoated, and if Romelle Donovan needs to start seeing more Premier League minutes after his debut at Stamford Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on Brentford progressing into the fourth round of the FA Cup, the latest transfer ongoing at Jersey Road, and a trip to Stamford Bridge at the weekend. A comfortable 2-0 win at Hillsborough set up a standout fourth round cup tie away at National League North side Macclesfield - we chat about the strength in depth we now have, and what a cup run would mean to the fans. Kaye Furo put pen to paper and followed in the footsteps of Igor Thiago by becoming the second Club Brugge striker to trade Belgium for the Premier League. We discuss the role the 18-year-old Belgium Youth International might play, and the links to Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan look back on a SPECTACULAR night of football at the Gtech, as Brentford beat Sunderland 3-0 to climb to FIFTH in the Premier League table. Two more goals from Igor Thiago, as well as Yehor Yarmolyuk’s first senior goal, secured all three points to Keith Andrews side in a statement victory at home. We chat about even more penalty heroics from Caoimhin Kelleher, Vitaly Janelt’s continued inspired form, and Igor Thiago making history by becoming the highest-scoring Brazilian in a Premier League campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Callum and Dan reflect on a HUGE away win at Everton, and a point at home against Spurs. Thomas Frank returned to the Gtech and gave us a very Brentford performance… against Brentford. That culminated in a boring 0-0 draw, but there was nothing boring about Keith Andrews’ side’s win away at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Igor Thiago’s hat-trick meant the Bees start 2026 in SEVENTH place, just a point outside of the Champions League positions. We chat about the Vitaly Janelt remontada, Mikkel Damsgaard’s inspired return to the XI, and Sunderland at home on Wednesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Dan and Callum reflect on the 4-1 demolition of Bournemouth at the Gtech. A Kevin Schade hat-trick, as well as a fortuitous Bournemouth own goal, sent Brentford into eighth place in the table, with the result meaning we have accrued the most points ever at this stage of a Premier League season. We chat about Schade’s 10/10 performance, January targets for Phil Giles and Lee Dykes, and a different kind of performance from Igor Thiago. Mighty Penguins at ActOne Cinema: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mighty-penguins-fundraiser-screening-100126-tickets-1978894499719?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on a huge 2-0 win away from home against Wolves. After a fairly uninspiring first half, Brentford - and Keane Lewis-Potter in particular - ensured Bees fans would go into Christmas with three points. We chat about KLP’s performance and why it’s an important period for him, the league table ahead of Christmas, distinguishing between playing style and the managerial appointment, and Brentford’s upcoming run of fixtures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Azzopardi of Talking Wolves joins Mike ahead of Brentford’s trip to Molineux on Saturday. Rooted at the foot of the table, and having only amassed two points all season, Wolves come into the game on Saturday desperately needing a win to keep their slim hopes of Premier League survival alive. Dave highlights concerns from the Wolves support over the current ownership structure which led to protests at Wolves’ last home game, Rob Edwards’ start to life as manager, and how he expects Wolves to set up against Brentford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan dissect the 1-1 draw at home against Leeds, and talk about the future of Keith Andrews at Brentford. It was a frustrating afternoon for Andrews’ side at the Gtech, but it looked as though we’d gotten away with it when Jordan Henderson slotted him his first goal in red and white. But Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s header meant the spoils were shared in West London. We chat about our style of play regressing under Andrews, why we keep dropping points from winning positions, and the project under Andrews in the long term. We also talk about our upcoming games against Man City in the Carabao Cup, and a MASSIVE trip to Molineux on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on two more defeats on the road, at Arsenal and Spurs. Despite a decent performance at The Emirates, and despite resting key players against Mikel Arteta’s side, the reunion with Thomas Frank at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was one to forget for Keith Andrews and Brentford. We answer all of your questions, talk about the horrendous away record with important games coming up away from home, and preview a visit from Leeds on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flav Bateman of The Fighting Cock joins Mike ahead of a reunion with Thomas Frank, as Keith Andrews’ Brentford travel to Spurs on Saturday. Frank started the season well with good performances against PSG in the Super Cup and Man City in the league, but since then, it’s been difficult for our former boss, with the football stale, the results infrequent, and the home form abject. We chat about the sentiment towards Frank, the strength of Spurs’ squad, whether Lilywhites fans believe our former gaffer can turn it around, and the magnitude of the game on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on another three points at home, this time against Scott Parker's Burnley. The game looked to be heading for a boring goalless draw on what was a frustrating afternoon for Keith Andrews' side. But it burst into life in the final ten minutes, with Igor Thiago putting Brentford ahead from the spot, before being pegged back by a Burnley penalty, and then Thiago netting his second of the game and 11th of the season to put the Bees back in control. We chat about Thiago becoming the fastest player to reach double figures in the Premier League for Brentford, Keith's changes to the lineup that saw Mathias Jensen and Aaron Hickey return, and our trip to The Emirates on Wednesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Redmond of Turfcast joins Mike for a preview of Burnley’s trip to the Gtech on Saturday. The Clarets come into the game on ten points in 19th place, but performances this season have been fairly encouraging from Scott Parker’s side. We chat about the season so far, Parker’s approach to staying in the Premier League, and key personnel to look out for on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike and Dan reflect on yet another defeat on the road, this time away at Brighton. Brentford seemed in control in the first half after Igor Thiago netted his ninth goal of the season, but two goals in the second half from Danny Welbeck and Jack Hinshelwood means Keith Andrews’ side dropped more points from a winning position. We chat (again) about Keith’s in-game substitutions, why Reiss Nelson isn’t getting any game time, and why Burnley will be a different kind of test for Brentford at the Gtech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football Finance Expert and The Price of Football host Kieran Maguire sits down with Mike ahead of Brentford's trip to Brighton on Saturday. Brighton have had a pretty mixed to start to the season under Fabian Hurzeler, and both sides come into the game on 16 points. Kieran chats about the Brentfords and Brightons of the world and their place in the Premier League, who's impressed so far for the Seagulls, and type of game to expect at the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South American Football Expert Tim Vickery joins Mike for another pod over the international break, this time to dive into the form of Igor Thiago. The Brentford striker is in red-hot form in the Premier League, with only Erling Haaland boasting a better goal tally. His incredible start has Bees fans all asking the same question: could we see him get a call-up to the Brazilian national team? Tim has the answer. We also chat about Gustavo Nunes, and why many European clubs are raiding Brazil for Vinicius Jr. style wingers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan are joined by former Bees captain and Brentford Hall of Famer, Pontus Jansson. Pontus joined the club in the summer of 2019 and was quickly made captain by Thomas Frank in a season that saw Brentford finish 3rd in the Championship, but eventually miss out on promotion in the playoffs. Pontus, however, was a key member of the squad that, in the following year, returned Brentford to the top flight for the first time in over than 70 years. Captaining Brentford on their maiden voyage in the Premier League, Pontus quickly became a cult hero and club legend, making over 100 appearances for the Bees, and being involved in some of our most iconic top flight games to date. We chat about what led him to sign for Brentford, his favourite memories in the Premier League, the current squad under Keith Andrews, and how his future could lead him back to the Gtech one day. This one is an ALL-TIMER! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Dan and Craig reflect on another massive three points at the Gtech, this time against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle. Harvey Barnes scored his customary goal against us in what was a fairly dull first half, but a Kevin Schade header, and another brace for Igor Thiago in the second half meant Keith Andrews’ side secured all three points in West London. We chat about Michael Kayode’s brilliance (again), our red-hot number nine, and Andrews’ impressive record at the Gtech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike and Dan reflect on the 2-0 defeat away at Crystal Palace. There wasn’t much to shout about from a Brentford perspective at Selhurst Park, despite a well-deserved victory against Liverpool the week before. We chat again about Keith Andrews’ in-game management, particularly when Brentford are chasing the game. We also touch on the form of Kevin Schade, Thomas Frank’s start to life at Spurs, and the 5-0 victory away at Grimsby in the cup that has set up a quarter-final away at Man City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike and Dan reflect on a MASSIVE win at the Gtech against the defending Premier League champions Liverpool. It was an absolute thriller in West London, in a game where Keith Andrews’ side came out deserved winners. Dango Ouattara sent us on our way to three points with yet another goal from a long throw, before Kevin Schade added a second before half-time. Liverpool came back into it through a controversial Milos Kerkez goal, but Igor Thiago seventh of the season was enough to hand us all three points, despite a late Mo Salah stunner. We chat about the performance of Michael Kayode, Mikkel Damsgaard’s increasing involvement, and Andrews’ perfectly executed game plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil Atkinson of The Anfield Wrap joins Mike ahead of Liverpool’s visit to the Gtech on Saturday night. It’s been a mixed season so far for Arne Slot’s champions, but a win in the Champions League against Eintracht Frankfurt means his side come into the game off the back of a much-needed solid performance. We chat about where it’s gone wrong, why Alexis Mac Allister’s form has been pivotal to Liverpool’s slump, and how Brentford can get at Slot’s team on Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on a HUGE win against West Ham at the London Stadium. Goals from Igor Thiago - his fifth in eight Premier League games - and Mathias Jensen sealed all three points for Keith Andrews' side, in what was dominant performance in East London. We chat about the standout performances of Igor Thiago and Yehor Yarmoliuk, the futures of Mikkel Damsgaard and Fabio Carvalho, and how Keith should set us up against the champions Liverpool on Saturday night at the Gtech. This one’s a belter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie Boyce joins Mike ahead of Brentford’s trip across London as they face West Ham in what feels like a massive game for both clubs. Jamie talks us through the departure of Graham Potter, Nuno Espirito Santo’s appointment, and the fans’ planned protest ahead of Brentford's visit to the London Stadium. We also touch on West Ham’s main threats, get Jamie’s perspective on Brentford’s start to the season, and how the game might play out on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on the 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City. Erling Haaland’s first half goal was enough to see off Keith Andrews’ Brentford, despite an improved second half showing from the home side. We chat about Keith’s decision to start in a back five, his use of substitutions in the second half, and his overall start to life as Bees manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on Keith Andrews and his side bouncing back from derby day defeat to sting Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United at the Gtech. We needed a response after the poor showing at Craven Cottage, and just like the fallout from opening day defeat against Forest, Andrews rang the changes, switching to a back four and bringing Aaron Hickey into the side. We chat about the formation change, Igor Thiago’s impressive form, and Bryan Mbeumo’s return to Brentford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on another derby day defeat at Craven Cottage. The mood around Keith Andrews has soured after Brentford put up a measly showing against local rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage. Mikkel Damsgaard sent us ahead against the run of play, but two goals in quick succession for Fulham at the end of the first half, compounded by an Ethan Pinnock own goal in the second, meant that’s now three wins in a row for Fulham against us… We chat about the formation, Andrews’ substitutions, and the reaction to the result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike and Dan reflect on Brentford reaching the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after penalty shootout victory over Aston Villa, as well as a dramatic finish against Chelsea in the league. Another positive performance from Keith Andrews’ Bees ended in a penalty shootout against a struggling Villa side. Villa took the lead through Harvey Elliott, but an absolute worldie from Aaron Hickey levelled affairs in the second half, before Hakon Valdimarsson became the hero in the shootout after a tricky 90 minutes. We chat about Keith’s approach to the cup and how it differs from Thomas Frank, the performance of debutant Benjamin Arthur, and our frightening strength off the bench. We also touch on a well deserved point against Chelsea at the Gtech. Fabio Carvalho’s last minute equaliser meant the spoils would be shared after a Cole Palmer-inspired turnaround from the World Champions. We talk Jordan Henderson, long throw carnage, and players running themselves into the ground for Keith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie Patrick from the Blue Brothers CFC channel joins Mike ahead of Chelsea’s visit to the Gtech on Saturday night. Enzo Maresca’s side has an unbeaten start to the season, drawing with Crystal Palace, thumping West Ham away, and beating Fulham at Stamford Bridge - both wins coming without star player Cole Palmer who is missing with a groin injury. We chat through Chelsea fans’ views on Maresca and Boehly-Clearlake reign so far, Chelsea’s upcoming Champions League campaign, and previous Premier League meetings between Brentford and Chelsea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on last minute defeat at Sunderland on Saturday. Brentford fell to defeat in the North East despite a reasonably positive performance. Igor Thiago’s second half opener looked like it had made amends for Kevin Schade’s penalty miss, but Enzo Le Fee brought things level from the spot before Sunderland snatched all three points late on. Off the back of that result, and following the departure of Yoane Wissa to Newcastle on deadline day, we thought we might be in line for a bit of business before the window shut on Monday night. Reiss Nelson arrived on loan from Arsenal, but that was Brentford’s only incoming before the window closure. We reflect on the defeat, chat about Brentford’s summer business, and analyse how the squad is looking as we go into the first international break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham Falk from the WTF Sunderland Podcast joins Mike ahead of Brentford's trip to the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Regis Le Bris' side were brought back to earth following a 3-0 win over West Ham on the opening day; a 2-0 loss away at Burnley, followed by a Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Huddersfield, means Sunderland will be looking to get back on track when they face the Bees in the north east. We chat about what went wrong against Burnley, Sunderland's big summer spend, and Le Bris the manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on back-to-back wins for Keith Andrews’ Brentford side in league and cup. A response from the team was needed after the season opener at Forest, and a response was what we got against Villa. We chat about the changes Andrews made, Dango Ouattara’s debut, and our defensive solidity. We also react to Brentford securing safe passage through to the next round of the Carabao Cup following a 2-0 win at Bournemouth. Plenty of changes were made but - uncharacteristically - Brentford won pretty convincingly on the south coast. We chat through the formation, and Andrews’ impressive game management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Robinson from the UTV Fan Channel joins Mike ahead of Aston Villa's trip to the Gtech for Brentford's first home game of the season. Villa - in a similar way to Brentford - were uninspiring in their season opener against Newcastle, but still managed to pick up a point despite former Bee Ezri Konsa's second half red card. We walk through that game, why Unai Emery's system needs tweaking against Brentford, and Villa's PSR struggles which have led to an underwhelming transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig, Dan and Callum reflect on opening day defeat after Brentford lost 3-1 against Nottingham Forest. Keith Andrews start to life as head coach was a tough watch. 3-0 down at half-time with next to no cohesion across the pitch has unsurprisingly sparked a fair bit of headloss. We gather to, hopefully, quell some of that. We discuss the lineup, Igor Thiago’s performance, and changes for Aston Villa at the Gtech on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices