£144.9m. Cost of Brentford’s starting XI against Chelsea. Many reasons for Brentford’s success. Judicious recruitment, obviously. They're so good at finding value in the market place, seeing potential and developing it. Also: calm, strong leadership in the boardroom, dug-out and on the field.
Plus togetherness, fitness, preparation, effective game-plans, pace in transition, set-piece work, scouting of opposition, defensive determination, throwing themselves into blocks etc.
Plus succession planning. Thomas Frank leaves, they know to promote Keith Andrews. Players leave, they know their recruitment targets. They sign good characters as well as good players, including Schuster, Sangare, Anthony, all impressing this season. Plus a culture that helps new signings settle quickly. It helps there is little pressure on them. If needed, players given time and support to develop.
Brentford are a model club in many ways, a family club, community club and such a well-run club. A mix of humility, work ethic, analytics, vision – and fun. Serious professionals who really look they’re enjoying themselves. #bees 🐝
@ashbfc84@MartinAllen1965 Tore my ACL in that game. Got MOM and a signed shirt off of @MartinAllen1965 in the pub after though. Still got it at home, be worth a small foooortune now 😉
@Geniustechw Sounds to me like you didn’t want wifey stinking that big ol’ ripper you let go and pointed the finger elsewhere.💩
Has anyone checked on those 2 guys?
#innocent