Abhi's appeared on several shows with this program, so it's been fantastic that to have him representing our NYC Brentford supporters' group on a regular basis!
Showing posts with label NYC Bees. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NYC Bees. Show all posts
Friday, June 12, 2026
NYC Bees' Goyal recaps season with Don't Know Much About Football pod
Monday, June 8, 2026
NYC Bees chat World Cup, Brentford on BBC Radio London's Total Sport
The segment included a nice mix of topics, including the NYC Brentford supporters' group, thoughts on the World Cup starting up stateside, the anticipation of Thiago and other Brentford players heading into the tournament, and much more!
Big thanks for having us on the show. There's a good chance we might join Total Sport again a few weeks into the World Cup for our perspective, so stay tuned!
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Newsletter: Biggest Red Lion turnout, Thiago Player of Year, WC call-ups
50 Bees fans at NYC's Red Lion for finale
Brentford's season finale was certainly a huge spectacle here in the Big Apple! We drew 50 Bees supporters at the club's biggest overseas spot, The Red Lion, for the 1-1 draw at Liverpool. This was our largest turnout since we've been hosting NYC Bees events over the past five years. Brentford finished the season in ninth place, marking the first time the club has posted back-to-back top-10 finishes in the Premier League! Qualifying for European competition will have to wait at least another season, but we're close!
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Thiago named Brentford Player of the Year: It was unanimous from the supporters and players: Thiago was named Brentford Player of the Year during a ceremony held on May 20. It really comes as no surprise after Thiago set a club record for goals in a Premier League season (22), finishing second in the league's Golden Boot race behind Manchester City's Erling Haaland. Among some of the other recognitions, Mathias Jensen earned Goal of the Season for his long-distance strike against Manchester United, Ashley Cheatley was Brentford Women Supporters' Player of the Year, and Asees Sangha won the Brentford Women's Player of the Year after recording 11 goals and 5 assists in 29 games.
Thiago was also named to the Premier League Fan Team of the Season, and the BBC Sport Premier League Team of the Season.
Club launching girls' academy in 2026-27: In late May, the club announced the introduction of a girls' academy as part of their development pathway. The academy will include U14 and U16 squads, and a U18 Trust side, competing in the Junior Premier League. Among other news, the Brentford Women will play their home fixtures at Uxbridge Football Club in 2026-27.
Quick hits: Brentford announced a couple player moves just after the season, with midfielder Ryan Trevitt to leave the club, and Reiss Nelson returning to Arsenal following his season-long loan. Trevitt made five first-team appearances across all competitions, and Nelson made 14 appearances this past season in all competitions. ... The Brentford Women confirmed the departure of 11 players from the club this offseason. ... Former Bees center back Ben Mee announced his decision to retire from football in early May. Congrats on a great career! ... We had a few media hits to close out the month, ranging from the Shades of Blue podcast to preview our game against Man City, a halftime appearance on NBC, and our regular spot on Premier League Fanzone Live on Peacock prior to our road game at Liverpool. We'll make sure to keep a strong presence on all of these channels moving forward! ... To cap off the season, I thought it would be fitting to call out the so-called "expert" pundits on their relegation predictions. We'll be underestimated many more times down the road, but the likes of Wayne Rooney and Robbie Fowler deserved to have their negative predictions called out. See you for Season 6 in the Premier League in a few months!
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Friday, May 8, 2026
Brentford at Manchester City preview with Shades of Blue Podcast
The first 10 minutes are available on their YouTube channel, and the full interview is on the channel's Patreon premium content. Check it out!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
NYC Bees Newsletter: Final stretch, Fan Fest recap, Forever Bees
Four-match May schedule at Red Lion
We'll be at The Red Lion, 151 Bleecker St., for Brentford's final four matches of the season in May! Fortunately everything is on the weekend, too, starting with our May 2 fixture against a tough West Ham side that's fighting off relegation. Our season finale is on Sunday, May 24, at Liverpool. See the graphic for our full meet-up schedule.
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A big thank you to Bruce and Sarah Muni for repping New Jersey and our NYC Bees to provide some color from the Premier League Fan Fest on April 18-19 in Tampa, Florida! They connected with local supporters and Brentford's impressive group: club ambassador Marcus Gayle, plus Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo who juggled appearance duties and their ongoing rehab. Our result that weekend wasn't quite what we had hoped (scoreless draw against Fulham), but Brentford made the most of the stateside connection, whether it was the fan-favorite Michael Kayode/long throw-in station or the Q&A held at Shuffle. Tallahassee-based Bees supporter Reggie Grant wrote up a nice recap for Beesotted, and Atlanta's Michel Cowdery spoke with Across the Seas But Forever Bees to share his highlights.
Following our match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, NYC Bee Abhi Goyal hopped on the Across the Seas But Forever Bees podcast! He joined co-hosts Tim Searls and Greville Waterman after the Bees' hard-fought 2-1 loss to Man U. The group had an in-depth conversation about several of our players such as Kevin Schade, Reiss Nelson, and Josh Dasilva in his return to the bench, our European chances and more!
Brentford News & Notes
Valdimarsson signs extension: Backup goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson signed a new long-term contract on April 24 that keeps him with the Bees through the 2029-30 season. The 24-year-old Icelandic international has made 12 appearances for us in all competitions, and securing his services certainly is a promising move as he continues to serve a crucial -- not-so-glamorous -- role behind Caoimhin Kelleher.
Thiago sets single-season record: With his brace against Everton on April 11, Brentford forward Thiago established a single-season club record for goals in a Premier League season! That match brought him up to 21 PL goals in 2025-26, surpassing the previous mark of 20 shared by Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo.
Academy earns top status: The Brentford Academy has been awarded Category One status by the Premier League -- the highest level under the Elite Player Performance Plan -- just four years after reopening. Starting in 2026-27, the club will compete in Premier League 2 and the U18 Premier League. The club intends to continue to operate the Brentford B team.
Quick hits: In the London and South East Premier League, Brentford Women captain Maddie Phillips was named LSE Player of the Month for March, tallying three goals and an assist across all competitions for that stretch. ... In the latest episode of the Ultra World Podcast, co-host Sean Cassels took a moment to look back on the show's visit with the NYC Bees at The Red Lion, expressing his appreciation of the club and our fandom. Hopefully we'll see a return visit soon! ... The Premier League Fanzone program booked us for a sixth time this season to preview the Brentford road match against Manchester United. The show is broadcast live on Mondays and Fridays, on Peacock stateside. If you're interested in participating in their program next season, please let us know and we'd be happy to connect you to their production team!
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Charlie
NYC Bees' Abhi Goyal returns to Forever Bees podcast
He joined co-hosts Tim Searls and Greville Waterman after the Bees' hard-fought 2-1 loss to Man U. The group had an in-depth conversation about several of our players such as Kevin Schade, Reiss Nelson, and Josh Dasilva in his return to the bench, our European chances and more.
If you're interested in joining the show, you can reach out directly to Tim at timsearls@hotmail.com, or connect with us NYC Bees and we can provide some guidance as well.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Recapping Premier League Fan Fest in Tampa, Florida
They connected with local Brentford supporters and the club's impressive group that featured ambassador Marcus Gayle, plus Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo who juggled appearance duties and their ongoing rehab.
Our result that weekend wasn't quite what we had hoped (scoreless draw against Fulham), but Brentford made the most of the stateside connection, whether it was the fan-favorite Michael Kayode/long throw-in station or the Q&A held at Shuffle.
Tallahassee-based Bees supporter Reggie Grant wrote up a nice recap for Beesotted, and Atlanta's Michel Cowdery spoke with Across the Seas But Forever Bees to share his highlights.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Brentford FC Itinerary: Premier League Fan Fest in Tampa, Florida
Here is a breakdown of what will be taking place:
Friday, April 17:
8 p.m. ET: Men in Blazers Live from Tampa Bay at 1920, 1920 E. 7th Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET. (Tickets)
Saturday, April 18:
7:30 a.m. ET: Brentford v Fulham at Day 1 of Premier League Fan Fest, at Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave. Event opens at 6:30 a.m. ET.
12:30 p.m. ET: Brentford Fan Event / Q&A at Shuffle, 2612 N. Tampa St.
Sunday, April 19:
9 a.m. ET: Day 2 of Premier League Fan Fest, at Armature Works. Four PL games, including three at the 9 a.m. slot.
The Brentford FC staff will be in Tampa from Thursday through Sunday at Fan Fest. Across the weekend, they'll be taking over Tampa with a Brentford FC Treasure Hunt, where you can scan QR codes around the city to collect points and earn prizes. Complete the full set and you receive a Brentford home shirt. Download the Brentford app and log in before you start this.
The staff specifics (we can probably guess on the ambassador front who will be in town) and other details have not been posted yet on Brentford's official channels, but we'll stay on top of any other information.
Enjoy the Sunshine State and some Brentford football if you're headed there!
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Newsletter: Owner Matthew Benham at Red Lion, April schedule, Fan Fest
April schedule at Red Lion
Now that we're out of the FA Cup, our April schedule is much thinner, and unfortunately a kickoff/broadcast change will limit our watch events. We are getting together for two of the three Brentford games this month at The Red Lion, 151 Bleecker St. Because the kickoff time of our April 18 game against Fulham was moved up to 7:30 a.m. ET, we will NOT be getting together at The Red Lion for that one. If a heavy amount of supporter interest is there for a 7:30 a.m. ET watch event, we are always open to having the conversations with the pub, so please voice your thoughts! See the graphic for our full meet-up schedule.
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March 9, 2026: We'll certainly remember that date moving forward. Less than five years after forming the NYC Bees, we hosted Brentford owner Matthew Benham at The Red Lion! The moment started with some good fortune: Big shout-out to Ben Reynolds who was taking part in the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston. After Benham's discussion with Men In Blazers' Roger Bennett on March 7, Ben rushed ahead of the pack toward the majority owner, introduced himself and invited him to the NYC Bees' FA Cup watch event; it just so happened Benham would be in NYC. Lo and behold, he appeared during the opening minutes of West Ham-Brentford, and stayed with us through the final whistle!
The result didn't pan out the way we wanted, but it didn't sour the moment. With a dozen of us Bees supporters on hand for the weekday afternoon fixture (not too bad a turnout for workday hours!), we savored the incredibly rare opportunity to enjoy our favorite club alongside the man responsible for Brentford's tremendous rise in the Premier League. What a treat!
Benham Stateside:
Men In Blazers | Postgame Photo Op | Celebrating at Red Lion
As mentioned in our previous newsletter, the annual Premier League Fan Fest is coming up from April 18-19 in Tampa, Florida. At least a couple folks from our supporters' group will be on site, and I recently confirmed with the Brentford front office that they will be in attendance (as usual). Details are still being worked out, but the club will announce their itinerary, representatives and more in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
Brentford faces Fulham at 7:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 18. Fan Fest will be held at Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., and that Saturday's event opens at 6:30 a.m. ET. Hopefully we'll see a few stateside Bees supporters on the broadcast!
It was nice to have yet another supporter from the tri-state area join the U.S.-based Across the Seas but Forever Bees show! Bruce Muni made his podcast debut with hosts Tim Searls and Greville Waterman this week to chat Brentford fandom and football. For those of you who aren't part of our weekly circle, Bruce is among an incredibly dedicated group that commutes in from New Jersey to join us on match days at The Red Lion. Great show, give it a listen!
Thiago earns first Brazil call-up: In the midst of our current international break, the biggest call-up story without question was forward Thiago earning his first trip with Brazil's senior team squad! Thiago's family celebration of the announcement drew millions of hits on social media, too. The 24-year-old has obviously been deserving of this with a stellar 2025-26 campaign for the Bees. Earlier this season, Thiago broke the record for most goals by a Brazilian in a Premier League season, and he's on track to set a Brentford single-season record for goals in the PL. Thiago made his Brazil debut during Thursday's match against France at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. For this March window, 22 Brentford players are joining their senior or youth national teams. That's the largest grouping in club history.
Bees bow out of FA Cup in PK shootout: Brentford came from behind twice, but after a 2-2 scoreline through 120 minutes, West Ham prevailed 5-3 in the penalty kick shootout on March 9 to advance to the FA Cup's quarterfinals. Thiago scored both goals for the road side, including a game-tying penalty kick. The shootout felt like an afterthought, though, mainly because of the disappointing execution/decision of Dango Ouattara's Panenka attempt, which was easily saved by Alphonso Areola. Live and learn. It's now a thing of the past, and hopefully we'll make a deeper tournament run in 2026-27.
Brentford Women fall in Capital Cup semis: The fifth-tier Brentford Women came up short in the semifinals of the Capital Cup, falling 4-3 to third-tier side AFC Wimbledon on March 15 at Bedfont Sports Club. Renai McCrea and Maddie Phillips each tallied a goal, and the Bees benefited from an own goal in the first half. "We battled to the end and took the fight to Wimbledon, and I'm really proud of the girls," head coach Carly Williams said. "We talked about making sure that we showed our quality, and we did that."
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Charlie
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Bruce Muni debuts on Across the Seas but Forever Bees podcast
Bruce Muni made his podcast debut with hosts Tim Searls and Greville Waterman this week to chat Brentford fandom and football. For those of you who aren't part of our weekly circle, Bruce is among an incredibly dedicated group that commutes in from New Jersey to join us on match days at The Red Lion.
Great show, give it a listen!
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Because Football promos NYC Bees again with Instagram collaboration
Andrew Baggaley is the host of the channel, and the Brentford supporters' group was profiled in his Road Trip to the World Cup series. The New York / New Jersey segment spread across four episodes. You can access our contributions HERE.
Monday, March 9, 2026
Brentford owner Matthew Benham joins NYC Bees at The Red Lion
Less than five years after forming the NYC Bees, our group hosted Brentford owner Matthew Benham at The Red Lion!
The moment started with some good fortune: Big shout-out to Ben Reynolds who was taking part in the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston. The event included a March 7 segment featuring Benham and Men In Blazers' Roger Bennett. Shortly after the conclusion of an intriguing 45-minute discussion, Ben rushed ahead of the pack toward the majority owner and invited him to the NYC Bees' FA Cup watch event; it just so happened Benham would be in NYC.
Lo and behold, he appeared during the opening minutes of West Ham-Brentford!
Benham Stateside:
Men In Blazers | Postgame Photo Op | Celebrating at Red Lion
The result didn't pan out the way Brentford supporters wanted, but it didn't sour the moment. With a dozen Bees supporters on hand for the weekday afternoon fixture (not too bad a turnout for workday hours!), we savored the incredibly rare opportunity to enjoy our favorite club alongside the man responsible for Brentford's tremendous rise in the Premier League.
What a treat!
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Newsletter: March slate, Because Football feature, Thiago new deal
Hi NYC Bees, down to a few months left in this surprisingly strong campaign! We're also fortunate to have drawn some new NYC Bees feature content through Because Football, to go with several other media spots! Here's some news and notes for you heading into March:
Our March schedule is a bit unorthodox with only one Saturday game, but we'll be at The Red Lion, 151 Bleecker St., for the full four-game slate! We open the month on Tuesday, March 3, at Bournemouth, then resume FA Cup play (fifth round) on Monday, March 9, at West Ham. For folks who might be traveling during this stretch, keep in mind that three of these fixtures take place after the USA's Daylight Savings Time, which means we are four hours behind the UK instead of the typical five hours. See the graphic for our full meet-up schedule.
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Andrew Baggaley of Because Football featured the NYC Bees and Brentford as part of his New York/New Jersey stop and the Road Trip to the World Cup series! Andrew joined us at The Red Lion back in September, and he spoke with several of us (myself, Bruce Muni and Sarah Muni). We were the closing feature of Episode 1 of this four-part series. Additionally, Bruce was included in the "What it means to host the World Cup" section of the third episode, and they used my audio for the opening sentence of the second episode.
We're humbled that our little story was a part of this series. Andrew's covered every part of our football space in N.Y./NJ, so make sure to check it out. It's a perfect build-up series as we get ready for the FIFA World Cup here in North America this summer!
Thanks to Brentford's success story, the Premier League Fanzone program is finally taking some notice! I joined the international live show a couple times this past month, including a Feb. 9 appearance prior to Brentford-Arsenal, which landed us on the second segment (which rarely happens). In addition to previewing that eventual 1-1 draw, I took part in the Feb. 2 show following our shorthanded road victory against Aston Villa. Hosts Anita Jones and Leroy Rosenior were on the Monday program on both occasions. Fanzone runs on Mondays and Fridays. If you're interested in participating in this show, which is shown on Peacock in the states, please reach out and I can connect you to their production folks!
Thiago inks new contract: Brentford forward Thiago, the No. 2 goal scorer in the Premier League so far this season, signed a new contract with the club that extends his deal to 2031. The same day of his new deal, the 24-year-old garnered January Premier League Player of the Month accolades. No question Bees fans want to see a long stay from the Brazilian. With his rising stock, we all know there will be other interested parties in the footballing market, especially if Thiago gets a Brazil call-up this summer. In any event, the Brentford front office did its due diligence. We could eventually be looking at the new largest outgoing transfer (above Bryan Mbeumo), but we're also potentially watching the best offensive performance from a Brentford player in the top tier of football. Let's enjoy it!
It's impossible to predict where things will finish a few months from now, but it's safe to say that reaching the 40-point mark by the 26th game, few were expecting that!
Onyeka to Coventry: Brentford's first signing of the Premier League era has likely seen his Bees tenure come to a close. Frank Onyeka has been loaned to Championship club Coventry City for the remainder of the season. The deal will become permanent if Coventry City gets promoted to the Premier League, and it's looking like this leap will occur, pending a drastic downfall in the Championship table. Onyeka made 87 appearances for the Bees in all competitions.
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Charlie
Friday, February 20, 2026
Brentford guest contribution: 'What Are Brighton Doing?' preview
The platform is currently focused on articles and written analysis, but there is the possibility that it could include a podcast component further down the road. In any event, hopefully this becomes a regular location where we can contribute our Bees analysis!
Saturday, February 14, 2026
NYC Bees, Brentford spotlighted in Because Football series
Andrew joined us at The Red Lion back in September, and he spoke with several of us about our group (Charlie Corr, Bruce Muni, Sarah Muni), which was the closing feature of Episode 1 of his four-part series. We highly recommend you check out his extensive work, where he covers every nook and cranny in our football space in the N.Y./NJ area.
We're humbled that our little story was a part of this series. Andrew's doing a sensational job and for the history buffs of this fine game, he taps into so much depth. The perfect build-up as we get ready for the FIFA World Cup here in North America this summer!
Monday, February 9, 2026
NYC Bees, Brentford net higher billing for PL Fanzone on Peacock
Little ol' Brentford typically is booked over the final minutes of this twice-weekly program, produced by the league in London. We gave a quick perspective of the club as the Bees prepare for their big home match against Arsenal on Thursday, Feb. 12.
This was a very last-minute booking. If we have other opportunities down the road to plan in advance, please reach out to us and let us know if you're interested in participating.
Fanzone runs on Mondays and Fridays, but we've mostly been a regular part of the Monday program this season as the production team is giving us ample time. It's a great way to show your fandom and expertise!
Monday, February 2, 2026
NYC Bees on PL Fanzone: Looking at Brentford's shorthanded win at Villa
The show was broadcast live on Peacock in the states. Brentford was the final segment to speak on the club's run to seventh place, overcoming a Kevin Schade red card to somehow gain all three points in the Bees' first win at Villa Park. There also was the look back at Villa's goal, which was taken away because of a clear-cut out-of-bounds sequence before the buildup, verified by VAR and multiple camera angles. It appears the third-place Villa supporters cannot stomach the moment, still.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Newsletter: February schedule, top-5 cameo, Ultra World Pod, PL Fanzone
Six-fixture February at Red Lion
Our February schedule includes five league games and a fourth-round FA Cup fixture, and we'll have a meet-up for all six at The Red Lion, 151 Bleecker St. The month begins with a road match against Aston Villa (Sunday, Feb. 1). The pub will open its doors early for that one (9 a.m. ET kickoff; doors open around 8:30). We also could potentially run into former Bee Yoane Wissa for the first time when we take on Newcastle (Saturday, Feb. 7). Outside of the Premier League, we face FA Cup Cinderella story Macclesfield (Monday, Feb. 16). See the graphic for our full meet-up schedule.
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The season's a marathon, not a sprint, we're always told. But you can't quickly look past the enthusiasm we felt on Jan. 7, when our midweek win over Sunderland -- combined with a couple other results -- put us into fifth place in the Premier League! Ahead of Manchester United. Ahead of Chelsea. The game also marked some massive individual accomplishments: CaoimhÃn Kelleher made his fourth PK save of the season (67 percent PK save rate at that juncture) on an Enzo Le Fee panenka attempt. Thiago netted his 15th and 16th goals to set a season league record for most goals in a PL campaign from a Brazilian player. The top reaction of the match had to be Yehor Yarmoliuk scoring his first Brentford goal in the 73rd minute!
A new media outlet has been doing a superb job of covering the football fandom throughout New York City. The NYC Bees and Brentford were featured in the Ultra World Podcast on Jan. 9, with a bunch of us chatting with hosts Sean Cassels and Marc Ernay. (Ultra World Podcast - Ep. 8: Brentford Fandom) The duo dropped into The Red Lion back in late August and the conversations provided a good taste of this dedicated group of New York- and New Jersey-based Bees supporters! Interviews included myself, Bruce and Sarah Muni, and Dan Mitzelman. Big thanks for sharing your back stories and interest, and thank you to Sean and Marc for their work in putting together this feature! (Marc also joined us in the celebratory post-game photo, pictured to the left of the Ultra World logo.)
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Brentford News & Notes
January Window: Janelt and Ayer extensions, Furo signs: Historically, Brentford's January Transfer Window features maybe some sporadic incoming signees, but it's also a stretch where the club focuses on reworking some important contract extensions. Such is the case with both midfielder Vitaly Janelt and defender Kristoffer Ajer.
PL Fanzone pre-New Year's Day spot: In the final media appearance of 2025, I joined Premier League Fanzone Live to chat a few days before our New Year's Day matchup between the Bees and Tottenham Hotspur. The Dec. 29 show also included former Brentford loanee Clinton Morrison as one of the hosts. We've been on Fanzone about 15 times since Brentford's promotion. If anyone is interested in making an appearance on this supporters'-driven show, let me know and I'd be happy to help coordinate with their production team. The program airs live on Mondays and Fridays, with the broadcast on Peacock for stateside viewers.
Back on Forever Bees pod: I dropped in for a return on Across the Seas But Forever Bees, the American-based Brentford podcast hosted by Tim Searls and Greville Waterman. Show topics from this Jan. 27 episode ranged from our frustrating performance against Nottingham Forest, to a challenging road trip upcoming against Aston Villa, and much more. Forever Bees is always looking for new Brentford guests to share their fandom stories and knowledge. If you're interested, contact us, or email Tim directly at timsearls@hotmail.com!
January Window: Janelt and Ayer extensions, Furo signs: Historically, Brentford's January Transfer Window features maybe some sporadic incoming signees, but it's also a stretch where the club focuses on reworking some important contract extensions. Such is the case with both midfielder Vitaly Janelt and defender Kristoffer Ajer.
Janelt worked out a new deal on Jan. 17, keeping him in place through the summer of 2030. The 27-year-old became the first Bees player to reach 150 Premier League appearances, and head coach Keith Andrews was quick to recognize that "he's going to be a big player for us for many years to come."
Ajer's extension deal also runs through the summer of 2030, and he has been a significant piece in multiple defensive roles. Ajer was brought in from Celtic, joining the Bees before the club's first Premier League season in 2021.
New to the fold, 18-year-old Kaye Furo signed a five-and-a-half-year deal, after playing for Club Brugge in the Belgian Pro League. Furo instantly trained with the first team upon his arrival. The transfer window closes on Monday, Feb. 2.
AFCON: Onyeka's Nigeria takes 3rd: Brentford's Frank Onyeka was part of the Nigeria side that finished third in the Africa Cup of Nations on Jan. 17. After a scoreless regulation, Nigeria defeated Egypt 4-2 in penalties. Onyeka hasn't had much playing time for the Bees, and reports have circulated for a couple weeks about a potential sale or loan.
Quick hits: Midfielder Myles Peart-Harris completed a permanent transfer to Championship side Oxford United on Jan. 9. Peart-Harris debuted for the Bees back in September of 2021, but his stint with us typically lead to multiple loans. He made nine appearances for Brentford in all competitions. ... Midfielder Paris Maghoma also made a permanent transfer; he is bound for Norwich City in the Championship. Maghoma logged 10 games with the Bees in all competitions. ... Forward Gustavo Nunes will be playing for Championship club Swansea City for the rest of the season. The 20-year-old will be on loan after making five appearances off the bench during his injury-riddled first campaign with Brentford. ... Midfielder Yunus Konak has been loaned to Oxford United for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. The 20-year-old is signed with Brentford through June of 2029, so hopefully this extra playing time will pay dividends for our long-term plans. ... Matt Cox has been loaned to League Two side Shrewsbury Town for the rest of 2025-26. ... The Brentford Women completed a perfect January: Three league wins, including a 7-0 drubbing of Ebbsfleet United on Jan. 25, and a Capital Cup victory over Sport London E Benfica.
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Charlie
Friday, January 9, 2026
Ultra World Podcast features NYC Brentford supporters at Red Lion
The duo dropped into The Red Lion in Greenwich Village to speak with a number of Bees fans during the club's 1-0 victory against Aston Villa in late August of 2025. The conversations provided a nice sampling of the folks who have latched onto the West London-based club, and what draws them into the New York supporters' group on a weekly basis. Interviews included NYC Bees co-founder Charlie Corr, Bruce and Sarah Muni, and Dan Mitzelman.
Big thanks to Sean and Marc for their work in putting together this feature, and we'll cross paths again down the road!
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Happy New Year, Schade and KLP boost, Saturdays Football, PL in USA
Another six-game month at The Red Lion
We're set to watch every January game at The Red Lion, 151 Bleecker St., with five league matches, and a third-round FA Cup game on Saturday, Jan. 10, at Sheffield Wednesday. The month starts up with a rematch against former manager Thomas Frank and Tottenham Hotspur on New Year's Day (Thursday, Jan. 1). Look forward to seeing all of you after this holiday season! See the graphic for our full meet-up schedule.
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Lewis-Potter notched a brace during Brentford's 2-0 victory at Wolves on Dec. 20. It was hands-down KLP's best game for us, and for his efforts, Lewis-Potter was named to the Premier League Team of the Week by Alan Shearer. BBC Sport and other media outlets also gave Lewis-Potter some deserved recognition.
NYC Bees at Saturdays Football in Soho
Die-hard football fans in the area probably are familiar with the Saturdays Football store located in Soho, Manhattan. The NYC Bees dropped in for a Premier League event on Dec. 18 to don a little Brentford signage! There was a photo station to showcase the club's latest jersey, plus some trivia and foosball competitions. It might take some time before we start seeing a plethora of Brentford vintage jerseys available at Saturdays Football, but it was definitely a nice opportunity to connect with this establishment, which is sure to gain even more popularity with the FIFA World Cup coming here in 2026!
NYC Bees on PL in USA's 'Have a Guinness with' video
For a whopping ninth occasion, our shoot with Premier League in USA (#PLinUSA) led to another video appearance from our NYC Bees contingent! This time, myself and Abhi Goyal were asked: Which player would we have a Guinness with? Ireland and Brentford captain Nathan Collins felt like the proper answer! This Dec. 22 piece was shared on PL in USA's Instagram channel, which has more than 1.3 million followers. Video footage was captured during the 2024-25 PL season outside The Red Lion in Greenwich Village.
Brentford Women atop LSE heading into 2026: In the midst of their first season in England's fifth tier, the Brentford Women enjoy a first-place position in the London and South East Premier Division! The Bees have posted 28 points in 12 games, though they do have some games in hand with the likes of Saltdean United and Dartford close behind. Following a mixed-bag November, Brentford responded well in December with an impressive 6-0 win against Millwall that featured three Ashley Cheatley goals. Also noteworthy, Brentford's Paula Holguin earned LSE Premier Player of the Month for November, with three goals and an assist during that stretch.
Pair of Shades of Blue appearances: To close out December, I joined the Shades of Blue Network for a couple shows in a weeklong stretch. The big finale was their weekly LIT Stream (Dec. 18), where we got into a number of topics beyond our respective clubs (Brentford and Manchester City), highlighted at the start by some World Cup-hosting opinions. Was a fun show! A couple days earlier, we previewed the quarterfinal Carabao Cup matchup between the Bees and City. We'll chat again on the 2026 side!
Die-hard football fans in the area probably are familiar with the Saturdays Football store located in Soho, Manhattan. The NYC Bees dropped in for a Premier League event on Dec. 18 to don a little Brentford signage! There was a photo station to showcase the club's latest jersey, plus some trivia and foosball competitions. It might take some time before we start seeing a plethora of Brentford vintage jerseys available at Saturdays Football, but it was definitely a nice opportunity to connect with this establishment, which is sure to gain even more popularity with the FIFA World Cup coming here in 2026!
For a whopping ninth occasion, our shoot with Premier League in USA (#PLinUSA) led to another video appearance from our NYC Bees contingent! This time, myself and Abhi Goyal were asked: Which player would we have a Guinness with? Ireland and Brentford captain Nathan Collins felt like the proper answer! This Dec. 22 piece was shared on PL in USA's Instagram channel, which has more than 1.3 million followers. Video footage was captured during the 2024-25 PL season outside The Red Lion in Greenwich Village.
Brentford News & Notes
AFCON: Ouattara records assist; Onyeka's Nigeria advances: At the Africa Cup of Nations tournament, Dango Ouattara provided a last-minute assist during Burkina Faso's come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea on Dec. 24. Burkina Faso has not reached the knockout round just yet and could use a positive result against Sudan on Dec. 31 to advance out of Group E. Frank Onyeka and Nigeria have already clinched a knockout round spot out of Group C, with wins against Tanzania and Tunisia.
Quick hits: The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took place in early December, and we now know the matches that will be taking place across the Hudson River in East Rutherford, N.J. Group-stage matches include Brazil-Morocco (June 13), France-Senegal (June 16), Norway-Senegal (June 22), Ecuador-Germany (June 25) and Panama-England (June 27). New Jersey will also be the host site of a Round of 32 match, Round of 16 match, and the much anticipated final on July 19. ... The semifinals of the 2026 FIFA Women's Champions Cup are taking place at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium on Jan. 28. If you happen to be in West London for this stretch, our Harrison, N.J. neighbor Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League is playing in this competition! (for tickets and more info.) ... To cap this off, definitely check out Brentford manager Martin "Mad Dog" Allen's little Christmas story from his Bees tenure!
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