We landed a group photo during halftime of the Dec. 7 broadcast against Newcastle, followed by some nice Northeast USA representation on the Dec. 21 game against Nottingham Forest! As always, use the #MyPLMorning hashtag to try and get your Bees photos whenever they are on the NBC or USA Network broadcasts.
We had a handful of interviews outside the pub, some game day camera footage throughout our space inside the pub, preceded by an NYC Bees conversation off-site with COPA90's crew at Washington Square Park. The NYC Bees will be a key focal point for a feature on some of the non-Big 6 supporter bases located here!
COPA90 has not provided the rollout details and schedule from these interviews, but stay tuned for updates. This is potentially a massive opportunity, especially if this is circulated on the PL's main platforms!
Hello again NYC Bees! Now that we're done with the international breaks for a few months, Brentford's schedule really picks up in December. We've also expanded our social media reach and connected with a new podcast this past month. Here's some news and links as we close out 2024!
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Brentford News & Notes
Schade's breakout moment: German forward Kevin Schade recorded his first hat trick and added an assist en route to a 4-1 Brentford victory over Leicester City on Nov. 30, as the Bees maintained their unbeaten run at home this season. Schade had not scored a Premier League goal since April. Schade is just the second Brentford player to record a hat trick, the other being Ivan Toney on two occasions.
Bees finally notch road result: It took a shorthanded lineup to do it, but Brentford picked up its first road point of the season on Nov. 23, a scoreless draw at Everton. The Bees lost Christian Norgaard late in the first half to a red card, but the club put in its best defensive performance of the season, which also was the team's first clean sheet. Mark Flekken, the Premier League's saves leader, made five stops to lead the way.
Jansson among Brentford HOF inductees: Brentford held its Hall of Fame ceremony on Nov. 20 and welcomed in 10 new inductees, including former defender Pontus Jansson who helped lead the Bees into their Premier League era. The other inductees: Former Bees manager Frank Blunstone, general manager and welfare officer Amy Crook, forward Billy Dare, Scottish footballer John Docherty, midfielder and club captain Terry Hurlock, 1980s midfielder Chris Kamara, who was the first Black player to suit up for the Bees, former forward and assistant coach Billy Lane, 1930s-1940s midfielder Duncan McKenzie, and forward and manager Andy Scott. Congratulations to everyone involved!
COPA90 to film at Red Lion on Dec. 15: The COPA90 football media company is going to be popping into our Brentford-Chelsea watch event on Sunday, Dec. 15. They will be capturing some content for the Premier League and Guinness. We'll probably have a nice turnout anyway with an afternoon kickoff time, but if you have a few extra friends or haven't joined us in a while, we'd certainly love to do our part to pack The Red Lion for this one! Obviously it's a great media and promotional opportunity for our supporters' group and the pub. I'll keep you posted on any other details in the coming weeks.
Brentford Women advance to FA Cup 3rd Round: With each victory, the Brentford Women continue adding new heights to their showing in the Adobe Women's FA Cup! Their latest was a 1-0, second-round victory over London Seaward. Nikki Woods tallied the game-winning goal in the 85th minute. The Bees will next host Fulham on Sunday, Dec. 8, in the tournament's third round. It doesn't get mentioned enough, but Brentford plays in the sixth tier of English football, and this third round brings in the second-tier teams within the pyramid. Brentford has already accomplished an impressive feat with this run, but we wouldn't mind seeing this journey continue!
Quick hits: We made our fifth appearance of the season on Premier League Fanzone, live on Peacock, previewing the Brentford-Fulham match on their Monday show (Nov. 4). If you're ever interested in participating in this or any other program, please let us know! ... Brazilian forward Thiago made his much-anticipated Premier League debut as a second-half sub during the Bees' 0-0 draw against Everton on Nov. 23. Thiago had been out with a meniscus injury since Brentford's preseason win against AFC Wimbledon on July 20, a game in which he scored two first-half goals. ... Midfielder Mathias Jensen, who was subbed off in the first half of the win over Leicester City, suffered a left hamstring injury. The club is saying it was a precautionary move, but it's too early to tell what his situation is looking like for the early part of December. ... Bryan Mbeumo was named to Alan Shearer's Premier League Team of the Season So Far, which was released on Nov. 16.
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If you ever have any thoughts, feel free to email (brentfordnyc@gmail.com) or chat with me anytime! #COYB!
Charlie
This relatively new podcast introduces folks to American-based Premier League fans and gets into the origins of their support. For Alison and Abhi, they delved into their growing interest in Brentford and provided some wonderful color about their fandom, our supporters' group, The Red Lion and much more.
Don't be taken aback by the title: This Nov. 16 episode delivers some great insight whether you're a longtime footballing guru or a new fan. Thanks to Alison and Abhi for sitting down for this show -- highly recommend you give a listen!
We're always looking for fellow NYC Bees to contribute to podcasts, televised shows and more. If you're ever interested, chat with our supporters' group and we'd be happy to make some introductions and connections!
NYC Bees Co-Founder Charlie Corr joined hosts Anita Nneka Jones and Leroy Rosenior to chat about Brentford's growth as a mid-table Premier League club that's been turning more heads in the midst of the Bees' fourth PL campaign.
This was our second time on the Monday Fanzone program and our fifth overall this season. Big thanks to Anita and Leroy who have given us some strong questions and good time on their version of the program.
Any Brentford supporters who are interested in participating in Fanzone on either the Monday or Friday shows, please let us know and we'd be happy to make the connections to get you on the air!
Greetings NYC Bees! We're back in the top half of the table, Bryan Mbeumo's maintaining his hot start and Brentford is now one of eight remaining teams in the Carabao Cup! Here are some links and bits of Brentford news as we head into November.
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Bees reach Carabao Cup quarterfinals
It took penalty kicks to make it happen, but Brentford eventually prevailed 5-4 in their shootout to eliminate a determined Sheffield Wednesday squad to advance to the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup! The Bees and Wednesday were level 1-1 through regulation on Tuesday, Oct. 29, with Kevin Schade's 11th-minute tally representing the lone Brentford goal. Bees goalkeeper Mark Flekken dove to his right to turn away Liam Palmer's shootout attempt to cap off the match. On Oct. 30, Brentford found out that the club will be facing Newcastle in the quarterfinal stage, which takes place in mid-December.
Goalscoring lifts club into top half of PL: Brentford has scored 18 times this season (2.0 goals per game), which ranks tied for third in the Premier League. That has been enough to prop up the Bees into the top half of the table in ninth place with 13 points. Unfortunately Brentford has also conceded 18 goals, and has yet to post a clean sheet.
Injury Updates: Wissa, Jensen return: There have been some greener pastures on the injury front these days for Brentford. Yoane Wissa returned from his ankle injury, ahead of schedule, as a sub for the Bees' road match against Manchester United on Oct. 19. Mathias Jensen, who had been out for close to two months because of a calf injury, finally got back to the pitch on Oct. 26 as a sub against Ipswich Town. Though Kris Ajer missed the Ipswich match, it is anticipated that he will be back for Fulham.
Quick hits: The Brentford Women are preparing to face Ascot United on Sunday, Nov. 3. The team has some impressive momentum heading in, recently posting an overwhelmingly lopsided 15-0 win over Richmond Park on Oct. 27 for an 11th straight victory. Chloe Logie and Ashley Cheatley each netted five goals in that match. ... As part of the Premier League's No Room for Racism campaign, Brentford celebrated women's manager and former Bees defender Karleigh Osborne: Rejection to Resilience. It is a great feature chronicling his experiences, so definitely check it out! ... The Brentford Independent Associated of Supporters (BIAS) 2024 AGM is taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 13 (1:30 p.m. ET), via Zoom and in-person at Gtech Community Stadium. If you're a member (joining is free), you must register for the meeting with the email address registered with BIAS. If you're interested in more about BIAS, email feedback@bias.org.uk.
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If you ever have any thoughts, feel free to email (brentfordnyc@gmail.com) or chat with me anytime! #COYB!
Charlie
If you're a Brentford fan and are interested in participating in Fanzone, please contact us. The program is broadcast live stateside through Peacock, on the Premier League Channel.
We discussed the season expectations for Brentford, the uncanny knack for scoring first-minute goals and more. Our segment starts approximately 18 minutes into the show.