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Brentford FC held a successful event for around 200 supporters inside our new home on Saturday. More than 1,000 fans registered for an opportunity to watch Brentford’s game away to Stoke City in socially distanced conditions inside the stadium on Saturday afternoon. Groups of fans from the same household enjoyed food and drink while watching […]
The power of football and its clubs has been undeniable for some time, its importance and influence increasing year-on-year and extending well beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch. Now, that importance is more apparent than ever, with the positive impact of clubs on their respective communities – including supporters, businesses and educational facilities – […]
Brentford FC are now established in their new home with the new 2020/21 season well underway. We have played five games at our new stadium and already had some memorable moments. There has been a West London derby win over Fulham and two Sky Bet Championship victories. All games at the moment are, unfortunately, being […]
Following on from the government’s decision to move London into Tier Two Covid restrictions, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust would like to reassure participants that all sessions are running as planned. The Trust has undertaken a number of measures to ensure its projects are “Covid-secure” including thorough risk assessments, temperature checks and appropriate social distancing. […]
EFL clubs met by division to discuss the conditional offer put forward by the Premier League in respect to the financial support required as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The need for continued unity across the membership base was fundamental to discussions across all three divisions, and therefore there was a strong consensus that any […]
Brentford FC and London Irish RFC have joined forces to back the Evening Standard’s ‘Bring Back The Fans’ campaign. The Evening Standard launched their campaign last Friday, with widespread support across the capital from a host of Premier League and Football League clubs – and now Brentford and London Irish, who have a licence to […]
Financial Support Package The EFL will meet with all EFL clubs on Thursday (today) to discuss the proposed financial support put forward today by the Premier League. The Premier League has written to the EFL in respect of a ‘much needed support package’ and provided details of an approved £50m grant and loan facility for […]
Along with all Sky Bet Championship clubs, Brentford FC can confirm we attended an initial high-level briefing on Project Big Picture yesterday morning. The EFL confirmed its position after the meeting yesterday, following a statement by EFL Chair Rick Parry at the weekend on proposals for the future of English Football, called Project Big Picture. […]
Brian Burgess has received congratulations from across Brentford FC and Brentford FC Community Trust after being named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Brian, who has been involved with Brentford FC for decades, was awarded the British Empire Medal, which is granted in recognition of meritorious civil or military service, for his service to football. […]
As Brentford FC take up residence at their new home, everyone is looking forward. Donald Kerr, the Club’s Vice Chairman who is also on the Board of Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, has spoken about the future. The below interview was carried out by the Trust and looks at what is coming up in the […]
Brian Burgess – former Deputy Chairman of Brentford FC and a current Trustee of Brentford FC Community Sports Trust – was named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. The announcement of the honours, delayed by the Covid-19 outbreak, came yesterday morning and Brian was on the list. He was awarded the British Empire Medal for […]
At the end of last week, Sky Sports out out a special film. On Friday night, before their live match, Skycbroadcast a piece of film that featured club representatives and the EFL Chair Rick Parry in an open and honest description of the challenging circumstances currently being faced across the league. See it below. 🗣 […]
Late yesterday, Tuesday 6 October, the following open letter was released: The Premier League, EFL, The FA, Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship want to assure all fans that together we are fully committed to your safe return to football grounds as soon as possible. The health of the nation remains our overriding priority, and […]
Last month, 2020/21 Season Ticket Holders were presented with three options following the Government’s announcement that games will continue to be played behind closed doors: Freeze, reserve or refund. Supporters were asked to respond using the links in an email from the Club by the midnight deadline last Friday (2 October). The Club is overwhelmed […]
A local MP has called for a pathway from the Government for fans to return to football matches. Seema Malhotra, MP for Feltham and Heston, spoke in Parliament today about football matches, and other sporting events, taking place without fans. She asked the Government to provide a way forward. Clubs like @BrentfordFC worked hard to […]
Brentford FC can announce that the long-standing association with the nearby Griffin Brewery, where the renowned Fuller’s London Pride has been made for more than 60 years, will continue into the next phase of the Club’s history. Brentford has reached agreement with Asahi, owner of the Fuller’s beer and brewing business, to become a Founder […]
People from across the London Borough of Hounslow gathered online earlier this month to discuss how to support and empower communities through coronavirus and the looming economic and social impact. Jon Varney, Brentford FC Chief Executive, was among those taking part in the session. Hounslow is expected to be one of the hardest hit boroughs […]
With the Covid-19 pandemic still ongoing, Brentford FC Community Sport Trust have remined that they are still offering a variety of online health classes. The Trust’s #BeeatHome initiative kept people active during the Covid-19 outbreak and that was followed by the #BeeWell inititative, launched to continue the stay healthy message. See more here. #BeeWell includes a variety of ways […]
Earlier this week the Government announced a decision to suspend plans for the return of fans to matches. See more on the BBC here. EFL Chair Ricky Parry issued a response to that, which can be seen here. The FA have also updated after the news: We understand the Government’s decision, as the health of the […]
All Brentford supporters who have secured Season Tickets for our 2020/21 campaign will have received an email from the Club today, Thursday 24 September, outlining three options for this season following this week’s government announcement that games will continue to be played behind closed doors. As we explained last week, the Club had been working […]
Brentford Football Club is delighted to announce that long-term partner the University of West London (UWL) has extended its relationship with The Bees. The University campus is spread across sites in Ealing and Brentford, while the Berkshire Institute for Health at Fountain House is in Reading town centre. As the Club’s Official Education Partner and […]
On behalf of EFL Chair, Rick Parry, the EFL has provided the following update: Following the successful return of supporters to seven fixtures last Saturday, 19 September, the EFL is disappointed at yesterday’s decision to suspend plans for the return of fans to matches. [See more on the BBC here] Of course we recognise that […]
A number of EFL Clubs will be permitted to admit spectators into Sky Bet League matches this weekend as part of the ongoing ‘return of fans’ pilot programme. As per the current guidance, crowds will be capped at a capacity of 1,000 as discussions continue with the Government about return for supporters’ in greater numbers post […]
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust’s Saturday Football Development Centre at Gunnersbury Park launches this week. The new programme aims to provide fun, engaging and technically-focussed football sessions. Hosted at the brand new Gunnersbury park, participants will enjoy the excellent facilities on offer. These sessions are perfect for Boys and Girls aged 5-11 that enjoy playing […]
Brentford Football Club is supporting the EFL in its efforts to achieve the safe return of fans to stadia and is working with local MPs, our Safety Advisory Group and fans to develop and implement detailed plans to achieve it. The EFL and other sporting bodies met with Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Digital, […]
After more than a century and more memories than can be counted, Brentford FC are no longer the owners of Griffin Park. The Bees have moved in to a new stadium and began life at our new home with a Carabao Cup win over Wycombe Wanderers. With our new home now ready for use, ownership […]
Brentford FC received the congratulations of Hounslow Council after opening our new home last week. The Bees began life in the new stadium with a penalty shoout-out win over Wycombe Wanderers in the Carabao Cup. They will play their first league fixture in the stadium this Saturday, 19 September, against Huddersfield Town. Hounslow Council has […]
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has announced that its activities will continue despite changes to regulations on social gatherings. The Government announced last week new rules that restrict indoor and outdoor gatherings in England and Scotland. This is due to a rise in confirmed cases of Covid-19 with the pandemic that forced severe restrictions on […]
In a feature shown on Sky last weekend, ahead of our game against Wycombe Wanderers, Brentford FC Chief Executive gave the cameras a behind the scenes look at our new home. He outlined what fans will experience when we can welcome them back to our new home and showed some of the special features of […]
Brentford FC are getting established in their new home with the new 2020/21 season underway. We played our first game at the stadium at the start of the month – a friendly draw against Oxford United – before the first competitive action last weekend. The Bees beat Wycombe Wanderers in the Carabao Cup last Sunday […]
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