'My recovery has already started' - Eriksen offers updatepublished at 17:57 BST 8 June
17:57 BST 8 June
Christian Eriksen has given a positive update on his health on his Instagram page.
The midfielder collapsed during the second half of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on 7 June.
He was fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - a type of pacemaker - after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 match against Finland in 2021.
Squad depth and clinical streak - fans on changes for next seasonpublished at 16:46 BST 5 June
16:46 BST 5 June
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We asked for your views on what one thing needs to change at Brentford before the new campaign and why.
Here are some of your comments:
Adam: We already seem to be making moves in the transfer market. I still think we need an established defensive midfielder. Nunes and Milambo need to establish themselves this year if they are ever to be anything, as does Carvalho - 2026-27 will be career-defining for him. If we end up selling Thiago after a good World Cup he will also need replacing like-for-like. I am sure Phil Giles at the club will have a contingency for this though.
Pete: Thiago had a great return but we need goals from other sources next season - a couple of quality options up front who Andrews has faith to use right away.
George: Very little needs to change as we are a fantastically run outfit. If I'm nit-picking, a better solution to ongoing issues with away fans buying tickets in home seating areas - we know we are a cheap ticket for a London club and so do get our fair share of 'big' club tourists sneaking in, killing off our atmosphere during crucial matches.
Joe: Very little should change in my opinion. The club is in an extremely healthy place and so we should keep doing what we have been doing to get us here. The one thing that should be improved though is squad depth. Having a few more quality options to pick from was what we missed in the hunt for Europe.
Stuart: I would like to see more players chipping in with goals. We are a bit too reliant on one man up front. It would be good if the wide players could achieve double figures next season, and maybe a few more goals from midfield.
Clive: Next season tuck away the chances we create to turn draws into wins and losses into draws. We missed too many sitters this season which cost us a place in Europe and should have easily had more points in the bag.
With all 48 World Cup squads now confirmed, we look at how they shape up and compare with each other leading into the tournament.
Which clubs have the most players?
Looking just at the 20 clubs that made up the 2025-26 Premier League, only this season's top three have more players at the World Cup than Conference League winners Crystal Palace (12).
Including players out on loan over the season, Sunderland remarkably have as many representatives on the global stage as Chelsea and Liverpool (11), showing just how globe-trotting their recruitment was following promotion last summer.
The majority of Brentford, Everton and Leeds' squads can put their feet up and recharge their batteries for next season, with those clubs sending just four players each.
Andrews praises impact of backroom staffpublished at 08:05 BST 3 June
08:05 BST 3 June
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Brentford head coach Keith Andrews says "a team effort" contributed to the club's success in 2025-26, as the Bees took 53 points from 38 matches to secure a ninth-place Premier League finish.
Andrews' backroom staff consists of six figures, including club legend Kevin O'Connor and former Arsenal Under-21s head coach Mehmet Ali.
"The coaching staff who I work closest with, we have got a really strong connection and a bond that is built on trust," Andrews explained.
"The support we have for each other and the challenges that we take on, we don't just accept what we do, we look to improve what we do on a daily basis. We have grown that as the season has gone on.
"The same goes for all of the other staff members, it really is a team effort.
"The players are very aware of what the staff put in to try to facilitate an amazing environment for them to flourish in.
"The staff have been immense this year, with everything they have done and everything they have tried to work towards. I have to say, they also work towards things in a way where it feels like it is fun.
"Obviously at times that isn't possible. There are moments when you need to roll your sleeves up. There are some tough days and dark days, but that is where that bond, trust and unity comes to the forefront even more."
'Three true Bees who represent everything the fans love'published at 11:30 BST 2 June
11:30 BST 2 June
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We asked for your views on Brentford triggering one-year contract extensions for long-serving trio Josh Dasilva, Rico Henry and Mathias Jensen.
Here are some of your replies:
Trevor: Stability is important, so I'm glad to see that we are keeping players who have contributed so much. I'm not sure too many clubs would have stood by Josh, but it reflects on the caring nature of Brentford. The fact that assistant coach Kevin O'Connor is still at the club, having only ever played for Brentford, speaks volumes.
Rob: Rico is by far the best left-back at the club. I don't think Mathias will be a regular starter for us next season, but what an option to have off the bench. Similarly, Josh won't be a regular starter, but he is a great substitute. He was a fantastic player for us in his prime and I would love to see him return to those levels again. They are three true Bees who represent everything the fans love.
Paul: Solid signings to be fair. These players have never let the club down and they are ambassadors for the team, on and off the pitch. I'm delighted for Josh, after everything he has been through. I'm delighted to see the club stick by a player through the good and the bad.
Ian: It is good to see Brentford trigger these extensions for three legends. Ricogoing into his 11th year at the club is a rarity in itself. Mathias turned his season around and got more game time after Christmas. As for Josh, I was at Craven Cottage when he picked up his injury just in front of us fans. I feared for his future, but with true grit and support of the rehab team he returned against West Ham. This olden certainly shed a tear that day!
Ray: I 100% support the club's decision. Josh, Rico and Mathias have played an integral part in the Bees' climb and I believe that will continue with us climbing into Europe soon.
Andrews outlines how Bees 'took steps in the right direction'published at 18:52 BST 1 June
18:52 BST 1 June
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Keith Andrews has been reflecting on the "tough days" and "special evenings" of the 2025-26 season, a campaign where he led Brentford to their joint-highest league finish.
The Bees head coach exceeded expectations after being promoted to succeed Thomas Frank in June 2025, guiding his side to 14 wins, 11 draws and 13 losses from their 38 league games.
"It was a painful day - that is the reality of that day," he said on the Forest defeat. "We had to accept that the level of our performance wasn't anywhere near where we needed to be.
"It is very easy for me, and it was at the time, to know why that was in a lot of ways. It doesn't feel very nice at the time, but I knew we would improve on a number of fronts.
"We certainly learned from it as a group, but there was no doubt it hurt."
On the derby defeat at Craven Cottage, he added: "It really hurt. With the way we approached the game in advance, I was pretty confident we could produce a level of performance to really compete with them.
"But they were very much ahead of where we were at that time, particularly in their journey with their coach.
"In the aftermath of that result, there were some real honest discussions internally, which were needed. That was an important moment in our season.
"I felt we started to take strides in a really positive direction from that moment."
However, victories over Manchester United in September and Liverpool in October were "big" turning points for the Bees.
"There was belief that came from the Manchester United game," Andrews added. "We were obviously taking steps in the right direction.
"To beat the reigning champions was a pretty special evening as well. I thought we were immense that night, it was a performance that merited the result we got. It was a big night for us."
Bees contract extensions for Dasilva, Henry and Jensenpublished at 13:23 BST 1 June
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Brentford have triggered one-year contract extensions for long-serving trio Josh Dasilva, Rico Henry and Mathias Jensen.
They will now remain at Gtech Community Stadium until the end of the 2026-27 season, having been part of the side that won the club promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 2021.
Dasilva put pen to paper on a fresh one-year deal, with the club option of a further 12 months in October 2025, despite suffering multiple setbacks after picking up an ACL, MCL and meniscus injury in February 2024.
The 28-year-old played a crucial role this season, featuring 30 times and reaching 100 Premier League appearances, as the club challenged for European football.
"Rico is somebody who knows the culture and the fabric of the club really well," Andrews said. "I'm really glad he will be here for another year.
"It is important he has a good off-season going into pre-season, and then hopefully we can get him back raring to go."
Jensen, who joined Brentford from Celta Vigo in July 2019, also surpassed 150 Premier League appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.
The central midfielder has been a first-team stalwart under Thomas Frank and Andrews, having scored 17 goals and registered 32 assists in 275 outings.
"He has been huge behind the scenes, with an understanding of everything about the club, how it works and the culture," Andrews said.
"He has played a big part both on and off the pitch, and his performances last season were of a very high level. Naturally, I was very keen for him to stay."
Do you think Brentford have made the right call? How important was it to keep hold of Dasilva, Henry and Jensen?
'Mane would be great' - Fans on who Bees should sign from relegated sidespublished at 17:11 BST 29 May
17:11 BST 29 May
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We asked for your views on which players Brentford should sign from the relegated Premier League sides Wolves,Burnley and West Ham United.
Here are some of your suggestions:
Stephen: It's the defence that needs strengthening the most, so I'd be looking at Konstantinos Mavropanos, who had some impressive games for West Ham. Tomas Soucek would also give us more options in midfield.
Ian: I would take a look at Zian Flemming, as he had a good return for Burnley last season and the previous one. He will possibly move on but it is not my choice or money.
Ashley: Mateus Mane from Wolves would be a great signing for the right money. Brentford could do with reinforcements up top and he fits the right profile of signing. He's young, has lots of potential and future financial incentives for a future transfer.
Ethan: I would definitely take Crysencio Summerville from West Ham. We definitely need another winger as Reiss Nelson is returning to Arsenal from his loan.
Joe: While not a priority, I really liked the look of Jaidon Anthony at Burnley when we played them at Turf Moor. Confident carrying the ball and consistently getting involved in attacking play, he could help bring the extra attacking edge out wide that we've been lacking. While I think that our priorities should be in midfield and in defence, I reckon he would fit the side well and would be an exciting player.
Rob: For Brentford and ignoring the obviously out of reach guys, I would be interested in Mavropanos and Summerville from West Ham and Flemming from Burnley.
Kev: Tempted to say nobody as they were relegated, but possibly Summerville from the Hammers. Not sure how keen he'd be on the move, though.
Trevitt and Nelson to leave Bees this summerpublished at 13:01 BST 29 May
13:01 BST 29 May
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Brentford have confirmed midfielder Ryan Trevitt will leave the club permanently on the expiry of his contract this summer, while winger Reiss Nelson will return to parent club Arsenal.
Trevitt, 23, initially joined the Bees' B team in late 2020 and has made five first-team appearances across all competitions. Brentford have confirmed he will remain with them to regain his fitness until he finds a new club.
"Ryan has been very unlucky over the last couple of seasons as injuries have cut short his loans at Exeter and Wigan," said director of football Phil Giles.
"Without those injuries, I'm sure Ryan would have been much closer to the first team at Brentford, as he is a very talented player with a fantastic attitude."
Nelson, 26, made 14 appearances during his loan from the Gunners, scoring in October's 5-0 Carabao Cup victory against Grimsby Town, but has struggled to find consistent form and fitness.
"Reiss came at the end of last summer's transfer window having not played significant minutes since December 2024 while on loan at Fulham," Giles added.
"Whilst I'm sure he would've preferred more Premier League minutes with us during the loan, he has nevertheless made a good contribution with his positivity, attitude and experience around training and matchdays, and leaves us in a better place physically then when he joined."
The Bees have also confirmed that Frank Onyeka's winter loan deal to Coventry City included an option for Frank Lampard's team to purchase him upon promotion to the Premier League.
'Overriding emotion is one of immense pride... 8/10' - season report cardpublished at 09:06 BST 27 May
09:06 BST 27 May
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Season score out of 10 and overriding emotion?
My overriding emotion about this season is one of immense pride - it's been an eight out of 10 campaign.
We defied the critics and we were never in any relegation trouble for the fifth Premier League season in a row, while our ninth-place finish is our joint highest in the competition.
We're also London's second top club after champions Arsenal!
Best moment and why?
I have two...
The first is Mikkel Damsgaard's last-gasp winner in the crazy 4-3 win at Burnley, where we'd thrown away a 3-0 lead and been saved from going 4-3 down by VAR. The goal sparked the best celebrations of the season and was a moment of sheer elation.
Matching that as an emotional high was Josh Dasilva's return from more than two years out injured, against West Ham. His entry as a late substitute earned a standing ovation and brought a tear to everyone's eye.
Player of season and why?
It has to be Igor Thiago. To come back from terrible injury and hit the ground running with 22 Premier League goals in his first full campaign in the competition is a huge achievement.
Unsung hero and why?
Midfielder Yehor Yarmoliuk. It's hard to believe the 22-year-old has already been a first-team regular for three seasons. He gets through an enormous amount of the not-so-glamorous work every game and is a star in the making.
Biggest disappointment?
Up until Sunday, my biggest disappointment was the wasted opportunity in the FA Cup after losing on penalties in the fifth round at West Ham.
However, that has now been eclipsed by us missing out on Europe on goal difference. I had accepted we weren't going to make it before Sunday but, having come so close, I am way more gutted than I thought I would be.
What needs to change this summer?
Chance creation. Too many draws in the closing stages of the season ultimately cost us and we need to have more goal opportunities.
Major hope for next season?
Going better than this one and making Europe. If we can improve the squad depth, there is no reason why we can't achieve it
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'Andrews has done a superb and seamless job'published at 08:02 BST 26 May
08:02 BST 26 May
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Now the curtain has come down on the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, here is my end-of-season review - with a look back to what I predicted in August.
Prediction: 16th
There is not enough humble pie to go around here and a slice should be aiming in this direction. It was real shame that Brentford missed out on Europe, but they can take huge credit from this season.
Keith Andrews' appointment in succession to the beloved Thomas Frank was regarded as a high-risk promotion from within, yet he has done a superb and seamless job, even after losing key strikers Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa to Manchester United and Newcastle United respectively.
Igor Thiago has been one of the Premier League players of the season. Jordan Henderson has brought experience and guidance in midfield. And Caoimhin Kelleher has shown, as he did at Liverpool, that he is a quality goalkeeper.
What I said in August: "For the first time in a long time, I genuinely fear for Brentford."
'We've over-performed' so 'hats off to Andrews' - fans on end of seasonpublished at 08:44 BST 25 May
08:44 BST 25 May
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We asked for your views after Brentford narrowly missed out on European qualification following a draw at Liverpool on the final day of the season.
Here are some of your comments:
Linda: I was at the game and it was a hard-fought point. I'm pleased that we haven't qualified for Europe as we don't have the depth in the squad. League status is more important and it is definitely something to aim for next season.
Sanjay: I don't think the Bees should be too disheartened. We have had a great season and hats off to Keith Andrews and the team for the tremendous effort they have put in. All the so called pundits said we were going down and how we have proved them wrong. We had our chances in this game, but to get a draw at such a prestigious club is simply wonderful. Roll on the next season.
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David: Absolutely heart-breaking. You can look back and say we should've taken our chances in games we were expected to win, and had our European dream wrapped up long before the final game. But even so, going to Anfield was never going to be easy, and the lads gave absolutely everything. They made us proud. No matter how this ends, there's no denying this team has given us some incredible moments and we have played football that's been exciting, fearless, and a joy to watch. Still so very proud. Come on you Bees.
Ray: So many thanks to Keith Andrew. The doom merchants had us relegated before the season started.
Les: Unfortunately, we've dropped too many points over the past three months in games we should have won. A good effort, but we should already have secured our spot in Europe before going to Liverpool. That said, a great season after so much has changed.
Maxwell: Ultimately, one win in 10 games isn't European qualification form. Credit where credit is due, Andrews has continued to make us hard to beat. But there's that 'if only' feeling that if we had turned just one of our many draws into wins, we'd have got over the line. Overall, it's been a season we've over-performed considering in August many of the fanbase were nervous about having a relegation battle.
Watch Premier League highlights and analysispublished at 07:46 BST 25 May
07:46 BST 25 May
Pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney join host Kelly Cates to bring you the action and talking points from all 10 fixtures on the final day of the Premier League season.
Bees will keep proving their doubters wrong next seasonpublished at 20:46 BST 24 May
20:46 BST 24 May
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Brentford's European dream may be over but this was another performance that will fill their fans with hope for the future, and it was more evidence of the great job that manager Keith Andrews has done this season.
The game at Anfield was overshadowed by the farewells for two Liverpool legends - Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson - but Brentford came so close to the win which would have not only delivered European football but also a famous double over Arne Slot's side.
Their equaliser, just six minutes after Liverpool had taken the lead, summed up Brentford's character and fighting spirit. Then in the closing stages they gave Liverpool so many nervy moments, including wasting a great chance just before the final whistle.
Meanwhile, what Andrews said after the game will surely add to the optimism around Brentford right now. He told reporters that he is excited because they will "be better next year".
So, sadly, Bees fans won't be having a European tour just yet, but from the evidence of the performance they produced at Anfield, and also the displays throughout the entire campaign, it seems as though the club will be back pushing for those European spots a year from now.
A team tipped by many pundits as relegation favourites came so close to the Europa League and no doubt they'll keep on proving their doubters wrong next season.
'Everyone has given absolutely everything' - What Andrews and Henderson saidpublished at 18:48 BST 24 May
18:48 BST 24 May
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Brentford boss Keith Andrews, speaking to Sky Sports: "We gave it all. Everyone can see that. We had to suffer a bit in the first half but we came back into it in the second half and threw everyone at it.
"It was must win for us if we wanted to get into Europe. We're coming to Anfield and we're disappointed we haven't won. That shows a lot about our season."
On the season overall: "We stabilised and it took a lot of hard work and a lot of tough decisions. We needed to come together, stronger than ever. Everyone has given absolutely everything.
"I'm excited because we'll be better next year."
Bees midfielder Jordan Henderson, speaking to Sky Sports: "It was emotional for everyone. We had a job to do in trying to come here and win the game to try to qualify for Europe.
"Unfortunately, we couldn't get it over the line with the chance at the end. I thought we deserved it this season but football can be cruel. The whole season, the lads have given everyone. It's been a very good season for us.
"Coming back here was emotional for me. The reaction when I went off was incredible - I had goosebumps. It was nice to come back and see the fans. My family is here.
"The away fans were great again today. It was always a tough ask to come here and win. To get so close and not quite get over the line is tough to take. We have to kick on again next year."
Did you know?
Brentford lost just 13 Premier League games this season; across their nine previous top-flight campaigns, only in 2022-23 did they suffer fewer defeats (nine).
