The Ealing Road Podcast

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  The 2026/27 Season, Brentford's Squad & Summer Arrivals 👀 06.08.2026 1u 18min

  We are back. On this week's episode, Mike, Dan and Craig look ahead to the 2026/27 Premier League season - Keith Andrews' second top flight campaign after his debut in which Brentford marginally missed out on European football. We chat about the summer arrivals of Jaidon Anthony, Callum Wilson and Mamadou Sangare, and whether Brentford are indeed done in the transfer market. We also discuss the current state of the squad from defence to attack, what our lineup could look like on the first day against Spurs at the Gtech, and give our 26/27 Premier League predictions... 👉 Follow us on X: https:/x.com/TheEalingRoad 👉 Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ 👉 Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/mikelivein5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Final Day Defeat Confirms End Of European Dream 😩 28.05.2026 1u 19min

  On this week’s episode, Mike, Dan and Craig reflect on final day disappointment, as our European dream comes to end at Anfield following a 1-1 draw with Liverpool. Just not to be on the final day for Keith Andrews’ Bees, despite an impressive second half performance, and despite other results going our way. Kevin Schade’s equaliser, and a last-gasp header from Dango Ouattara left those inside Anfield dreaming of what could’ve been. We chat about falling just short on the final day, Jordan Henderson’s prolonged substitution, the upcoming summer transfer window, and our End of Season Awards. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  A Point Against Palace As European Hopes Hang In The Balance ⚖️ 18.05.2026 1u 2min

  On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on the 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace, as Brentford’s European dream goes down to the final day of the Premier League season. Keith Andrews’ side struggled in large parts against Oliver Glasner’s Conference League finalists, but a Dango Ouattara brace ensured our quest for Europe would end at Anfield against Liverpool on the final day. We chat about a woeful 87 minutes, what our summer transfer window could look like, and ALL the permutations heading into the Matchweek 38. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Defeat At Man City Amid Refereeing Controversy 🧐 11.05.2026 50min

  On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan look back on the 3-0 defeat away at Manchester City. Once again, Brentford rued missed chances away from home, and, on another day, could’ve been on the right side of refereeing decisions, but goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush meant the Bees left Manchester pointless. We discuss the contentious decisions from the game, Mikkel Damsgaard’s impact this season, and the European picture after wins for both Brighton and Bournemouth at the weekend. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  First Win Since February In 3-0 Victory Over West Ham ✅ 06.05.2026 1u 7min

  On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on Brentford’s first win since February - a 3-0 home victory against relegation candidates West Ham. A Michael Kayode-engineered own goal, as well as a goal apiece from Igor Thiago and Mikkel Damsgaard meant Brentford briefly climbed into sixth in the Premier League table, before retaking their resident seventh spot following the weekend’s fixtures. We chat about Brentford’s top ten most expensive signings, a new signing reportedly waiting in the wings, Josh Dasilva’s return to Premier League football, and a trip to Manchester City up next. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Bees Rue Missed Chances In Defeat Against Manchester United 🙄 28.04.2026 1u 3min

  On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on the 2-1 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Brentford came out of an early first half onslaught only trailing by one goal, and spurned several guild-edge chances in response, before the hosts doubled their advantage just before half-time. Mathias Jensen’s late second half worldie was but a consolation, as Keith Andrews’ side extended their winless run to seven in all competitions. We chat about Igor Thiago’s plethora of wasted opportunities, Josh Da Silva’s return to the matchday squad after 816 days out, and look ahead to a must-win at Gtech against West Ham coming up next. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Derby Day v Fulham Falls Flat In Goalless Draw 🥱 22.04.2026 47min

  On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on ANOTHER draw in the Premier League, this time a goalless affair against our West London rivals Fulham at the Gtech. Brentford came into the game with another chance to move into sixth and with the Cottagers looking to draw level on points with Keith Andrews side with a win. But, in keeping with recent West London derbies, the occasion fell flat, and to a 0-0 draw. We chat about out most frustrating results of the season, why the game lacked the necessary bite, and how our European hopes look in light of the result. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Points Shared Against Europe-Chasing Everton 🔐 14.04.2026 59min

  On this week’s episode, Mike and Dan reflect on another 2-2 draw at the Gtech, this time against David Moyes’ Everton. Brentford took the lead twice in the game, with Igor Thiago netting his 20th and 21st goals of the season, but were pegged back by an equaliser in each half. The result means we stay in seventh place in the Premier League table with six games to go. We chat about a lack of leadership on the pitch, a Michael Kayode x Trent Alexander-Arnold comparison, and a HUGE West London derby against Fulham up next. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EVERTON PREVIEW | @UHTPodcast | A Six-Pointer Next At The Gtech 🔵 08.04.2026 31min

  Mike of the Unholy Trinity Everton Podcast joins the other Mike ahead of Everton’s trip to the Gtech on Saturday. It’s seventh in the Premier League table against eighth, both teams come into the game on 46 points, only separated by goal difference, and it’s ahead of Everton’s first Merseyside Derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium next weekend… this game is MASSIVE for both sides. Mike talks us through Everton’s season under David Moyes, the fantastic 3-0 win over Chelsea last time out, and the impressive form of James Garner, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Iliman Ndiaye. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Can Brentford Qualify For Europe? Ft. Jon Harland ✍️🐝 03.04.2026 1u 1min

  On this week’s episode, Jon Harland, Brentford writer for the Hounslow Herald, joins Mike, Craig and Dan to look ahead to the remaining run of Premier League fixtures. Brentford currently sit seventh in the table with seven games to play, and with back-to-back home games against Everton and Fulham - two teams also in the hunt for Europe - coming up, we really are approaching the business end of the season. Jon walks us through pre-season expectations in media circles, how Keith Andrews has evolved across the season in his press conferences, and why Brentford are in pole position to secure a European finish. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Stalemate At Leeds As We Head Into The International Break 🤝 26.03.2026 1u 7min

  On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on the 0-0 draw at Elland Road against Leeds United. Keith Andrews’ lineup in West Yorkshire somewhat reflected the growing injury list that is hampering Brentford’s European challenge, but a gritty defensive performance from his side meant the Bees stay in seventh place ahead of the March international break. We briefly chat about the game, have a discussion around our players representing their countries over the break, and look ahead to Everton and the run-in. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Bees Fail To Create Gap After Two-Goal Lead Thrown Away 🫣 20.03.2026 1u 5min

  On this week’s episode, Craig, Dan and Callum reflect on the 2-2 draw at home against bottom-of-the-league Wolves. Brentford rued the chance to go four points clear of eighth place and exert some control in the race for Europe after throwing away a first half two goal lead against a Wolves side undergoing a bit of a revival under Rob Edwards. We chat about the differences between the first and second half, whether Brentford have the bottle to make history this season, and a trip to Leeds up next before the international break. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  FA Cup Exit At West Ham With Wolves Next In The League 😒 13.03.2026 56min

  On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on Brentford’s FA Cup exit at the hands of West Ham on penalties at the London Stadium. It was a tough night for Keith Andrews’ side who never really quite got going in East London despite coming from behind twice in the game. The boys chat about the penalty shootout, Michael Kayode’s performance, and the one thing left to play for this season… Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Stalemate At Bournemouth, Europe Heating Up & West Ham In The Cup 👀 07.03.2026 45min

  On this week's episode, Mike and Dan reflect on the 0-0 draw away at Bournemouth, analyse the run-in looking at form teams and remaining fixtures, and look ahead to West Ham away in the fifth round of the FA Cup. There was little to say about Brentford's trip to the Vitality Stadium, other than it was a point gained after the Cherries missed several chances to win the game. We chat about the injury to Rico Henry, what that means, and why we looked a bit leggy. We also look at the impending run-in from our perspective and from the eyes of those around us, as well as having a chat about West Ham's recent revival under Nuno Espirito Santo. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Brentford Edge Burnley In Seven-Goal THRILLER At Turf Moor 😅 03.03.2026 1u 10min

  On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect a bonkers game of football at Burnley, but an important win nonetheless. VAR controversy marred the seven-goal thriller at Turf Moor, with Burnley having two goals disallowed in the second half.  We chat about the refereeing decisions, an inspired performance from Mikkel Damsgaard, and Bournemouth up next in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Winless Run At Home Extended After Brighton Defeat 🥲 24.02.2026 49min

  On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on the 2-0 defeat against Brighton at the Gtech. Following three outstanding performances in the league against Aston Villa, Newcastle and league-leaders Arsenal, Brentford were due the kind of performance they served up on Saturday.  We chat about Nathan Collins’ form, lost ground in the race for European football, and a trip to Turf Moor and Burnley up next. Download Fanalysis now! https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/fanalysis/id6749045838 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  West Ham Await After Macclesfield FA Cup Win, Brighton Next In The PL 🏆 19.02.2026 51min

  On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on the 1-0 win at Macclesfield which secured our passage into the fifth round of the FA Cup, and look ahead to a return to Premier League action against Brighton on Saturday. Brentford required a second half own goal from Sam Heathcote in order to get past their non-league opposition, and that slice of luck sets up an all-Premier League clash against West Ham in the next round - we chat about how seriously we should take this opportunity. We also chat about Brighton’s recent slump under Fabian Hurzeler, and the kind of game we can expect from Brentford at the weekend. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  League-Leaders Arsenal Held By Magnificent Brentford 👀 15.02.2026 1u 9min

  On this week’s episode, Dan and Craig reflect on a fantastic game vs Arsenal at the GTech. The Bees faced top of the league Arsenal at home on the back of 2 away wins at Villa and Newcastle. Arsenal took the lead in the second half before a quick response where KLP latches onto a long Michael Kayode throw in! Both teams with chances to win the game but end up having to settle a point which makes the title race and the race for Europe even more interesting! We chat about Igor Thiago, Kayodes long throws, who is our best CB, the Thomas Frank sacking and Macclesfield in the FA Cup on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Double Over Newcastle Completed In ANOTHER HUGE Away Win 👀 10.02.2026 55min

  On this week’s episode, Craig, Dan and Callum reflect on ANOTHER HUGE win away from home in the Premier League, this time at Newcastle. The Bees travelled to St. James’ Park on the back of a special victory at Villa Park, and ended up victorious yet again on the road. Newcastle took the lead against the run of the play, before Vitaly Janelt and Igor Thiago completed a first half turnaround. The hosts equalised in the second half, but Dango Ouattara’s 85th minute strike ensured we’d travel back to West London with all three points. We chat about the VAR controversy, Dango’s best performance of the season, and Arsenal at home up next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Aston Villa Beaten For Third Time This Season In HUGE Brentford Win 🤩 03.02.2026 1u 1min

  On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on the MASSIVE 1-0 win away at Aston Villa. It looked as though our winless run at Villa Park was set to continue after Kevin Schade’s first half red card for a kick out at Matty Cash. But Dango Ouattara’s first goal since returning from AFCON, coupled with a huge defensive shift in the second half, meant Keith Andrews masterminded Brentford’s third win over Villa this season. We chat about the red card incident, defending as a unit, and the upcoming trip to Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices