Billy Grant chats to Neil from The Anfield Wrap Podcast on ex Liverpool Captain and England international Jordan Henderson signing for Brentford

What were Jordan's strengths at Liverpool? Will he be able to replicate that at Brentford

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Well, that escalated quickly. Losing Christian Nørgaard to Arsenal certainly felt like the end of an era for Brentford fans – one of the last remaining leaders from the squad that brought us up and kept us steady in the Premier League. Christian wasn’t flashy, but he was always reliable.

Sure, his legs didn’t quite have 90 minutes in them twice a week anymore, but when he played, he made us tick. Defensive intelligence, cool under pressure, one of Thomas Frank’s most trusted lieutenants.

So when word came on Friday morning that Jordan Henderson was set to replace him – on a free transfer, no less – our first reaction was: Seriously? But then, as the dust settled, the logic is clear. Maybe not the romance. Maybe with the Saudi flip-flopping fresh in our minds. But the logic.

Dave 'Laney' Lane and Matt 'The Allard' Allard rocked up to a pub in Marble Hill, with Billy The Bee chipping in from the virtual boozer to chew the fat on all things Bees in what is proving to be another eventful week.

As well as saying goodbye and than-you to Christian, we welcome Antoni Milambo from Feyenoord, plus the ongoing Bryan Mbuemo to Manchester United saga.. whilst Forest are supposedly sniffing around Wisa again but can't afford him.

Enjoy

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With rumours intensifying that Keith Andrews is set to be unveiled as the new Head Coach of Brentford, long-time fans and Beesotted podcasters Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane felt compelled to call an emergency podcast — not quite full-blown 999, but certainly a 111-level situation. For a club that prides itself on a data-led, carefully calculated approach, this potential appointment has raised more than a few eyebrows among the Brentford faithful.

Andrews is a name that hasn't exactly been front and centre in Premier League coaching circles, making this feel like a typically left-field Brentford move — the kind we've seen before with great success, but which still invites uncertainty. Fans are understandably split: some are open-minded, trusting the club’s track record in unearthing hidden gems, while others are questioning the logic behind taking such a big risk at such a crucial point in the club’s development.

In the podcast, Billy and Laney try to unpack what might be going on behind the scenes — from the club’s desire to continue innovating, to the possibility that they see something in Andrews others have missed. They explore how Brentford, still punching above their weight in the Premier League, might benefit from fresh ideas and a new coaching philosophy.

This is a pivotal moment for Brentford. One thing’s certain: the next chapter will be watched very, very closely in TW8.

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