Yes, Manchester United at home!

[Rob-BEE]

This thread is all I needed to read this morning.

All I’ve ever dreamed of. Have to watch it on a tablet sat in the spare room.

Chin up. Man Utd are unlikely to get relegated, so we'll definitely be playing them again next season

 

[rebus]

I rather enjoyed the sh*t.

So did I. But let’s not pretend it’s better than tonight.

 

[rebus]

My best mate was a United fan. He died, suddenly, from a heart attack, in 2006. He knew how passionate I was about Brentford and I know he would have been chuffed to bits at the fact we're playing each other. It still feels like I'm dreaming, when I think about the game.

My best mate was United through and through and I will be reflecting deeply this evening. He died in October and tonight is another chapter of closure for me.

 

[Indian Bee]

Finishing work early - getting the drinks in early. Let’s rock it tonight.

 

[Bee(h)Iver]

United, Arsenal, Liverpool & Spurs at home in the league. All amazing. Quite frankly it's ridiculous for little old Brentford.

Can't wait for tonight's game under the lights! Gonna make more noise than the Arsenal or Liverpool game!

We can do this!!!!!!

 

[Travel Tavern Bee]

Hoping for a negative covid test at 1pm today , Will be gutted to miss this .

 

[AB]

Same here I also enjoyed div 4 div 3 etc

I think we all did otherwise we’d not still be here now after all those years of being a bit rubbish. It’s why I can enjoy this season even when we lose- following the Bees was never for me about winning, wins were just the icing on the cake but things like the hard fought draw in the battle of Bramall Lane in L1 in 2013 were still among the best of times, just as the 97-98 relegation to L2 was actually surprising fun.

I actually mind losing from avoidable errors and concentration lapses like the last couple of games much less than if we were simply being outclassed week in week out. Those errors are fixable, losing by being fundamentally just not good enough isn’t. But if we were just not good enough, seeing the players, manager and fans putting their all into it would be just like those lower league days and still my type of Brentford fun.

 

[Bangor Bee]

This time 13 years ago we were preparing for games against Macclesfield and Aldershot. What a journey it's been!

 

[BFC1997]

We go into this game more likely to get a result than not:


A proper atmosphere tonight could tip the balance in our favour.

 

[sakurameng]

I don't particularly have any emotion while watching Manchester United, as I did not grow up in this country, but I can certainly feel if it was 'the team' for many generations, it must be a dream come true when your own team play them at home in Premier team. Congrats for these who had waited long for this to happen.


I must also admit that Ronaldo is one of the biggest reason I am exited for today's game, one of the greatest footballer in the history, and I haven't seen him play, ever.

 

[Melman]

I hope Ronaldo is fit to play - will be surreal watching him play

 

[nick logan]

I hope Ronaldo is fit to play - will be surreal watching him play

i hope he isnt

 

[NorthamptonBee]

Rebus, you sentimental sh*tebag, agreed but I do hope they have a thread somewhere saying finally, we get to play Brentford or suchlike.

 

[Judio1999]

I hope Ronaldo is fit to play - will be surreal watching him play

I hope that the home fans suitably ignore him and not gather at the front before the game taking pictures of him !!!

 

[Melman]

i hope he isnt

I get ya but it would be good to see him play, but not score

 

[Judio1999]

This time 13 years ago we were preparing for games against Macclesfield and Aldershot. What a journey it's been!

I like the 2013 Play Off Final scenario

Yeovil beat us to go up

This week we play Man United
On Saturday Yeovil played Needham Market in the Trophy

 

[Invipai]

I am bang up for this one, as should everyone on here be. We're not in any realistic trouble of relegation so let's stop worrying about the odd loss or two and go all in on this one. Let's be clear though, Man U can be got at. They haven't had a cohesive performance in months and things look to be getting worse under Ragnick. If we go all out on them they will be extremely uncomfortable and it's probably not what they want to deal with right now. I firmly believe we can get something here, but that's a lot more likely with the crown on them from minute 1.

I heard there will be no Ronaldo, but not sure if that strengthens them or weakens them. Let's do what we can to get the win here!

 

[Delbee]

The only thing that’s annoying me about tonight’s game , back December I took early retirement. After all the year of taking the grief from the Watford, Fulham and Pooper Scooper fans , I can’t get my own back , it would have been fun and joyful

 

[Judio1999]

Based on the last game
No Ronaldo will make Bruno Fernandes as dangerous as he was all last season

 

[Idaho Bee]

Would it be OK to purchase a half and half scarf tonight...... asking for a friend

Public Service Announcement. If anyone is tempted to buy one, just know they are 15 quid each on the way into the ground, and 5 quid each on the way out of the ground.

 

[JANORAK]

Also .. is it ok to bring a “Ronaldo - you are my favourite player, please can I have your shirt?” sign … just asking for my kids

No. Please don’t. They’ll show you on tv, and you’ll look a complete dollop.
I’d go as far as introducing a Ground Regulation to outlaw this form of starstruck begging…

 

[JANORAK]

Liverpool on Sunday, and now Manchester United tonight. Just think about that for a second, we're playing two of the best know clubs in the World in the same week, and in the same division. This really is the stuff of dreams.

….with Hanwell Town sandwiched in between for the diehards…

 

[Eieieio]

who?

 

[Werderbee]

It’s only Man Utd

 

[BFCDi]

Brentford boys we're on a bender...

 

[vcmazz]

Would it be OK to purchase a half and half scarf tonight...... asking for a friend

A half and half scarf is the garment of the tourist. If your friend is a sightseer from overseas, I see nothing wrong with such a memento. If he isn't, you might like to consider kicking him rhythmically and repeatedly in the b***ocks until he understands?

 

[heebeegeebee]

The only thing that’s annoying me about tonight’s game , back December I took early retirement. After all the year of taking the grief from the Watford, Fulham and Pooper Scooper fans , I can’t get my own back , it would have been fun and joyful

Can't you apply for a part time job there just for a few weeks?

 

[Pedro76]

I can‘t believe we’re going to see the best player in the world. Been waiting three whole days to see Christian Norgaard in the flesh!

 

[vcmazz]

I wonder if the Manchester United forum has people posting things like, "I hope Charlie Goode is fit to play - will be surreal watching him play"? Doubtful. I hope Rico, Ajer, Toney and Pinnock are fit to play. Their lot, no f***s given. The further away Ronaldo is from Brentford tonight the better as far as I'm concerned.

 

[sakurameng]

I wonder if the Manchester United forum has people posting things like, "I hope Charlie Goode is fit to play - will be surreal watching him play"? Doubtful. I hope Rico, Ajer, Toney and Pinnock are fit to play. Their lot, no f***s given. The further away Ronaldo is from Brentford tonight the better as far as I'm concerned.

Imagine if we beat ManU when Ronaldo is playing, what a match in history that would be.

 

[Edmundo]

So many plastic manyoo fans here. I’d love to have bragging rights at least for a few weeks!

 

[vcmazz]

Imagine if we beat ManU when Ronaldo is playing, what a match in history that would be.

Three points. That's all I'm interested in. He's just a bloke who plays for the other team to me. If he played for us, I'd be interested in seeing him. Probably clap even.

 

[vcmazz]

So many plastic manyoo fans here. I’d love to have bragging rights at least for a few weeks!

Aren't there just!

 

[Simon W]

Georgie Best was my childhood football hero in the early 70’s and to this day I still watch or read anything about him

Also .. is it ok to bring a “Ronaldo - you are my favourite player, please can I have your shirt?” sign … just asking for my kids

For those unsure .. I was taking the p!ss

 

[vcmazz]

 

[nick logan]

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he might have flown direct to London back from his award wotsit ??

 

[SH]

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You don't seriously expect him to fly with the riff-raff do you? Surely he has his own plane?

 

[nick logan]

You don't seriously expect him to fly with the riff-raff do you? Surely he has his own plane?

Indeed , " so what'll it be CR7 , sit next to Phil Jones or your private jet with a few supermodel Doris's "

 

[Chomp]

Phil Jones - He loves an action facial!

 

[cromerbee]

For me, it would have been playing the shirt and the history. Had absolute respect for the Charlton, Law, Best era but as players go nowadays, if they're not wearing red and white stripes with a Bees badge, they're not worth a w @ nk!!!

 

[NorthamptonBee]

I want CR7 ffs, rather him than a good player like Greenwood.

 

[SH]

Indeed , " so what'll it be CR7 , sit next to Phil Jones or your private jet with a few supermodel Doris's "

Have you been peeking through the window Nick?

 

[Chomp]

I’d quite like to witness CR7 huffing, puffing, throwing his arms around and generally sulking after we take their pants down for the three points.

 

[Nickabee]

Georgie Best was my childhood football hero in the early 70’s and to this day I still watch or read anything about him

Also .. is it ok to bring a “Ronaldo - you are my favourite player, please can I have your shirt?” sign … just asking for my kids

I remember see George at GP playing San Jose - he was over weight but could still do magic with ball playing defence piercing passes from the centre circle. The problem was the rest of their team was clueless and after about 20 minutes he was throwing his arms out and turning to the Bees fans in frustration. In my humble opinion he was the greatest player ever

 

[SE5Bee]

Have you been peeking through the window Nick?

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That Marca looks like it’s been roughly handled.

 

[Mattingly Bee]

Still pinching myself at the thought of it. Tonight is the culmination of Benham’s Brentford.

Sixteen years after his first cash injection and we owe him so much. Enjoy every moment of it. For not only are we playing them in a league game, it’s winnable.

For those that have done their tour of duty (you know who you are), the long fruitless away trips were worth it. RIP to those lost Bees fans that couldn’t make it to the BCS tonight, I’ll be thinking of you at kick-off.

I agree with your passion and most of the message, but tonight is not a culmination. Playing them in a Premier League fixture at our ground is one more step. We have much more to do.

 

[Ealing Bee]

Manchester United?

They're just a tram stop in Salford...

 

[rebus]

I agree with your passion and most of the message, but tonight is not a culmination. Playing them in a Premier League fixture at our ground is one more step. We have much more to do.

Quite. Next chapter begins tomorrow.

 

[horshambees]

Georgie Best was my childhood football hero in the early 70’s and to this day I still watch or read anything about him

Also .. is it ok to bring a “Ronaldo - you are my favourite player, please can I have your shirt?” sign … just asking for my kids

He may not be playing.

 

[JCMcBee]

That Marca looks like it’s been roughly handled.

.....hope she's playing tonight.