The early days saw the fledgling club collect a host of local honours, but it was in 1929 as a member of the 3rd Division that they first made an impact. That season they became the only team ever to win all their home fixtures. This was a marvellous achievement and may have had something to do with a misprint in the League's list of games, that had the West London side down as Brentwood, a sleepy hollow in Essex not noted for it's prowess at Association Football. The next few years found Brentford climbing up the divisions, before reaching the top, where they spent 12 years in the old First Division. After they were relegated, they never really recovered the glory of these heady days. Things got so bad, that during the 1960's, financial problems produced an audacious bid from QPR to take over the Bees along with Griffin Park. The Brentford fans were stung into action and swarmed in support of the club, telling their local rivals to mind their P's and Q's (I won't relate what they were told to do with their R's).

Apart from a couple of play-off appearances, there has been precious little to cheer about, unless you include an unsuccessful visit to Wembley in the Freight Rover trophy. In other terms, there was excitement when, during a home game with Millwall, a fan trying to instil some Dunkirk spirit in the match, lobbed a hand grenade onto the field. Unfortunately, this attempt to liven up proceedings was, much like the team, a dud.

Having had success in escaping Division 3 with David Webb in charge, things started to turn sour, with the sale of the better players and a current battle to avoid a return to the bottom division. Taken over by former Crystal Palace owner Ron Noades, Brentford have got up into Division Two and established a top half position there.  His adoption of the managerial reins was also a revelation, as his buying and selling has been very astute.  He has plans to move to a bigger ground to improve the club's image and popularity.  Living in the shadow of bigger West London clubs makes Brentford appear the poor relations, but with a little bit of luck and a little bit of money, there could be honey again for tea.  

Unfortunately for the West London side, the money has not been there during the 2000-2001 season and manager Ray Lewington is on his way to Watford, leaving them to find their way again next season.  A place in the LDV Vans Trophy could not hide the fact that they struggled for consistency throughout the campaign.

FAMOUS PLAYERS :- Ron Greenwood, Rod Stewart (apprentice), Dai Hopkins, Ken Coote, Terry Hurlock, Tony Summer, Jack Holliday.

FAMOUS FANS : - Dean Gaffney (Actor "Robbie" in EastEnders), Sarah Cracknell (Singer - St.Etienne), Kenny Lynch (Comic Actor).

AWAY : Shirts - Blue and yellow
Shorts - Blue
Socks - Yellow

2 points for a win :  62  Division 3 (South) 1932-33 and Division 4 1962-63