Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Spent a fascinating couple of days at this year's Training Ground Guru conference at Old Trafford. Enjoyed some brilliant talks and met some great people. #TGGLive26 000
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Happy Birthday Ceefax - 52 today! Here's an article I wrote for the 50th birthday two years ago. www.bbc.co.uk/historyofthe...bbc.co.ukIt would have been better to watch it on Ceefax...Ceefax went live fifty years ago. BBC journalist and former Ceefax sports editor Ian Westbrook recalls the years when teletext ruled the airwaves. 053
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Really enjoyed working on more exclusive content for Training Ground Guru. Fascinating to see the success of current Academies. trainingground.guru/chelsea-top-...trainingground.guruChelsea top U23 Academy Rankings as Everton & Leeds show their ageChelsea have made it a double by topping TGG's Under-23 Academy Productivity Rankings as well as the main table for 2025/26. 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Tonight is #brentfordfc first game at Reading since a 3-1 win in February 21 put us top of the Championship. It was Covid times but I was privileged to be there reporting for West London Sport. It was also about the coldest I've ever been at a match! youtu.be/rnDNcpjjnOA?...youtu.bePRESS CONFERENCE | Thomas Frank post ReadingYouTube video by Brentford Football Club 000
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Keith Andrews has grown into management over the past 12 months. His triple substitution for #brentfordfc against Sunderland was a world away from his lack of game-changing subs at Fulham a year ago. My views on how well he has done on West London Sport. www.westlondonsport.com/brentford/th...westlondonsport.comThe substitutions that highlighted Andrews' evolution as Brentford boss - West London SportJournalist and Brentford fan Ian Westbrook explains why Keith Andrews’ triple substitution against Sunderland showed how the Bees boss has grown into the job during his year at the helm. Just under a ... 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 04/09/2026This summer's transfer window for #brentfordfc feels the most significant since 2019, when six key signings helped us reach the Premier League and stay there. Could this year's bring another level of success? I'm excited to find out! www.westlondonsport.com/brentford/wh...westlondonsport.comWhy this was Brentford's best transfer window for seven years - West London SportJournalist and lifelong Brentford fan Ian Westbook knows a thing or two about impactful Bees signings. And he believes this summer’s transfer window was their best since key signings revolutionised th... 120
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 22/08/2026I said in my preview I didn't want to get carried away by a 7-0 pre-season friendly win. Well I don't want to get carried away by a 3-0 opening day Premier League win, but.......wow!! #brentfordfc 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Here's why I think #brentfordfc can qualify for Europe this season. Read my column on West London Sport. bit.ly/4wYhz6hbit.lyBrentford can qualify for Europe this season - here's why - West London SportThis time last year Brentford were widely tipped to struggle. They made a mockery of the pre-season odds – so much so that they almost secured a European place. And after an encouraging summer, journa... 110
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 19/08/2026I am delighted to announce that I am returning to West London Sport to give my views on #brentfordfc during the new Premier League season. You can read my first column here - my views on Jordan Henderson's departure. www.westlondonsport.com/chelsea/hend...westlondonsport.comHenderson can do a job for Chelsea - but many Brentford fans aren't sorry to see him go - West London SportWith Jordan Henderson having swapped Brentford for Chelsea, journalist and Bees fan Ian Westbrook reflects on a move that worked for both parties – but does not believe the veteran midfielder will be ... 100
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 10/08/2026My views on how #brentfordfc will do this season - about eight minutes or so into this episode of the @beesottedbrentford.bsky.social podcast. Everyone on the show seems to be very optimistic about 26/27 - let's hope we're right to be! shows.acast.com/the-beesotte...shows.acast.comNew Season Expectations. Bees Fans Have Their Say | Beesotted Season Preview Podcast | The Beesotted Brentford Pride of West London Podcast 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Worked on a fascinating piece today for Training Ground Guru about the use of a mobile screen on Blackburn's training ground so head coach Valerien Ismael and his staff can show clips and deliver real-time comments to players during training sessions. trainingground.guru/how-blackbur...trainingground.guruTraining Ground Guru | How Blackburn use a portable videowall to enhance trainingTraining Ground Guru | This is THE portal for staff working in – or aspiring to work in – professional football. 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 04/11/2025I always said I would judge Keith Andrews after he'd been in charge of #brentfordfc for 10 Premier League games. We are now there, so here's my verdict. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukBrentford news: Opinion - Keith Andrews evaluationBrentford news: Opinion - Keith Andrews evaluation 011
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 31/10/2025What's this? It can't be - #brentfordfc first Saturday 3pm game since 31 August.... 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Where are the doubters now.... #brentfordfc 🐝🐝 000
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 15/08/2025I very much enjoyed chatting all things #brentfordfc - and especially our Irish connections - with @eoinsheahan.bsky.social and @offtheball.bsky.social ahead of our fifth Premier League season. youtu.be/PhtPxCmgHyA?...youtu.beIAN WESTBROOK: ‘I’ve no idea whether he’s a good manager or not!’ | Brentford’s Keith AndrewsYouTube video by Off The Ball 000
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 06/08/2025It was a pleasure to work on another fascinating - but very sad - feature for Training Ground Guru today, about the impact of the sudden closure of Accrington's Academy earlier in the year. The piece was written by former Stanley Academy Manager Chris Hough. trainingground.guru/accrington-s...trainingground.guruAccrington Stanley: Aftermath of an Academy closureAccrington Stanley closed their Category Three Academy in May, because of what the club said were "significant financial challenges" which meant "these difficult yet necessary actions must be taken". ... 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Thanks to volunteer Sarah Anne for taking and publishing a photo gallery from Saturday on our Facebook page. This is a small selection of her pictures but head over to Facebook for the full collection. #loveparkrun 020
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Truly sad to see Christian leave us. Has been inspirational for #brentfordfc and I remember being so excited when we signed him. A massive part of our success over the past six years and we were always weaker without him. Understand he can't turn down this chance & wish him well, except against us. 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Really enjoyed getting this fascinating story up on Training Ground Guru today, how a change in recruitment policy helped Go Ahead Eagles win their first major trophy since World War Two last season - the Dutch Cup. Gives hope to all smaller clubs! trainingground.guru/matthijs-boo...trainingground.guruTraining Ground Guru | Matthijs Bootsman: How Go Ahead Eagles went from minnows to winnersTraining Ground Guru | This is THE portal for staff working in – or aspiring to work in – professional football. 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Very busy day on Training Ground Guru today writing news stories on Man Utd, Birmingham, Derby and QPR. You can read them all here: trainingground.guru/articles/trainingground.guruTraining Ground Guru | ArticlesTraining Ground Guru | This is THE portal for staff working in – or aspiring to work in – professional football. 020
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Had a fascinating chat with John Iga about innovation in football and how clubs can make best use of the government’s Research and Development Tax Credit Scheme. Made a nice feature for Training Ground Guru. trainingground.guru/john-iga-inn...trainingground.guruTraining Ground Guru | John Iga: Innovation scheme lets clubs think outside the boxTraining Ground Guru | This is THE portal for staff working in – or aspiring to work in – professional football. 011
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Great piece by @beesottedbrentford.bsky.social on the big decision seemingly facing Thomas Frank now.... beesotted.com/thomas-frank... #brentfordfc 120
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 14/05/2025'Que sera, sera - whatever will be, will be, we're going to Hungary' Two matches this weekend will tell us if #brentfordfc chances of going on a 25/26 European tour have improved or been dashed. More in my latest #BBCSport Bees fan's piece. www.bbc.com/sport/footba... #BBCFootballbbc.comBrentford news: Can Bees secure European football?Brentford news: Can Bees secure European football? 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Enjoyed doing the interview for this for #TrainingGroundGuru and writing this piece about the @brentfordfc.com Academy. Another reason to be proud of our club. trainingground.guru/brentford-ta... #brentfordfctrainingground.guruTraining Ground Guru | Brentford taking right Routes on Academy player welfareTraining Ground Guru | This is THE portal for staff working in – or aspiring to work in – professional football. 011
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Are we all going on a European tour after all? More in my latest #brentfordfc @BBCSport fan writer column. www.bbc.com/sport/footba... #bbcfootballbbc.comBrentford news: Have Bees 'hit form at just the right time'?Brentford news: Have Bees 'hit form at just the right time'? 021
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 29/04/2025It could be a massive summer coming up for #brentfordfc with five mainstays of the side entering the final year of their contracts. More in my latest #BBCSport Bees fan writer piece. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... #BBCFootballbbc.co.ukBrentford news: Summer brings key time for contractsBrentford news: Summer brings key time for contracts 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Today the first time since 2014 that 18 April has been Good Friday. This is what happened the last time! 😃🐝 #brentfordfc www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukBrentford 1-0 Preston North EndBrentford win promotion to the Championship after beating Preston North End thanks to Alan Judge's first-half penalty. 020
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Michael Kayode's cameo display at Arsenal showed that if we sign him, he could provide real competition at right-back next season But to be sure, he must start some #brentfordfc games now. More in my latest #BBCSport Bees fan writer piece. bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... #BBCFootball 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 02/04/2025So #brentfordfc had a huge win last weekend without even playing after Christian Norgaard signed a new contract. More in my latest Bees fan writer piece for #BBCSport www.bbc.com/sport/footba... #BBCFootball #PremierLeague 020
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 25/03/2025I was asked to say which #brentfordfc player needed to step up their game for the rest of the season. A hard one to answer but find out who I said in my latest BBC Sport Bees fan writer piece. www.bbc.com/sport/footba... #BBCFootball 100
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 19/03/2025#Padel is one of the fastest-growing participation sports in the country at the moment. If you live in #London then take a look at this comprehensive Dose News map telling you exactly where you can play in the capital and how much it will cost. www.dosenews.co.uk/post/london-...dosenews.co.ukLondon Padel Court MapDOSE has compiled a full map of the capital's Padel facilities to enable Londoners to find out where they can play and how much for. 000
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Which club has been the quickest to record 50 wins after being promoted to the #PremierLeague ? The answer - #brentfordfc ! More in my weekly #BBCSport Bees fan writer piece. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... #BBCFootball 020
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Given #brentfordfc run of fixtures - our next seven games against teams in top half of #PremierLeague - I don't think we'll end up qualifying for Europe. But I'm fine with that. More in my latest #BBCSport Bees fan writer column. www.bbc.com/sport/footba... #BBCFootball 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Friday's win at Leicester showed just how much of a gap there is between established #PremierLeague clubs like #brentfordfc and those sides promoted more recently. More in my weekly #BBCSport Bees fan writer piece. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... #BBCFootball 010
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 19/02/2025Our brilliant Premier League record against West Ham continued on Saturday. More in my latest #BBCSport #brentfordfc fan writer piece. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... #BBCFootball 020
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Great to see the superb work going on in the @brentfordfc.com Academy. trainingground.guru/why-brentfor... #brentfordfctrainingground.guruTraining Ground Guru | Why Brentford have launched a new Human Development departmentTraining Ground Guru | Brentford Academy have created a new Human Development department, which will be headed up by Sally Needham. Academy Director Stephen Torpey has told TGG: “We feel this is an a... 000
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Still no news from #brentfordfc about a new deal for our captain Christian Norgaard, who's out of contract this summer. It'd be a huge blow to lose him. More in my latest weekly #BBCSport Bees fan writer piece. www.bbc.com/sport/footba... #BBCFootball 111
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 04/02/2025It is nice to be able to relax when the transfer window closes these days as a #brentfordfc fan. More in my Bees #BBCSport weekly fan writer column. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... #BBCFootballbbc.co.ukBrentford news: Opinion - 'Nice to be able to relax as transfer window closed'Brentford news: Opinion - 'Nice to be able to relax as transfer window closed' 000
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 28/01/2025The biggest win for #brentfordfc in the past seven days wasn't beating Palace but tying down Mikkel Damsgaard to a new long-term contract. More in my #BBCSport Bees fan writer piece. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... #BBCFootball 000
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Sorry to see another of #brentfordfc promotion-winning squad leave. Looked like he was saying goodbye after the game yesterday. Good luck Mads Roerslev for the future. 011
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 27/01/2025I did say a couple of weeks ago that talk about #brentfordfc home and away form was a myth - it was about who we were playing & not where Yesterday again proved it. Play a team of similar standard, like Palace, or below us & we seem to get better results www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... 020
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Any #brentfordfc fans looking for Bees-related accounts to follow should take a look at Richard's Brentford starter pack. 000
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Proud to be involved with such a great parkrun and the team who run it, and to play my small part in its growing success. #loveparkrun 040
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Brilliant achievement by my friend Dave to undertake this challenge and raise more than £5,000. Still time to sponsor him here: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...justgiving.comHelp raise £726 to bring the total raised up to £5,000 for the wonderful Chance for Children Charity in Japan.Iʼm raising money to bring the total raised up to £5,000 for the wonderful Chance for Children Charity in Japan.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page. 000
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Bees fans were understandably proud of our performances against Man City and Liverpool last week. More in my weekly #brentfordfc fan writer piece for #BBCSport www.bbc.com/sport/footba... #BBCFootball 001
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 14/01/2025The only good thing to come out of #brentfordfc FA Cup defeat to Plymouth was the welcome return of Rico Henry. More in my latest #BBCSport Bees fan writer piece. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... #BBCFootballbbc.co.ukBrentford news: Opinion - Rico Henry a 'ray of light'Brentford news: Opinion - Rico Henry a 'ray of light' 100
Ian Westbrook @ianwestbrook.bsky.social · 07/01/2025The line about #brentfordfc home and away form is a "red herring". Our results reflect the quality of team we're playing, not where the match is. Explained in my latest BBC Sport Bees fan writer piece. www.bbc.com/sport/footba... 010
