The Ealing Road Podcast

On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and CALLUM - yeah, that’s right - reflect on the 1-1 draw against Sunderland at the Gtech on Saturday.

All of us were confident heading into this one, so the first half onslaught from Regis Le Bris’ side brought us all back down to earth very quickly. A disallowed goal, coupled with numerous chances for the visitors had us all thinking the same thing: “how the hell are we going into half-time at 0-0?”

And when Vitaly Janelt opened the scoring in the second half for his second goal of the campaign, it looked as though we’d snatch all three points. But, despite a much-improved second half, Sunderland ensured they’d leave West London with a share of the tally.

We chat about some contentious refereeing decisions, the form of Mikkel Damsgaard, Jannick Schuster’s impromptu Premier League debut, and a trip to Bournemouth up next…

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Ross from the WTF Sunderland Podcast joins Craig ahead of Brentford's challenge against Regis Le Bris' side at the Gtech on Saturday.

Sunderland secured European football on the final day of last season at Brentford's expense, in what was a truly remarkable first season back in the Premier League. Trips to AC Milan and AZ Alkmaar await in what could prove to be another special campaign.

Ross chats about Sunderland's summer business, including Kevin Danso and Malick Fofana, how the Black Cats have fared in their opening games, and last season's last gasp winner for the home side at the Stadium of Light.

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On this week's episode, Craig and Dan dissect the 1-1 draw at Elland Road against Leeds United.

The Brentford fans that made the trip up to West Yorkshire were treated to a first half that saw Keith Andrews side completely dominate Leeds from minute one. While big chances were few and far between, Kevin Schade's excellent flick before half-time put The Bees in a strong position.

But the second half was almost the complete opposite, with Leeds piling on the pressure - pressure which eventually told when Dominic Calvert-Lewin tucked away an equaliser...

We chat about *that* penalty incident, the Sangare x Janelt pivot, and Sunderland up next at the Gtech.

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On this week's episode, Mike and Dan call an impromptu podcast to reflect on the 6-1 thrashing of Birmingham City at St. Andrews, and Mike chats to The Athletic's Beren Cross ahead of Brentford's trip to Leeds on Sunday.

A second strength team travelled to St. Andrews for the second round Carabao Cup fixture against former regular opposition in Birmingham, but it mattered not. Keith Andrews side hammered the Blues 6-1, with Nathan Collins bagging a brace, and Jaidon Anthony shining.

Up next, The Bees make the trip to Elland Road for what hopefully is not another Keith Andrews v Daniel Farke classic. Beren spoke to Leeds' brilliant start to the season, their summer transfers (including Harry Wilson), and how the game might go on Sunday.

Dan and Mike also talked Ethan Pinnock after his Coventry departure was confirmed, and we address the El Hadji Malick Diouf 'HERE WE GO'...

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On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on a resounding opening day victory, as Brentford run out 3-0 winners against Spurs at the Gtech.

An early goal from Keane Lewis-Potter set the tone in what was a dominant first half, with club record signing Mamadou Sangare running proceedings from minute one. Vitaly Janelt added a second as half-time approached, and Michael Kayode completing the whitewash in the second half.

We chat about the quality of our new star in midfield, Ethan Pinnock's imminent departure for Coventry City, and the upcoming games against Birmingham City in the Carabao Cup, and Leeds at Elland Road...

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