2011–12 Brentford F.C. season

English football team season February 2015 Brentford 2011–12 Uwe Rösler Greg Dyke Griffin Park League One 9th FA Cup Second round Football League Cup First round Gary Alexander (12) Gary Alexander (14) 8,095 3,015 5,643 2010–11 2012–13 Football League Trophy Semi-final _brentford__home_11-12 _brentford__home_11-12 _brentford_home_11-12 _brentford_home_11-12 _brentford__home_11-12 _brentford1112A _brentford1112al _brentford1112a 000000 000000 000000 FFFFFF FFFF00 During the 2011–12 English football season, Brentford competed in Football League One. In a season of transition under new manager Uwe Rösler, the Bees finished in 9th place. Season summary thumb|upright|Uwe Rösler was announced as Brentford manager on 10 June 2011. After guiding Brentford away from the League One relegation zone and securing a mid-table finish at the end of the 2010–11 season, Nicky Forster was passed over for the full-time manager's job in favour of Uwe Rösler.10 June 2011 Uwe Rosler named as Brentford manager en-GB BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13729276 29 March 2017 Rösler's appointment was part of an overhaul behind the scenes at Griffin Park, with Forster's first team coach Mark Warburton retained by the club and installed in the newly created role of sporting director.Wickham Chris Warburton Stays At Brentford https://www.brentfordfc.com/en/news/article/warburton-stays-at-brentford_56801 29 March 2017 www.brentfordfc.co.uk en Medical and analysis teams were added to the backroom staff and a Development Squad was introduced to replace the reserve team.11 August 2011 Building a bridge en-GB West London Sport http://www.westlondonsport.com/features-comment/building-a-bridge 29 March 2017 Manager Rösler brought in six new players before the beginning of the season – defenders Marcel Eger and Shay Logan, midfielders Jonathan Douglas and Harry Forrester, loan winger Niall McGinn and forward Clayton Donaldson.Premier and Football League transfers https://www.11v11.com/transfers/t176/2012/ 13 February 2018 www.11v11.com Two more players would arrive before the end of the summer transfer window, defender Adam Thompson and forward Mike Grella. Grella was a late replacement for Charlie MacDonald, who transferred to Milton Keynes Dons. Despite falling at the first hurdle to League Two club Hereford United in the first round of the League Cup, Brentford enjoyed a strong start to the league season, winning five of the opening seven matches to climb as high as 4th place.Brentford results for the 2011–2012 season http://www.statto.com/football/teams/brentford/2011-2012/results live https://web.archive.org/web/20170427111657/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/brentford/2011-2012/results 27 April 2017 29 March 2017 Statto.com en-GB By the end of 2011, the Bees were on the edge of the playoff places and had exited all the cup competitions, having been knocked out of the FA Cup and Football League Trophy at the second round and Southern Area semi-final stages respectively. Manager Uwe Rösler spent much of the first half of the season overhauling the squad, loaning out Pim Balkestein, Ryan Blake, Michael Spillane and Sam Wood,Premier and Football League transfers https://www.11v11.com/transfers/f176/2012/ 13 February 2018 www.11v11.com with six loan players arriving between 8 September and 24 November as cover during an injury crisis. Leading goalscorer Gary Alexander was loaned out for the final two months of the season.Gary Alexander Leaves Brentford http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2641074,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073324/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2641074,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk Just 3 wins from a 16-match spell between 17 December 2011 and 20 March 2012 dropped Brentford back into mid-table. Though the team finished the season strongly (winning six and drawing two of the final 9 matches), too many dropped points at home saw the Bees finish in 9th place, six points below the playoff zone.Brentford League Table 2011-2012 http://www.statto.com/football/teams/brentford/2011-2012/table live https://web.archive.org/web/20110828034156/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/brentford/2011-2012/table 28 August 2011 29 March 2017 Statto.com en-GB The season proved to be one of transition and the loan signings of left back Jake Bidwell, centre back Harlee Dean and midfielder Adam Forshaw proved to be shrewd, with the trio returning for the 2012–13 season (Bidwell on loan, Dean and Forshaw on permanent transfers) and all playing a major part in Brentford's future success.Premier and Football League transfers https://www.11v11.com/transfers/t176/2013/ 13 February 2018 www.11v11.com18 May 2013 Brentford: Play-off 'defines' club's future – Uwe Rosler https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22576014 3 February 2025 BBC Sport en-GB Teenage Development Squad midfielder Jake Reeves was blooded during the season and was described as "a big option" by Rösler.Rosler hails Bees prospect Reeves http://www.westlondonsport.com/brentford/rosler-hails-bees-prospect-reeves/amp 29 March 2017 West London Sport en-GB League table 2011–12 Football League One BRE Results Pre-season friendlies Practice match 12 July 2011 D Strømmen IF 0–0 Report Brentford Strømmen Stadion 16 July 2011 W Tonbridge Angels 0–10 Report Brentford MacDonald Alexander Norris Spillane Longmead Stadium 19 July 2011 19:45 W Hampton & Richmond Borough 1–6 Report Brentford Duff Eger Wood Alexander Norris pen.McGinn Spillane Beveree Stadium 1,027 22 July 2011 19:45 W Brentford 1–0 Report Stoke City MacDonald 72 Griffin Park 2,946 26 July 2011 19:45 D Brentford 0–0 Report Watford Griffin Park 2,491 30 July 2011 15:00 Aldershot Town 1–2 Report Brentford Rankine 32 pen. Alexander 38 pen.MacDonald 76 Recreation Ground 1,147 W Danny McDermid League One Results by round table b Round Ground H/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A Result W/L/W/W/L/W/W/D/L/W/L/D/D/D/L/W/D/L/W/W/D/D/D/D/D/D/L/W/L/W/L/W/D/L/W/L/L/L/W/W/W/D/D/L/L/W Position 4/9/5/4/7/4/4/5/8/6/9/7/8/10/11/8/9/9/7/6/7/8/7/8/8/9/9/9/10/9/9/9/9/9/9/9/9/9/9/9/9/9/9/9/9/9 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd blue1 red1 Statto May 2011 Results summary 10 6 7 36 24 8 7 8 27 28 Statto May 2011 Results 1 6 August 2011 15:00 W Brentford 2–0 Report Yeovil Town Alexander 30 pen.Logan 76 Griffin Park 6,278 Pat Miller 2 13 August 2011 15:00 L Sheffield United 2–0 Report Brentford Slew 49Cresswell 70 Bramall Lane 17,769 David Webb 16 August 2011 3 19:45 Exeter City 1–2 Report Brentford Bauza 66 pen. Dunne 18 o.g. Donaldson 37 St James Park 4,344 W 20 August 2011 4 15:00 Brentford 5–0 Report Leyton Orient McGinn 6 Legge 52 Saunders 54 75 Bean 89 Griffin Park 5,399 W 27 August 2011 5 15:00 Brentford 0–2 Report Tranmere Rovers Weir 28 Robinson 46 Griffin Park 5,381 L 3 September 2011 6 15:00 W Walsall 0–1 Report Brentford Nicholls 70 Donaldson 27Spillane 90+1 Bescot Stadium 3,972 Chris Foy 10 September 2011 7 15:00 Wycombe Wanderers 0–1 Report Brentford O'Connor 36 pen. Adams Park 5,045 W Stroud 13 September 2011 8 19:45 Brentford 1–1 Report Colchester United Donaldson 56 Wordsworth 90+1 Griffin Park 4,714 D Ward 17 September 2011 9 15:00 Brentford 1–3 Report Preston North End McGinn 21 Mellor 10 73 Hume 32 Griffin Park 6,090 L D'Urso 24 September 2011 10 15:00 Oldham Athletic 0–2 Report Brentford Douglas 38 Weston 73 Boundary Park 3,777 W Geoff Eltringham 1 October 2011 11 15:00 Brentford 0–4 Report Huddersfield Town Rhodes 36 76 Novak 70 Roberts 78 Griffin Park 6,101 L Graham 8 October 2011 12 15:00 Carlisle United 2–2 Report Brentford Berrett 23 Clarkson 63 o.g. Clarkson 9 Diagouraga 88 Brunton Park 4,184 D Lewis 15 October 2011 13 15:00 Brentford 0–0 Report Scunthorpe United Griffin Park 4,907 D East 22 October 2011 14 15:00 Notts County 1–1 Report Brentford J Hughes 38 pen. Donaldson 46 Meadow Lane 6,735 D Mark Haywood 25 October 2011 15 19:45 0–1 Report Brentford Stevenage Beardsley 73 Griffin Park 4,771 L Simon Hooper 29 October 2011 16 15:00 2–1 Report Brentford Chesterfield Saunders 24 Bennett 82 Clarke 27 Griffin Park 4,566 W Ian Williamson 5 November 2011 17 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday 0–0 Report Brentford Hillsborough Stadium 18,107 D D'Urso 19 November 2011 18 15:00 Brentford 0–1 Report Charlton Athletic Wright-Phillips 64 Griffin Park 8,095 L Ilderton 26 November 2011 19 15:00 Rochdale 1–2 Report Brentford Holness 65 Alexander 11 pen Saunders 78 Spotland Stadium 2,466 W Sutton 10 December 2011 20 15:00 Brentford 2–1 Report Hartlepool United McGinn 80Alexander 85 Collins 83 Griffin Park 6,352 W Carl Berry 17 December 2011 21 15:00 Bury 1–1 Report Brentford John-Lewis 85 Alexander 61 pen. Gigg Lane 4,008 D Carl Boyeson 26 December 2011 22 15:00 Brentford 1–1 Report Bournemouth Legge 90+4 Sheringham 19 Griffin Park 6,338 D Dean Whitestone 31 December 2011 23 15:00 Brentford 3–3 Report Milton Keynes Dons Alexander 65 75 pen. Legge 90+2 Potter 4 Balanta 6 MacDonald 41 Griffin Park 5,397 D Gavin Ward 2 January 2012 24 15:15 Charlton Athletic 2–0 Report Brentford Morrison 31 Green 90 The Valley 17,506 L Graham Scott 7 January 2012 25 15:00 Tranmere Rovers 2–2 Report Brentford Devaney 4 Dean 55 o.g. Alexander 22 Donaldson 32 Prenton Park 4,432 D Dean Mohareb 14 January 2012 26 15:00 Brentford 0–0 Report Walsall Griffin Park 4,867 D Mark Brown 21 January 2012 27 17:20 Huddersfield Town 3–2 Report Brentford Lee 41 McCombe 45+2 Rhodes 50 Alexander 21 pen. 29 Kirklees Stadium 14,405 L C Webster 28 January 2012 28 15:00 Brentford 5–2 Report Wycombe Wanderers Alexander 10 29 81 Saunders 22 Diagouraga 73 Winfield 47 Strevens 76 Griffin Park 5,560 W Mark Heywood 14 February 2012 29 19:45 Colchester United 2–1 Report Brentford Gillespie 83 85 McGinn 57 Colchester Community Stadium 2,923 L James Linington 20 February 2012 30 19:45 Brentford 4–0 Report Carlisle United Dean 28 Saunders 32Berahino 41 53 Griffin Park 4,292 W Anthony Bates 25 February 2012 31 15:00 Scunthorpe United 0–0 Report Brentford Reid 16 Bean 39Legge 90+2 Glanford Park 3,844 D Steve Rushton 3 March 2012 32 15:00 Yeovil Town 2–1 Report Brentford Upson 42Williams 49 87 Saunders 25Douglas 76 Huish Park 3,930 L Roger East 6 March 2012 33 19:45 Brentford 2–0 Report Exeter City Saido Berahino 41 69 Logan 38O'Brien 40Noble 0 67 Griffin Park 4,124 W Darren Deadman 10 March 2012 34 15:00 Brentford 0–2 Report Sheffield United Diagouraga 22 Evans 6 51Maguire 61Cresswell 90+1 Griffin Park 7,414 L Chris Sarginson 17 March 2012 35 15:00 Leyton Orient 2–0 Report Brentford Lisbie 29Smith 45Forbes 83 Logan 40Donaldson 64 Brisbane Road 4,173 L Paul Tierney 20 March 2012 36 19:45 Bournemouth 1–0 Report Brentford Fogden 45Francis 49 Thompson 44 Dean Court 4,563 L Dean Mohareb 24 March 2012 37 15:00 Brentford 2–0 Report Rochdale Diagouraga 32Donaldson 85 Jordan 33 Griffin Park 4,919 W Brendan Malone 27 March 2012 38 19:45 Preston North End 1–3 Report Brentford Procter 26Parry 42 pen.Robertson 45+1Coutts 65 Logan 9Donaldson 22 pen. 53Forrester 44Bidwell 81 Deepdale 9,148 W James Adcock 31 March 2012 39 15:00 Milton Keynes Dons 1–2 Report Brentford Smith 34Flanagan 59MacDonald 61Lewington 81Williams 88 pen. Donaldson 12Douglas 26Thompson 75Bean 81Diagouraga 86Osborne 89 Stadium mk 11,570 W Gary Sutton 3 April 2012 40 19:45 Brentford 2–0 Report Oldham Athletic Bean 2McGinn 67Dean 85 Simpson 28Filipe Morais 45+2Furman 90+2 Griffin Park 4,593 W Nigel Miller 7 April 2012 41 15:00 Brentford 3–0 Report Bury Saunders 44 63Logan 60 68 Schmacher 51Jones 70Clarke 80 Griffin Park 5,192 W Simon Hooper 9 April 2012 42 15:00 Hartlepool United 0–0 Report Brentford Austin 83 Douglas 42Saunders 51Morrison 81 Victoria Park, Hartlepool 4,292 D Rob Lewis 14 April 2012 43 15:00 Brentford 0–0 Report Notts County Bidwell 73Logan 77 Hughes 29Chilvers 38Stewart 86 Griffin Park 7,079 D Lee Collins 21 April 2012 44 15:00 Stevenage 2–1 Report Brentford Lascelles 33Reid 52Freeman 61 89 Douglas 72Saunders 82 90+1Bidwell 90+1 Broadhall Way 4,256 L Carl Berry 28 April 2012 45 15:00 Brentford 1–2 Report Sheffield Wednesday Douglas 33Donaldson 62 pen. Beevers 27Treacy 38Miguel Llera 58 66Buxton 90+3 Griffin Park 7,381 L Chris Sarginson 5 May 2012 46 15:00 Chesterfield 2–3 Report Brentford Moussa 69Darikwa 76Allott 90+3 Legge 12Diagouraga 59Donaldson 80 B2net Stadium 5,699 W Danny McDermid FA Cup 2011–12 FA Cup1st Round 12 November 2011 13:00 W Brentford 1–0 Report Basingstoke Town Saunders 9 Griffin Park 3,553 Masaaki Toma 2nd Round 3 December 2011 15:00 L Brentford 0–1 Report Wrexham Tolley 33 Griffin Park 3,452 Roger East Football League Cup 2011–12 Football League Cup1st Round 9 August 2011 19:45 L Hereford United 1–0 Report Brentford Arquin 90+2 Edgar Street 1,767 Phil Gibbs Football League Trophy 2011–12 Football League Trophy 30 August 2011 Round 1 19:45 Milton Keynes Dons 3–3 Report Brentford MacDonald 19Chadwick 30Douglas 86 o.g. Thompson 27Alexander 56 82 Stadium:mk 4,175 L. Collins D Smith Lewington Potter Bowditch Gleeson 3–4 Alexander Douglas Reeves Grella 5 October 2011 Round 2 19:45 Charlton Athletic 0–3 Report Brentford Adams 2 O'Connor 24 pen. Diagouraga 61 The Valley 3,486 James Linington W 8 November 2011 Southern QF 19:45 Brentford 6–0 Report Bournemouth Saunders 5 Grella 23 48 82 84 Logan 77 Griffin Park 3,015 Andy Woolmer W 6 December 2011 Southern SF 19:45 Barnet 0–0 Report Brentford Underhill Stadium 1,970 Oliver Langford D Hughes Holmes Deering McLeod Senda 5–3 Alexander Douglas Reeves Sam Saunders Sources: Statto, brentfordfc.co.uk, brentfordfc.co.uk Playing squad Players' ages are as of the opening day of the 2011–12 season. NoPositionNameNationalityDate of birth (age)Signed fromSigned inNotesGoalkeepers1GKRichard LeeENG2011 8 6 1982 10 5 yWatford201021GKAntoine GounetFRA2011 8 6 1988 10 16 yUnattached201231GKSimon MooreENG2011 8 6 1990 5 19 yFarnborough2009Defenders3DFCraig WoodmanENG2011 8 6 1982 12 22 yWycombe Wanderers20105DFMarcel EgerGER2011 8 6 1983 3 23 ySt. Pauli20116DFPim BalkesteinNED2011 8 6 1987 4 29 yIpswich Town2010Loaned to Rochdale and AFC Wimbledon14DFShay LoganENG2011 8 6 1988 1 29 yManchester City201117DFRyan BlakeNIR2010 8 6 1991 12 8 yYouth2009Loaned to Farnborough and Hampton & Richmond Borough22DFKarleigh OsborneENG2011 8 6 1988 3 19 yYouth200423DFAdam ThompsonNIR2011 8 6 1992 9 28 yWatford2012On loan from Watford24DFJake BidwellENG2011 8 6 1993 3 21 yEverton2011On loan from Everton25DFHarlee DeanENG2011 8 6 1991 7 26 ySouthampton2011On loan from Southampton30DFAlfie MawsonENG2011 8 6 1994 1 19 yYouth201132DFLeon LeggeENG2011 8 6 1985 7 1 yTonbridge Angels2009Midfielders2MFKevin O'Connor (c)IRE2011 8 6 1982 2 24 yYouth20004MFMarcus BeanJAM2011 8 6 1984 11 2 yBlackpool20087MFSam SaundersENG2011 8 6 1983 8 29 yDagenham & Redbridge20098MFJonathan DouglasIRE2011 8 6 1981 11 22 ySwindon Town201111MFMyles WestonATG2011 8 6 1988 3 12 yNotts County200916MFSam WoodENG2011 8 6 1986 8 9 yBromley2008Loaned to Rotherham United18MFNiall McGinnNIR2011 8 6 1987 7 20 yCeltic2011On loan from Celtic19MFHarry ForresterENG2011 8 6 1991 1 2 yAston Villa201120MFToumani DiagouragaFRA2011 8 6 1987 6 20 yPeterborough United201027MFManny OyelekeENG2011 8 6 1992 12 24 yYouth201140MFJake ReevesENG2011 8 6 1993 5 30 yYouth2011Forwards9FWClayton DonaldsonJAM2011 8 6 1984 2 7 yCrewe Alexandra201117FWClinton MorrisonIRE2011 8 6 1979 5 14 ySheffield Wednesday2012On loan from Sheffield Wednesday28FWAntonio GermanGRN2011 8 6 1991 1 2 yBromley201229FWGary AlexanderENG2011 8 6 1979 8 15 yMillwall2010Loaned to Crawley Town33FWLuke NorrisENG2011 8 6 1993 6 30 yYouth2011Players who left the club mid-season10FWSaido BerahinoBDI2011 8 6 1993 8 4 yWest Bromwich Albion2012Returned to West Bromwich Albion after loan10FWMike GrellaUSA2011 8 6 1987 1 23 yLeeds United2011Loaned from Leeds United before transferring permanentlyReleased10FWCharlie MacDonaldENG2011 8 6 1981 2 13 ySouthend United2008Transferred to Milton Keynes Dons12MFAdam ForshawENG2011 8 6 1991 10 8 yEverton2012Returned to Everton after loan12DFMichael SpillaneIRE2011 8 6 1989 3 23 yNorwich City2010Loaned to Dagenham & RedbridgeTransferred to Dagenham & Redbridge17FWKirk HudsonENG2011 8 6 1986 12 12 yAldershot Town2010Released21GKConor DevlinNIR2011 8 6 1991 9 23 yUnattached2011Released21GKSimon RoyceENG2011 8 6 1971 9 9 yGillingham2010Retired23GKDale BennettENG2011 8 6 1990 1 6 yWatford2012Returned to Watford after loan24DFBlair AdamsENG2011 8 6 1991 9 8 ySunderland2011Returned to Sunderland after loan25DFMiguel LleraESP2011 8 6 1979 8 7 yBlackpool2011Returned to Blackpool after loan26FWDavid ClarksonSCO2011 8 6 1985 9 10 yBristol City2011Returned to Bristol City after loan26FWPiero MingoiaENG2011 8 6 1991 10 20 yWatford2011Returned to Watford after loan Source: Soccerbase Coaching staff NameRoleGER Uwe RöslerManagerIRE Alan KernaghanAssistant ManagerENG Peter FarrellFirst team CoachENG Simon RoyceGoalkeeping CoachENG Ben WoodPhysiotherapistENG Chris HaslamHead of ConditioningENG Darren GlenisterSports TherapistENG Chris DomoneyMasseurENG Bob OtengKit Man Statistics Appearances and goals Substitute appearances in brackets. NoPosNatNameLeagueFA CupLeague CupFL TrophyTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals1GKENGRichard Lee3702000304202MFIREKevin O'Connor9 (5)110102113 (5)23DFENGCraig Woodman1801000302204MFJAMMarcus Bean22 (10)20 (1)0103026 (11)25DFGERMarcel Eger13 (3)010104019 (3)06DFNEDPim Balkestein2 (3)0—00—2 (3)07MFENGSam Saunders29 (8)1021102 (1)134 (9)128MFIREJonathan Douglas4621010305129FWJAMClayton Donaldson40 (6)110 (2)0102043 (8)1110FWUSAMike Grella1 (10)020—1 (3)44 (13)410FWENGCharlie MacDonald0 (3)0—10—1 (3)011MFATGMyles Weston11 (15)1100 (1)03015 (16)112DFIREMichael Spillane0 (1)00000000 (1)014DFENGShay Logan26 (1)320102131 (1)416MFENGSam Wood3 (2)000100 (2)04 (4)019MFENGHarry Forrester7 (12)00000108 (12)020MFFRAToumani Diagouraga30 (5)420003135 (5)322DFENGKarleigh Osborne22 (3)000101024 (3)027MFENGManny Oyeleke100 (1)000001 (1)028FWGRNAntonio German0 (2)0———0 (2)029FWENGGary Alexander20 (4)12200 (1)01 (2)223 (7)1431GKENGSimon Moore9 (1)000101011 (1)032DFENGLeon Legge23 (5)41 (1)0000 (1)024 (7)433FWENGLuke Norris0 (1)00000000 (1)040MFENGJake Reeves7 (1)0000 (1)00 (2)07 (4)0Players loaned in during the season10FWBDISaido Berahino5 (3)4———5 (3)412MFENGAdam Forshaw6 (1)0———6 (1)017FWIREClinton Morrison4 (4)0———4 (4)018MFNIRNiall McGinn27 (10)51 (1)0001 (1)029 (12)523DFENGDale Bennett5100—005123DFNIRAdam Thompson16 (4)0——2118 (4)124DFENGBlair Adams6 (1)010—0 (1)17 (2)124DFENGJake Bidwell240——1025025DFENGHarlee Dean23 (3)110—1025 (3)125DFESPMiguel Llera10 (1)010—2013 (1)026FWSCODavid Clarkson41——1051 Players listed in italics left the club mid-season. Source: Soccerbase Goalscorers NoPosNatPlayerFL1FACFLCFLTTotal29FWENGGary Alexander12002147MFENGSam Saunders10101129FWJAMClayton Donaldson110001118MFNIRNiall McGinn5000510FWBDISaido Berahino4———432DFENGLeon Legge4000414DFENGShay Logan3001410FWUSAMike Grella00—4420MFFRAToumani Diagouraga200134MFJAMMarcus Bean200028MFIREJonathan Douglas200022MFIREKevin O'Connor1001223DFENGDale Bennett10—0126FWSCODavid Clarkson1——0125DFENGHarlee Dean10—0111MFATGMyles Weston1000123DFNIRAdam Thompson0——1124DFENGBlair Adams00—11Total6310972 Players listed in italics left the club mid-season. Source: Soccerbase Discipline NoPosNatPlayerFL1FACFLCFLTTotalPts8MFIREJonathan Douglas80001020110114MFJAMMarcus Bean5010001070720MFFRAToumani Diagouraga500000106065DFGERMarcel Eger500000005057MFENGSam Saunders4010000050525DFESPMiguel Llera1100—1021523DFNIRAdam Thompson40——0040424DFENGJake Bidwell40——0040414DFENGShay Logan4000000040425DFENGHarlee Dean3000—0030329FWENGGary Alexander3000000030332DFENGLeon Legge3000000030322DFENGKarleigh Osborne300000003039FWJAMClayton Donaldson2000000020210FWUSAMike Grella1000—1020217FWIREClinton Morrison10———10119MFENGHarry Forrester100000001011GKENGRichard Lee100000001012MFIREKevin O'Connor1000000010112DFIREMichael Spillane1000000010111MFATGMyles Weston100000001013DFENGCraig Woodman10000000101Total62120106071174 Players listed in italics left the club mid-season. Source: ESPN FC International caps NoPosNatPlayerCapsGoalsRef4MFJAMMarcus Bean1045221 Marcus Bean 29 March 2017 Management NameNatFromToRecord All CompsRecord LeaguePWDLW %PWDLW %Uwe RöslerGermany6 August 20115 May 2012 53 21 15 17|46 18 13 15 Summary Games played53 (46 League One, 2 FA Cup, 4 League Cup, 7 Football League Trophy)Games won21 (18 League One, 1 FA Cup, 0 League Cup, 2 Football League Trophy)Games drawn15 (13 League One, 0 FA Cup, 0 League Cup, 2 Football League Trophy)Games lost17 (15 League One, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup, 0 Football League Trophy)Goals scored76 (63 League One, 1 FA Cup, 0 League Cup, 12 Football League Trophy)Goals conceded57 (52 League One, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup, 3 Football League Trophy)Clean sheets20 (16 League One, 1 FA Cup, 0 League Cup, 3 Football League Trophy)Biggest league win5–0 versus Leyton Orient, 20 August 2011Worst league defeat4–0 versus Huddersfield Town, 1 October 2011Most appearances51, Clayton Donaldson (46 League One, 2 FA Cup, 1 League Cup, 2 Football League Trophy), Jonathan Douglas (46 League One, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup, 3 Football League Trophy)Top scorer (league)12, Gary AlexanderTop scorer (all competitions)14, Gary Alexander Transfers & loans Players transferred inDatePos.NamePrevious clubFeeRef.1 July 2011MFENG Liam BellamyENG Charlton AthleticFreeList of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2011 and 31/07/2011 http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/more/~/media/90FF57E9023C44AB809C85DD2A1596B5.ashx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20191023231628/http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/more/~/media/90FF57E9023C44AB809C85DD2A1596B5.ashx 23 October 2019 1 February 2018 The Football Association 3, 13, 17, 24 PDF1 July 2011FWJAM Clayton DonaldsonENG Crewe AlexandraFree29 June 2011 Bees Land Striker Brentford F.C. http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2385238,00.html dead 13 February 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180214021710/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2385238,00.html 14 February 20181 July 2011MFIRE Jonathan DouglasENG Swindon TownFree29 June 2011 Bees Make Third Signing Brentford F.C. http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2383777,00.html dead 13 February 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180214021701/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2383777,00.html 14 February 20181 July 2011DFGER Marcel EgerGER St. PauliFree24 June 2011 Bees Second Signing Brentford F.C. http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2381639,00.html dead 13 February 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073302/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2381639,00.html 14 February 20181 July 2011DFENG Sam GriffithsENG Wolverhampton WanderersFree1 July 2011DFENG Michael KamauENG FulhamFree1 July 2011DFENG Shay LoganENG Manchester CityFree23 June 2011 Uwe's First Signing Brentford F.C. http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2381153,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014750/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2381153,00.html 14 February 20181 July 2011DFGRN Aaron PierreENG FulhamFree4 August 2011MFENG Harry ForresterENG Aston VillaFreeBees Sign Harry Forrester http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2410066,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214021751/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2410066,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk26 August 2011FWUSA Mike GrellaENG Leeds UnitedFreeMike Grella Deal http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2437488,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073247/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2437488,00.html 14 February 2018 29 March 201729 September 2011MFENG Josh EkimUnattachedFreeEkim Signs Development Contract http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2466714,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214074911/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2466714,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk3 November 2011GKNIR Conor DevlinUnattachedFree3 November 2011 Bees Sign Goalkeeper http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2504728,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014828/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2504728,00.html 14 February 2018 29 March 20178 January 2012MFNIR Jack WarburtonENG Leicester CityFreeMurtagh Jacob 8 January 2012 Brentford swoop for Leicester City midfielder getwestlondon https://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/other-sport/brentford-swoop-leicester-city-midfielder-5980302 27 July 201826 January 2012FWGRN Antonio GermanENG BromleyFreeBees Add Development Squad Striker http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2589683,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014618/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2589683,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk28 January 2012GKFRA Antoine GounetUnattachedFreeBees Sign Goalkeeper http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2591078,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214023338/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2591078,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.ukPlayers loaned inDate fromPos.NameFromDate toRef.12 July 2011MFNIR Niall McGinnSCO CelticEnd of seasonBees Secure International Signing http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2388550,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014628/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2388550,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk25 August 2011DFNIR Adam ThompsonENG Watford25 October 2011Loan Defender Signs On http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2431777,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214021654/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2431777,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk26 August 2011FWUSA Mike GrellaENG Leeds United31 August 20118 September 2011DFENG Blair AdamsENG Sunderland24 November 2011Bees Complete Double Swoop http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2444313,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073356/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2444313,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk8 September 2011DFESP Miguel LleraENG Blackpool22 November 201116 September 2011FWSCO David ClarksonENG Bristol City16 October 2011Bees Sign International Striker http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2452043,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214021637/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2452043,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk27 October 2011DFENG Dale BennettENG Watford28 November 201127 October 2011 Bees Sign Defender http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2496210,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214021646/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2496210,00.html 14 February 2018 29 March 201724 November 2011DFENG Jake BidwellENG EvertonEnd of seasonBees Sign Youth International http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2526210,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214021758/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2526210,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk24 November 2011DFENG Harlee DeanENG SouthamptonEnd of seasonBees Sign Saints Defender http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2526215,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073319/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2526215,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk1 January 2012DFENG Dale BennettENG Watford1 February 2012Dale Bennett To Return http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2561810,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014832/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2561810,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk5 January 2012MFENG Piero MingoiaENG Watford23 January 2012Midfield Player In On Loan http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2567208,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073251/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2567208,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk9 February 2012FWBDI Saido BerahinoENG West Bromwich Albion3 April 2012Bees Sign Young Striker http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2605327,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214023331/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2605327,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk9 February 2012DFNIR Adam ThompsonENG WatfordEnd of seasonThompson Back With The Bees http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2605399,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073244/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2605399,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk22 February 2012MFENG Adam ForshawENG EvertonApril 2012Bees Sign Midfield Player http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2619654,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014757/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2619654,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk22 March 2012FWIRE Clinton MorrisonENG Sheffield WednesdayEnd of seasonBees Sign International Striker http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2688967,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014741/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2688967,00.html 14 February 2018 29 March 2017 brentfordfc.co.ukPlayers transferred outDatePos.NameSubsequent clubFeeRef.26 August 2011FWENG Charlie MacDonaldENG Milton Keynes Dons£35,00026 August 2011 Bees In And Out Brentford F.C. http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2433137,00.html dead 13 February 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180214021742/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2433137,00.html 14 February 2018Players loaned outDate fromPos.NameToDate toRef.19 August 2011DFNED Pim BalkesteinENG Rochdale1 January 2012Pim Leaves On Loan http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2425398,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073352/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2425398,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk28 October 2011DFNIR Ryan BlakeENG Farnborough2 December 2011Ryan Goes Out On Loan http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2497339,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014815/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2497339,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk17 November 2011DFIRE Michael SpillaneENG Dagenham & Redbridge6 January 2012Spillane Joins Daggers http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2518828,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014737/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2518828,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk24 November 2011MFENG Sam WoodENG Rotherham United3 May 2012Wood Heads Out On Loan http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2526169,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214021717/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2526169,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk19 January 2012DFNIR Ryan BlakeENG Hampton & Richmond Borough27 February 2012Blake Joins Hampton http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2574622,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073336/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2574622,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk9 March 2012FWENG Gary AlexanderENG Crawley TownEnd of season9 March 2012DFNED Pim BalkesteinENG AFC Wimbledon9 April 2012Pim Leaves On Loan http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2642250,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014707/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2642250,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk12 March 2012MFENG Liam BellamyENG Ebbsfleet UnitedEnd of seasonBellamy Signs Ebbsfleet Loan http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2655704,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073344/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2655704,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk13 March 2012GKENG Tom WarrenENG Dover AthleticEnd of seasonWarren's Work Experience http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2657414,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014639/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2657414,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.ukPlayers releasedDatePos.NameSubsequent clubJoin dateRef.18 August 2011FWENG Nicky ForsterENG LingfieldAugust 2011List of Players under Written Contract Whose Registrations have been Cancelled by Mutual Consent Between 01/08/2011 and 31/08/2011 http://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/registrations/august-2011.ashx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20191023231507/http://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/registrations/august-2011.ashx 23 October 2019 1 February 2018 The Football Association 16 PDF5 December 2011GKNIR Conor DevlinIRE CliftonvilleMay 2012Barnet v Brentford preview en Sky Sports http://www.skysports.com/football/barnet-vs-brentford/preview/253272 2 July 20175 January 2012DFIRE Michael SpillaneENG Dagenham & Redbridge6 January 20126 January 2012 Spillane Departs http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2568142,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214023317/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2568142,00.html 14 February 2018 29 March 2017 brentfordfc.co.uk31 January 2012FWUSA Mike GrellaENG Bury27 February 201214 February 2012 Grella Leaves Brentford http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2610726,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014733/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2610726,00.html 14 February 2018 29 March 2017 brentfordfc.co.uk12 March 2012FWENG Kirk HudsonENG Canvey Island21 August 2012Kirk Hudson Departs http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2653240,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214023321/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2653240,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk18 May 2012DFGER Marcel EgerRetiredMarcel Eger Leaves Brentford http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2788133,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214021633/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2788133,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk30 June 2012FWENG Gary AlexanderENG Crawley Town1 July 2012Squad Update http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2763789,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014645/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2763789,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk30 June 2012MFJAM Marcus BeanENG Colchester United1 July 201230 June 2012MFENG Liam BellamyENG Ebbsfleet United1 July 2012Bellamy Agrees Ebsfleet Switch http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2818521,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214074917/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2818521,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk30 June 2012DFNIR Ryan BlakeENG Ebbsfleet United1 August 2012Blake To Leave Brentford http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2766751,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014715/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2766751,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk30 June 2012MFENG Josh EkimENG Hayes & Yeading15 August 2012Ekim To Leave Bees http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2748937,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214021721/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2748937,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk30 June 2012DFENG Karleigh OsborneENG Millwall13 July 201230 June 2012MFENG Sam WoodENG Wycombe Wanderers3 July 2012 Kit Puma Hertings (home), Bathwise (away) |_brentford_home_11-12 _brentford_home_11-12 _brentford_home_11-12 _brentford_home_11-12 _brentford_home_11-12 Home |_brentford_away_11-12 _brentford_away_11-12 000000 000000 000000 FFFFFF 000000 Away brentfordfc.co.uk, brentfordfc.co.uk May 2011 Development Squad Playing squad Players' ages are as of the opening day of the 2011–12 senior season. #PositionNameNationalityDate of birth (age)Signed fromSigned inNotesDefenders17DFRyan BlakeNIR2011 8 6 1991 12 8 yYouth2009Loaned to Farnborough and Hampton & Richmond Borough—DFSam GriffithsENG2011 8 6 1992 11 2 yWolverhampton Wanderers2011—DFMichael KamauENG2011 8 6 1993 1 22 yFulham2011—DFAaron PierreGRN2011 8 6 1993 2 17 yFulham2011Midfielders—MFLiam BellamyENG2011 8 6 1991 10 16 yCharlton Athletic2011Loaned to Ebbsfleet United—MFJosh EkimENG2011 8 6 1991 1 17 yUnattached201140MFJake ReevesENG2011 8 6 1993 5 30 yYouth2011—MFJack WarburtonNIR2011 8 6 1993 4 27 yLeicester City2012Forwards28FWAntonio GermanGRN2011 8 6 1991 1 2 yUnattached2012 Source: brentfordfc.co.uk Summary Games played18Games won3Games drawn5Games lost10Goals scored30Goals conceded42Clean sheets1Biggest win7–0 versus Nike Academy, 22 February 2012Worst league defeat3–0 on two occasions; 4–1 versus Northwood, 30 July 2011Most appearances18, Aaron PierreTop scorer4, Antonio German, Luke Norris, Manny Oyeleke, Sam Wood Source: brentfordfc.co.uk Awards Supporters' Player of the Year: Jonathan DouglasBrett Ciaran Big Red Ball Success http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2765101,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214074903/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2765101,00.html 14 February 2018 31 March 2017 www.brentfordfc.co.uk en Community Player of the Year: Marcus Bean Football League Family Excellence AwardBees Pick Up Family Award http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2765620,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20180214021801/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~2765620,00.html 14 February 2018 13 February 2018 brentfordfc.co.uk References February 2025 Category:Brentford F.C. seasons Brentford