Sutton's predictions: Bournemouth v Brentfordpublished at 07:37 GMT 3 March
07:37 GMT 3 March
Brentford's late win at Burnley means they have won five of their past six away league games.
They have already won at Bournemouth once this season, in the Carabao Cup, and also hammered them 4-1 when they met after Christmas.
But that was when Bournemouth were in the middle of their bad run, and they have picked up a lot since then - they are unbeaten in their past eight league games.
I was wrong when I said the Cherries would beat Sunderland on Saturday, but I am still backing them this time - and I am tempted to go 2-1 every game this week after what happened on Sunday [when all four games finished with that scoreline].
To go from quite frankly coasting at 3-0 up after some sparkling football to thinking we'd blown it at 4-3 down - before VAR saved us once - was only half of it.
To then rise from the depths of that moment to settle in my mind for a draw, only to experience the pure elation of what we thought was a 94th-minute winner was something else.
But to then have that moment of joy seemingly snatched away from us by what we thought was Burnley's fourth… only to wait and wait through an interminable second VAR check to learn we'd got away with it blew my mind!
When the full-time whistle finally went, it didn't feel like we'd won at all.
That sounds odd to say, but that was honestly how I felt.
Of course I was delighted and the players' celebrations in front of the away end were great - with the usually reserved Mikkel Damsgaard lapping up the deserved "oles" - but it didn't half feel like we'd got away with it.
Both the disallowed goals were at the other end of the ground so all we could see was shoddy defending and not whether the decisions were right or not.
But even though they went in our favour, it's ridiculous that they took so long to decide.
Without Burnley's first goal in first-half stoppage time and the hope it gave them, our collapse may not have happened.
However, it's a good lesson to learn with six difficult away games - five in the Premier League and one in the FA Cup - to come.
Bees secure investment and appoint new directorspublished at 17:57 GMT 2 March
17:57 GMT 2 March
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Brentford have announced two new directors with influence at the club and additional investment from two of their current minority owners.
Blackstone executive Prakash Melwani and Sir Lucian Grainge, chairman of Universal Music Group, have joined the board of Best Intentions Analytics Limited, the club's holding company.
Gary Lubner and filmmaker Sir Matthew Vaughn have increased their minority holdings, with Matthew Benham still the club's majority owner.
Last year, Benham transferred his shares into a holding company - Best Intentions Analytics - with a view to using the firm as a vehicle to attract more investment.
"This increased investment reinforces their joint commitment to supporting Brentford's ambitions for continued growth on and off the pitch," the club said in a statement.
Vaughn said: "When Gary and I closed our first round of investment, we knew we were on to something good. And six months on, that's proving to be true with a competitive squad, a brilliant head coach and an off-pitch team that's second to none. It's a privilege to be part of the Brentford family."
On joining the board, Lubner added: "Brentford stands for more than just football excellence. Its commitment to community, integrity, and social progress reflects principles that matter most to me and I am proud to deepen my support for a club where meaningful social impact is regarded as equally important as sporting success.
"The extraordinary community impact of Brentford FC, which changes lives every day across west London, exemplifies how the club prioritises long term outcomes by creating resilience and value beyond matchday performance, and I am delighted to welcome our new directors and investors to help grow and develop this vital initiative."
Andrews on chaotic Burnley win, Damsgaard's form & Bournemouthpublished at 13:04 GMT 2 March
13:04 GMT 2 March
Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Premier League game against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium (19:30 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
It is hoped Aaron Hickey will return from a hamstring problem after the March international break, while Vitaly Janelt is expected to miss some games with a metatarsal issue.
Reiss Nelson missed Saturday's dramatic 4-3 win at Burnley with a calf problem but is expected to return to full training in the coming days and Josh Dasilva could feature this season after returning to team training.
Reflecting on that chaotic win over the Clarets, Andrews said: "First half exceptional, full control of the game. Could have been five goals up. For the game to materialise in the way it did - concede just before half-time and first 15 minutes of the second half we struggled to deal with what they threw at us. There was a lot of controversy. Ultimately we found a way to win the game but we must learn from it."
More on the game in which the Bees surrendered a 3-0 lead: "Momentum is huge in the game and a huge part of elite sport. In the second half momentum was against us so it's finding ways of stopping that. Just learning how to deal with that and tweaking how we can absorb that, keeping calm with what comes. I think it was an invaluable learning experience for us all and the best thing about it is we won the game."
Andrews was asked about Mikkel Damsgaard, who scored the winner at Turf Moor: "He's a unique player. For me, he is the type of player who should be allowed to play with freedom. He needs that confidence to play his way. He's had a slightly disrupted season but his talent is of a high level and you saw that on Saturday."
On Andoni Iraola's Cherries: "They are unbeaten in eight games which is no mean feat at this level. They are a dangerous team. They have really good players, high-octane football [team], which we are. I think it will be a fast-paced, energetic and aggressive game."
On Brentford fans: "The fans should be excited about where we have got to. The players is very different - that is very much game to game. We gave the fans enough on Saturday, in different ways, so we are always testing them."
Ian: Although we will probably be in the Championship next season, at least we came back and showed some fight. One good thing next season is we won't have to suffer VAR decisions.
Chris: First half was awful. Second half was superb. VAR taking five minutes to decide it was an accidental handball - absolutely ridiculous! So much fight and spirit in that second half, and all everyone is talking about after the game is VAR. Roll on the Championship, where a goal is a goal and no forensic VAR to try to rule out every 'goal' that they can! UTC
Jamie: So frustrating again from Burnley. Our home crowd really don't get behind us until it's too late - too quiet again, and we got what we deserved again. Not good enough for the top flight.
Tad: Great team spirit and attractive football going forward - just can't defend. Still, so unlucky to lose. More importantly, hate VAR with a passion - not just because of this result but because it's killing the game.
Brentford fans
Harzy: Brentford deserved the three points. Putting aside the VAR issues that most clubs encounter, Brentford did score six of the seven goals in the match after all…
Kev: Strikers did wonderfully well. The team made the mistake of believing the game was won too early and lost concentration. The Burnley disallowed goal was a deliberate and definite handball.
Mick: Shouldn't let a three-goal advantage slip, even away from home. Fair play to Burnley for coming back. I think we got away with one.
Joe: Absolute rollercoaster of a match. Pure class for the first 35 minutes, then pretty timid for the rest. Very fortunate to scrape the win. There’s a lot to reflect on and improve, but we take the points!
'Perfect fit' Andrews proving doubters wrongpublished at 12:08 GMT 1 March
12:08 GMT 1 March
Adwaidh Rajan BBC Sport journalist
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Many pundits and supporters questioned Keith Andrews' appointment when he was thrust into the hot seat following Thomas Frank's exit for Tottenham last summer.
Appointing the club's set-piece coach to succeed Frank, who guided Brentford into the Premier League during his seven-year tenure, would not have looked a very reassuring move.
And many tipped Brentford as relegation candidates, let alone replicate their 10th-placed finish from 2024-25, following the departures of captain Christian Norgaard, star winger Bryan Mbeumo and the prolific Yoane Wissa.
But eight months on, Andrews is proving his detractors completely wrong.
"Andrews has been fantastic," former England goalkeeper Rob Green told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"He's really taken that team and put his own twist on it without it being too drastic. He has managed everything around him very well."
Houghton said: "Andrews deserves all the plaudits. Frank is a tough act to follow, but I like how he has adapted this team."
Damsgaard, who scored twice against Burnley, said: "He is a really good guy, first of all.
"We learn so much from him and he cares so much for this team. He's the perfect fit.
"We have improved so much this season. It's been a pleasure working with him and this group in general.
"It says a lot about the way Brentford do things with him signing a long-term deal. He is why we as a club have been doing so well."
Andrews has built on Frank's work to maximise the quality of the squad, with 18-goal striker Igor Thiago, Kevin Schade and Dango Ouattara stepping up in attack.
The result? Andrews has won 17 of his 34 games as manager, with 13 coming in the league.
Brentford have been impressive on the road, where they have won five of their past six league fixtures - and three in the row for the first time since March 2025.
It makes for impressive numbers, so much so that former Brighton striker Glenn Murray told Football Focus recently: "If the Premier League stopped right now, Andrews would be manager of the season."
Watch Premier League highlights and analysispublished at 10:41 GMT 1 March
10:41 GMT 1 March
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Burnley 3-4 Brentford: What Andrews and Damsgaard saidpublished at 18:49 GMT 28 February
18:49 GMT 28 February
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Brentford manager Keith Andrews to BBC Match of the Day: "Yeah for sure [that was one of wildest games I've seen]. It had a bit of everything I suppose. Neutrals will be very pleased. Far too much drama for my liking. I have to say, I thought the grit and character we showed to get the result was not surprising, but very pleasing to see."
On goalscorer Mikel Damsgaard: "I thought he was sensational. I've had it in my head all week he'd be starting this game. Right from the first whistle he showed class, he oozed class, his composer, awareness, his passes were sensational. They way he took those goals was sensational."
On conceding three goals in a row: "Ultimately you have to have trust in the players you have, and I do have trust. I've said to the players we need to learn from it. We've grounded it out and that's a new learning curve. I'm well aware of what Burnley are capable of. I always knew it would have been a difficult game. Would I have taken 4-3 before the game? Absolutely, for sure.
"I haven't looked at the table. We just keep pushing and we've got another tough one on Tuesday against Bournemouth."
Brentford goalscorer Mikkel Damsgaard to BBC Match of the Day: "It was a crazy one. We started out great and we had control. An annoying goal at the end of the first half and then we lost control in the second. Thankfully we were able to fight back in the second."
What has Keith Andrews brought to the team: "A lot, we have improved so much this season. It's been a pleasure working with him and this group in general. I enjoy playing with them every day."
"He's a really good guy first of all. We learn so much from him and he cares so much for this team. He's the perfect fit. It says a lot about the way Brentford do things with him signing a long-term deal. He is why we as a club have been doing so well."
On scoring a header: "The guys made fun of me for scoring with my head. It's not what I usually do. But it was a laugh. This team's togetherness is one of the best."
On Burnley's disallowed equaliser: "I didn't see it to be honest. Mathias Jensen he saw it and said it was a handball. He usually sees things correctly so I trusted him and waited for the decision to be made.
"We're taking it one game at a time. Hopefully we can dream a little bit but there's still one game left. We'll see."
Did you know?
Brentford have won three consecutive Premier League away games for the first time since March 2025, while they've scored three or more goals in back-to-back away league games for the first time since April 2024.
Brentford boost European push with win at Burnleypublished at 17:54 GMT 28 February
17:54 GMT 28 February
Adwaidh Rajan BBC Sport journalist
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Brentford head coach Keith Andrews would have preferred a more straightforward result than the late 4-3 win at Burnley to celebrate signing a new contract at the club this week.
But the hard-fought victory at Turf Moor had all the hallmarks of a side growing in confidence and belief under his watch.
The Irishman, promoted from set‑piece coach and doubted by many when he succeeded Thomas Frank at the start of the season, has steadily shaped this side in his image.
The Bees made a buzzing start against a Burnley side who had troubled Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham in recent weeks.
They were ahead inside nine minutes as Mikkel Damsgaard arrived unmarked to head in a corner from Dango Ouattara before the Dane turned provider for Brentford's second in the 25th minute as Igor Thiago latched on to his through pass to score his 18th league goal of the season.
It was soon 3-0 as Sepp van den Berg's header from another corner was cleared off the line by Lucas Pires only as far as Kevin Schade to score his seventh goal of the season.
Though they let the advantage slip to allow Brentford back in at 3-3, they showed fighting spirit in front of the vocal Burnley fans to have the final say through Damsgaard's second - a perfect response after their 2-0 home defeat by Brighton last weekend.
Andrews' side have now won five of their past six away fixtures in the league, and this victory keeps them firmly in the hunt for a top-seven finish and qualification for Europe for the first time - with fifth-placed Liverpool still only five points ahead.
Brentford boss Keith Andrews makes five changes from the 2-0 defeat by Brighton.
Defender Michael Kayode returns from injury to take Aaron Hickey's place while Hakon Valdimarsson replaces Caoimhín Kelleher in goal. Mikkel Damsgaard, Yehor Yarmoliuk and Kevin Schade also return to the Bees starting line-up.
Brentford XI: Valdimarsson, Henry, Van den Berg, Schade, Jensen, Thiago, Yarmoliuk, Ouattara, Ajer, Damsgaard, Kayode.
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Sutton's predictions: Burnley v Brentfordpublished at 11:17 GMT 28 February
11:17 GMT 28 February
Burnley are still competitive, still scrapping and still picking up points. Their players are still playing for Scott Parker but, even so, it's still not going to be enough to keep them up.
The Clarets' draw at Chelsea last week was a good result and they could even have won that game, too, but they didn't. That lack of wins has been their problem all season, not their performances.
They have only won four of their 27 games so far and I think they are going to need to win five of their final 11 to stay up from here - and that's not going to happen.
I don't think anyone saw Brentford's home defeat by Brighton coming last week - I didn't anyway - but I am still going to back them at Turf Moor.
It's going to be another tight one but I can see Igor Thiago getting back on the scoresheet with the winner. That's as exact as predictions can get.
Burnley v Brentford: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 19:44 GMT 27 February
19:44 GMT 27 February
Matt Jones BBC Sport journalist
After a slip against Brighton & Hove Albion last time out, surprise European hopefuls Brentford will be looking to get back on track when they visit relegation-threatened Burnley on Saturday (15:00 GMT) in the Premier League.
Despite the 2-0 defeat, Brentford are still in seventh spot in the table. There are seven teams within five points of Keith Andrews' side, though, meaning the congested mid-table could be mixed up significantly in the coming weeks.
As for Burnley, they need a huge upturn in form to pull themselves out of trouble. They are fighting, though, as evidenced by their last-gasp equaliser at Chelsea last weekend.
Clarets continue to fight
The draw at Stamford Bridge means Burnley are eight points away from safety and, while that does look to be a mountain to climb, there is some historical precedent for a team getting themselves out of a similar hole.
Portsmouth managed to survive in 2005–06 when they were eight points from safety with 11 games to play. West Bromwich Albion also did so in 2004–05, albeit they had two games in hand on their relegation rivals.
The Burnley players still seem to believe, too. That much was evident at Chelsea and in the previous Premier League fixture, when they bounced back from 2-0 down at Crystal Palace to win 3-2.
In fact, since their 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United, no team in the division has earned more points from losing positions than Scott Parker's side.
In their past 11 league games, Burnley have lost only four. Crucially, though, they have won just one. If they are to mirror the heroics of Portsmouth from 19 years ago, that is something they will need to remedy in the remaining weeks of the campaign.
Open encounter could suit the Bees
If Burnley are going to go on the front foot in search of wins and potentially leave space to be exploited on the counter-attack, that could suit Brentford and the way they play. Only Chelsea have scored more than Brentford's five goals this season from direct attacks.
Brentford have also put together the fewest build-ups - defined by Opta as an open-play sequence that contains 10 or more passes and either ends in a shot or has at least one touch in the box - in the league this season. The Bees have just 19, while Manchester City lead the way with 138.
Burnley are second-lowest in that category, and the numbers seem to suggest that this fixture could be one where the ball changes hands frequently.
Burnley (14.7%) and Brentford (14.5%) are the two teams with the highest long-pass percentage in the Premier League this season. Indeed, Burnley made 79 long passes in this season's reverse fixture between these two sides - the most by any team in a game in 2025–26.
The style has undoubtedly worked for Brentford and their star forward, Igor Thiago, who has plundered 17 goals already this season in the Premier League.
The Brazilian has hit his worst spell of the campaign heading into this fixture, though. Since scoring five goals in two games against Everton and then Sunderland earlier this year, Thiago's only strike in his last six games was a penalty in the away win at Newcastle United.
Andrews on Dasilva's return and why Bees are 'right up my street'published at 14:27 GMT 27 February
14:27 GMT 27 February
Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Burnley at Turf Moor (15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Andrews said Michael Kayode is back in training and will be "in and around" the matchday squad tomorrow, while Aaron Hickey is a doubt after being withdrawn in last weekend's defeat to Brighton and the club are "not entirely sure he's going be ready for tomorrow".
Josh Dasilva has returned to training: "We don't want to put too much pressure on that, but equally, we're very excited. He's someone that I hold in the highest regard."
On signing a new deal keeping him at the club until 2032: "I feel very honoured. The people I work with have entrusted me to take the club forward as the face of it because it's obviously not just me. I love being at this club, I love the challenges it brings and the level we are at. What we need to do to not just survive but thrive at this level is right up my street."
Has the challenge changed since his appointment?: "I haven't thought much about that but I don't think so. It's just continuing to evolve and be open-minded about everything and how we can get better. I don't think anything has changed in the short-term. Naturally at the end of the season you can take a step back and scrutinise."
Reflecting on his time in charge so far, Andrews said: "It's felt quick the chapter I suppose. A lot has happened. I've loved it, even when it was hard at the start. From that I think we've continued to grow and evolve pretty nicely. We're a really close-knit group of staff and players which I'm really big on but you can't just expect to exist and it be maintained unless you work at it. We're all from a place of humility but are really hungry to achieve things."
On the Bees' culture: "It is embedded in the club and is part of the reason I wanted to come here. The reality is in the summer there was so much change that naturally things can start to deviate a little bit. It creates a little bit of uncertainty, like me for example, but that was my first port of call - to maintain what had been built over many years."
'A shrewd bit of business' - fans on Andrews extensionpublished at 08:37 GMT 27 February
08:37 GMT 27 February
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We asked for your views on Keith Andrews extending his stint as Brentford's head coach until 2032.
Here are some of your comments:
Ruby: It's crazy that we thought that with Thomas Frank we reached our ceiling but this season Keith Andrews has taken us above and beyond anything we could have dreamed of when we arrived in the Premier League. Absolutely amazing job, thank you. Come on you bees!
David: Great news for all fans as he gains more experience in the Premier League. The club will move forward as a fantastically-run club.
Gavin: As ever a shrewd bit of business. Andrews' success has obviously not gone unnoticed elsewhere. In the event of him being poached by bigger clubs in the near future Brentford will get some renumeration. On the whole he has been exceptional, seemingly learning from his mistakes and hopefully taking the club to new heights. Congratulations Keith you've earned your stripes.
Graham: Love Keith - he's done everything right and has a fantastically down to earth and relentless spirit. That said, the success of the club is much more to do with the club than any one person.
Keith: It's been a fantastic first two-thirds of the season and Keith Andrews has to take a lot of responsibility for that. I would've waited until the end of the season to give him a new contract
Barry: Something tells me Keith won't last as long as Thomas Frank at Brentford. But, as ever, we trust in Benham, Giles and co. I suspect we will make money from this deal when Andrews moves on to another club in the future, rather than costing us from an early termination. It also projects positivity and is another lesson that other Premier League clubs will want to copy (but probably won't).
Paul: While Andrews is doing a tremendous job, it does seem a very long contract. God forbid if results next season do not go to plan it'll be very expensive to lay him off.
Andrews rewarded for 'outstanding job' with new deal - have your saypublished at 17:48 GMT 26 February
17:48 GMT 26 February
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Brentford director of football Phil Giles says Keith Andrews is "a really good fit for the club" after the Bees head coach signed a contract extension until 2032.
Since taking over from Thomas Frank in the summer, Andrews has taken Brentford to seventh in the league and into the FA Cup fifth round after reaching the new year with a club-record Premier League points total.
"When Keith accepted the job last summer, he signed a three-year contract, but the intention was always that we'd review this at the earliest opportunity," said Giles.
"Given our progress this season, I'm really happy that we have agreed this extension within the first nine months.
"Keith has done an outstanding job, the team are playing well and the things we thought we could be better at this season have all improved.
"He is a really good fit for the club and the way we like to work, as he is able to bring the best out of both players and staff alike.
"Everyone at Brentford will be pleased to hear that Keith will be with us for many years to come, and I'm excited by what we can all achieve together in the coming seasons."
Bees fans, what are your thoughts on Andrews' new deal? How do you rate his time in charge so far? And what are your hopes for the future under him?
A goodbye to blackout games for the forseeablepublished at 08:17 GMT 24 February
08:17 GMT 24 February
Ian Westbrook Fan writer
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The disappointing defeat by Brighton was also possibly our last Saturday 3pm home kick-off of the season.
After this Saturday's fixture at Burnley, our four games in March are all at night.
We have two scheduled home league matches in April - against Everton and Fulham - both of which could move for TV - and then our final two home fixtures in May, West Ham, another which might get switched, and Crystal Palace, which is already on a Sunday.
The constant changing of fixtures - while an accepted downside of being in the Premier League - makes it harder for many people to get to games.
Those who live a distance from the Gtech, people with school-age children and others with different commitments end up missing matches which they would have been at otherwise.
I know we are not the only fans in this position, and I still enjoy being in the Premier League, but it changes the whole football-watching experience.
The Brighton game was only our fourth 3pm Saturday home match of the season out of 14 and it felt like a case of the old cliche of "after the Lord Mayor's show".
After our brilliant run of seven points from the games against Aston Villa,Newcastle and Arsenal - maybe it was inevitable that we would come a cropper against Brighton.
To be fair, they were sharper than us throughout and took their chances when they came. Despite a better second half, we were definitely not at our best.
The other worrying thing was seeing Aaron Hickey limping off after being the victim of a bad tackle. Given his injury record, and especially with the World Cup coming up, let's hope he isn't badly hurt.
At least we saw a Premier League record set, with James Milner becoming the competition's highest appearance-maker - something to remember the day by.
Andrews needs to work out what's gone wrong against Forest and Brightonpublished at 15:55 GMT 23 February
15:55 GMT 23 February
Mark Scott Final Score reporter
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Brentford have certainly been a lot more hit than miss this season, but some unexpected poor showings of late will be something Keith Andrews will want to get to the bottom of.
I saw them outplay Arsenal at Gtech Stadium recently, but have also witnessed two flat showings there in the past month against struggling sides in the shape of Nottingham Forest and Brighton - with both of those games ending in 2-0 defeats for the Bees.
It has still been an impressive campaign for the club - and of course Andrews in particular - but there may be just a very slight concern as to why they have suffered two underwhelming displays in fairly quick succession at home, having previously been so strong on their own patch.
Sam: Classic Brentford, that's all I can say. Beat Aston Villa away with 10 men, beat Newcastle brilliantly, draw deservedly against the league leaders Arsenal, then produce a hopeless, tame and tired performance to deservedly get beaten by a Brighton side that hadn't won in six beforehand. A game to forget and move on from, and I hope for a reaction against Burnley next week.
Ian: Worst Brentford of the season. Poor all round, individual errors, lack of a plan B. Brighton had a clear plan and played their hearts out.
Rob: A very disappointing display from Bees. We were second best to Brighton at everything and they deserved their win. I wish the Bees would send on Romelle Donovan much earlier and also Kaye Furo when the forward line is not clicking. Congratulations to James Milner - a great pro.
Tim: Lacklustre from the off, allowing Brighton to dictate the game and emerge worthy winners. Tactics were plainly wrong; ignoring the midfield in favour of aimless wing play and Nathan Collins' error just put the cherry on the cake. At least Yehor Yarmolyuk and Mikkel Damsgaard added a bit of industry and invention but this was a poor, poor showing.
Brighton fans
ArrJay: This was a much better display by the Seagulls than we've seen for ages. Can the manager sustain it? He hasn't been able to in the past but we can live in hope that the club has turned a corner that has been oh so elusive.
Mick: A competent, composed and mature display. We looked balanced with a plan, which has been missing over the past weeks. All the players knew their role. More performances like this and Europe is not beyond us.
Pedro: Before the match, I feared a loss, expected a draw and hoped for a win. We should be celebrating three points, but in reality, we're just relieved to halt the decline.
Darren: As a lifelong Brighton fan, it's been a tough few months. However, what a performance - very proud of the boys and the whole team. Let's hope a bit of confidence will push the team on to a great end to the season.
