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The Ealing Road Podcast

Michael Johnston

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Monday · 46 min
Chelsea PUMPED At The Gtech By Brilliant Brentford 🐝
On this week’s episode, Mike and Craig reflect on an EMPHATIC 3-0 win over West London rivals Chelsea at the Gtech. A fairly uneventful first half was followed up by a second half blitz from Keith Andrews’ team, in which Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho ensured Brentford took all three points against Chelsea for the first time at home in the Premier League. We chat about some hilarious Chelsea headloss on the timeline, a man of the match performance from 20-year-old Jannik Schuster, Jordan Henderson’s return to the Gtech, Igor Thiago finally getting off the mark in the league, and Brentford’s standout performers this season. FOURTH in the Premier League and still UNBEATEN going into the September international break… WALLOP. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 16 · 24 min
CHELSEA PREVIEW | @TBLCFC | Chelsea Under The Lights Next 🔵
Tom of the Chatting Chelsea Podcast joins Mike ahead of the West London Derby at the Gtech on Friday night. Chelsea come into the game having drawn at home to newly-promoted Hull City in their last Premier League outing, but boast the division's most prolific forward line in Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers - or JP Morgan as they are now known. We chat about Chelsea's defensive issues, Xabi Alonso's tenure so far, and classic Brentford v Chelsea matchups over the last few seasons. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 14 · 40 min
Bees Draw In Bournemouth Despite Lacklustre Performance 🍒
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Callum are back to reflect on the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on the south coast. Kevin Schade opened the scoring with his customary goal against the Cherries, but Keith Andrews’ side were pegged back by Justin Kluivert’s finish just before half-time. The hosts then took the lead through Marcus Tavernier, but ANOTHER Schade goal meant the points were shared. We chat about Dango Ouattara’s substitute performance against his former club, why we were so sloppy in possession at points, and Reading and Chelsea up next in cup and league. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 7 · 47 min
Points Shared With Sunderland Amid Refereeing Controversy 😒
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… Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 3 · 38 min
SUNDERLAND PREVIEW | @WTFSunderlandPodcast | Black Cats Up Next 🐈‍⬛
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. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 1 · 33 min
Points Shared With Leeds At Elland Road 🤝
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. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 27 · 45 min
Six Past Birmingham In The Cup With Leeds Up Next ft. Beren Cross ✍️
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'... Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 24 · 55 min
Brentford Demolish Spurs On Opening Day 🤩
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... Buy Adam's book: https://lowerblock.com/product/brentford-away-days-2025-26-adam-rosenbaum/ Join BIAS: https://www.bias.org.uk/ Support TW8 Casuals: https://www.instagram.com/tw8_casuals/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/mikelivein5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 20 · 32 min
SPURS PREVIEW | @BenBowman | Season Opener At The Gtech ⚪️
Ben Bowman joins Mike ahead of Brentford's 2026/27 Premier League season opener against Spurs at the Gtech on Saturday night. Roberto De Zerbi's first full season in charge of Spurs promises a lot, with the new big money signings of Sandro Tonali, Matheus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke adding to the positive vibes around North London... which have been rare in recent times. We chat about Thomas Frank's disaster campaign at Spurs last season after making the switch from Brentford, De Zerbi splashing the cash in the transfer market, and Saturday's clash in West London. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/mikelivein5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 6 · 1 hr 18 min
The 2026/27 Season, Brentford's Squad & Summer Arrivals 👀
We are back. On this week's episode, Mike, Dan and Craig look ahead to the 2026/27 Premier League season - Keith Andrews' second top flight campaign after his debut in which Brentford marginally missed out on European football. We chat about the summer arrivals of Jaidon Anthony, Callum Wilson and Mamadou Sangare, and whether Brentford are indeed done in the transfer market. We also discuss the current state of the squad from defence to attack, what our lineup could look like on the first day against Spurs at the Gtech, and give our 26/27 Premier League predictions... 👉 Follow us on X: https:/x.com/TheEalingRoad 👉 Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ 👉 Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/mikelivein5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28 · 1 hr 19 min
Final Day Defeat Confirms End Of European Dream 😩
On this week’s episode, Mike, Dan and Craig reflect on final day disappointment, as our European dream comes to end at Anfield following a 1-1 draw with Liverpool. Just not to be on the final day for Keith Andrews’ Bees, despite an impressive second half performance, and despite other results going our way. Kevin Schade’s equaliser, and a last-gasp header from Dango Ouattara left those inside Anfield dreaming of what could’ve been. We chat about falling just short on the final day, Jordan Henderson’s prolonged substitution, the upcoming summer transfer window, and our End of Season Awards. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18 · 1 hr 2 min
A Point Against Palace As European Hopes Hang In The Balance ⚖️
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on the 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace, as Brentford’s European dream goes down to the final day of the Premier League season. Keith Andrews’ side struggled in large parts against Oliver Glasner’s Conference League finalists, but a Dango Ouattara brace ensured our quest for Europe would end at Anfield against Liverpool on the final day. We chat about a woeful 87 minutes, what our summer transfer window could look like, and ALL the permutations heading into the Matchweek 38. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11 · 50 min
Defeat At Man City Amid Refereeing Controversy 🧐
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan look back on the 3-0 defeat away at Manchester City. Once again, Brentford rued missed chances away from home, and, on another day, could’ve been on the right side of refereeing decisions, but goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush meant the Bees left Manchester pointless. We discuss the contentious decisions from the game, Mikkel Damsgaard’s impact this season, and the European picture after wins for both Brighton and Bournemouth at the weekend. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 6 · 1 hr 7 min
First Win Since February In 3-0 Victory Over West Ham ✅
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on Brentford’s first win since February - a 3-0 home victory against relegation candidates West Ham. A Michael Kayode-engineered own goal, as well as a goal apiece from Igor Thiago and Mikkel Damsgaard meant Brentford briefly climbed into sixth in the Premier League table, before retaking their resident seventh spot following the weekend’s fixtures. We chat about Brentford’s top ten most expensive signings, a new signing reportedly waiting in the wings, Josh Dasilva’s return to Premier League football, and a trip to Manchester City up next. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 28 · 1 hr 3 min
Bees Rue Missed Chances In Defeat Against Manchester United 🙄
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on the 2-1 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Brentford came out of an early first half onslaught only trailing by one goal, and spurned several guild-edge chances in response, before the hosts doubled their advantage just before half-time. Mathias Jensen’s late second half worldie was but a consolation, as Keith Andrews’ side extended their winless run to seven in all competitions. We chat about Igor Thiago’s plethora of wasted opportunities, Josh Da Silva’s return to the matchday squad after 816 days out, and look ahead to a must-win at Gtech against West Ham coming up next. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 22 · 47 min
Derby Day v Fulham Falls Flat In Goalless Draw 🥱
On this week’s episode, Mike, Craig and Dan reflect on ANOTHER draw in the Premier League, this time a goalless affair against our West London rivals Fulham at the Gtech. Brentford came into the game with another chance to move into sixth and with the Cottagers looking to draw level on points with Keith Andrews side with a win. But, in keeping with recent West London derbies, the occasion fell flat, and to a 0-0 draw. We chat about out most frustrating results of the season, why the game lacked the necessary bite, and how our European hopes look in light of the result. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 14 · 59 min
Points Shared Against Europe-Chasing Everton 🔐
On this week’s episode, Mike and Dan reflect on another 2-2 draw at the Gtech, this time against David Moyes’ Everton. Brentford took the lead twice in the game, with Igor Thiago netting his 20th and 21st goals of the season, but were pegged back by an equaliser in each half. The result means we stay in seventh place in the Premier League table with six games to go. We chat about a lack of leadership on the pitch, a Michael Kayode x Trent Alexander-Arnold comparison, and a HUGE West London derby against Fulham up next. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 8 · 31 min
EVERTON PREVIEW | @UHTPodcast | A Six-Pointer Next At The Gtech 🔵
Mike of the Unholy Trinity Everton Podcast joins the other Mike ahead of Everton’s trip to the Gtech on Saturday. It’s seventh in the Premier League table against eighth, both teams come into the game on 46 points, only separated by goal difference, and it’s ahead of Everton’s first Merseyside Derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium next weekend… this game is MASSIVE for both sides. Mike talks us through Everton’s season under David Moyes, the fantastic 3-0 win over Chelsea last time out, and the impressive form of James Garner, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Iliman Ndiaye. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 3 · 1 hr 1 min
Can Brentford Qualify For Europe? Ft. Jon Harland ✍️🐝
On this week’s episode, Jon Harland, Brentford writer for the Hounslow Herald, joins Mike, Craig and Dan to look ahead to the remaining run of Premier League fixtures. Brentford currently sit seventh in the table with seven games to play, and with back-to-back home games against Everton and Fulham - two teams also in the hunt for Europe - coming up, we really are approaching the business end of the season. Jon walks us through pre-season expectations in media circles, how Keith Andrews has evolved across the season in his press conferences, and why Brentford are in pole position to secure a European finish. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 26 · 1 hr 7 min
Stalemate At Leeds As We Head Into The International Break 🤝
On this week’s episode, Craig and Dan reflect on the 0-0 draw at Elland Road against Leeds United. Keith Andrews’ lineup in West Yorkshire somewhat reflected the growing injury list that is hampering Brentford’s European challenge, but a gritty defensive performance from his side meant the Bees stay in seventh place ahead of the March international break. We briefly chat about the game, have a discussion around our players representing their countries over the break, and look ahead to Everton and the run-in. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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