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Brentford FC - Runners-up in the Championship

The 2021-2022 season became historic for Brentford as they secured direct promotion to the Premier League by finishing second in the Championship.

Brentford FC is an English professional football club in Brentford, in West London, founded in 1889. Since 2020, the club has played its home matches at Brentford Community Stadium, and the club's nickname is "The Bees". Brentford has been playing in the top football league in England, the Premier League, since the 2021/2022 season.


Christian Nørgaard, Mathias Jensen, Ivan Toney, and Kristoffer Ajer are some of the players at Brentford FC. The club has become known for its innovative use of data and analysis in player recruitment, a strategy that has been dubbed "Moneyball in Football".


One of the central figures behind Brentford's success is their manager, Thomas Frank. The Danish manager took over in 2018 and has been crucial in implementing the club's vision. His tactical prowess and ability to get the best out of his players have been key to Brentford's success.


The 2021-2022 season was historic for Brentford as they secured direct promotion to the Premier League by finishing second in the Championship. For the fans, this meant not just a return to the top division of English football but also the anticipation of facing the big teams and competing at the highest level. You can find tickets to Brentford's home matches here 


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