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Issue Two
Spring 2015
In this Issue
Building a 21st Century Stadium
Update on Brentford’s Lionel Road Development
The Three Amigos
Meet Brentford’s Spanish Armada
Fearless Foundation
Investing in Sport and Academia
Also in this Issue
Creating a Versatile Asset:
An interview with Willmott Dixon Divisional CEO Andrew Telfer
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News from Griffin Park
News from Griffin Park
The lead of the Championship has been changing hands in
recent weeks with Middlesbrough, Watford and Derby County all
taking their turns at the top along with current pacesetters AFC
Bournemouth.
Ipswich Town, Norwich City and Wolverhampton Wanderers are
also in the mix but Mark said his only concern was how his team
performed in their final matches.
“We are right in there,” he said.
“We speak in the dressing room and all we worry about is
ourselves - we forget everyone else.
“We look at one game at a time and everything we do is to get
right for that match.
Mark Warburton - An update from the Manager
“Everyone else is not our interest but it is tight.”
Brentford Manager Mark Warburton has said the backing of the
entire club community will be vital if Brentford are to finish off
their successful season in the best possible way.
Mark Warburton was interviewed by Chris Wickham
Updated March 26th 2015
Brentford are seventh in the Sky Bet Championship going into
the Easter fixtures.
They face Fulham, away from home, and Nottingham Forest, at
home, over the Bank Holiday weekend, the first two of their final
seven matches.
Days:
Ages:
Cost:
Fan Zone Day
*Monday’s 6.30pm to 8.00pm
14 to adult
£45 for 4 sessions
St Paul’s Recreation ground to host pre-match
Fan Zone day on Saturday, April 18th 2015.
Stand-up paddle boarding will move to the River Thames at Kew Bridge from 8th June.
Brentford FC is delighted to announce it’s Junior Club Day in
association with Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, the
Middlesex County FA and the Surrey County FA.
Saturday Splash: Starts Saturday 25th April
Saturday Splash is a fun way for children to get into a wide range
of paddle sports including kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up
paddle boarding over a course of 4 sessions at Brentford Lock
Days:
Saturdays 10.00am to 12.00pm
Ages:
11 to 17 years
Cost:
£45 for 4 sessions
This is a special ticket promotion for the Brentford FC vs Bolton
Wanderers match at Griffin Park on Saturday, April 18th 2015.
Junior Charter Standard Clubs will get priority access to the
match and discounted tickets priced at £10 per adult/£3 per
junior.
Paddle Power: Starts Monday 27th April
Junior kayaking and canoeing with British Canoeing’s Paddle Power
Passport programme. Learn skills and put them to use with trips
along the canal and take part in races and games.
Days:
*Monday’s 4.30pm to 6.00pm
Ages:
11 to 17 years
Cost:
£35 for 4 sessions
They go into those games just a point outside the Play-Off
places, six points away from the automatic promotion slots and
seven points off the top.
The Bees have been in and around the promotion race for the
majority of the season and fans have flocked to Griffin Park to
see fast, attacking football and lots of goals.
Before the match, there will also be a special Fan Zone Day held
at St Paul’s Recreation Ground – just a David Button kick away
from the stadium.
Between 11am and 2pm, there will be many fun football activities
for children to take part in, including a Speed Cage, Target Cage,
Panna Pitch and other interactive games.
*Excludes Bank Holiday
Paddle Brentford
Only three teams in the Championship have scored more home
goals than Brentford’s 39 and their final three games at Griffin
Park against Forest, Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic could
decide their fate with Premier League football the prize on offer.
Summer kayaking, canoeing and paddle board
activities at Brentford Lock & Kew Bridge
Mark said everyone at Brentford was pulling in the same
direction and wanted to achieve something special.
For more details and to book online visit:
www.brentfordfccst.com
What does the Junior Club day look like?
Alternatively please email Neil Young at Brentford FC CST:
[email protected]
* Free goody bags for all juniors attending as part of this
promotion
* Club names mentioned in match day programme, by the
stadium announcer and on our online outlets
Paddle Brentford’s 2015 courses for adults and juniors launches
in April at Brentford Lock and on the Thames at Kew Bridge.
He said his desire was to entertain and give the Griffin Park
crowd football they could enjoy.
* Clubs who bring the most attendees to receive exclusive prizes
(there will be one winning Club from each FA)
Whether you want to learn to kayak, try stand-up paddle boarding
or enjoy a mix of different paddling activities we have something
for everyone.
Mark said: “Everything we have achieved this year has come from
everyone pulling in the same direction.
“The supporters and the wider Brentford community are part of
that.
* One free adult ticket will also be given for every ten juniors
(when in the same application)
British Canoeing 1-Star Learn to Paddle: One-Day Course
Ideal for beginners, we are running one course per-month at
Brentford Boating Arch at Kew Bridge.
Days:
19th April, 9th May, 21st June, 5th July, 23rd August
Ages:
14 to adult
Cost:
£55 per person
“All the players are aware of the responsibility they have to
provide value for money for those that come through the
turnstiles.
“With the fans and the community behind us we can have a
positive end to a season that has been a great success.”
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding: Starts Monday 27th April
Try your hand at the world’s fastest growing water sport! Learn
the skills and put them into practice with regular paddle fitness
sessions at Brentford Lock. Stand-up paddle boarding is great for
your aerobic fitness and core strength...continued
Mark said Brentford were right in the middle of the promotion
race.
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* On-pitch presentation at the Bolton match, for four to six
children and two adults ahead of the game
* Signed shirt for each winning Club
* Advanced level coaching session for the winning Club
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Building a
21st Century Stadium
To support this development, improvements will be
made to local transport connections, providing enhanced
pedestrian access to Kew Bridge Railway Station,
improved bus services and new cycle-ways.
Griffin Park – home to the Bees since 1904 - is sadly
showing its age. The stadium lacks the space and
facilities needed to generate vital revenue streams from
ticket sales and match-day hospitality, as well as nonmatch day conference and banqueting facilities.
“We are delighted to be Brentford FC’s development
partner and use our core strengths of development and
regeneration to realise this exciting vision,” said Andrew
Telfer, Divisional CEO of Willmott Dixon.
Due to the close proximity of local homes, it is not
possible to redevelop Griffin Park into a stadium which
meets the needs of a growing fan base – especially with
the team continuing to
progress up the football
ladder.
“Importantly, there’s a
good cultural affinity
with the community
values of Willmott Dixon
and Brentford Football
Club; we are two likeminded organisations.
We are very much looking
forward to working
together to create
something special for
Brentford.”
The Brentford Community
Stadium will be purposebuilt for first class
professional football and
rugby and will provide a
modern community hub in
West London.
for a
21st Century Club
By Rhys Williams & Jo Tilley
It is fair to say 2014 was a great year for Brentford
Football Club.
apartments and commercial space. Construction is
expected to start around the end of 2015 with the
stadium due for completion during the 2017/18 season.
On the pitch - the Bees gained promotion and then went
on to prove they were definitely worthy of their place in
the Championship.
Project Director for the Brentford Community Stadium,
Brian Burgess, said, “It is great to have Willmott Dixon on
board as our development partner to deliver the much
needed new stadium and homes. Together we will be
working hard to ensure this is a development that the
whole community can take pride in.”
Off the pitch – the Club celebrated its 125th year
anniversary and Hounslow Council granted permission
for a new 20,000 capacity stadium and associated
residential development.
At the end of the year,
there was more positive
news in regards to The
Brentford Community
Stadium.
The stadium will be the new home of the
pioneering Brentford FC Community Sports
Trust, offering the space and facilities required
to expand their award-winning educational
and community programmes.
Located between Kew
Bridge station and the
elevated M4 motorway,
the brownfield site was
first identified as a location
for a new stadium in
2002 by Bees United
(the Brentford Supporters Trust). The supporters were
passionate about safeguarding the long-term future of
their club and ensuring it stayed within the heart of a
community it had served for over a century.
On 23rd December, a Development Agreement was
signed between the Club and Willmott Dixon to
construct the new stadium and homes at Lionel Road
South in East Brentford.
Following the completion of the Brentford Community
Stadium, Willmott Dixon will take ownership of
Brentford’s existing stadium at Griffin Park and redevelop
it with 70 three and four bedroom family homes and a
memorial garden to commemorate the Club’s history.
On the announcement, Brentford Chairman Cliff Crown
said: “It is a great Christmas present for all Bees fans.
After celebrating our 125th birthday, we can now look
forward to an exciting future.”
The project at Lionel Road South will not only deliver a
state-of-the-art stadium but also 910 residential
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The stadium will
also house high-end
conference, meeting
and events facilities and
will be the new home of the pioneering Brentford FC
Community Sports Trust. Crucially, the stadium will have
the space and facilities required to expand their awardwinning educational and community programmes.
However, a number of
milestones remain before
work can start on site. The Club are working hard to
complete the land assembly of the development site
and Hounslow Council have launched a Compulsory
Purchase Order to procure the remaining land necessary
for building to begin.
The Trust will take advantage of a purpose built Learning
Zone, climbing wall and a 70-seat lecture theatre which
will be available for
their sport, education,
employment and social
inclusion programmes.
Meanwhile, Willmott Dixon are working on detailed
designs for the
residential elements
before submitting
reserved matters
planning permissions
this summer.
The Club will also
provide a new home for
the Hounslow Interim
Education Centre and
has agreed to allocate
space for the relevant
authorities to provide a
NHS GP surgery at the
new site.
Together the Club, the
Supporters’ Trust and
the Community Sports
Trust, in partnership
with the community,
local businesses and
Hounslow Council, have
brought the vision of a
stadium that genuinely serves the community to life.
With the Brentford Boating Arch at Kew, the Brentford
Fountain Leisure Centre and the wide open spaces of
Gunnersbury Park in close proximity - the new stadium
is not only a catalyst for regeneration but will be at the
heart of a strong sports network.
The dream of Brentford playing Premier League football
in one of the country’s most distinctive new stadiums is
closer than ever.
The residential development adjacent to the new
stadium is to comprise of 572 new apartments available
to buy and 338 new apartments available for rent. The
Club also has plans for a 160-room hotel as a further
spur for commercial activity benefitting the Club and
local businesses.
We hope you will join us on our adventure.
For more information on the Lionel Road Stadium
Development please visit:
www.brentfordcommunitystadium.com
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the Brentford v Bolton Wanderers match on Saturday
April 18th at Griffin Park where they will be treated as
journalists, indulge in hospitality and also get the chance
to write a match report on the game.
When asked which part of the workshop he enjoyed the
most, 10-year-old Flynn said, “All of it! I liked planning
the information and the game. I also thought Sylvie’s talk
was good and touching.”
In March 2015, Danny’s mother and Trustee of the
Fearless Foundation, Sylvie Fullbrook, attended a
Fearless Journalism Workshop at St Mark’s Primary
School in Hanwell, the school where Danny’s son Edward
attended when he was in nursery.
Keen footballer Tara showed off her skills and also set
herself a journalistic challenge.
“I liked playing football the best because I like sport. I will
definitely try to do the writing exercise again - by myself.
I would enjoy going to a match and writing a report that
way too.”
With freelance sports journalist Joanna Tilley teaching
the journalism side of the workshop, it was Trust coach
Amber Langston Lloyd providing the coaching expertise.
It was fitting that Amber took the session, as the
Fearless Foundation helped part-fund her apprenticeship.
Amber has moved on and is now a full-time member
of the BFC CST Staff. As well as being enthusiastic and
hard-working coach, another strength Amber brings to
the Trust is the fact she is a female role model.
Laying down the
Fearless Foundations
By Jo Tilley
How a passion for sport is inspiring the next generation on and off the pitch
to sporting opportunities and developed a career
In June 2012, a talented journalist by the name of Danny
Fullbrook passed away at the age of 40 following a battle pathway for young coaches at Brentford FC CST and at
the Fulham FC Foundation.
with cancer.
In 2014, a second round of funding saw the Fearless
Foundation and the Brentford FC CST create an
educational workshop built
around Danny’s passion for
writing and football.
Danny was best known for his work as Chief Football
Writer at the Daily Star, as well as for his frank and
fearless attitude towards sports
journalism – a career he adored.
Those closest to Danny decided
to celebrate his hard-working
and enthusiastic nature by
creating The Danny Fullbrook
Fearless Foundation.
By utilising the experience of
the Griffin Park Learning Zone,
a Fearless Journalism Workshop
was designed for Year 5 and 6’s
and included a lesson in sports writing and a football
session delivered by a BFC CST coach.
This charity wanted to work alongside sports
organisations and in the summer of 2013, the Fearless
Foundation provided funds for Brentford FC CST to
part-assist apprenticeships and deliver more sports and
educational sessions in schools.
The first year of funding introduced more young people
So far, the workshops have been an overwhelming
success, partly due to a competitive element which has
got children very excited about writing.
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The five writers of the best match reports will attend
“It is nice to have female coaches as I feel sometimes it
is easier for the children to open up to a female coach.
We are currently recruiting for the Trust’s Girls Player
Development Centre so I have scouted some talent too”
says Amber.
As a Fulham fan, it wasn’t easy for her to watch a video
highlights reel of Brentford defeating her beloved
Cottagers, but she was able to see how the children
responded to the activity.
Once again, we return to the word Fearless. Amber is
Fearless – she is not put off from being a young, female
coach in a traditionally male orientated workplace.
“At first the children were quiet but then they really got
engaged and excited about what they were doing,” said
Sylvie, who spoke to the Year 6’s about Danny and how
passionate he had been about journalism.
Danny Fullbrook would have been impressed by that and
like his mum Sylvie said, he would have been proud that
his passion for sport and journalism are being used to
inspire the next generation. END
“Danny would be absolutely thrilled to see what is
happening with money generated in his name and the
way it is inspiring young people. It is a marvellous project
and I can see how much hard-work Brentford have put
into it. I was also very proud of the children who were
fantastic.”
For more information on the Fearless Foundation please visit:
www.thefearlessfoundation.com
With over 700 pupils taking part in the workshops, the
top entries will be put through to the next stage. At
the end of March, a panel of trustees, journalists and a
Brentford player will come together to select the five
winners. Year 6 teacher at St Mark’s, Peter Briley, predicts
the standard will be high.
“It is nice that both the boys and the girls were interested
in the subject matter. They couldn’t wait to start writing
and as soon as we did the notes they asked me could we
start writing this afternoon which is unheard of,” said Mr
Briley.
“It will be interesting to see if they produce higher quality
work, which I expect they will, because they care.”
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Main Picture: Amber in action at an after schools football session
Top left: Fearless Journalism workshop with Jo Tilley
Above: Amber taking a Fearless Journalism Sports Session
Jon: Everything! There are loads of options in your spare
time, shopping, seeing places, I really enjoy that. We live
in Brentford and it is quite a quiet place which is good for
resting and relaxing.
‘Spanish fans are not that patient when the team isn’t doing very
well but it is the opposite here. Even if we are losing, or not playing
well, the fans here are always supportive and help you to get better’
How much time do you spend together?
Jota: We spend loads of time together – perhaps more
than we should! We go out into town some afternoons
and we get together to watch football and have dinner.
We are like a little family.
I can sense it, who is the mum and the dad?
Jon: In age I am the baby but in attitude Jota is the baby.
And he will have to learn more English to better defend
himself!
Marcos, what is your role?
Marcos: I am the uncle, or the grandfather!
Brentford’s
So what are your English language skills like?
3 Amigos
The Three Amigos is a well-worn cliché, but after a few
minutes with Marcos Tebar, Jota and Jon Toral, it is hard
to think of a better phrase to describe the close bond
that has developed between the players.
When they are not hanging out in Brentford, the Spanish
midfielders are working hard to gain promotion for their
new English side. Brentford News spoke to them about
London, football and the differences between playing in
England and Spain.
First things first, what attracted you to Brentford?
Jota: Since I was little I liked English football and I
always looked forward to playing in the Premier League.
I thought for my career it was a good step to come to
Brentford.
Jon: I did pre-season training with the Arsenal first team
Meet Brentford’s Spanish Armada
Jon, I hear you often act as Jota’s translator?
By Jo Tilley
Jon: It is my second job here at Brentford, I should get
a bonus for that! Yeah I do a bit – but he is learning a
lot of football terminology so I don’t need to translate
anymore but sometimes with teammates I have
to give him a hand. He is getting much better. I am
fluent because my mother is English and she always
spoke to me in English and I have family living here in
Peterborough.
Pictured from left to right: Jon Toral, Jota and Marcos Tebar
and after coming back from New York I started training
with the under-21s again. I thought it was best for me to
go out on loan and taste professional football.
League teams, Brentford wasn’t that well known. I didn’t
know too much before I came here but I did my homework.
Everyone knows that Brentford and Arsenal have a very
good relationship with loans. I spoke to Brentford, and
Nico Yennaris, who I knew last season from Arsenal, and I
thought it was the best thing for me. I’m very happy with
the choice I made because I am really enjoying it.
Marcos: I was really close to signing for Brentford a year
earlier when they were in League One. I followed them
last season so I knew quite a lot when I moved here.
Marcos: My dream was to play in the first division of
Spain and I did that last year so I wanted another
challenge. It is a good challenge to enjoy another culture
and I had the chance to do that last summer.
Jota: London is a very big and there are loads of things to
do. I am enjoying it a lot. It is cultural with lots of places
to visit. So far I have been to Big Ben, The Natural History
Museum, London Eye and London Bridge.
Obviously you love Brentford now, but did you know
anything about the club before moving here?
Marcos: We live in the same apartment building in
Brentford, close to the stadium. I have been to the
Brentford Market on Sunday which is very nice. I also
spend time in Ealing Broadway, Richmond and Kew.
Jota: In Spain people know more about the Premier
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Jota: I am getting better every day and I am having
English lessons. Because there are Spanish players in the
dressing room I do not speak as much English as I should.
But hopefully by the end of the season I will be speaking
at a higher level.
Marcos: It is hard for us. In my case I never spoke English
before coming here. I am improving the more I speak and
getting more confident.
What do you enjoy about living in London?
Have you noticed any differences between English and
Spanish fans?
Jota: They are different. Spanish fans are not that patient
when the team isn’t doing very well but it is the opposite
here. Even if we are losing, or not playing well, the fans
here are always supportive and help you to get better and
back into the game. In Spain they don’t respect players as
much as they do here....Continued overleaf
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Jon: Sometimes you feel you are playing with an extra
player because of the fans. It has been proven this season
as there have been some games at the end when we have
got the winner. And I think the fans play a big part in
that. They are great!
Marcos: That’s because you liked Beckham’s hair!
Jota: Sshhh...when I was little I used to watch United
with the Beckham team, Veron, Scholes, Van Nistelrooy. I
liked these players when I was young.
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
present
So let’s get to the nitty-gritty shall we. Can Brentford get
promoted?
Jota: We are fighting for those play-off places. It would
be better to go straight up but it is going to be difficult
because there are some good teams above us. We are
going to try until the end and hopefully we will make the
play-offs and win them.
Jon: There’s a great group of guys at this team and
everyone has bonded really well. I think this has helped
make us a very good side. If we keep on playing the way
we are, we are going to have a good chance of getting
promoted.
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Marcos: I used to play for Almeria and when we played
against Real Madrid or Barcelona, our fans used to
support them. It was hard for the players. I think here
people from Brentford are Brentford – Spain is a bit
different. I think it is a cultural thing.
That’s interesting, what about any differences in
coaching?
Jota: The biggest difference is that in Spain we work more
on tactics, coaches do it in every training session.
What Premier League teams do you support?
Jon: I may be biased but I support Arsenal. They play very
good football and it is the team I most enjoy watching.
Marcos: There is a real chance of promotion. We have
played really well this season and against the best teams
we have shown they are not much better than us. If we
get into the play-offs anything can happen.
Marcos: I follow the Premier League and I support
Arsenal for my teammate Jon. In the past I liked
Manchester United. I have been to watch Chelsea play
After such an incredible season, what plans do you all
have for the summer?
Jota: I want to go on holiday to New York and Miami and
then spend some days at home in Spain.
Marcos: I will go back to Spain and stay with family and
friends. I may go travelling, go to Ibiza maybe.
Jon: I haven’t got any plans yet, just concentrating on my
football. I will probably go home and relax too. Enjoy the
food and sunshine!
Summer holidays are great to talk about right now but
the Three Amigos are focused on Brentford, and with
tapas available locally and surprisingly sunny weather
for this time of year, there are few things that this part of
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the world cannot offer.
Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League this year.
Jota: I support Manchester United...
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SYON PARK
2015
At Brentford Lock
& Syon Park
1pm to 5pm
Sunday May 10th
*Paddle Board Time Trial (ages 11+)
*1k Fun Run (ages 5+)
*5k Trail Run (ages 8+)
*Sports Activity Day
For juniors, adults & families
All abilities welcome
Prices from £5 to £25 per person
All major debit/credit cards accepted - no PayPal account required
For full details and to book online visit
www.brentfordfccst.com
What benefits will the scheme bring to Brentford?
We are aware of the housing shortages that exist across
London. Our approach is to match what we offer to suit
local need, covering both those who want to buy a home
and those who want to rent one.
On the rental side we offer much more than a fall-back
option for those who can’t afford to buy – we plan to
build a vibrant community of renters in apartments that
are flexible enough to work well
for the growing number of young
professionals who choose to live with
a flatmate.
development will also attract new businesses and
generate important revenue streams for the Club.
The Willmott Dixon charitable foundation will be
working closely with the Community Sports Trust to look
at how we can use skills, employ apprentices and sustain
local companies.
As it is a long-term project, it gives us time to build
strong links in the community. We know there are
objections to the development.
Is it possible to please everyone?
Of course it is hard to please everyone
all the time but it is possible to show
consideration and empathy for
people’s concerns. Ultimately the
best way that we can gain everyone’s
support is to turn the site into a real
asset that the local community can be
proud of.
By transforming a brownfield site into
a stadium and residential complex,
the scheme will bring in lots of
investment and open up new
facilities for the community. It will
be tremendous for the people living
in Brentford and will hopefully bring
the Club new fans and create an even
better sense of community.
Creating a Versatile Asset
Wilmott Dixon Divisional CEO Andrew Telfer details the vision for Lionel Road
How important is the Lionel Road project to Willmott
Dixon?
Club, which is helped by the fact that after 160 years in
business we are still led by a Willmott family
member who helps preserve our core values.
It’s hugely important to us, a real flagship scheme for
The Club also liked the fact that Willmott Dixon is a
the Group in London which plays to our core strengths
financially robust company with a long track record
of development and regeneration. It is a great project
of successfully delivering projects of significant scale,
for us in terms of scale and expertise, and we also have
and they respected
a cultural affinity with
the expertise we were
Brentford Football Club. ‘The best way that we can gain everyone’s
bringing to the project
It is a great fit and a
support is to turn the site into a real asset and our development and
scheme we are excited
about and pleased to be that the local community can be proud of’ construction know how.
working to deliver.
What past projects are you particularly proud of?
What makes this project interesting to you?
We have done a lot of work in London, such as building
Turning an under-utilised brownfield site into a real
a new head office for WWF in Woking and regenerating
destination is an exciting challenge. As a business we
a large estate in East London; which like Brentford also
sees homes for sale and homes for private rent built
thrive on the scale, complexity and variety of projects
simultaneously.
like this. We will use the full variety of our development
skills to successfully deliver the stadium and residential
We are currently mid-way through a big regeneration
accommodation together as an overall development
that we can be really proud of, supporting the continued of an estate in Reading which has created an excellent
success of the Club.
new living environment for many hundreds of people,
something which we will do in Brentford. Willmott Dixon
are also building the country’s first zero carbon
Why do you think the Club chose Willmott Dixon?
eco-village in Bicester.
There is a good cultural fit between our Group and the
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As far as I am aware most people are
very supportive of the stadium and,
whilst there are inevitably going to be
mixed emotions leaving Griffin Park,
many Brentford fans recognise the need
for a brand new stadium. Developing
that on the doorstep with all the
community benefits is a real advantage.
You say you are a considerate
contractor, what does this mean?
To be in tune with local people
and businesses. Our construction
processes are designed so we do
not cause anybody unnecessary inconvenience or
disturbance. Most of our waste goes away from landfill – 90% of our waste is recycled. We will have a
community-led team that works in Brentford to make
sure we have close links with the community.
What vision does Willmott Dixon have for the Griffin Park
site?
What will the stadium look like?
Modern, contemporary, stylish but sensitive to the local
surroundings. The stadium is much needed and I’m sure
the Club will be proud to have one of the best in the
country. It will be a 21st century stadium which will look
great and hopefully attract players and fans.
We plan to create predominantly four and three
bedroom homes which are in keeping with the local
community. We hope to find a way of marking that it was
the site of a football stadium for over 100 years, which
could be something similar to what was done at Arsenal
with a commemorative garden. The modern, high-quality
homes that replace the old stadium will be sensitive
to the fact that the site is in a low rise residential
neighbourhood.
How will Brentford and Willmott Dixon work together as
the scheme progresses?
How are Brentford FC and Willmott Dixon aligned in their
vision for the new stadium?
We all share the same determination to make this
happen and by combining our Prime Place (private sale)
and Be:here (private rent) businesses the Club recognised
we would make a unique partner to deliver its ambitions.
New football stadia are often catalysts for new
beginnings. We both agree on the huge positive effects
this development will bring to this part of London.
Obviously the stadium itself will be a first-class
community asset. With the Brentford FC Community
Sports Trust located there, it will be used in multiple
ways and will be a versatile asset for local people. The
We have a close relationship with the Lionel Road team
- Chris Gammon, Brian Burgess and Rhys Williams - and
at all different levels at the Club. We are frequently in
contact with Brentford’s Chairman Cliff Crown and have
a strong business relationship based on mutual respect
and trust.
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Pictured opposite: Early plans for the Brentford Community Stadium
Pictured above: Andrew Telfer, Divisional CEO, Willmott Dixon
Andrew Telfer was interviewed by Jo Tilley
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By Ciaran Brett
Bees Youth reach the PDL play-off finals with a possible record points tally
Brentford’s Youth Team have qualified for the Under-18
Professional Development League Two South play-offs
for the first-time ever after guaranteeing a top-two
finish.
Manager Jon De Souza’s Under-18s have won eight of
their last nine league matches and secured a top two
finish with a 4-1 victory over Cardiff City and a 1-0 away
win at Bristol City in March.
The Bees have led the league since October and are on
course to win the league and set a new points record
should they win their remaining two matches.
The U18 PDL Two has been running since 2012/13 and
pits clubs with Category Two Academies, under the Elite
Player Performance Plan (EPPP), against each other in a
league format with North and South divisions.
Brentford’s South Section opponents include Premier
League sides QPR, Crystal Palace and Swansea City
as well as Bristol City, Cardiff City, Charlton Athletic,
Colchester United, Ipswich Town and Millwall.
Once the league season finishes the top two from both
the North and South division enter the end of season
play-offs to decide the national champions.
In the Northern Division it looks like Huddersfield Town
and one of Nottingham Forest, Birmingham City or
Coventry City will fill the top with Charlton Athletic
favourites to pick up the other Southern Division play-off
spot.
The play-offs will be held on the weekend of April 25th
with the national final held a week later.
Having struggled in the first two seasons of the Under18s league, this year has been very different for both
players and staff alike.
Youth Team Captain James Ferry has featured in all three
campaigns and he agrees that Brentford more than
deserve their place in the end of season showdown.
“We are really happy to have made the play-offs,” said
James.
“It is a good achievement for us and hopefully we can
show the teams from the other league that we are the
best team overall. We have been dominating games and
then winning and the recent results have been a fair
reflection.”
Seventeen-year-old James, who was the captain of the
Brentford Under-16s who won the Milk Cup in 2012,
wants to ensure that The Bees good form continues.
“The main aim is to win the league. The first-team are
looking to get into the play-offs this season so it would
be great for us to mirror that in the Youth Team.” END
Proud development
partner for Brentford FC
As Willmott Dixon’s private
housing developer, Prime Place
has a long-term role delivering
the exciting plans for
Brentford FC’s new home.
We provide quality homes across
London and share the same community
ethos of Brentford FC. Together,
our goal is to create a fantastic
new environment for local people.
The final two fixtures against Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday
take place on March 28th and April 11th respectively. More details and
match reviews are available at:
www.brentfordfc.co.uk
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Find out more at www.primeplace.co.uk
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What is The Prudential RIDELondon - Surrey 100?
The event will see more than 25,000 amateur cyclists take on a
cycling challenge through London and Surrey on a similar route to
that of the London 2012 Olympic Road Cycling Races.
As well as an opportunity to take on a personal challenge in
completing the ride, participants involvement will benefit good
causes with thousands riding for charity.
More than 95,000 riders excpected over the 5 events.
A record-breaking £10 million+ was raised for charity in 2014.
What type of bicycle do I need?
• Standard road and hybrid bicycles.
• Single-speed (fixed and freewheel) bicycles as long as they have
suitable brakes.
• Mountain bikes - please use slick tyres to conserve energy.
• Folding bikes.
What level of fitness do I need to be?
• Team BFCCST will be riding at a pace suitable for our teams
level of ability. Those completing the full 100 miles will need to be
conditioned enough to see them comfortably complete a technical
and in parts demanding route.
• Peloton riders will need to be at a level of fitness that will see
them comfortably complete the demands of their particular stage.
BE PART OF TEAM BFC CST
How does the peloton relay work?
The Peloton Relay features teams of four riders. Teams must be
all male, all female or a mixed team of two male and two female
riders. We will happily allow 4 colleagues or 4 friends to enter a
peloton as part of Team BFC CST.
Join us and ride at the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100
To celebrate the legacy of cycling created by the
London 2012 Olympics, why not join team Brentford FC
Community Sports Trust and compete in the Prudential
RideLondon-Surrey 100 2015.
The ride starts in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and
follows a 100-mile route (on closed roads) through the
capital and into Surrey’s stunning countryside.
With leg-testing climbs and a route made famous by the
world’s best cyclists during London 2012, it’s a special
event for all involved and this year BFC Community
Sports Trust are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and
energetic team.
We have six individual places available and are also
entering three peloton relay teams (one mixed gender
and two male only teams). Each peloton relay team
consists of 4 riders.
The relay peloton is a great way to get involved,
particularly if you do not want to ride the whole race with the emphasis being on teams working together.
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 finishes on The Mall
in central London. Following the race 150 professional
riders will set off on the same route in the Prudential
RideLondon-Surrey Classic.
Rider 1: Starts at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with the
estimated 25,000 other cyclists in the sportive and rides the full
route. Rider 2: Starts at Hampton Court Hub (at the 26 mile point)
and rides with rider 1 to the finish. Rider 3: Starts at the Newlands
Corner Hub (about 48 miles) and joins rider 1 and 2 for the last
52 miles. Rider 4: Starts at Leatherhead Hub (about 75 miles)
to complete the four rider team. The entire team rides the last
section of the route together to the finish on The Mall.
Professional teams racing on the day include the UKs
Team Sky and BMC Racing. Sir Bradley Wiggins will be
riding for Team Sky team and Mark Cavendish will be
riding for the Ettix-Quick Step Team.
Our riders will be set a fundraising target minimum of
£500 per rider for the 100 mile ride and £250 per rider in
the peloton team event.
The Trust hopes to produce a special edition sponsored
Team BFC CST cycling shirt and that will carry the names
of our business sponsors.
What do I need to do as a rider?
• Individual team riders: Raise £500 each
• Peloton riders: Raise £250 each
• Take part in a minimum of one BFC CST training ride
If you are interested in joining Team BFC CST as a cyclist,
sponsor or business sponsor then please email Trust
Chief Executive Lee Doyle at: [email protected]
What can I do as a sponsor?
• Sponsor an individual rider (£500)
• Sponsor and individual peloton rider (£250)
• Sponsor a peloton team (£1000)
• Sponsor the entire BFC CST team (email to discuss)
• Make a donation (£your amount)
For more details or to make a donation please visit:
www.brentfordfccst.com
•All riders receive a team BFC CST race jersey.
•All sponsors have their logos printed on the Team BFC CST jersey
and feature in all promotional media.
All funds raised will be invested back into Trust projects.
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It is part of Ferrero’s global CSR activity which has reached
12 million children in 27 countries to date.
BEST OF THE BEST
Story courtesy of
The Football League Trust
Ferrero also aims to get even more children active by
sponsoring both the Kinder+Sport Kids Cup and the
Kinder+Sport Girls Cup. The competitions encourage
children to get involved with sport and physical activity
whilst giving them a completely unique opportunity to
play at football stadiums across the country. The Girls Cup
also encourages young girls to participate in sport in an
accessible and nurturing environment. END
Elthorne Park Girls win Kinder+ Sport Football League Cup for Brentford
Brentford lifted the Kinder+Sport Football League
Girls Cup at Wembley Stadium after a 1-0 victory over
Hartlepool United.
A long-range second-half strike from Alex Fuggle was
the difference in a closelyfought game, which
eventually saw the Bees,
who were represented
by Elthorne High School,
prevail.
Northfield School & Sports
College, who contested
the showpiece on behalf of
Pools, had their best chance
of the final shortly after they
had conceded, as Beth Shaw
found Sorrell Gresham, who
had her shot blocked.
Brentford nearly doubled their lead on several occasions
when Kehanna Noel and Fuggle again went close, but
they held on to secure a memorable win under the arch
of the national stadium.
Goalscorer Fuggle said: “It felt amazing. I’ve always
wanted to play at Wembley and score. It’s the best feeling
in the whole world.
“The game was tight in parts, but I think we dominated
overall. They had some strong players so it was a good
battle. My family were all very pleased to see me score.”
Elthorne High School teacher Dave Phippard, who was
accompanied at Wembley by BFC CST coach Leigh Begham,
said: “It was unbelievable; the girls were phenomenal
out there. From the first whistle they just didn’t stop.
Hartlepool had some cracking players, but we sustained
great pressure throughout
the game.
Brentford FC (represented by Elthorne Park High School):
Holly Thomson (GK), Alex Fuggle, Kehanna Noel, Demi Heavens (Capt),
Rhiannon Stewart, Nicole Goolab, Rhianna Allard, Heba Mahmood.
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“It was a happy moment
seeing them lift that cup,
it’s been a long journey
and we’ve won a lot of
tournaments to get here, so
it’s very special.”
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The competition for girls
aged under 13, organised by
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saw more than 6,000 girls
take part in various group stages on the road to Wembley,
with each of the 72 Football League clubs running their
own tournaments for local schools, to determine who
would represent them in the competition.
The Kinder+Sport Project is a national initiative from
Ferrero UK and the Football League Trust, aiming to get
children active and promote active lifestyles.
The initiative is made up of two elements. The +Sport
Move and Learn Project is a schools-based programme
targeting nine to 10-year-olds, which sets out to move over
21,000 children and deliver over 190,000 hours of activity
and education over the 2014/15 school year across the UK
and Ireland.
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