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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Sport
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Conor McManus: Overcoming injury and hopes for the new season
Heading into Brentford B's pre-season training camp in Wales, defender Conor McManus says he is ready for a 'tough one'. For McManus, it's been a slow journey back to full fitness across the summer and early part of pre-season as he returns from a quad injury. 'I'm getting there slowly but surely, still kind of getting back into match fitness and trying to get the 11-v-11 exposure back into the legs. I feel really good, really fit and really strong,' he explained. 'We have a great group this year and a lot of good characters. It's been really good getting back in and involved. This year, like last year, I think we have a special group that can go far. 'It [Wales] will probably be a tough one, lots of double sessions, but the facilities are excellent there, so hopefully I can use that week to build up and get the body ready for Cheltenham and then go from there. 'Personally, I'm taking it a day at a time, building up and making sure my body's feeling right going into every day.' 'Personally, I'm taking it a day at a time, building up and making sure my body's feeling right going into every day' McManus' 2024/25 season was interrupted by two separate quad injuries. It ultimately meant he missed out on the Premier League Cup final and Professional Development League national final, however the defender played a pivotal role in both competitions. 'I think high highs and low lows kind of summarises it a bit," he reflected. "Obviously, we had an unbelievable year and I think all the lads and myself should be so proud of all the work we put in. 'On a personal note, it was probably not the best with injuries and I was kind of unlucky in that sense where I had a really good pre-season, I felt I was coming into the season very sharp and then I got injured. 'I felt a bit deflated after that. I did the whole rehab and came back firing again and then I felt I had a really good three, four months where we were playing some really good football. 'For the injury to happen again was a bit of a mood killer, but it is what it is. Hopefully, touch wood, this is the end of it. Going into this season, I'm just really excited to kick on, try and stay fit and healthy, and help the boys as much as I can.' Speaking on his rehabilitation, McManus said he continued to drive forward positively with the goal of coming back better than ever. 'Like everything, I think it's a bit of an up and down thing, trying to stay positive, trying to work as hard as I can because at the end of the day my end goal is to be out on the pitch as soon as I can be,' he said. 'I'm surrounded by unbelievable staff and they did their all to get me back out on the pitch and get me stronger and get me fitter. 'In my head, I have a goal to come back better than ever and I think that's more than achievable.' This time last season, McManus was plying his trade with the first team, training consistently and featuring in a pre-season clash against Benfica while on tour with the Bees in Portugal. He said he is confident of getting back to that level, however is aware of what he needs to do at B team level in order to get there. 'I have full confidence in myself that no matter what happens, I'm going to work my hardest to get to the position that I was, if not an even better position,' explained McManus. 'I know how much I've come on as a player ever since I've moved to Brentford so I think I'm kind of riding off that confidence. Half of it is just mindset. 'That is of course the goal for every B-team player to get in and around the first team, but I think that comes with you doing your job for the B team first. 'If you neglect that and your only goal is to just go up with the first team, it's not going to work out. In my head, it's small steps towards a bigger goal.'
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
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Ben Krauhaus joins Bromley on loan
Brentford B midfielder Ben Krauhaus has completed a move to Sky Bet League Two side Bromley on a season-long loan deal for the 2025/26 campaign, subject to EFL, FA and Premier League approval. A silky midfielder, who was a key member of last season's young Bees that won the U21s Professional Development League national title, will return to the club he was signed from in January 2024 to continue his development. Krauhaus signed for the club in January 2024 but spent the remainder of the 2023/24 campaign with Bromley as he helped the Ravens secure promotion into the Football League. Advertisement Since linking up with the B team officially at the beginning of the 2024/25 season, the midfielder has made 28 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals and contributing five assists too. He scored his first goal for the young Bees in a 6-1 victory away from home against Charlton Athletic. Speaking on the loan move, B team head coach Sam Saunders said: 'Ben came to us from Bromley and, in that time, they've gone on to become a Football League club, which is a fantastic achievement. They had a strong season last year, and now he returns to a team with real momentum. "This loan is a great opportunity for Ben to showcase his quality on a consistent basis in men's football. We wish him and everyone at Bromley the very best as he continues his development." Advertisement Krauhaus is the third B-team player to secure a loan move for the new campaign, following Tony Yogane and Ethan Brierley who have moved to Dundee and Exeter City, respectively. Bromley finished last season 11th in League One with 17 wins, 15 draws and 14 losses.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Bees sign 'outstanding' teenager Donovan from Birmingham
Brentford have signed Romelle Donovan from Birmingham City on a 18-year-old attacking midfielder joined Brentford B on loan in February, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in 15 will now join Thomas Frank's first-team squad after director of football Phil Giles said: "When Romelle arrived on loan in January, we knew he was a talented player with potential, but it's fair to say that in his time with us he's exceeded our expectations."His performances for the B team have been outstanding and he has shown himself to have a desire to work hard in training. He has earned his place in our first-team squad for next season."He will need to continue to work hard, on and off the pitch, to continue his progression with us towards first-team matches."
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Free tickets available for Brentford B's Premier League Cup final against QPR at Loftus Road
Free tickets available for Brentford B's Premier League Cup final against QPR at Loftus Road Brentford B will face Queens Park Rangers Under-21s in the Premier League Cup Final on Thursday 15 May (7pm kick-off) at Loftus Road in what promises to be an exciting west London derby. After an impressive run in the competition, Neil MacFarlane's side will take on the Hoops. The match marks a significant occasion for the squad and offers a great opportunity for supporters to come out and back the Bees in a major final as tickets are free. Supporters can claim complimentary tickets by following the instructions below. Brentford fans are kindly asked to book in Blocks A, B, and C of the Bhatia Stand, which have been designated for our supporters. Advertisement Click here to secure your complimentary tickets (max 6 per account). How to book: Select your seats in Blocks A, B, or C and apply the special offer (MPC) class to each ticket Go to your basket and sign in or create a QPR ticketing account Proceed to checkout - your digital tickets will be sent to your email Disabled supporters can book by calling the QPR box office on 020 8740 2613 or via email at boxoffice@ For any support setting up an account, please follow the step-by-step guide here or contact the QPR box office.
