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2 hours ago
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Bees boss blasts 'rubbish defending' in cup exit
Dean Brennan was critical of Barnet's 'rubbish' defending despite a last-gasp comeback taking Tuesday's EFL Cup preliminary round match at home to Newport County to a penalty shootout. Cameron Antwi and Michael Reindorf put the visitors in first-half control against the newly promoted League Two side, who cruised to National League glory last season. But Ryan Galvin's effort deep into second-half stoppage time halved the deficit before Rhys Browne equalised with just seconds remaining to force penalties. Nik Tzanev was the hero for the visitors as he saved Kane Smith's effort before Cameron Evans converted to secure a 4-2 shootout victory and book a home tie with Championship side Millwall in the first round. Brennan told the club website: 'I was happy with our bravery. How we kept passing and probing and how we never gave in. It's a motto of mine - never give in. 'We kept going. The subs made a huge impact. I think the frustration is the two goals we conceded we gave away. How they were allowed to have them shots was really frustrating. 'Manny Osadebe clears the area before the corner gets put back in on the second phase. He doesn't do his job. He doesn't stay as a defender. Their lad (Antwi) gets a free volley, and the goalie (Joe Wright) should save it; I've got to be honest, I've seen it back." Brennan continued to exhibit frustration after similarly poor defending was on show for Newport's second goal. He added: 'The second goal, where they catch us on the counter attack - it's rubbish defending. "We've got to keep him on the outside, and we've got to make a tackle in the wide areas. Our motto at the football club - don't let people inside. It's rubbish defending.' After the Bees went in 2-0 behind at half-time, Brennan turned to his bench looking for a swing of momentum in favour of his side. He said: 'We were a little bit toothless in the first half. I don't like making subs at half-time but I felt it was needed. I thought Dennis (Adeniran) gave the team a big lift. He showed great bravery, showed great power, and got in great areas. 'We just have to do better. Especially when we get to the hurt zones, as I call them, in the higher ends of the pitch, and we've got more quality to our play.' The defeat sees the Bees bow out of the EFL Cup at the first hurdle, but Brennan admitted priorities lie elsewhere with the club's League Two campaign starting this weekend. 'You never want to lose, and I think we've gone a long time unbeaten here, but it's not a priority for us. We don't have the squad to do that,' he said. Barnet's League Two campaign gets underway this weekend as they host Fleetwood Town at the Hive on Saturday (3pm).
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Barnet sign midfielder Ofoborh after Swindon exit
Barnet have signed midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh after his exit from Swindon 25-year-old made 37 appearances for the Robins in League Two last came through the Bournemouth academy and made three appearances for the Cherries. He also had a loan spell with Wycombe Wanderers before joining Swindon in March Bees, who were promoted from the National League last season, have not disclosed the length of his contract.""I do whatever job needs to be done – if it's defensive, or trying to get into the box – whatever works for the team I'm willing to do it," Ofoborh told the club website, boss Dean Brennan added: "[He's got a] good game understanding and a good schooling, [he's] that defensive player we've been looking for a couple of seasons now."
BBC News
19-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Barnet sign Man Utd forward Hugill on loan
Barnet have signed forward Joe Hugill from Manchester United on a season-long 21-year-old joins the League Two Bees after spells on loan at Altrincham, Burton Albion, Wigan and most recently Carlisle manager Dean Brennan likened Hugill to Jamie Vardy in playing style and told the club website he hopes he makes a big impact in the fourth tier."We've been after this type of player for a long time. Even though he's tall, his movements and attributes are all in behind," Brennan told the club website., external"He's got pace, excellent finisher, very dynamic – we want him to look down the barrel of the goal. He's such an exciting player, he's like a Jamie Vardy or Michael Owen type."The Durham-born forward, who came through the youth system at Old Trafford alongside Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho, has made nine appearances for United's under-21 side.
BBC News
15-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Barnet bring in free-agent defender Smith
Barnet have signed former Stevenage wing-back Kane Smith on a free 29-year-old spent the past three seasons with Boro, making 67 appearances and scoring one goal. He was part of the side that won promotion to League One in 2022-23 after joining following five years with Boreham Wood."Kane is a player I've admired from afar for a long time, constantly on my list as a manager," Barnet boss Dean Brennan told the club website. "He gives us lots of quality, a fantastic crosser of the ball, and a great enthusiasm and understanding of the game."He gives us competition in the wing-back areas so we're delighted he's decided to join us."
BBC News
05-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Barnet sign free agent midfielder Osadebe
Barnet have signed free-agent midfielder Emmanuel Osadebe ahead of their return to League 28-year-old was released by Forest Green Rovers at the end of the season having helped them reach the National League play-off has previously played in the English Football League for clubs including Gillingham, Cambridge United, Macclesfield and played 61 league games for Forest Green after joining them from Bradford City in January becomes the fourth new player to join Dean Brennan's squad since the Bees won the National League title."Manny's a super athletic lad and ticks a lot of boxes for us in that department with his power and his build," Brennan said. "Not just that; he's got good technical ability and we believe we can help him be a better player. We believe we can help him score more goals and add that to his game."He bought into our philosophy and our mindset. We think he's going to be a real asset for us. We think he's going to be a strong player for the group."
