Like every other Brentford supporter I am gutted that the club has been relegated.
On behalf of Bees United I would like to say sorry and to thank all Bees fans for the magnificent commitment to the club that you have continued to show throughout a traumatic season. This is exemplified by the Fighting Chance Appeal that raised over £40,000 and the planned Brighton to Brentford Walk on 19th and 20th May.
You deserve much better than the performances we have seen this season and on behalf of everyone connected with the club I apologise for the mistakes that have been made.
Some progress has been made off the field. Thanks to Matthew Benham we have significantly reduced the cost of the club’s debt. We are completing a new roof over the Ealing Road terrace and the project for a stadium at Lionel Road has been given a new lease of life.
But this is a football business and the top priority is the team performance on the pitch. Clearly we have made mistakes and what matters now is that we all learn from these and plan properly for next season and build for a successful future.
The Bees United nominees on the club board are working closely with the other directors to try to put things right as quickly as possible and we call on all Brentford fans to give the team your full support for the remaining games of the season.
Brian Burgess
Chair, Bees United