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    From which club did Brentford sign Mark McCammon in 2000?Brentford FC History

      Charlton Athletic. McCammon was signed by the club on 7th February, 2000.

    When the club first entered the football league in the 1920-21 season, what position out of 22 did they finish in Division Three?Brentford FC History

      21st. Brentford won 9 games out of 42 in their debut season in the Football League.

    Whch year saw Brentford play at Wenbley Stadium in the Freight Rover final?Brentford FC History

      1985. The trophy was open to all Division Two and Three teams. Wigan Athletic were the victors on the day, winning 3-1.

    Brentford were the last ever winners of the 'old' third division in 1991-92, before the formation of the Premier League that scrapped the fourth division?Brentford FC History

      t. Brentford won the then third division title in 1991-92, and because the Premier League had it's inaugural season in 1992-93, Brentford played in Division One that season.

    In 1963, Brentford beat Wrexham to set their biggest league victory. What was the score?Brentford FC History

      Brentford 9 Wrexham 0. The game took place on October 15th, 1963.

    Former Brentford player John Buttigieg played for which National side?Brentford FC History

      Malta. Buttigieg played for Brentford between 1988-90, and only made 40 appearances for the club, with no goals to his credit.

    Who was Brentford's first manager in their history?Brentford FC History

      Will Lewis. Lewis managed the club from 1900-03. Over the years, the club have had some famous names as manager, including former Newcastle United player Malcolm MacDonald (1957-65), Arsenal double-winner, Frank McLintock (1984-87), and former Spurs player Steve Perryman (1987-90).

    When did Brentford move into Griffin Park for their home games?Brentford FC History

      1903. The club began life at Clifden Road between 1888-91, then moved to Benns Fields until 1895, when they played at Shotters Field. After this, they played at Cross Road until 1900 when they moved to Boston Park, and then Griffin Park. They celebrated 100 years there in 2003.

    In what year were the club formed?Brentford FC History

      1889. At a meeting in 1889, it was decided to form a football club in Brentford, and they were originally to be called 'The Brentford Rowing and Football Club', but they later dropped the idea and settled for just Brentford Football Club.

    In 1967, which London Club wanted to buy out Brentford and move to Griffin Park?Brentford Football Club

      Queens Park Rangers. In January 1967, the Brentford chairman Jack Dunnett agreed to sell the club to Queens Park Rangers Chairman Jim Gregory, thinking there would be little opposition. However, after 38 days of demonstrations by supporters and national media coverage the sale collapsed and Dunnett sold his shares in the club.

    Who took over from David Webb as Brenford manager in 1997? Brentford Football Club

      Eddie May. Eddie May was appointed on 12th August 1997 and was sacked on 5th November 1997 following poor results. He was succeeded by Micky Adams who went on to manager Leicester city in the Premiership.

    Ron Noades was the manager of Brentford when they won the 3rd division title in 1999? Brentford Football Club

      True. At the time Brentford won the third division title, Ron Noades was also Chairman.

    Who scored Brentford's goal in the 1985 Freight Rover Trophy Final at Wembley against Wigan Athletic?Brentford Football Club

      Robbie Cooke. This was Brentford's first visit to Wembley since 1942. They made another Wembley appearance in the division 2 play off final against Crewe Alexandra in 1997 - they lost 1-0.

    Who scored the winning goal against Peterborough United in May 1992, which gave Brentford the old Third Division Championship and thus promotion to the new Division one?Brentford Football Club

      Garry Blissett. This was Brentford's first foray in to the first division since 1947. However, they were relegated the following season.

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