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Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your views on Brentford triggering one-year contract extensions for long-serving trio Josh Dasilva, Rico Henry and Mathias Jensen.
Here are some of your replies:
Trevor: Stability is important, so I'm glad to see that we are keeping players who have contributed so much. I'm not sure too many clubs would have stood by Josh, but it reflects on the caring nature of Brentford. The fact that assistant coach Kevin O'Connor is still at the club, having only ever played for Brentford, speaks volumes.
Rob: Rico is by far the best left-back at the club. I don't think Mathias will be a regular starter for us next season, but what an option to have off the bench. Similarly, Josh won't be a regular starter, but he is a great substitute. He was a fantastic player for us in his prime and I would love to see him return to those levels again. They are three true Bees who represent everything the fans love.
Paul: Solid signings to be fair. These players have never let the club down and they are ambassadors for the team, on and off the pitch. I'm delighted for Josh, after everything he has been through. I'm delighted to see the club stick by a player through the good and the bad.
Ian: It is good to see Brentford trigger these extensions for three legends. Ricogoing into his 11th year at the club is a rarity in itself. Mathias turned his season around and got more game time after Christmas. As for Josh, I was at Craven Cottage when he picked up his injury just in front of us fans. I feared for his future, but with true grit and support of the rehab team he returned against West Ham. This olden certainly shed a tear that day!
Ray: I 100% support the club's decision. Josh, Rico and Mathias have played an integral part in the Bees' climb and I believe that will continue with us climbing into Europe soon.
Image source, Getty ImagesKeith Andrews has been reflecting on the "tough days" and "special evenings" of the 2025-26 season, a campaign where he led Brentford to their joint-highest league finish.
The Bees head coach exceeded expectations after being promoted to succeed Thomas Frank in June 2025, guiding his side to 14 wins, 11 draws and 13 losses from their 38 league games.
In a sit-down interview with the club, external, Andrews was asked about the opening day 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest and the west London derby loss against Fulham.
"It was a painful day - that is the reality of that day," he said on the Forest defeat. "We had to accept that the level of our performance wasn't anywhere near where we needed to be.
"It is very easy for me, and it was at the time, to know why that was in a lot of ways. It doesn't feel very nice at the time, but I knew we would improve on a number of fronts.
"We certainly learned from it as a group, but there was no doubt it hurt."
On the derby defeat at Craven Cottage, he added: "It really hurt. With the way we approached the game in advance, I was pretty confident we could produce a level of performance to really compete with them.
"But they were very much ahead of where we were at that time, particularly in their journey with their coach.
"In the aftermath of that result, there were some real honest discussions internally, which were needed. That was an important moment in our season.
"I felt we started to take strides in a really positive direction from that moment."
However, victories over Manchester United in September and Liverpool in October were "big" turning points for the Bees.
"There was belief that came from the Manchester United game," Andrews added. "We were obviously taking steps in the right direction.
"To beat the reigning champions was a pretty special evening as well. I thought we were immense that night, it was a performance that merited the result we got. It was a big night for us."
Image source, Getty ImagesBrentford have triggered one-year contract extensions for long-serving trio Josh Dasilva, Rico Henry and Mathias Jensen.
They will now remain at Gtech Community Stadium until the end of the 2026-27 season, having been part of the side that won the club promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 2021.
Dasilva put pen to paper on a fresh one-year deal, with the club option of a further 12 months in October 2025, despite suffering multiple setbacks after picking up an ACL, MCL and meniscus injury in February 2024.
He made his long-awaited return to the pitch in April 2026 in Brentford's 3-0 win over West Ham - his first appearance in 822 days.
"I'm delighted he is back involved in first-team football and staying at the club," head coach Keith Andrews said.
"The plan is for him to have a really good pre-season and build him up so he can be fighting for a starting position come the start of next season."
Left-back Henry will embark on his 11th season with the Bees, having joined from Walsall for an undisclosed fee back in August 2016.
The 28-year-old played a crucial role this season, featuring 30 times and reaching 100 Premier League appearances, as the club challenged for European football.
"Rico is somebody who knows the culture and the fabric of the club really well," Andrews said. "I'm really glad he will be here for another year.
"It is important he has a good off-season going into pre-season, and then hopefully we can get him back raring to go."
Jensen, who joined Brentford from Celta Vigo in July 2019, also surpassed 150 Premier League appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.
The central midfielder has been a first-team stalwart under Thomas Frank and Andrews, having scored 17 goals and registered 32 assists in 275 outings.
"He has been huge behind the scenes, with an understanding of everything about the club, how it works and the culture," Andrews said.
"He has played a big part both on and off the pitch, and his performances last season were of a very high level. Naturally, I was very keen for him to stay."
Do you think Brentford have made the right call? How important was it to keep hold of Dasilva, Henry and Jensen?
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Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your views on which players Brentford should sign from the relegated Premier League sides Wolves,Burnley and West Ham United.
Here are some of your suggestions:
Stephen: It's the defence that needs strengthening the most, so I'd be looking at Konstantinos Mavropanos, who had some impressive games for West Ham. Tomas Soucek would also give us more options in midfield.
Ian: I would take a look at Zian Flemming, as he had a good return for Burnley last season and the previous one. He will possibly move on but it is not my choice or money.
Ashley: Mateus Mane from Wolves would be a great signing for the right money. Brentford could do with reinforcements up top and he fits the right profile of signing. He's young, has lots of potential and future financial incentives for a future transfer.
Ethan: I would definitely take Crysencio Summerville from West Ham. We definitely need another winger as Reiss Nelson is returning to Arsenal from his loan.
Joe: While not a priority, I really liked the look of Jaidon Anthony at Burnley when we played them at Turf Moor. Confident carrying the ball and consistently getting involved in attacking play, he could help bring the extra attacking edge out wide that we've been lacking. While I think that our priorities should be in midfield and in defence, I reckon he would fit the side well and would be an exciting player.
Rob: For Brentford and ignoring the obviously out of reach guys, I would be interested in Mavropanos and Summerville from West Ham and Flemming from Burnley.
Kev: Tempted to say nobody as they were relegated, but possibly Summerville from the Hammers. Not sure how keen he'd be on the move, though.
Image source, Getty ImagesBrentford have confirmed midfielder Ryan Trevitt will leave the club permanently on the expiry of his contract this summer, while winger Reiss Nelson will return to parent club Arsenal.
Trevitt, 23, initially joined the Bees' B team in late 2020 and has made five first-team appearances across all competitions. Brentford have confirmed he will remain with them to regain his fitness until he finds a new club.
"Ryan has been very unlucky over the last couple of seasons as injuries have cut short his loans at Exeter and Wigan," said director of football Phil Giles.
"Without those injuries, I'm sure Ryan would have been much closer to the first team at Brentford, as he is a very talented player with a fantastic attitude."
Nelson, 26, made 14 appearances during his loan from the Gunners, scoring in October's 5-0 Carabao Cup victory against Grimsby Town, but has struggled to find consistent form and fitness.
"Reiss came at the end of last summer's transfer window having not played significant minutes since December 2024 while on loan at Fulham," Giles added.
"Whilst I'm sure he would've preferred more Premier League minutes with us during the loan, he has nevertheless made a good contribution with his positivity, attitude and experience around training and matchdays, and leaves us in a better place physically then when he joined."
The Bees have also confirmed that Frank Onyeka's winter loan deal to Coventry City included an option for Frank Lampard's team to purchase him upon promotion to the Premier League.
The curtain has officially come down on the 2025-26 Premier League season.
Players will depart and squads will be strengthened when the summer transfer window opens on Monday, 15 June.
With Wolves, Burnley and West Ham United all heading down to the Championship - would you be keen to poach any of their players?
Who would be good value for money and why? Which name would be best to avoid?
Ian Westbrook
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesSeason score out of 10 and overriding emotion?
My overriding emotion about this season is one of immense pride - it's been an eight out of 10 campaign.
We defied the critics and we were never in any relegation trouble for the fifth Premier League season in a row, while our ninth-place finish is our joint highest in the competition.
We're also London's second top club after champions Arsenal!
Best moment and why?
I have two...
The first is Mikkel Damsgaard's last-gasp winner in the crazy 4-3 win at Burnley, where we'd thrown away a 3-0 lead and been saved from going 4-3 down by VAR. The goal sparked the best celebrations of the season and was a moment of sheer elation.
Matching that as an emotional high was Josh Dasilva's return from more than two years out injured, against West Ham. His entry as a late substitute earned a standing ovation and brought a tear to everyone's eye.
Player of season and why?
It has to be Igor Thiago. To come back from terrible injury and hit the ground running with 22 Premier League goals in his first full campaign in the competition is a huge achievement.
Unsung hero and why?
Midfielder Yehor Yarmoliuk. It's hard to believe the 22-year-old has already been a first-team regular for three seasons. He gets through an enormous amount of the not-so-glamorous work every game and is a star in the making.
Biggest disappointment?
Up until Sunday, my biggest disappointment was the wasted opportunity in the FA Cup after losing on penalties in the fifth round at West Ham.
However, that has now been eclipsed by us missing out on Europe on goal difference. I had accepted we weren't going to make it before Sunday but, having come so close, I am way more gutted than I thought I would be.
What needs to change this summer?
Chance creation. Too many draws in the closing stages of the season ultimately cost us and we need to have more goal opportunities.
Major hope for next season?
Going better than this one and making Europe. If we can improve the squad depth, there is no reason why we can't achieve it
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Now the curtain has come down on the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, here is my end-of-season review - with a look back to what I predicted in August.
Prediction: 16th
There is not enough humble pie to go around here and a slice should be aiming in this direction. It was real shame that Brentford missed out on Europe, but they can take huge credit from this season.
Keith Andrews' appointment in succession to the beloved Thomas Frank was regarded as a high-risk promotion from within, yet he has done a superb and seamless job, even after losing key strikers Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa to Manchester United and Newcastle United respectively.
Igor Thiago has been one of the Premier League players of the season. Jordan Henderson has brought experience and guidance in midfield. And Caoimhin Kelleher has shown, as he did at Liverpool, that he is a quality goalkeeper.
What I said in August: "For the first time in a long time, I genuinely fear for Brentford."
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We asked for your views after Brentford narrowly missed out on European qualification following a draw at Liverpool on the final day of the season.
Here are some of your comments:
Linda: I was at the game and it was a hard-fought point. I'm pleased that we haven't qualified for Europe as we don't have the depth in the squad. League status is more important and it is definitely something to aim for next season.
Sanjay: I don't think the Bees should be too disheartened. We have had a great season and hats off to Keith Andrews and the team for the tremendous effort they have put in. All the so called pundits said we were going down and how we have proved them wrong. We had our chances in this game, but to get a draw at such a prestigious club is simply wonderful. Roll on the next season.
Image source, Getty ImagesDavid: Absolutely heart-breaking. You can look back and say we should've taken our chances in games we were expected to win, and had our European dream wrapped up long before the final game. But even so, going to Anfield was never going to be easy, and the lads gave absolutely everything. They made us proud. No matter how this ends, there's no denying this team has given us some incredible moments and we have played football that's been exciting, fearless, and a joy to watch. Still so very proud. Come on you Bees.
Ray: So many thanks to Keith Andrew. The doom merchants had us relegated before the season started.
Les: Unfortunately, we've dropped too many points over the past three months in games we should have won. A good effort, but we should already have secured our spot in Europe before going to Liverpool. That said, a great season after so much has changed.
Maxwell: Ultimately, one win in 10 games isn't European qualification form. Credit where credit is due, Andrews has continued to make us hard to beat. But there's that 'if only' feeling that if we had turned just one of our many draws into wins, we'd have got over the line. Overall, it's been a season we've over-performed considering in August many of the fanbase were nervous about having a relegation battle.
Pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney join host Kelly Cates to bring you the action and talking points from all 10 fixtures on the final day of the Premier League season.
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John Bennett
Final Score reporter at Anfield
Image source, Getty ImagesBrentford's European dream may be over but this was another performance that will fill their fans with hope for the future, and it was more evidence of the great job that manager Keith Andrews has done this season.
The game at Anfield was overshadowed by the farewells for two Liverpool legends - Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson - but Brentford came so close to the win which would have not only delivered European football but also a famous double over Arne Slot's side.
Their equaliser, just six minutes after Liverpool had taken the lead, summed up Brentford's character and fighting spirit. Then in the closing stages they gave Liverpool so many nervy moments, including wasting a great chance just before the final whistle.
Meanwhile, what Andrews said after the game will surely add to the optimism around Brentford right now. He told reporters that he is excited because they will "be better next year".
So, sadly, Bees fans won't be having a European tour just yet, but from the evidence of the performance they produced at Anfield, and also the displays throughout the entire campaign, it seems as though the club will be back pushing for those European spots a year from now.
A team tipped by many pundits as relegation favourites came so close to the Europa League and no doubt they'll keep on proving their doubters wrong next season.
Brentford boss Keith Andrews, speaking to Sky Sports: "We gave it all. Everyone can see that. We had to suffer a bit in the first half but we came back into it in the second half and threw everyone at it.
"It was must win for us if we wanted to get into Europe. We're coming to Anfield and we're disappointed we haven't won. That shows a lot about our season."
On the season overall: "We stabilised and it took a lot of hard work and a lot of tough decisions. We needed to come together, stronger than ever. Everyone has given absolutely everything.
"I'm excited because we'll be better next year."
Bees midfielder Jordan Henderson, speaking to Sky Sports: "It was emotional for everyone. We had a job to do in trying to come here and win the game to try to qualify for Europe.
"Unfortunately, we couldn't get it over the line with the chance at the end. I thought we deserved it this season but football can be cruel. The whole season, the lads have given everyone. It's been a very good season for us.
"Coming back here was emotional for me. The reaction when I went off was incredible - I had goosebumps. It was nice to come back and see the fans. My family is here.
"The away fans were great again today. It was always a tough ask to come here and win. To get so close and not quite get over the line is tough to take. We have to kick on again next year."
Did you know?
Brentford lost just 13 Premier League games this season; across their nine previous top-flight campaigns, only in 2022-23 did they suffer fewer defeats (nine).
Neil Johnston
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesBrentford came close to winning the game in the closing stages but miss out on Europe on goal difference to Brighton, even though the Seagulls lost 3-0 at home to Manchester United.
Both Brentford and Brighton finished on 53 points. The Seagulls finished on plus six, three better than the Bees managed.
There will be disappointment they came so close to following Bournemouth into Europe for the first time.
Yet it will not be forgotten at how well Brentford have performed in Keith Andrews' first season in charge.
Tipped by many for relegation at the start of the campaign, the Bees have plenty to be optimistic about after eye-catching wins over Aston Villa, Manchester United and Liverpool.
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Brentford agonisingly missed out on European qualification for the first time, drawing 1-1 at Liverpool on Sunday.
Whether you were at the game or following from elsewhere, we want to know how you're feeling now the curtain has come down on the 2025-26 campaign?
Get in touch with your views here
Come back to this page for a selection of your replies - reaction and analysis to follow shortly
Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson both start on what will be their final appearances for Liverpool as Arne Slot makes three changes from the side that lost to Aston Villa.
Liverpool XI:Alisson; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Gakpo.
Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Kerkez, Wirtz, Isak, Chiesa, Frimpong, Nyoni.
Brentford XI:Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Henderson, Jensen; Ouattara, Thiago, Schade.
Subs:Valdimarsson, Hickey, Pinnock, Dasilva, Nelson, Ajer, Damsgaard, Donovan, Furo.
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BBC Sport journalist
Bournemouth have already guaranteed at least a top-seven finish, meaning they will either qualify for the Champions League or Europa League.
At present, sixth and seventh will qualify for Uefa's second-tier competition because of Manchester City winning the FA Cup and England winning one of two Elite Performance Spots (EPS).
If English clubs get six Champions League spots, they will lose a Europa League spot in exchange. That would mean only seventh place would qualify for the Europa League.
Brighton are currently seventh and have a one-point advantage over Chelsea and Brentford, the two teams directly below them.
A win for the Seagulls would guarantee them Europa League football at least.
If Brighton fail to win and Chelsea win at Sunderland, the Blues would overtake Albion.
Chelsea can also overtake Brighton with a draw, if Brighton were to lose by two goals and Brentford fail to win at Anfield.
Sunderland themselves could finish in the top seven. For that to happen, they would need Brighton to lose and Brentford to drop points.
What about Conference League qualification?
It is a similar story in qualification for the one place available for the play-off qualifying round of next season's Conference League.
Chelsea are in eighth and currently possess that available spot. Eighth place qualifies for the Conference League because of City winning the EFL Cup and the EPS to an English club.
Chelsea will secure European football in at least the Conference League with a win over Sunderland.
Brentford will secure a top-eight finish if they better Chelsea's result.
Sunderland in 10th would leapfrog both if they beat Chelsea and Brentford drop points.
Will Mohamed Salah get any minutes and the chance to say goodbye to the Liverpool fans after his ridiculous attack on Arne Slot's playing style?
Salah knows the implications of what he has said, about how Liverpool must return to being a "heavy metal attacking team" and he is trying to bury Slot.
People might say Salah is right, but it still leaves a very sour taste. Slot is still in a job, and Liverpool are still trying to secure a top-five finish. Doing this makes life even more difficult for Slot.
It is a tricky enough game anyway - Brentford have had a great season under Keith Andrews and they beat Liverpool in the reverse fixture back in October.
The Bees are still in the mix for the European places and it really wouldn't surprise me if they won this, but Liverpool only need a point to finish fifth, and I think they will get it.
Sutton's prediction: 2-2
Prudent Nsengiyumva
BBC Sport journalist
Liverpool and Brentford head into the final day with different targets but the same sense of unfinished business. Liverpool have all-but secured a Champions League return but want to end a turbulent season on a positive note, while Brentford still have the chance to turn a solid campaign into something more memorable.
Liverpool looking for a steadier finish
Liverpool's season has rarely settled into a rhythm, and much of the conversation around Anfield this week has centred on Mohamed Salah's comments about the team's identity, sparking debate among supporters and adding to a season already full of scrutiny.
Many saw his remarks as a veiled dig at Arne Slot, and there has even been discussion over whether he should start in what will be his final match for the club — though leaving out such an iconic figure would be a high stakes call given his standing with the fanbase.
On the pitch, consistency has been hard to find. Liverpool have been vulnerable in tight moments and have too often let games slip after working their way back into them.
Yet the final day has traditionally brought results. They haven't lost their last league match since 2014 and are unbeaten in 18 when ending a season at home.
Arne Slot's side remain on course for a top five finish, which would secure Champions League football, and they would even climb into the top four if they win and Aston Villa lose.
At 34, Virgil van Dijk is set to become the oldest outfield player to play every minute of a Premier League season — a rare constant in a turbulent year.
Brentford eyeing a European push
Brentford face a daunting trip to Anfield but travel with confidence and a clear sense of progress.
Keith Andrews' side have lost only twice in their last nine league matches and remain in the mix for a European place — an impressive position for a team that had to rebuild after losing key players and even their manager last summer.
Draws have been their frustration. Last weekend's 2–2 with Crystal Palace was another prime example, and it may yet prove costly in the race for Europe.
However, their 3–2 win over Liverpool earlier in the season offers encouragement, even if their record at Anfield is far less favourable.
The Bees haven't scored there in six successive league visits.
Much of their threat rests on Igor Thiago, who has contributed 41% of their league goals. The Brazilian will again be the focal point as Brentford look to end the season on a high.
