Matthew Benham
: 2. jul 2014, 21:04
Hi everyone!
I'm a Brentford fan, and since the news this morning about Benham's acquisition of a majority shareholding in your club I thought I'd come and have a nosey on your forums and learn a bit more about your club.
Firstly, incase you were wondering about who he is and how he handles clubs... he was has been absolutely brilliant for Brentford - we are extremely lucky to have him and other clubs in the UK must be jealous of us. Why? Basically, because he
a) Is a Brentford/football fan - he isn't just trying to make some money but actually cares about the club and has a keen interest in football. i'm sure he won't have invested in your club without having a long-term plan for it.
b) He thinks long-term and in terms of sustainability. There is an actual long-term plan and goals where he is involved. Here at Brentford for example, our Academy has been invested in heavily (to the point where it is one of the best in the country nowadays with an ever growing scouting network), we have a new stadium planned, construction is due to start shortly... and we have made some brilliant signings in the last 12 months or so. (And of course, we just got promoted to the second tier for the first time since 1992!).
Anyway, let's hope we have a pre-season friendly against each other!? Looking forward to having a new team to support in Europe now!
I'm a Brentford fan, and since the news this morning about Benham's acquisition of a majority shareholding in your club I thought I'd come and have a nosey on your forums and learn a bit more about your club.
Firstly, incase you were wondering about who he is and how he handles clubs... he was has been absolutely brilliant for Brentford - we are extremely lucky to have him and other clubs in the UK must be jealous of us. Why? Basically, because he
a) Is a Brentford/football fan - he isn't just trying to make some money but actually cares about the club and has a keen interest in football. i'm sure he won't have invested in your club without having a long-term plan for it.
b) He thinks long-term and in terms of sustainability. There is an actual long-term plan and goals where he is involved. Here at Brentford for example, our Academy has been invested in heavily (to the point where it is one of the best in the country nowadays with an ever growing scouting network), we have a new stadium planned, construction is due to start shortly... and we have made some brilliant signings in the last 12 months or so. (And of course, we just got promoted to the second tier for the first time since 1992!).
Anyway, let's hope we have a pre-season friendly against each other!? Looking forward to having a new team to support in Europe now!