It should be pointed out, though, that bees have six legs and the insect emblazoned across the club’s shirts and merchandise only has four. Brentford were founded in 1889, as an offshoot of ...

Yet the Brentford Bees have, over the last several years, managed to persistently rise up through the ranks. And finally, for the first time since 1947, they’re competing at the highest level.

Bees United, the Brentford Supporters Trust, saved the club from financial disaster in 2006. As a result, they have a representative on the club’s board and a special share that gives them the ...