Moore's Germany move inspired by Sancho and Bellingham

Moore is Tottenham’s youngest-ever Premier League player, having made his debut for the club’s senior side at just 16 years old.

Tottenham’s Mikey Moore says the success of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham in the Bundesliga influenced his decision to join Cologne on loan.

The 19-year-old became the latest English talent to move to the German top flight after completing a season-long loan move to the RheinEnergieStadion last month.

Moore’s move came almost a decade after a 17-year-old Sancho left Manchester City to join Borussia Dortmund.

During his time in Germany, Sancho established himself as one of Europe’s most exciting wingers, making more than 150 appearances for Dortmund and helping the club win the DFB-Pokal in 2021. He subsequently secured a £73m move to Manchester United.

Bellingham followed a similar path in 2020, leaving boyhood club Birmingham City to join Dortmund. The midfielder quickly developed into one of the most sought-after players in world football before joining Real Madrid for an initial £88.5m in 2023.

Speaking on Thursday’s Euro Leagues podcast - which will be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live at 21:00 BST - before Friday’s Bundesliga match with Eintracht Frankfurt, Moore revealed that the success of his fellow Englishmen had inspired him to turn down offers from England in favour of a move to Germany.

“I think over the years you’ve seen so many young players come out here, and there are some really good examples of world-class players like Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho doing really well,” Moore said.

“It’s a really attractive place to play football, especially for a young attacker. It’s a great platform to play, and that was sold to me by the people at the club and the manager.

“They’ve put real trust in me, and the amount of game time I’ve played so quickly in my Koln [Cologne] career has been nice. It’s been good to have that trust from all the staff and people at the club.

“I’m already happy with my decision. Now I can really kick on, make my own story and build my own path in German football.”

Although Moore only turned 19 in August, he is no stranger to stepping outside his comfort zone.

Last season, he made 47 appearances in all competitions, including the Champions League qualifying rounds, during a loan spell at Scottish Premiership side Rangers.

It was the first time Moore had left his boyhood club Tottenham, and he rose to the challenge, scoring six goals and providing two assists in 28 Scottish Premiership appearances.

The experience offered a different test to the one he now faces in Germany, but it provided valuable exposure to the demands of first-team football.

“I had options to stay in England and maybe stay somewhere a little more comfortable,” Moore said.

“But the conversations came down to me picking a team, and I wanted to take myself a little bit out of my comfort zone to test myself in a big league and one of the top five leagues.

“When we were speaking, everyone said they thought it would be a really good experience for me to experience this type of football.

“It’s really intense, and there are some great teams in the league.

“For me, it was a no-brainer. I made the decision early that I wanted to come out here, and now I just need to push on.”

It has been a whirlwind few weeks for Moore since moving to Cologne on transfer deadline day.

Having now found an apartment close to fellow England youth internationals Reigan Heskey and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, who also joined the club this summer, the 19-year-old has turned his attention to learning German.

Moore had his first lesson this week and, at his mother’s request, is hoping to expand his vocabulary in the language over the coming weeks.

“I wasn’t the brightest at school, so I might take a while to learn the language,” Moore joked. “But I think the more hours I put in, I’ll pick it up at some point anyway.

“At least I’ll be able to learn a few words so I can order my food or something in German.”

Fortunately for the attacker, he will not have to rely solely on his German when Cologne travel to face Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich next month.

The fixture will also give him the chance to reunite with Harry Kane, who was still at Tottenham when Moore was first invited to train with the senior squad during the 2021-22 season.

“He’s been a massive idol of mine since I was really young. When I first went up to train with the first team under Antonio Conte, Harry Kane was over there, and I’d seen some finishing that I’d never seen anything like again,” Moore recalled.

“It will be a great experience to play against him and share a pitch with him. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Almost a decade after Sancho’s move to the Bundesliga, it is Kane now flying the flag for England in Germany’s top flight. Moore, meanwhile, is hoping to leave the Allianz Arena with a special memento of his own.

“I’ll try my best to get my hands on that shirt,” Moore said. “I saw him on the last international break, actually, and went and said hello. If I see him on the next one, if we’re in the same place, I’m definitely going to say to him, ‘Give me that shirt when we next play.’

“Hopefully, I’ll be coming back to Koln with that in my hand.”

Red card, suspension and a conspiracy - what's up with Vini Jr?

A bizarre online rumour, a red card and a four-match suspension have put Vinicius Jr back into the spotlight at a crucial point in Real Madrid’s season.

First, over the summer, came the uncertainty over his future at Real Madrid, with contract talks stalling for more than 18 months and Arsenal reportedly among the clubs interested in the Brazilian.

Those negotiations eventually reached a resolution, with Vinicius securing an improved deal, but the headlines have continued.

Then came bizarre conspiracy theories claiming he had been replaced by a body double, following cosmetic surgery he had done after the World Cup.

Now, following his dismissal against Villarreal at the weekend, a four-match suspension means he is ruled out of El Clasico against Barcelona a week on Sunday.

But beyond the social media frenzy and disciplinary controversy, bigger questions are emerging about Vinicius’ form, his on-pitch behaviour and his relationship with the Real Madrid supporters.

A key moment was when Jose Mourinho opted to start the Brazilian on the bench for the match against Villarreal, their first since the international break.

It was the first time since last April that Vinicius had not started a match for the club, with Mourinho handing Yan Diomande a place in the starting XI instead.

“What makes me sad is the fact he really wants to be at his absolute best,” Mourinho said beforehand. “He wants to be the Vini who wins games, scores goals and makes the difference. Seeing the pain he feels himself makes me sad. He is an extraordinary guy who works very hard to get back to his absolute best. He deserves better treatment, as he has made Madrid very happy on many occasions.”

Vinicius has been continually booed and whistled by some Real Madrid supporters this season, along with other players.

After entering the game in the 52nd minute he looked to have made an immediate impact, scoring what Real believed to be their second goal after a Jude Bellingham assist.

Vinicius raced towards the supporters, kissing the badge before being engulfed by his team-mates, who piled on top of him in celebration.

Even Mourinho sprinted across the pitch to join the celebrations, which felt like a public display of his faith in the Brazilian.

A VAR review changed everything.

The referee was sent to the monitor, which showed Vinicius pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair while the ball was in play and neither player was challenging for it.

The referee overturned the goal and instead showed Vinicius a straight red card.

The Brazilian’s reaction to the decision then became a further disciplinary issue, with team-mates having to intervene as he continued to protest.

Mourinho refused to speak to press afterwards. News travelled around the media room that Mourinho felt if he did speak, he would say something that would get him suspended.

Two hours before Real faced Roma in the Champions League on Wednesday, the Spanish football federation’s disciplinary committee handed Vinicius a four-match suspension.

Two matches were imposed for the hair-pulling incident, with a further two for his protests following the dismissal.

The punishment rules him out of league fixtures against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander and Valencia. Most significantly, it means he will miss El Clasico, unless an appeal changes the outcome.

Mourinho expressed his frustration at the timing of the announcement, questioning why it came just two hours before their Champions League match.

“Do you think it’s normal for a player who is going to play an important match for Spanish football to know two hours before that he is sanctioned with four games? You don’t need to answer me,” Mourinho said. “It’s not normal. Couldn’t they do it now or tomorrow morning? We found out on the bus and almost arrived at the stadium.”

The Portuguese coach described the decision as showing “little respect” for the club and suggested the timing was intentional, particularly with Madrid facing a demanding schedule in the coming days.

Following Real Madrid’s 4-3 victory over Roma, Vinicius also addressed the incident, having apologised to his team and fans on social media.

“I don’t remember any player ever getting a four-game suspension,” Vinicius said. “I tried to get past the player in front of me and ended up grabbing his hair. That’s it – a red card. That’s why I was so surprised, but I didn’t say a single bad word to the referee to deserve a four-game suspension.”

The forward also acknowledged his frustration at being substituted in the 59th minute against Roma when Real Madrid were trailing 3-1. They then scored three late goals to stage a remarkable comeback win.

“It’s normal for me to get upset after being substituted because I always want to play every match,” he said. “I’m aware of my form and how I’m playing. I’m here to help the team, and sometimes I need to come off so other players can play and change the dynamics.”

The Brazilian has gone six appearances for Real Madrid without scoring, with his last goal coming in August against Real Sociedad.

The 26-year-old has also become the subject of bizarre conspiracy theories on social media after undergoing a cosmetic surgery procedure on his chin in July. Because of the visible differences, rumours on social media suggested Vinicius had been replaced by a body double.

Meanwhile, Vinícius’s personal life has also made headlines in Brazil, with his reported split from Brazilian-American television personality Virginia Fonseca dominating coverage over the weekend.

The internet may continue searching for extraordinary explanations on why Vinicius has experienced a dip in form, but Real Madrid need to find answers on the pitch.

The win against Roma, especially coming from two goals down, was described by Vinicius as a “huge boost for the team”.

He assured fans that he will be back to his best form as soon as possible.

“I know I’m not at my best right now, but I’ve had worse moments, and even when people doubted me, I’ve always stood up for this club,” he said. “That’s why I renewed for six more years. The good streak will return, and the goals will come back. I’m sure of that. I have no doubt. I’m here to help the team.”

How Ukrainians are uniting behind Shakhtar in London

Shakhtar’s UK-based fans relish opportunities to watch their team, with Crystal Palace’s away section selling out in an hour

Artem Genne’s favourite footballing memory is standing on the Donbas Arena pitch, waving the Champions League flag, before Shakhtar Donetsk faced Chelsea.

That was in 2012. Two years later, the Russian-backed capture of Donetsk led many Ukrainians to leave the city, including ardent Shakhtar supporter Genne.

A large number fled to other areas of Ukraine and beyond, with the region’s football club forced to find a new home. Fourteen years later, they are still searching.

It has led Shakhtar to Kyiv, Lviv and Kharkiv in Ukraine, and Poland, Slovenia and Germany for European games.

This season they will play their home Champions League fixtures at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, with Genne, who now lives in the West Midlands, aiming to attend all four - starting with AEK Athens on Wednesday.

“When the invasion started, lots of people left, thinking that it’s all going to be over in several weeks, we’ll be coming back. But unfortunately, that didn’t happen,” he says.

“When I meet people from my home area of Ukraine abroad, it gives you a sense of home and hope.”

“Knowing that you’re sharing the values and you remember the times when it was different, that’s important. It gives you a bit of a soft tear because that’s something you cannot touch any more.”

“In the UK, people are very supportive and I want to highlight that I’m extremely grateful to this country for hosting so many of our people at the most difficult time.”

“When you’re walking around in a Shakhtar shirt, people are clapping their hands and giving you high fives and there is no aggression whatsoever.”

Since the Russian-backed annexation of East Ukraine, Donetsk have featured in some form of European competition every season.

Dima Prasolov, who left Donetsk for Kyiv after the war started and now lives in Kent, is another who will be supporting, with fans able to buy a four-game pass.

“I was ecstatic because it’s the first time in about 15 years that I will be able to buy some sort of a season ticket for Shakhtar,” says Prasolov.

“It really means everything to me because it’s the club I’ve been supporting all my life. But since the Russian invasion, for us Donbas people, watching our team regularly is almost impossible.”

“For me, it’s a very emotional situation, because of how much the club means to me and how dedicated myself and my family are to the club.”

Indeed, the London stadium offers a brief safe haven from the uncertainty faced in Ukraine.

Chief executive Sergei Palkin says Shakhtar have had to move their under-12 team to a safer area of Kyiv following recent attacks, while their women’s side had a match disrupted by a nearby drone strike.

“Every day when our team goes to the pitch, it’s much more than football because behind it we have a lot of challenges every day,” says Palkin.

“It’s a human question, a mental question, a family question for our players, for the academy and so on. The most difficult and important challenge is uncertainty.”

“You wake up in the morning and you don’t know what’s going to happen today or tomorrow.”

Palkin adds: “Part of our role when we play in London and other cities in Europe is to send these messages and remind people what’s going on.”

Shakhtar’s general director is hoping for an average of 30,000 supporters at Stamford Bridge for the four home games.

This week’s occasion is more important than just watching Shakhtar. It will be a chance for Ukrainians to come together in London, even involving rival fans.

The dynamic of Ukrainian football support has changed for many clubs since the invasion in 2022. Shakhtar’s fanbase, meanwhile, has shifted since 2014, with many ultras fighting in the war but still supporting their clubs from afar.

“My two friends are supporters of Dynamo Kyiv, but in Europe we support each other,” Genne says.

“It’s about representation of the country. The hooligans don’t fight any more with each other because they know they have one enemy and it’s not the football enemy.”

The decision to play in London was met with some scepticism in Ukraine because of the difficulty for fans to visit the UK - a visa costs £135 and you must apply at least three months before entering.

One Shakhtar fan, who is speaking anonymously but attends many home and away games in Ukraine, says: “That sort of money for some Ukrainians is a monthly income. And no-one has time in Ukraine now to wait a few months for a visa.”

“So the poor thing is we want to support the team, but we can’t go to support because the regulation in England is crazy now.”

Instead, fans will watch in pubs all over the country, with similar support from beyond Shakhtar’s traditional fanbase.

The fan adds: “When Shakhtar play, it’s like a big family. It’s more than rivalry because they represent Ukraine. Ukraine is always the first place. Then comes football.”

It is expected many fans in attendance will be travelling from within the UK to watch Shakhtar, which is a common occurrence for the Miners when they have previously played away games in England.

When tickets went on sale for the club’s away leg against Crystal Palace in the Europa Conference League semi-final last season, and when they played Arsenal in the 2024-25 Champions League campaign, Shakhtar’s allocation sold out in an hour.

Prasolov explains: “The club are making a big gamble on the existing Ukrainian population in London, of which in west London there is a big Ukrainian diaspora that’s been there for a number of years.”

“They are actually a very passionate fanbase of all things Ukraine. Any time Ukrainian teams plays in London, they always turn up.”

“There will be lots of Ukrainian national songs and chants. It will be a good atmosphere for sure. I think people will enjoy it. It will be very friendly.”

It is also an opportunity to celebrate Ukrainian culture, with many fundraising activities helping to fund supplies in their home country.

“There’s a massive community,” says Genne. “There are constantly events like concerts with Ukrainian artists and they fund-raise for med kits, for equipment, for everything.”

“We’re all united by the symbol to liberate our country and to do what we can. Even though we’re far away, we help with what we can.”

“It’s great that there will be another reason for Ukrainians to get together. It’ll be something positive rather than something that’s not so positive, which unfortunately is happening a lot more lately.”

The club want to use this opportunity to bolster relations with Ukrainians living in London.

Palkin says: “We have a very good connection with the Ukrainian diaspora in England.”

“We will do activities with Ukrainian children living in London. We will come to schools, bring them to training sessions and connect them with the team.”

“For Ukrainian people living here, it’s a good connection to Ukraine.”

London has welcomed many of the roughly 265,000 Ukrainians who took refuge in the UK, and Shakhtar hope to keep raising awareness of issues faced back home.

“For Ukraine, it’s very important to be visible at this moment of our history. And for us it’s very important because we are playing for our nation,” says Palkin.

“At this moment 99% of news coming from Ukraine is all negative. To see Ukraine represented in a tournament like the Champions League is very important. It means one message: that we are alive, Ukraine continues to fight, continues to work, continues to live and continues to compete on this stage.”

Amir, another Shakhtar fan in the UK, left Donetsk at 15 and now lives in London.

Seeing the club competing in the Champions League remains important to such supporters.

Amir says: “I think it is a beacon of hope. Seeing Ukrainian sportsmen succeeding internationally gives a lot of reassurance and a sense of power to the Ukrainian people.”

“There is a sense of reconnection to their roots and the national achievements for Ukrainians living abroad.”

“In a way it is quite important the club that is from Eastern Ukraine which is currently occupied by Russia is the club representing Ukraine internationally.”

“It is important internationally as a reminder of the regional roots of Shakhtar and of Donetsk overall.”

Wednesday’s game against AEK Athens will mark an emotional moment for many Shakhtar and Ukraine fans, before Real Madrid, Sporting and Fenerbahce also visit.

Genne says: “Any sort of positive news, any positive results, are bringing people joy and making us a little bit happier.”

“It doesn’t make us forget about all the rest of the things that are happening, but it makes us a bit more joyful.”

“Like remembering what joy of life is, in supporting your club, having fun, coming together, having the sense of community.”

“It’s way more than just football and analysing a player’s performance and goals. It’s way, way more than that.”

Additional reporting by Nizaar Kinsella.

Jackson steps up again as Aston Villa revival continues

Nicolas Jackson celebrated his first-half double by making a cutting motion which proved fitting on a night Aston Villa found their clinical edge.

A first win at Villa Park this season, three first-half goals with six in total and a commanding Champions League victory - all in the biggest European win in their history.

Unai Emery said his side had been impacted by the rebuild of the North Stand after three winless games at home this season but they showed no signs of struggle against Fenerbahce.

A dominant victory against the Turkish visitors leaves Villa already well placed to reach the Champions League knockout phase and will add to their slowly growing momentum.

Questions had been building as Villa picked up just one point from their opening three Premier League home games this season even if Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Brentford ensured they avoided a third-straight home league defeat under Emery for the first time since February 2024.

Against Fenerbahce, they found a willing opponent. Scattered with former Premier League players, including Ederson, Nathan Ake, Romelu Lukaku and Nelson Semedo, the visitors would have been a formidable foe five years ago.

Instead, they folded quickly in the first half - despite Zion Suzuki’s two important saves - as Johan Manzambi and Jackson’s double put Villa in complete control.

The goals came in front of the skeleton of the North Stand, which will not have gone unnoticed as they had previously scored only once when attacking that end this season.

Ross Barkley’s double and Tammy Abraham’s late tap in added to the visitors’ woes and underlined Villa’s dominance.

They last scored so many in a 6-1 win over Brighton three years ago and had previously put five past Hibernian in the Europa Conference League in 2023.

The result provides another springboard and extends Villa’s recent form to just one defeat in their last seven games.

However, Emery’s rebuild will still take time. Before the international break, he described the opening five weeks of the campaign as similar to still being in pre-season with 10 new players to adapt following a chaotic summer of change.

Reflecting post match on how things are now progressing, he said: “They (Fenerbahce) didn’t deserve 6-0 but for us it was very important how we achieved the first win at home and how we managed with different players, our progression and step forward.

“There is still a lot of work to do and we need time, we are progressively getting better and it was a good step forward. In the Champions League the three points are important. We want to be a protagonist in the Champions League.

“Now the clear objective is against Newcastle because of the lack of points in the Premier League.”

The shoots of progress are already evident.

Manzambi glided past powerless Fenerbahce tackles, Ibraham Mbaye found space to exploit - even if he needs to improve - and Jackson was clinical.

Leon Goretzka made his debut as a late substitute and Suzuki remained commanding, continuing to slip into his role with ease.

“I think that’s what Emery has been talking about with the potential of this team and what they can do,” former Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov told TNT.

“There’s been a lot of questions from the start of the season, even for this game as well. People asking how far they can go in this competition but it seems as though they’re clicking together and there’s a flow to their game.

“The players that Emery has brought in are starting to perform really well and it’s a well-deserved win.”

Record £65m signing Jackson came to replace the departing Ollie Watkins after his £50m switch to Al-Hilal.

He joined having helped Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga last season on loan from Chelsea, and on moving to Villa Park was reunited with Emery.

The pair worked together at Villarreal, with Emery giving him his debut with the Yellow Submarine.

The 25-year-old scored the final goal for Emery at Villarreal before the manager left for Villa in October 2022, a last-minute winner against Almeria, and has repaid the faith quickly on their reunion.

The only thing missing for Jackson was a potential hat-trick, with Barkley - the pre-arranged penalty taker - scoring from the spot.

“I wanted to take it but the most important thing is we win. Hopefully next time I’ll get the hat-trick,” Jackson told TNT Sports.

“It’s very important. We haven’t won at home. Our keeper is amazing.”

Jackson’s four goals in three games and five for the season in total allow Villa and their fans to move on quickly from Watkins, their record Premier League scorer, following a summer exit that threatened to turn acrimonious.

Emery added: “Jackson is doing a fantastic job.

“He’s scoring, he’s working defensively [and] helping the team. This is very important and maybe in the future he can shoot (from the spot) as well.”

Villa, and their new-look forward line, will now be eager for Saturday’s trip to Newcastle, especially as Matthias Jaissle’s side shipped four against Coventry on Monday to leave them with the joint-worst defensive record in the Premier League.

And Jackson hopes he can prosper alongside his attacking colleagues.

“He [Johan Manzambi] is a top player. I’m really happy we’re playing together. I hope we score many more goals together,” Jackson said. “[Ibrahim Mbaye] is [also] an amazing player. We’re in the [Senegal] national team together and hopefully he’ll get more time to play [for Villa]. He’s very fast and it’s good to have him.”

On night of mayhem for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style

On the eve of Liverpool’s meeting with LASK, manager Andoni Iraola was repeatedly asked about the fortunes of Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola.

Given their price tags, the pressure was on both to start delivering after stuttering starts to their individual campaigns. Iraola, as most managers would, stood by his players, insisting he trusted them “100%”.

Iraola insisted the focus was on the collective rather than individual stats but there is no denying that when you spend such eye-watering sums - £116m on Wirtz and £123m on Barcola - you want those players to be match-winners.

Wirtz delivered a fine display in the Austrian city of Linz as Liverpool won 6-3, with an assist to show for his efforts.

However, this was a night where the headlines belonged to Barcola, who on the 238th appearance of his career across clubs and country combined, scored his first hat-trick.

And it was those three goals which proved to be the difference as Liverpool returned to winning ways after their 3-0 loss to Manchester City on Sunday.

In truth, the 24-year-old could have scored more such was his quality, but he did enough to take the match ball home after two fine finishes with his right foot and left foot, followed by a tap in after the break.

And a little over 24 hours after defending his players against those pre-match questions, Iraola was speaking with a smile on his face.

“I’m really happy for Bradley,” Iraola said.

“You were asking me yesterday about him not making the numbers and [the same with] Florian and I think both of them today played really, really well. I think they made a difference.

“Bradley was a threat, always when one-on-one [and] certainly in behind. He helped us a lot to control the game, finding the pockets. I am happy for both of them.

“I think for their confidence it’s very good. I think they feel now that we trust them a lot. I think it’s going to be very good, very good for them.”

On what it could mean for Barcola, Iraola added: “I think he has to enjoy this [as] to score a hat-trick in the Champions League is always very difficult.

“Even yesterday in training, I could feel he was very lively. Sometimes you feel these things [are going to happen]. We were feeling he was in a good place going into the game.”

Barcola will now hope to show that level in the Premier League, starting with a visit to Brentford on Saturday.

Iraola’s side were relentless in the first-half against the Austrian Bundesliga champions, racing into a three-goal lead. Such was their dominance, they could have easily scored more.

The 19 shots Liverpool had by half time against LASK was the most on record since 2003-04 by any team in the first half of a Champions League away match.

If there was any criticism, it would be that they were guilty of becoming a little complacent in the second half, conceding three goals after the hour mark but in fairness, the job was all but done.

There were more positives to take on the night, with both full-backs coming into the side and performing well. Jeremie Frimpong scored and registered two assists while Kostas Tsimikas added two assists of his own.

Ronald Araujo also scored his first goal for the club since joining in the summer and Lewis Koumas got no less than he deserved when he got on the scoresheet in the second half.

The 21-year-old even had two goals ruled out for offside but his first-half assist for Barcola meant that he became the youngster player to score and assist in a Champions League match for Liverpool (21y 25d), with the previous youngest being Steven Gerrard (21y 139d v Dynamo Kyiv in 2001). Fine company, indeed.

But Liverpool will know that they won’t get many easier games than this over the course of the season. LASK came into this game, winless in their past four matches.

“What do you take from that? It’s very difficult because the game was very passive for large periods,” said Stephen Warnock on 5 Live.

“There were parts where I am watching Trey Nyoni in midfield and he has literally got no pressure on him at all, he is picking passes off.

“Barcola has got the run of his full-back who was taken off at half-time, which tells you everything.

“I don’t read too much into it, because I expected Liverpool to go there and win, and win comfortably.”

Warnock added that a bigger test for Liverpool will come at Brentford on Saturday, the Bees fourth in the table and unbeaten in the league.

“Can Barcola do that again, away at Brentford, because that is what they have essentially bought him for, to play in big games away from home,” Warnock said.

“He hasn’t played that much football this season so [this game] was about getting minutes in his legs and getting him fit and getting him sharper. The acid test will be Brentford away.”