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Leroy Rosenior's boys were ahead through a goal from Oli Skulason in the second half and they were helped out by some excellent goalkeeping from debutant Clark Masters as the Griffin Park faithful were treated to some 'real football' as their manager had promised.
The Bees post season was disrupted largely by player exits and off the field worries but the team came good in the sunshine this afternoon. Brentford started with Masters in goal and debutants, Heywood, Charles, Pinault and Kuffour on the pitch. Gavin Tomlins, signed in the close season was also given a run out as a substitute later in the game.
After the game bees supporters celebrated on day one as they did last season but Leroy Rosenior will be looking to keep up the good start against Northampton on Tuesday.
What the Manager said?
Leroy Rosenior was delighted with his teams performance but assured that no one will be getting carried away,
"Of course it's nice to start with a win, but theres plenty of games left and the performance was by no means flawless."
He was pleased with the way his debutants performanced and also picked out Oli Skulason as a top performer on the day,
"From the moment ive been here Oli has been top quality. It's been a long road to recovery and it's like having a new signing."
"I thought the whole team did will today and I shall be heaping praise on them as long as they set these standards."
What the players said?
Club Captain Stuart Nelson was suspended but told us he was delighted for the team,
"It was obviously great for the boys to get a win."
"Leroy and the players are all ecstatic"
What the fans said?
Griffin Park was full of joy today but no one was getting too carried away with the win. Joe Sanders told us,
"I think it was good for us to get a win but it won't stop the fans from worrying about the season ahead."
"Leroy has had to suffer with a lot this year and I'm pleased that we have three points on the board."