Now available from shop.brentfordfc.com, your Brentford v Southampton match programme includes an in-depth interview with Christian Norgaard.
Having missed much of the first half of the season due to an Achilles injury, Norgaard has returned to the heart of the Bees’ midfield with a renewed sense of appreciation.
“When I came back from the World Cup, I was still struggling with my Achilles,” Norgaard reveals.
“We had to make a choice: continue playing and see if the symptoms decreased or take me out of the team for a longer time and try and get ready for Bournemouth in mid-January.
“I would have missed three Premier League games, plus a cup game.
“I wasn’t having it. It was painful, but I wanted to push through the pain. Now I don’t feel it any more.
“To see it play out as it did was such a joy for me. It was a good decision that we took - the right decision.
“I knew, of course, that Pontus [Jansson] was out injured, so it was important to have some of the more experienced players on the pitch.
“To lead the team out as captain has been magnificent. This last block of games has been one of the best times in my football life, especially coming off a very difficult period before that.
“I feel at home in Brentford, and I feel at home in the league. I am developing, and I can perform, and that’s just what you want as a player.”
Also included in issue 11
Thomas Frank’s thoughts
Big Ben Burgess’ Big Match Preview
Jacob Tanswell, Southampton reporter for The Athletic, provides the expert view ahead of the Saints' visit to the Gtech
Kings of the Castle: Keith Millen, Danis Salman, Bob Booker, Gary Blissett and Terry Evans in profile
Exactly 70 years ago on Saturday, a lifelong love of Brentford FC was born Melvin Collins – thanks to a chat in the canteen of the old Firestone Tyres factory on the Great West Road. Melvin is blind and in 1951 Brentford had become only the second club in the country to introduce an official commentary scheme using headphones for blind and partially sighted fans. To mark his 70-year milestone, Melvin shares his memories with Ian Westbrook
The Nathan Caton column
An interview with Michael Olakigbe, who has starred for Brentford B in recent weeks
Kevin Schade’s first week at Brentford in pictures
Printed locally using sustainable materials, this 100-page issue is available online and around the Gtech Community Stadium for £4.
Available inside and outside the ground – as well as from the Bees Merchandise Kiosk and the Bees Superstore – our sellers will be accepting contactless payments only.
Sales locations
Bees Superstore and Bees Merchandise Kiosk (Lionel Road South)
Lionel Road South
Bridge (Bees Superstore end)
Outside Bees Superstore (outside magnet)
2x outside the Box Office (outside entrance B)
End of Lionel Road (Kew Bridge stadium end)
Away end entrance (outside entrance G)
Stadium
Merchandise kiosks (west, north, east stands and family section)
Programmes are available after the game from the Bees Merchandise Kiosk and the Bees Superstore (Lionel Road South).