04-08-2025
'The only choice'
We asked for your views on Nathan Collins being named Bees are some of your comments:Jane: Great choice. Nathan had always shown his leadership ability at the heart of defence. Experienced as captain of Stoke and Ireland. The epitome of an old head on young shoulders. A very self-assured young It makes sense as the boss is Irish too but he's also been a top player even at Burnley. He then pushed on so much at Wolves where he learned to play with the ball. Now at Brentford he's becoming one of the best defenders in the league. Don't underrate Brentford this season. Players maximising their Perfect choice, a natural Collins is a great choice. Good leader from the back and always gives 100%. Talks to the team. A gentle giant to the younger players as 100% the right call, one I'd hoped Andrews would make. He's already captain for his country where Kelleher is also behind him. Plus it's quite funny that the old joke that we were Denmark FC and have now morphed into Ireland Nathan Collins is absolutely the right pick for captain this season. Ever-present last season, rarely injured and lots of experience at club and international level despite just being 24 years old. Not many other candidates but I'm glad he wasn't overlooked for Henderson who will still have a major part to play in helping lead a young Proven quality throughout last season and respected by all. The only Collins is the perfect choice. Young, talented, can coordinate the team from central defence. Has a long standing relationship with the new head coach as well. I was hoping he'd get it as it could mean we can keep him at the club a bit longer. Also - he's Irish. What's not to like?
