When the fans become players

In the heart of Hounslow is the Gtech Community Stadium, the fortress of Premier League side Brentford F.C.

To walk onto the green expanse of this field is limited to the stars of the games and the top level staff. But for the 2nd year running, Hollywoodbets and Brentford F.C. have hosted the Hollywoodbets Supporters Cup, a thrilling event for 25 fans to not just step onto the pitch, but compete in an exciting game. This encounter is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans who have followed and supported the Bees into top-flight football. The members of the Brentford Fans Team (BFT) were granted the opportunity to feel like a 1st team player for the night. Before standing in the tunnel to the strains of “Hey Jude”, the team were given the ultimate Brentford fan experience. This included walking through the players’ entrance; having their own cubby in the change rooms with their own personalised shirts and hearing their names called out on the pitch by the Voice of Brentford, Peter Gilham. Lead by Fifa Officials, the BFT and their Manager, Former Brentford player and current ambassador, Marcus Gayle, took to the field to meet their opposition, the Hollywood All Stars.The Hollywood All Stars consisted of legends Paul Gibbs and Sam Woods; Brentford F.C. staff; Hollywoodbets staff and sponsored team representatives from Wild Dogs 7s Rugby Club and Twickenham Cricket Club. The stellar squad proved to be too strong for the BFT, with the score ending 8-2 in their favour. The Manager of the BFT, Marcus Gayle, was all smiles as he handed out medals and awards and proved to be a sport after singing “Happy Birthday” to a proud mother in attendance.

Hollywoodbets wishes to convey its gratitude to everyone who made the Hollywoodbets Supporters Cup a resounding success. The memories that were made will be treasured forever.

Come on, you Bees!