Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has boldly thrown down the gauntlet to Newcastle United, making it abundantly clear that the Bees are not coming to St James’ Park just to make up the numbers in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup quarter-final showdown. Frank, while heaping praise on Eddie Howe as “a fantastic manager,” issued an ominous warning to the Magpies: Brentford mean business.
The Bees’ journey to the last eight has been nothing short of a gladiatorial slog, showcasing their grit and determination. It began with hard-fought battles against Colchester United and Leyton Orient—teams that, while on paper outmatched, pushed Brentford to prove their mettle. Then came a nerve-shredding penalty shootout against Sheffield Wednesday, who threw everything they had in a desperate bid to stop Frank’s relentless side. But Brentford emerged triumphant, war-tested, and hungry for more.
Newcastle have already felt the full force of Frank’s relentless Bees, and the scars are still fresh. Just ten days ago, Brentford stormed to a stunning 4-2 Premier League victory, leaving the Magpies reeling with a woeful second-half collapse. Reported Newcastle target Bryan Mbeumo, alongside the ferocious trio of Yoane Wissa, Nathan Collins, and Kevin Schade, tore through the United defense with ruthless precision, delivering a performance that was as dazzling as it was devastating.
Frank’s Bees will descend on St James’ Park with the confidence of conquerors and the momentum of a side determined to make history. For Newcastle, the warning couldn’t be clearer: underestimate Brentford at your peril. The Carabao Cup is no afterthought for the Londoners—it’s an opportunity to sting again, and they’re coming for blood.
