From the fourth tier to the Premier League in 12 years: Brentford complete remarkable rise

Chelsea fans were not the only ones aiming to drink the pubs and bars of west London dry on Saturday night
From the fourth tier to the Premier League in 12 years: Brentford complete remarkable rise

Brentford's Pontus Jansson with the trophy as they celebrate promotion to the Premier League. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

BRENTFORD 2 (Toney pen 10, Marcondes 20) SWANSEA CITY 0

Chelsea fans were not the only ones aiming to drink the pubs and bars of west London dry on Saturday night, as Brentford manager Thomas Frank made his intentions clear shortly after masterminding his side's return to the top flight after a 74-year absence: “I just want to get drunk tonight!”

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