CaptainGeorge Parsonage was named as player-caretaker manager in January 1908 and after reshuffling the lineup, he oversaw an upturn in form which led the Bees to a 16th-place finish.[1] One of the highlights of a dreadful season was the goalscoring of forward Adam Bowman, who scored 22 goals in all competitions before being sold toLeeds City for £300 in April.[1] There was some cheer to be had in the United League, in which the first team won the division title, while thereserve team finished the season asGreat Western Suburban League champions.[1]
The season marked a beginning of a period of financial trouble for Brentford, withFulham's election to theFootball League andChelsea's home fixtures clashing with those atGriffin Park conspiring to draw potential support in WestLondon away from the Bees.[1] By mid-April 1908, the club owed its players £500 in unpaid wages (equivalent to £65,900 in 2023), which necessitated the sale of top-scorer Bowman.[1]
Source:[3] Rules for classification: The system of usinggoal average to separate two teams tied on points was used until the 1976-77 season. The points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for losing.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
William Brown
Bob Crone
