Capturing a Night of Jubilation for a Giant-Killer with Brentford FC’s David Hunt

Interview By Eric Beard

On Tuesday night, League One side Brentford FC made the world take notice thanks to their incredible 4th Round Carling Cup victory against Everton. The Bees were buzzing last night at Griffin Park with the result, but what does it feel like to be a Brentford player after a result as immense as that? Well, I asked David Hunt, a Brentford midfielder who has captained the side and led them to be promoted from League Two to League One just two seasons ago. Sadly, David could not play a part of Tuesday night’s game because he is still recovering from a torn ankle ligament and will return to play in about a month, just in time for the Carling Cup’s 5th round.

Eric: Top clubs often don’t do justice to the Carling Cup, but what does the competition mean from Brentford’s perspective?

David: It’s a massive game for the club as a whole, for the players and fans it’s not every week you’re able to test yourself against Premiership standard. The team wants to prove that there isn’t much of a difference between the divisions and upsets always happen.

Brentford got on the world’s radar last night as the lovable giant-killer. What is it like knowing that this result won over a few new supporters?

It’s great for everyone involved at the club. Fans have gone to work the next day with huge smiles on their faces, management and players can take credit from what they’ve achieved and use that confidence for their next league game. If you’re not an Everton fan I’m sure you’re wanting to see the underdog win.

(Source: matchcentre)