The 2016-17 campaign delivered a season of dramatic second-half resurgence for Brentford as The Bees finished a respectable 10th in the Championship under manager Dean Smith. Leading the charge was Lasse Vibe, whose 15 league goals, 14 of which came after January, proved decisive in a campaign built on attacking football and mid-season resilience following the sale of top scorer Scott Hogan. It was a decisive year that showcased the club's ability to find new heroes and remains a defining chapter in their modern history.