For the first time since 1947, Brentford have been promoted to the Premier League as they beat Swansea 2-0 in a Championship play-off final on Saturday. 

Fans were out on the streets to rejoice at the result as Thomas Frank’s side completed their redemption arc after they failed to qualify last season, thanks to first-half goals from Ivan Toney and Emiliano Marcondes at Wembley.

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Club faithfuls, who have waited for years to celebrate this moment, took to Twitter to express their overflowing emotions.

The Bees, as they are nicknamed, will be hoping to take England’s top flight by storm next season and the fans are excited at the prospect of facing the heavyweight opponents.

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Fans shared the moments from Saturday’s game at Wembley, rejoicing the elusive moment. In front of a crowd of 11,689, including 5,000 fans admitted from each club following the easing of lockdown restrictions, Brentford scripted history.

Former footballer Peter Crouch too congratulated Brentford for their incredible achievement.