drawing two of the final 18 matches of the season. Gordon Sweetzer established a strike partnership with fit-again Andrew McCulloch and showed prolific form, finishing the season with 23 goals from 28 appearances. In March, despite a shaky start, the £20,000 purchase of central defender Pat Kruse would prove to be an important signing for the future. Brentford finished the season in 15th place. Two club records were set during the season: Youngest debutant: Paul Walker, 15 years, 7 months, 28 days (versus Watford, League Cup first round, 14 August 1976) Youngest FA Cup goalscorer: Gary Rolph – 16 years, 9 months, 26 days (versus Colchester United, FA Cup second round, 20 December 1976) League table Results Brentford's goal tally listed first. Legend Pre-season Football League Fourth Division FA Cup Football League Cup Sources: 100 Years of Brentford, The Big Brentford Book of the Seventies, Statto Playing squad Players' ages are as of the opening day of the 1976–77 season. Sources: The Big Brentford Book of the Seventies, Timeless Bees Coaching staff John Docherty (14 August – 7 September 1976) Eddie Lyons (7 – 16 September 1976) Bill Dodgin Jr. (16 September 1976 – 14 May 1977) Statistics Appearances and goals Substitute appearances in brackets. Players listed in italics left the club mid-season. Source: 100 Years of Brentford Goalscorers Players listed in italics left the club mid-season. Source: 100 Years of Brentford Management Summary Transfers & loans Awards Supporters' Player of the Year: Gordon Sweetzer Players' Player of the Year: Jackie Graham References Brentford F.C. seasons Brentford