Life on Loan: Behind the scenes with Ethan Brierley and Ben Krauhaus | OneFootball

Go behind the scenes of Life on Loan with Brentford B midfielders Ethan Brierley and Ben Krauhaus as they take on loan spells in the English Football League.

Follow Brierley as he takes on Manchester City in the FA Cup whilst on loan at Exeter City, as well as tackling matchday in Sky Bet League One, and Krauhaus as he returns to his boyhood club Bromley as they fight for promotion in Sky Bet League Two.

Gain insight into Life on Loan through interviews with Brentford head coach Keith Andrews, assistant first-team coach Neil MacFarlane and loan manager David Langridge.

Ethan Brierley

"When the stadium's full and the fans are chanting your name, it's brilliant," explained Brierley.

Brierley joined the Bees in the summer of 2023, having made 25 appearances for Rochdale in Sky Bet League Two in the 2022/23 season.

"It's a great club. As soon as Exeter came calling, I wasn't bothered about going anywhere else. I've really enjoyed it, I've got a lot of game time, which was the main aim coming in.

In his first season in Sky Bet League One, Brierley has become a regular starter in the Grecians' midfield, appearing 44 times, whilst scoring once and registering four assists.

Brierley captained the B team to the Professional Development League title in the 2024/2025 season, scoring 12 goals and recording nine assists across the campaign.

He made his first-team debut for the west Londoners in the 2023/24 Carabao Cup, as Brentford beat Newport County on penalties away from home.

"Ethan is a top person, first and foremost," said MacFarlane. "He's deserved this opportunity at Exeter, and he keeps moving forward."

Ben Krauhaus

"There's nothing better in football than fighting for three points every game, when every week matters," said Krauhaus.

The young midfielder was pivotal in Bromley's historic promotion from the National League to Sky Bet League Two, playing 45 times across the campaign and registering seven goals and five assists.

Progressing through Bromley's academy, he made his first-team debut for the Ravens in the FA Trophy in 2021.

Krauhaus joined Brentford in the summer of 2024, but his first season in red and white was marred by numerous unfortunate injuries.

This season, Krauhaus has made 35 appearances across all competitions since returning to his boyhood club, scoring twice and assisting three as the Ravens have gone 21 games unbeaten at the top of the table at the time of writing.

"I knew I'd have to work my way back into the team; that's healthy to have to work hard in training every day," said Krauhaus.

"It's in our hands, as long as we keep doing the right things on and off the pitch, I don't see why we can't achieve what we are aiming for."

Bromley head coach Andy Woodman, who worked with Krauhaus during his original spell at the club, said: "He's been marvellous, he's been a real impact on and off the pitch, because everyone likes him."