1911–12 Brentford F.C. season
A forgettable season saw the club finish in mid-table and advance to the first round proper of the FA Cup.Brentford secretary-manager Fred Halliday strengthened his squad in preparation for the 1911–12 Southern League First Division season, bringing in left back Walter Spratt, outside right Billy Brawn, inside forward Patsy Hendren and centre forward Thomas Graham.[4] Full back Steve Buxton was sold to Oldham Athletic on the eve of the season for a £425 fee, in a bid to settle some of the club's debts.[7] The sale of Geordie Reid to Clyde for a club record £500 fee in September 1911 helped pay off further debts.[7] Brentford finished the season in 14th place and advanced to the first round proper of the FA Cup,[8] taking Crystal Palace to a replay before going out of the competition.