Chris Kamara was signed from
Portsmouth in an exchange deal in October 1981 and was named
captain of
Brentford in March 1982.
Goalkeeper Paul Priddy returned to the club for a third spell on a part-time contract as cover for
David McKellar, but the club went into the season understaffed in the
striking department, having lost
Gary Johnson to injury in a car crash and a suitable replacement could not be found in time. Manager Callaghan acted swiftly in the transfer market, signing midfielders
Stan Bowles,
Chris Kamara and finally bolstering the forward line with the acquisition of
Keith Bowen. Brentford began 1982 with a run in which the team took just two points from a possible 24, which dropped the club back into mid-table. Brentford's outside chances of promotion were killed off in the following match versus
Wimbledon at Griffin Park, losing 3–2, having been leading 2–0. The Bees finished the season in 8th position. == League table ==