Playing one of their three games in hand on many of the top sides, the bees were ahead early on through Rankin. Though pegged back, injury returnee Alex Rhodes tapped home the crucial winner to life Martin Allen's side up for places in the race for the Championship.
What the manager said?
Martin Allen was delighted with the clubs play in the game tonight and their determination,
"I think it was a tough game for us but I'm pleased we came through"
"They made us work hard but we battled on and I think on the balance of play we deserved the three points."
Delighted for his winning goal scorer he said,
"Alex has worked hard in recent months, it has been a long road to recover but hopefully this goal will be the first of plenty he has to offer Brentford FC."
What the players said?
A jubilant Alex Rhodes spoke briefly after the game declaring,
"This was an excellent moment for me"
"I've had a hard battle with injury and I'm pleased with the faith that has been shown in my ability. Hopefully with a couple more special nights like this I can repay the clubs fans and management team."
An uninvolved Kevin O' Connor said,
"It was great to see the boys battling hard tonight and coming through. I think it was a fairly even game but our spirit and will to win is undoubtable."
What the fans said?
On a cold night in Yeovil Brentford fans were pleased by their sides win. one supporter Steve England told me,
"It was good to get a win tonight, especially for the confidence. We just need to hold our nerve now and keep our standards of play high."
He also added,
"Watch out Championship teams 'cos we're coming for ya!"
A disapointed Yeovil fans Mena said,
"It was a fairly even game but Brentford were much more up for it, they were more physical and they took their chances as well as riding thier luck at times."