Brentford's Douglas: I don't need rest

The 30-year-old has played every minute of the Bees’ league, Carling Cup and Johnstone’s Paint Trophy games this season, since signing on a free transfer from Swindon Town in the summer.

But, despite fears he could burn out, the former Leeds United just wants to keep on playing.

“So far I feel good,” he said.

“It has only been 10 games this season and I have been playing 40-odd games per season for the last few years, so there shouldn’t be any reason why I would need a rest this year.

“As far as I am concerned, I am happy and fit and feel good, but if the gaffer does feel he needs to change things or rest me that’s fine.”

Manager Uwe Rosler though admitted he feared working Douglas too hard and would look after his star midfielder.

“Jonathan has been our most stable outfield performer,” he said.

“It is very important that he does not get tired. I worry he could burn out so he may need a rest as we need him the whole year long.”

Douglas scored his first Brentford goal last weekend with a 25-yard-volley into the bottom corner – only his second goal in just over three years.

His strike, added to by Myles Weston after Miguel Llera was sent off, gave the Bees a 2-0 success at Oldham Athletic.

“It is always nice when they go in,” said Douglas, who moved to Twickenham two weeks ago having previously commuted to training from Cheltenham.

“I haven’t scored that many for the last couple of years as my position changed a bit at Swindon, but the boss here has given me license to get forward so hopefully I can get a few more.

“So far it has been going well here, for me personally and for the team.”

Victory over Oldham was the Bees fourth in a row on the road – form that Rosler wants them to carry into the match against Huddersfield Town at Griffin Park, tomorrow.

“At home, apart from one game against Tranmere, we have not played badly,” he said.

“Everybody knows we have a good team, it is important for our confidence to beat one of the big boys.”