West London derby been in the Football League for a longer period of time than Brentford and had stronger rivalries with the likes of West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, whereas Brentford's main rivals are Fulham and QPR. Also Brentford developed a bigger sporting rivalry with Arsenal at the time as both clubs vied for the title of London's number one club. The only bad feeling between the clubs was soon after Chelsea's foundation and admission into the Football League in 1905, the other West London clubs, including Brentford, lost many supporters and potential supporters to the only professional Football League club in
Thornton-Eildon Football Club and Central Goulburn Football League before rejoining the Yarry Valley league in 2006. In 1949 the TFC merged with Acheron Valley Football Club to form the Thornton–Acheron Valley Football Club and in 1957 then merged with Eildon Football Club to become what it is known as today. In the aftermath of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires that affected many of the team's players and supporters, the club once again disbanded after the 2010 season. A few years later, the club reformed and joined the Yarra Valley League for season 2014. Thornton-Eildon Football Club The Thornton-Eildon Football Club, nicknamed "The Shinboners"