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I quite often think about, if I was the opposition manager, knowing how Brighton play, how would I go about nullifying the possession based, play it out from the back style. There are 3 options the way I see it 1) Sit deep, get your shape and refuse to go chasing the ball (Newcastle did this to...

The thing is, Maupay and Connolly in particular have shown some excellent hold up play this season. Almost always by dropping short and getting in front of the defender. This provides us with a really valuable option and to me is the best argument for playing 2 strikers. Ie one drops short...

Given that my sphincter has barely recovered from the level of tightness it was put through at the Palace game when Maty wanted to take inordinate amount of time to get his pass away, I should probably say I don't like it. But I love it. We have to accept that we will be caught over the...