[Albion] On the eve of battle: tell our players why we just gotta beat ‘them lot’

The Gem said:

There is a massive difference to knowing about it and existing all the way through it. Those who were not fortunate enough to follow the Albion through the 70's and the first half of the 80's will never truly understand it.



This will bells on, orrible pikey c*nt of a club.

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Thunder Bolt said:

Ryan used to room share with our Chris when on international duty. He's forgiven Henry btw.

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spanish flair said:

I really hope that both the manager and players DON'T need telling how important this game is to the fans

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goldstone said:

Crystal Palace are just one of the teams in the Premier League. Beating them would give us three points, the same number as we would get beating any other team. That's all the players need to be told before tonight's game.

Yes, they have some mindless thugs masquerading as supporters, but there again so do many clubs. In fact there are some Brighton "fans" who are an embarrassment to the club.

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darkwolf666 said:

Difference is that's a proper derby and not a manufactured one!

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Cowfold Seagull said:

I know all about how our rivallry with Palace started, and have been following the Albion for over forty years.

Don't get me wrong, I want to win tomorrow night just as much as the next man, but at the end of the day, apart from the bragging rights, it will still only be the same number of points that we win, three!

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darkwolf666 said:

Thing is I did live through it, was at that cup replay at Stamford Bridge and at the birth of the rivalry, yet I don't get this hatred. Clearly, even though I have been supporting The Albion and attending matches for 49 years I'm still a bad fan!

Hey ho!

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scousefan said:

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Let’s just tear the scum apart!

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wellquickwoody said:

So who sold it for a profit oh wise one? No one, that's who. Nobody in authority wants the angst that goes with this fixture, not BHAFC, nor CPFC (2010, never forget that bit), nor Sussex Police, nor the Met, nor BT Police, nor Southern fail. And players on both sides don't really understand it generally speaking, apart from one annoying little prick, and as for the media they couldn't give a toss.This rivalry is about the fans, it was what happened to the fans, it is the emotions of the fans, it is sustained by the fans. It is not some plastic folly created to make profit for a retailer, it is what it is, a serious rivalry, and to truly immerse yourself into being an Albion fan you have to be open to just understanding just a little bit, an ever so, ever so tiny bit. If not then you become just another Premier League fan, without a club to whom you really tie your football soul to.

In my opinion like.

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dazzer6666 said:

Lewis Dunk, and THIS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0mLsS7Owxo

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portlock seagull said:

I’ll start proceedings...Because just look at the contempt ‘they’ have for our club captain. Remember that boys when you’re walking out. Play fair. But no pity. No prisoners.

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DavidinSouthampton said:

Personally I would rather beat Man Utd (again) or Man City or Liverpool or Chelsea or Arsenal (again).

That does not mean I want to lose against Palace...……….

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Dick Head said:

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hans kraay fan club said:

Because I've got a load of year end shit to do at work, and can't be arsed with the extra moderating required, when we get a big infestation of vermin.

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wellquickwoody said:

So who sold it for a profit oh wise one? No one, that's who. Nobody in authority wants the angst that goes with this fixture, not BHAFC, nor CPFC (2010, never forget that bit), nor Sussex Police, nor the Met, nor BT Police, nor Southern fail. And players on both sides don't really understand it generally speaking, apart from one annoying little prick, and as for the media they couldn't give a toss.This rivalry is about the fans, it was what happened to the fans, it is the emotions of the fans, it is sustained by the fans. It is not some plastic folly created to make profit for a retailer, it is what it is, a serious rivalry, and to truly immerse yourself into being an Albion fan you have to be open to just understanding just a little bit, an ever so, ever so tiny bit. If not then you become just another Premier League fan, without a club to whom you really tie your football soul to.

In my opinion like.

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The Gem said:

I guess it's also relevant of your own personal involvement during that period.

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Mouldy Boots said:

I can't see Hughton and Hodgeson, being as wired up for this like Mullery and Venables were.

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Wellesley said:

Is that the Always Ultras wearing helmets now? They must be expecting a rough reception tonight. Have they cleaned the red haze off, or is that an old photo?

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darkwolf666 said:

So yet again, according to you I’m a bad fan, as I don’t immerse myself in being an Albion fan... grow up!

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wellquickwoody said:

I did not call you a bad fan, I would suggest that you are more of a modern Premier League football fan.

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