I played for years, and the one game that still really stands out in my memory, and that I felt the best about afterwards was against an attacking team where we defended for 40 minutes, scored a rather fortunate goal, and then defended for our lives for the whole of the second half. I was on the right wing, and I think I only touched the ball in their half a couple of times - nothing to do with me/us not wanting to get forward, just never had the chance. Most thrilling and satisfying game I've ever taken part in.
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[Albion] Interesting. chat in the bar
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I played for years, and the one game that still really stands out in my memory, and that I felt the best about afterwards was against an attacking team where we defended for 40 minutes, scored a rather fortunate goal, and then defended for our lives for the whole of the second half. I was on the right wing, and I think I only touched the ball in their half a couple of times - nothing to do with me/us not wanting to get forward, just never had the chance. Most thrilling and satisfying game I've ever taken part in.
London Irish
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Yes and part of his job will be getting better midfielders - we could and should be doing better holding the ball. We are very good at defending and hopefully that will give us the breathing space to evolve our play
Modern managers leave budgets, player wage structures to the directors.
I doubt that TB/PB are in the market for £80k to £120k a week players such as Neves, Moutinho, Cavaleiro, Felipe Anderson, Maddison, Yarmalenko, Arnautovic; with 'superagents' waiting in the wings demanding £5m for it to happen. The Albion's #together approach with a pay ceiling and great squad rapport, means we're not in for these players who can dominate games or be consistent match winners. At the moment.
Lincoln Imp
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- Feb 2, 2009
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It was absolutely cracking being a steward in the chicken run when MB was manager. Everyone around you was asleep.
darkwolf666
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Don’t believe you,that is of course it was you trying to get the chants going! Or have I just been whooshed?
GT49er
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Basically agree with you - but.......... when exactly have we played Propper as an attacking CM?
Dirk Lehmann's Python
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Yep fair. He plays further forward than Kayal but admittedly to call him an AMC is overegging it
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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Manager of the season over these 10 matches has to be Eddie Howe, but his side has a bit more Prem experience than us and he's kept the same core together with Brooks being that X Factor.
He's still a smug prick though.
Tokyohands
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People wetting the bed about the way we win 
I am not fussed at all about us being that horrible defensive team no one likes to play if it means we keep winning!
I am not fussed at all about us being that horrible defensive team no one likes to play if it means we keep winning!
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
We are missing Pascal Groß, last season's player of the season. We have to play to our strengths and defence is our strongest point, along with making the most of any attack we can mount. I'll take 1-0 wins all day long.
Seasider78
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- Nov 14, 2004
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Some of the comments on here are ridiculous and anyone questioning Hughtons approach or judgement need to give their head a wobble after what he has achieved here.
Today’s Argus article shows largely he agrees with most peoples view and is not under any illusions we have been at our best
‘ALBION have been warned to up their game – after reeling off three straight top flight wins for the first time in 37 years.
Manager Chris Hughton was delighted by the 1-0 home triumph over Wolves.
But he has reservations about the way the first hat-trick since 1981 has been achieved following previous victories by the same score against Newcastle and West Ham.
Hughton revealed to The Argus: "I'd prefer to play better I must admit. I am honest and knowledgeable enough to say that we maybe have not played at the tempo I'd like apart from the (Manchester) United game. I think we had spells last season where our performances were better’
Today’s Argus article shows largely he agrees with most peoples view and is not under any illusions we have been at our best
‘ALBION have been warned to up their game – after reeling off three straight top flight wins for the first time in 37 years.
Manager Chris Hughton was delighted by the 1-0 home triumph over Wolves.
But he has reservations about the way the first hat-trick since 1981 has been achieved following previous victories by the same score against Newcastle and West Ham.
Hughton revealed to The Argus: "I'd prefer to play better I must admit. I am honest and knowledgeable enough to say that we maybe have not played at the tempo I'd like apart from the (Manchester) United game. I think we had spells last season where our performances were better’
Billy the Fish
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I think what's happened is that we were more attacking at the start of the season and we shipped two goals each against Fulham and Southampton.
I reckon that would've pissed Chris right off, hence the more defensive style in the last few games.
I reckon that would've pissed Chris right off, hence the more defensive style in the last few games.
People wetting the bed about the way we win
This.
With a plan to play with a more aesthetically pleasing style in time once we have CM's able to control the ball, and to do that at home this season against struggling teams. Which I'm sure is the aim, especially when all players are available.
That exactly's what happened. Muzza said revealed that in the chat on Sky Sports yesterday morning. "For the last three matches, we decided to go back to basics and build on a sound defence. We were conceding too many goals".
beorhthelm
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- Jul 21, 2003
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Seasider78
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- Nov 14, 2004
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so Hughton himself needs to give his head a wobble?
No anyone who thinks we are deliberately playing cautious non attacking football should read his comments we are not playing to his expectations so criticising the manager is a little ridiculous
blue'n'white
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Chris Hughton is doing alright in my (and I'm sure most sensible Albion fans) eyes
Long may it continue - I'm sure the Norwich fan is just jealous
Long may it continue - I'm sure the Norwich fan is just jealous
Mmmmmmm.....nah. Sorry.
Something else very important to remember is that CH is not happy with our performances. Its not as if he is basking in the satisfaction of a team absolutely fulfilling all his requirements.
This whole thread makes me think of this: Imagine you were living a nice comfortable life, but that your car was a bit meh, and you house a bit old. Rather than save up a bit and make do for a while....you could invest half your salary on a punt at the bookies....what could possibly go wrong