[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United *** Official Match Thread ***

[Weststander]

Regarding their dive for a pen and yellow card, did anyone here have a great view from that end of the ground?

Too far for us in the NS, so for a few seconds we were shit scared of a game changing West Ham goal.

The ref was emphatic and (a telltale sign) the Hammers players did not harangue the officials for long.

 

[SweatyMexican]

Considering West Ham hadn't conceded from a corner, AND we've not scored from a corner all year, that goal seemed too easy.

 

[Springal]

Considering West Ham hadn't conceded from a corner, AND we've not scored from a corner all year, that goal seemed too easy.

The last goal from a corner they conceded was against us which was also the last time we scored from a corner

 

[birthofanorange]

Did West Ham try it? There was something along the same lines, but it led every time to us winning possession and attacking their goal. Zouma looked all at sea.

Yep, they did, albeit a poor imitation. We appear to have set a high bar in this respect - long may it continue. The commentary was particularly full of praise for the way we play.
About time too, iho.
We are (mostly) very, very good.

 

[jcdenton08]

Regarding their dive for a pen and yellow card, did anyone here have a great view from that end of the ground?

Too far for us in the NS, so for a few seconds we were shit scared of a game changing West Ham goal.

The ref was emphatic and (a telltale sign) the Hammers players did not harangue the officials for long.

Pervis (I think it was) stops running and Bowen throws himself down waiting for contact which never comes. BUT he got straight back up and didn’t appeal for the penalty. Maybe a touch harsh but he was trying to “buy” contact and looked a bit of a tool in doing so. He was absolutely shit all game.

Edit: not at the game, watched on stream from multiple angles

 

[The Clamp]

Had to sleep today as I’m nights, great result to wake up to. Shall watch MOTD.

 

[BN41Albion]

MotD tonight. My guess is this order-
City
Arsenal
Chelsea
Saints
Wolves
BHA
Villa

Second to last after a 4-0 win? I'd be very surprised

 

[Bozza]

MotD tonight. My guess is this order-
City
Arsenal
Chelsea
Saints
Wolves
BHA
Villa

I'd be amazed if Arsenal aren't first. That's *THE* story of the day, surely?

 

[dazzer6666]

This will get an airing

 

[jcdenton08]

This will get an airing

Really hard not to like Wrighty

 

[BN41Albion]

I'd be amazed if Arsenal aren't first. That's *THE* story of the day, surely?

Yeah arsenal first 100%

 

[Deadly Danson]

The last goal from a corner they conceded was against us which was also the last time we scored from a corner

That's an incredible stat!!

 

[ManOfSussex]

Had to sleep today as I’m nights, great result to wake up to. Shall watch MOTD.

It'll be even better than breakfast television in the 1980s believe me - we were that good today.

 

[jakarta]

I'd be amazed if Arsenal aren't first. That's *THE* story of the day, surely?

Top team beats bottom team shock horror, with assistance from useless referees.

 

[Bozza]

Top team beats bottom team shock horror, with assistance from useless referees.

That wasn't quite it though, was it?

One down after 9 seconds.
Dominate the game, before going two down.
Gets back into the game but look set to only draw.
97th minute winner.

They'll be first up.

 

[Icy Gull]

Really hard not to like Wrighty

Probably not if you’re a Palace fan

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Ok, well that is your take. The dead silent crowd certainly seemed to think the first half was a bit dull and eventless.

Didn't hear you cheering Swanny....

 

[BN41Albion]

Top team beats bottom team shock horror, with assistance from useless referees.

Err just slightly more dramatic than that

 

[jimhigham]

3rd up on MOTD. We must have been awesome.

 

[Albion in the north]

How nice would it have been if Encisos shot had curled in to the top corner. There were reports of him being upset after Tuesday nights performance and he would definitely have felt a lot better and part of the team if that effort had gone in.