[Albion] Fabian Hürzeler **SINGED 15/06/2024**

[JBizzle]

Looking at the league table, it passed me by somewhat that we've only lost 9 games in the Premier League this season. Considering we've had some defensively fragile moments and almost never had a consistent back 4, that's a heck of a result.

Even if we lose at Spurs, 10 games is still better than any of our previous PL seasons, with only 9 in the promotion season and an astounding 5 (!) the season before bettering it in the Amex-era. We had 6 in the Adams/Taylor season which was a remarkable achievement for a newly promoted side over 46 matches.

We've also won 15 so far (RDZ was best with 18 in the EL qualifying season). Not bad for a first season. Turn some of those draws into wins and we'll all be happy. Well... Except some

 

[GrossTurn]

Even if we lose at Spurs, 10 games is still better than any of our previous PL seasons, with only 9 in the promotion season and an astounding 5 (!) the season before bettering it in the Amex-era.

Was that the season we went on that long unbeaten run at the start? Hadn’t quite appreciated we had almost twice as many defeats in the season we actually went up!

 

[JBizzle]

Was that the season we went on that long unbeaten run at the start? Hadn’t quite appreciated we had almost twice as many defeats in the season we actually went up!

It was the indeed and, same, I didn't realise that until I looked!

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Looking at the league table, it passed my by somewhat that we've only lost 9 games in the Premier League this season. Considering we've had some defensively fragile moments and almost never had a consistent back 4, that's a heck of a result.

Even if we lose at Spurs, 10 games is still better than any of our previous PL seasons, with only 9 in the promotion season and an astounding 5 (!) the season before bettering it in the Amex-era. We had 6 in the Adams/Taylor season which was a remarkable achievement for a newly promoted side over 46 matches.

We've also won 15 so far (RDZ was best with 18 in the EL qualifying season). Not bad for a first season. Turn some of those draws into wins and we'll all be happy. Well... Except some

Yes, noticed this the other day.

The draws have been so costly, though I’ll take one tomorrow.

 

[SeagullsoverLondon]

Looking at the league table, it passed my by somewhat that we've only lost 9 games in the Premier League this season. Considering we've had some defensively fragile moments and almost never had a consistent back 4, that's a heck of a result.

Even if we lose at Spurs, 10 games is still better than any of our previous PL seasons, with only 9 in the promotion season and an astounding 5 (!) the season before bettering it in the Amex-era. We had 6 in the Adams/Taylor season which was a remarkable achievement for a newly promoted side over 46 matches.

We've also won 15 so far (RDZ was best with 18 in the EL qualifying season). Not bad for a first season. Turn some of those draws into wins and we'll all be happy. Well... Except some

Of course RdZ only won 14 (out of 32) in the 22/23 season (Potter winning 4 out of 6).
Roberto also lost 11 out of 32 in that fantastic season.

 

[Bozza]

Yes, noticed this the other day.

The draws have been so costly, though I’ll take one tomorrow.

You can cut the stats many different ways.

The thing I noticed this morning is that our goals for and against are almost identical to Spurs...

Albion: F62 A58
Spurs: F63 A61

Yet we've converted those goals scored and conceded into 20 more points.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

You can cut the stats many different ways.

The thing I noticed this morning is that our goals for and against are almost identical to Spurs...

Albion: F62 A58
Spurs: F63 A61

Yet we've converted those goals scored and conceded into 20 more points.

Of course, but it’s that conceded stat, even if Forest was a 0-3 rather than 7, it’s still not good enough.

It is not just injuries, it is as much about poor defensive structure, Baleba and Wieffer proved that if you can get basic shape right, most players can revert into other positions. I just find it incredibly frustrating….

Put a different way, to be conceding but still not losing is a really positive thing, so if we can just sort out a few bits next season will be very exciting….

 

[twickers]

It's eespecislly exciting right now because you can actually see both the manager and the players growing and improving. It's not theoretical potential, it's the kind of growth that makes you look forward to the start of next season.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Looking at the league table, it passed my by somewhat that we've only lost 9 games in the Premier League this season. Considering we've had some defensively fragile moments and almost never had a consistent back 4, that's a heck of a result.

Even if we lose at Spurs, 10 games is still better than any of our previous PL seasons, with only 9 in the promotion season and an astounding 5 (!) the season before bettering it in the Amex-era. We had 6 in the Adams/Taylor season which was a remarkable achievement for a newly promoted side over 46 matches.

We've also won 15 so far (RDZ was best with 18 in the EL qualifying season). Not bad for a first season. Turn some of those draws into wins and we'll all be happy. Well... Except some

Only Liverpool and Arsenal have lost fewer. I’ll settle for this.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

It's eespecislly exciting right now because you can actually see both the manager and the players growing and improving. It's not theoretical potential, it's the kind of growth that makes you look forward to the start of next season.

This is very much where I’m at. I’m also really hoping we play Baleba and Wieffer in central midfield….they will crush every midfield in its path .

 

[dazzer6666]

Interesting stat

Brighton have had six Premier League goals both scored and assisted by substitutes this season, including their winner over Liverpool last time out (Hinshelwood assisted by O’Riley). In the competition’s history, no side has ever had more goals both scored and assisted by subs in a single campaign.

 

[Justice]

Of course, but it’s that conceded stat, even if Forest was a 0-3 rather than 7, it’s still not good enough.

It is not just injuries, it is as much about poor defensive structure, Baleba and Wieffer proved that if you can get basic shape right, most players can revert into other positions. I just find it incredibly frustrating….

Put a different way, to be conceding but still not losing is a really positive thing, so if we can just sort out a few bits next season will be very exciting….

It’s a fairly simple fix we aren’t pressing correctly when we have the ball and it must be his instructions. There is to big of a gap behind the midfielder press and the defensive line that gets exploited. In other words we aren’t pressing as a unit. Under RDZ WBG covered the area in front of the defence superbly he had the ability to play the ball out when under pressure he was doing the same for Napoli the other night. We are relying on Baleba running back and making last ditch tackles far to often.

 

[SeagullsoverLondon]

It’s a fairly simple fix we aren’t pressing correctly when we have the ball and it must be his instructions. There is to big of a gap behind the midfielder press and the defensive line that gets exploited. In other words we aren’t pressing as a unit. Under RDZ WBG covered the area in front of the defence superbly he had the ability to play the ball out when under pressure he was doing the same for Napoli the other night. We are relying on Baleba running back and making last ditch tackles far to often.

The only problem with your analysis is that we conceded 62 goals last season, which is 4 more than we have conceded so far this season. So I am not sure Wee Billie was that helpful in stopping the goals.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Interesting stat

Brighton have had six Premier League goals both scored and assisted by substitutes this season, including their winner over Liverpool last time out (Hinshelwood assisted by O’Riley). In the competition’s history, no side has ever had more goals both scored and assisted by subs in a single campaign.

We also have the highest number of different goalscorers in this EPL season.

 

[dazzer6666]

We also have the highest number of different goalscorers in this EPL season.

*any PL season I think

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

It’s a fairly simple fix we aren’t pressing correctly when we have the ball and it must be his instructions. There is to big of a gap behind the midfielder press and the defensive line that gets exploited. In other words we aren’t pressing as a unit. Under RDZ WBG covered the area in front of the defence superbly he had the ability to play the ball out when under pressure he was doing the same for Napoli the other night. We are relying on Baleba running back and making last ditch tackles far to often.

Did you cut and paste that (with changes to names) from Blowing Bubbles Chat?

 

[HP Seagull]

61 points in his first season is going to be a really impressive achievement. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do next year.

Especially when you consider that in our 62-point season, as incredible as we and RDZ were that year, he was given an incredible start by Potter.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

*any PL season I think

I was trying to avoid being boastful.

We also have 3 players on 10+ goals.

I remember when the Ginger Prince was our top scorer (with 6 magnificent goals).

Fab OUT. Barber OUT! Sack the board!!!

 

[US Seagull]

I see your point but it doesn't relate to mine. I was responding to the prior posts which were discussing points needed for survival. And this season, to survive, you'd need c25 points if you have a better GD than the team in 18th.

But the point is that 25 points wouldn't save Southampton, Ipswich or Leicester this season. They'd need around 40 points.

 

[JBizzle]

We also have the highest number of different goalscorers in this EPL season.

We're also one of only 3 teams to have been top of the league this season.

(Game week 1 but it still counts!)