Brighton & Hove Albion vs Rotherham United *** Official Match Thread ***

Dick Head

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Quaxxann

• Sep 15, 2015

• #1

Brighton v Rotherham

Sky Bet Championship

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Tuesday 15th September 2015
Kick-off: 19:45 BST
Referee: James Linington
Assistants: Ryan Atkin, Michael Webb
Fourth official: Tim Robinson


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TEAM NEWS

Brighton winger Kazenga LuaLua is suspended after picking up five yellow cards in their first six league games.

Jamie Murphy is in line to replace him in the starting XI, with Bobby Zamora once again expected to be named on the substitutes' bench.

Rotherham skipper Lee Frecklington will have a late test on a calf injury but is thought to be extremely doubtful.

Steve Evans will select from the 22-man squad that stayed down south after the weekend game at Charlton.

MATCH FACTS

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  [*=left]There have been just six goals scored in the last six clashes between these sides, with neither side netting more than once in a game in this run.
  [*=left]Rotherham are winless in six away to Brighton in the league (D3 L3) and have not won there in the second tier since February 1962.
  [*=left]Rotherham have the leakiest defence in the Championship so far this season, conceding 14 goals.
  [*=left]Brighton have been given a league-high 19 yellow cards in the Championship this season.
  [*=left]Brighton are already four points clear at the top of the Championship, this after winning two more games than any other side (5).

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Simster

"the man's an arse"

Jul 7, 2003

54,188

Surrey

• Sep 15, 2015

• #2

Very good start. Polished, everything in order, good asterisk quantity and placement, fine badge management.

Like the Albion team, this has been prepared and planned thoroughly. Well played. Should guarantee a draw, maybe more.

 

glasfryn

cleaning up cat sick

Nov 29, 2005

20,261

somewhere in Eastbourne

• Sep 15, 2015

• #3

2-0
but will be a difficult game .........one of the goals will probably be a penalty

 

KZNSeagull

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Nov 26, 2007

19,803

Wolsingham, County Durham

• Sep 15, 2015

• #4

Start like we did the last 2 games and I am very confident that we will prevail.

 

Pavilionaire

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Jul 7, 2003

30,570

• Sep 15, 2015

• #5

I'd start Bobby tonight as I thought Hemed looked a bit leggy in that second half after two matches for Israel in the international break. I don't think it will happen though.

I also can't wait to see this guy Manu.

 

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TomandJerry

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Oct 1, 2013

11,450

• Sep 15, 2015

• #6

Top playing bottom, we haven't lost a game they haven't won a game


Were LOOSE

 

SweatyMexican

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Mar 31, 2013

4,101

• Sep 15, 2015

• #7

Brighton are doing SO WELL at the minute, there's just NO WAY we can lose!

 

shaolinpunk

[Insert witty title here]

Nov 28, 2005

7,187

Brighton

• Sep 15, 2015

• #8

I've been unable to make it to the previous two home games so I'm properly hyped for this.

 

dazzer6666

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Burgess Hill

• Sep 15, 2015

• #9

Get an early goal and we'll win.........................

 

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portslade seagull

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Jul 19, 2003

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portslade

• Sep 15, 2015

• #10

A win with no injuries many thanks

 

Withdean11

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Feb 18, 2007

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Brighton/Hyde

• Sep 15, 2015

• #11

3-0 Baldock, Stephens and ZAMORA off the bench.

 

GT49er

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Feb 1, 2009

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Gloucester

• Sep 15, 2015

• #12

TomandJerry said:

Top playing bottom, we haven't lost a game they haven't won a game


Were LOOSE

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Yes, this is a common train of thought amongst those of us who have been following Brighton for years. At least the fans aren't complacent - let's hope the team isn't either!

 

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Hotchilidog

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Jan 24, 2009

8,692

• Sep 15, 2015

• #13

I'm confident of victory. This team has not only demonstrated a higher level of performance than last season but also an improved temperament. I'd like to think we can go about game in a professional manner.

Absolutely certain Rotherham will provide us with a stern test (they fully deserved their victory in our last meeting), but I think we'll have just too much for them.

If I can't believe in the team now, when can I?

 

Dolph Ins

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May 26, 2014

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Mid Sussex

• Sep 15, 2015

• #14

Just looked at Rotherham's results and apart from a 0-0 they have scored in every match so far. They might be more dangerous than I thought.

 

perseus

Broad Blue & White stripe

Jul 5, 2003

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Sūþseaxna

• Sep 15, 2015

• #15

Dolph Ins said:

Just looked at Rotherham's results and apart from a 0-0 they have scored in every match so far. They might be more dangerous than I thought.

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I tipped them to struggle but to avoid relegation.

 

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cardboard

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Mile Oak

• Sep 15, 2015

• #16

Wheel Loos

 

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MattBackHome

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Jul 7, 2003

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• Sep 15, 2015

• #17

Uwe FGS.
OR
Hemed hattrick

 

Wrong-Direction

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Mar 10, 2013

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• Sep 15, 2015

• #18

Pavilionaire said:

I'd start Bobby tonight as I thought Hemed looked a bit leggy in that second half after two matches for Israel in the international break. I don't think it will happen though.

I also can't wait to see this guy Manu.

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Hope not, I have hemed to score first in a 4-1 thriller!

 

neilbard

Hedging up

Oct 8, 2013

6,245

Tyringham

• Sep 15, 2015

• #19

I'm very confident about tonight more of the same from the lads tonight will see us with the 3 points

 

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daveinprague

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Oct 1, 2009

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Prague, Czech Republic

• Sep 15, 2015

• #20

Hopefully Seagull Player will work tonight. Anybody find out what the issue was on Saturday?