Brighton & Hove Albion vs Bristol City *** Official Match Thread ***

Dick Head

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Quaxxann

• Oct 20, 2015

• #1

Brighton v Bristol City

Sky Bet Championship

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Kick-off: 19:45 BST
Referee: Ian Williamson
Assistants: Carl Brook, Matt Foley
Fourth official: Mike Bull


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TEAM NEWS

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  [*=left]Brighton's Kazenga LuaLua and Gordon Greer will have late tests, the former having been out for a month with a groin injury.
  [*=left]Bobby Zamora, the match-winner against Leeds, could start. Winger Jamie Murphy completes a three-game ban.
  [*=left]City boss Steve Cotterill will make late decisions on several players with minor injuries.
  [*=left]Korey Smith returned against Nottingham Forest after a month out with a groin injury and he could start in midfield.

MATCH FACTS

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  [*=left] Brighton are unbeaten in four league games against the Robins (W3 D1), keeping a clean sheet in each.
  [*=left] The last three meetings between these sides in Brighton have finished 2-0, once in Bristol City's favour.
  [*=left]The Seagulls remain the only unbeaten team in the top four tiers of English football this season.
  [*=left]The Robins have only failed to score in one of their last 14 league games on the road.

 

Blue Valkyrie

Not seen such Bravery!

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Valhalla

• Oct 20, 2015

• #2

Need a win to maintain the 4 point gap, as it's pretty certain that at least 1 of the 4 teams on 21 points, will get 3 points.

 

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sdmartin1

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• Oct 20, 2015

• #3

Dick Head said:

The Robins have only failed to score in one of their last 14 league games on the road.

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Quite a worrying statistic. Didn't they beat Middlesbrough away earlier in the season? No easy games...

 

Harry Wilson's tackle

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Faversham

• Oct 20, 2015

• #4

Very nervous already....

 

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Dumseagull

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Lancing

• Oct 20, 2015

• #5

I don't want us to lose ever again! This winning malarkey feels great! Can we please cling on to 1st place as long as possible?

 

spence

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Crawley

• Oct 20, 2015

• #6

I'm still buzzing after our win at Elland Road

 

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Craven Wine

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• Oct 20, 2015

• #7

Are banana skins ever useful? Having said that we are doing well!

 

Wrong-Direction

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• Oct 20, 2015

• #8

This has loss written all over it, its up to the lads to carry on this run ultimately

 

deletebeepbeepbeep

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• Oct 20, 2015

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I am nervous, they looked good against Forest- hoping that's down to how bad Forest are.

 

Blue Valkyrie

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Valhalla

• Oct 20, 2015

• #10

Harry Wilson's tackle said:

Very nervous already....

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Fear not, Zamora hatrick tonight.

 

SweatyMexican

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• Oct 20, 2015

• #11

The thread was good, so wheel win.

 

RandyWanger

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• Oct 20, 2015

• #12

Wheel win 2-0

 

shaolinpunk

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Brighton

• Oct 20, 2015

• #13

The Argus says that Greer (knee) and Rosenior (dead leg) are both major doubts.

With Kaz still injured and Murphy suspended, will Manu make his first start?

Also, if Greer's out that means Goldson will be in the squad for the first time.

 

Triggaaar

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Goldstone

• Oct 20, 2015

• #14

A good match thread is no guarantee of a victory, but it's a good start and I'm delighted by how seriously Dick Head is taking his responsibility. Another early posting, to lessen the chance of some idiot like tomandjerry ruining it again.

shaolinpunk said:

Also, if Greer's out that means Goldson will be in the squad for the first time.

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Undoubtedly.

 

StonehamPark

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Oct 30, 2010

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BC, Canada

• Oct 20, 2015

• #15

shaolinpunk said:

The Argus says that Greer (knee) and Rosenior (dead leg) are both major doubts.

With Kaz still injured...

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Is Kaz definitely out for tonight's game?

 

Notters

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Guiseley

• Oct 20, 2015

• #16

and and AND Hove Albion.

 

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stss30

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• Oct 20, 2015

• #17

shaolinpunk said:

The Argus says that Greer (knee) and Rosenior (dead leg) are both major doubts.

With Kaz still injured and Murphy suspended, will Manu make his first start?

Also, if Greer's out that means Goldson will be in the squad for the first time.

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Is Kaz still injured? I thought he was still a 'possible' for tonight's game. If he is I can see Calde and March starting, with Elvis as an impact sub.

 

Notters

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Guiseley

• Oct 20, 2015

• #18

StonehamPark said:

Is Kaz definitely out for tonight's game?

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stss30 said:

Is Kaz still injured? I thought he was still a 'possible' for tonight's game. If he is I can see Calde and March starting, with Elvis as an impact sub.

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It says "will be more likely to make his return against Preston" on the official website, but I suppose he could make a cheeky substitute appearance?

 

shaolinpunk

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Nov 28, 2005

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Brighton

• Oct 20, 2015

• #19

StonehamPark said:

Is Kaz definitely out for tonight's game?

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"Kazenga LuaLua, missing for the fourth match running with groin trouble, remains on course to be available for Preston’s visit on Saturday when Jamie Murphy returns from a three-match ban."

 

StonehamPark

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Oct 30, 2010

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• Oct 20, 2015

• #20

shaolinpunk said:

"Kazenga LuaLua, missing for the fourth match running with groin trouble, remains on course to be available for Preston’s visit on Saturday when Jamie Murphy returns from a three-match ban."

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Ah thanks for clarifying, was really hoping to see him out there tonight.

Is the above from The Argus, BBC, Seagulls?