Calderon last night.

Cowfold Seagull · Feb 17, 2016

I haven't seen any reference to it on here, but did anyone else notice what a good job Calde did at Hull last night? Rated at 8/10 by the Argus today no less.

Specifically targetted by the opposition, he managed to not only hold off Snodgrass, and then Elmohammady, but pretty much had them in his pocket.

Not our first choice, or even second choice left back, but did a splendid job none the less. Do the same again at Cardiff and Bristol City Calde, and I would think Rosenior or Bong would be able to take over from you.

Sorry if that wasn't what you wanted to hear BG.

theboybilly · Feb 17, 2016

Hull City fans have been raving about Snodgrass recently so him getting subbed must be considered a true feather in Calde's cap. I thought he did excellently last night

severnside gull · Feb 17, 2016

Cowfold Seagull said:
I haven't seen any reference to it on here, but did anyone else notice what a good job Calde did at Hull last night? Rated at 8/10 by the Argus today no less.

Specifically targetted by the opposition, he managed to not only hold off Snodgrass, and then Elmohammady, but pretty much had them in his pocket.

Not our first choice, or even second choice left back, but did a splendid job none the less. Do the same again at Cardiff and Bristol City Calde, and I would think Rosenior or Bong would be able to take over from you.

Sorry if that wasn't what you wanted to hear BG.

Damn right!
There are a few people keeping a low profile rather than admit they might just have been wrong about Calde at left back. No-one would ever say he was the best but in the right system with the right support (and Murphy whose defensive capacity regularly less than thrills me did a great job in covering his defence) Calde's energy, enthusiasm, commitment and experience will get him through.

Giraffe · Feb 17, 2016

Agreed I thought really well. That said he was rarely exposed one or one with anyone. Often intercepted a ball before it got to that situation where his pace would have been found out. Good clever play, his football brain is quicker than his legs.

Albion in the north · Feb 17, 2016

They certainly targeted him early on with balls in behind for Snodgrass to chase and he did fine. Always gives 100%.
Second half he seemed to swap with Murphy for a while and play as the winger!

Giraffe · Feb 17, 2016

Also worth adding that going forwards Bruno and Calderon are excellent fullbacks. Calderon is a lot stronger than Ridgewell in attack.

Lincolnshire Seagull · Feb 17, 2016

Agree with the above comments. Hull clearly set out to target him but he played well in defence and attack.

Cowfold Seagull · Feb 17, 2016

Giraffe said:
Also worth adding that going forwards Bruno and Calderon are excellent fullbacks. Calderon is a lot stronger than Ridgewell in attack.

Agreed, in fact Bruno is probably as good offensively as he is defensively, although obviously last night wasn't the time to put that to the test!

We went for a point, and we came home with a point. I'm delighted.

symyjym · Feb 17, 2016

He always plays as if it could be his last game.

Cowfold Seagull · Feb 17, 2016

symyjym said:
He always plays as if it could be his last game.

All to soon alas, it really could be. What an amazing epitaph it would be for them na, if we managed to get promoted in his last season?

One of our longest serving players, played under four different managers, and from first game to last, always gives 101% for the club.

He may not be from Brighton, or even from Britain, but his love for all things Albion is there for all to see.

Hampster Gull · Feb 17, 2016

His passes more often than not went astray. Some great tackles but not always. He was good but one of the weaker links and i would still opt for an alternative asap. Put in Jones role

Wrong-Direction · Feb 17, 2016

He's not called a legend for nothing y'know

sussex_guy2k2 · Feb 17, 2016

Cowfold Seagull said:
I haven't seen any reference to it on here, but did anyone else notice what a good job Calde did at Hull last night? Rated at 8/10 by the Argus today no less.

Specifically targetted by the opposition, he managed to not only hold off Snodgrass, and then Elmohammady, but pretty much had them in his pocket.

Not our first choice, or even second choice left back, but did a splendid job none the less. Do the same again at Cardiff and Bristol City Calde, and I would think Rosenior or Bong would be able to take over from you.

Sorry if that wasn't what you wanted to hear BG.

It's good to hear he played well. It's an interesting choice by Bruce to put a leftie up against a right footed left back though. Surely that's not the best bit of tactical thinking in Bruce's part

Hughton · Feb 17, 2016

Iñigo Calderón is an absolute legend on and off the pitch, really want to see him perform on the pitch and prove he is up to this standard, I personally love the guy but have concerns he can't keep up at this level, I wasn't at hull but sounds like he done as good a job as any other would.

Tony Meolas Loan Spell · Feb 17, 2016

Cowfold Seagull said:
All to soon alas, it really could be. What an amazing epitaph it would be for them na, if we managed to get promoted in his last season?

One of our longest serving players, played under four different managers, and from first game to last, always gives 101% for the club.

He may not be from Brighton, or even from Britain, but his love for all things Albion is there for all to see.

Indeed which is why we are havimg an appreciation nite. So bog off Bens Grandad. A real servant.

Sam Ovett · Feb 17, 2016

Of all the players we've had this millennium I'd say Calde and Bobby are the two I'd class as true legends; even more so if we do the unthinkable and get promoted this season.

Gwylan · Feb 17, 2016

He was picked out by the Hull commentators as one of the Albion standouts; not bad for a bloke near the end of his career (although I think he's younger than Bruno)

I believe he's getting close to his 200th appearance for the club - he almost deserves a special banner

Hughton · Feb 17, 2016

Gwylan said:
He was picked out by the Hull commentators as one of the Albion standouts; not bad for a bloke near the end of his career (although I think he's younger than Bruno)

I believe he's getting close to his 200th appearance for the club - he almost deserves a special banner

and his first start in a longtime, im up for a Calde Banner 100%! the guys a BHAFC legend!

The Albion Roar · Feb 17, 2016

Gwylan said:
He was picked out by the Hull commentators as one of the Albion standouts; not bad for a bloke near the end of his career (although I think he's younger than Bruno)

I believe he's getting close to his 200th appearance for the club - he almost deserves a special banner

230 appearances in all competitions (201 starts + 29 sub) - 19 goals.

League
168 starts + 28 sub

FA Cup
18 starts

League Cup
10 starts + 1 sub

Other
5 starts

The Albion Roar · Feb 17, 2016

Hughton said:
and his first start in a longtime, im up for a Calde Banner 100%! the guys a BHAFC legend!

Since 6 Jan against, er, Hull City.

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