[Albion] Albion 83 against Team Potter

[Lenny Rider]

As Greavsie once said its a game of opinion's, and whilst football has changed in the ensuing 37 years, how many of the Albion Cup Final Squad at peak fitness and ability would get into the Albion starting 11 against Villa?

I reckon Gary Stevens, Fozzie, Jimmy Case and Michael Robinson.

With a decent argument for Grealish and Smith.

 

[zefarelly]

Graham Mossley was better than Ryan

 

[Worthing exile]

Graham Mossley was better than Ryan

matter of opinion lol

 

[Worthing exile]

As Greavsie once said its a game of opinion's, and whilst football has changed in the ensuing 37 years, how many of the Albion Cup Final Squad at peak fitness and ability would get into the Albion starting 11 against Villa?

I reckon Gary Stevens, Fozzie, Jimmy Case and Michael Robinson.

With a decent argument for Grealish and Smith.

To me, Fozzie is a bit like a Duffy. Good solid Centre Half but nothing special. Made to look better by playing alongside class partners. Stevens, Lawrenson etc.

 

[zefarelly]

matter of opinion lol

He was better at smoking fags, and having a proper hair do.

I knew it would generate a response

 

[zefarelly]

To me, Fozzie is a bit like a Duffy. Good solid Centre Half but nothing special. Made to look better by playing alongside class partners. Stevens, Lawrenson etc.

you need a mix of tools to make a useful kit

 

[Don Tmatter]

Thinking of the Cup final team and who Potter would pick, can’t see him being a fan of Fozzie, Grealish or Case in midfield possibly, Smith would be his type of player and what we wouldn’t give for a Robbo in the current team.
Mind you, not many of that team could play in a different position so might count against them.

 

[schmunk]

Sorry to be unromantic, but not a single one of them. Football training and fitness has changed massively in the intervening period.

 

[LamieRobertson]

As Greavsie once said its a game of opinion's, and whilst football has changed in the ensuing 37 years, how many of the Albion Cup Final Squad at peak fitness and ability would get into the Albion starting 11 against Villa?

I reckon Gary Stevens, Fozzie, Jimmy Case and Michael Robinson.

With a decent argument for Grealish and Smith.

Interesting question

 

[Birdie Boy]

I think the only one would be Robinson. He knew where the goal was, we could do with that right now.

 

[Eric Youngs Contact Lense]

Stevens, Gatting, and Robinson might make it in.. Howlett and Case might make the squad..

 

[big nuts]

Michael Robinson might be the only one with Jimmy Case knocking on the door.

As mentioned before, the game has moved on so much since then. Players are much fitter now and the pace of the game is is so much quicker nowadays, since the back pass rule. In reality none of them would get in unless they were given time to adapt to the demands of the modern game.

 

[Granny on the wing]

Michael Robinson might be the only one with Jimmy Case knocking on the door.

As mentioned before, the game has moved on so much since then. Players are much fitter now and the pace of the game is is so much quicker nowadays, since the back pass rule. In reality none of them would get in unless they were given time to adapt to the demands of the modern game.

Is there some way of proving the game is quicker ? Apart from Lamptey we are not that quick and don`t forget the pitches were a lot worse in them days .One thing about Jimmy Case he had a great shot from distance although he use to get stuck in so he would not be on the pitch very long with players looking like they have been shot by a sniper these days ,

 

[BrickTamland]

Is there some way of proving the game is quicker ? Apart from Lamptey we are not that quick and don`t forget the pitches were a lot worse in them days .One thing about Jimmy Case he had a great shot from distance although he use to get stuck in so he would not be on the pitch very long with players looking like they have been shot by a sniper these days ,

Just watch a retro game on the tv and a modern one, you’d see the difference instantly

 

[zefarelly]

Just watch a retro game on the tv and a modern one, you’d see the difference instantly

Same can be said for most sports, sport science, technology and cheating has come a long way. I quite like watching old games from time to time. particularly early 80's MotD/Big match

 

[blue-shifted]

I certainly think the 83 team would be regretting the fry ups, Guinness and B&H about 3 minutes in

 

[Chicken Run]

Can we swap Melia for Potter?

(Joking)


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[um bongo molongo]

Team 83 v Team Potter
Possession 32% v 68%
Shots 3 v 32
Shots on Target 2 v 7
Goals 2 v 0

 

[GREASED WEASEL]

7th April 1980 Brighton 0 Bristol City 1
8th April 1980 Brighton 3 Wolves 0

Imagine asking the luvvies to play twice in 24 hours today

 

[Swansman]

7th April 1980 Brighton 0 Bristol City 1
8th April 1980 Brighton 3 Wolves 0

Imagine asking the luvvies to play twice in 24 hours today

I think they would have no issues playing in two 1980's tempo games in 24 hours.