Agreed. We're shit this season and it's looking like such an anti-climax to the campaign. Don't know why I bother. Worse than Adams MKII.
That 4-0 the other week was shit. And the 4-0 before that. And the 21 games unbeaten. What a shithouse season.
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Brighton & Hove Albion Vs Reading FC ****Official Match Thread****
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Agreed. We're shit this season and it's looking like such an anti-climax to the campaign. Don't know why I bother. Worse than Adams MKII.
That 4-0 the other week was shit. And the 4-0 before that. And the 21 games unbeaten. What a shithouse season.
GT49er
Well-known member
Me too. I just want the Albion to win - matches, points, promotions, championships, cups - you name it, I want to see us win!
SeagullinExile
Well-known member
I don't give a crap about entertainment - I just want the points. The same as every other game in the last 35 years for me.
StonehamPark
#Brighton-Nil
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I think that's a bit strong though.
Saturday 5th December.
2-0 down at half time to Charlton Athletic.
3 goals in the second half for BHA.
Best game in years!
I'd have more of that every week if I could.
SeagullinExile
Well-known member
I'm not saying I wouldn't take it. I just don't care!
A wins a win, how we get it, doesn't bother me.
symyjym
Banned
It's got that big game feeling for tonight. We are not just trying to hang on to the playoffs and every game is going to feel like a cup game now.
Ninja Elephant
Doctor Elephant
- Feb 16, 2009
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Your post has no relevance to mine. Last week was rubbish, complete rubbish. All I'm saying is I hope it doesn't happen again. Isn't that fair?
Phat Baz 68
Get a ****ing life mate !
- Apr 16, 2011
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Its not on the box
Marshy
Well-known member
I actually read this and laughed, cheered me up no end it is that ridiculous
I dread to think what your reaction would be if you were a Leeds or Forest Fan for example...or indeed any other side in this division !
sir albion
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Tonight's game is massive and let's be honest we tend to fail in important games and considering our record against reading is abysmal I think it'll be a draw again.
2-2
2-2
Wrong-Direction
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- Mar 10, 2013
- 13,435
2-0 come on boys!
glasfryn
cleaning up cat sick
BUTTERBALL
East Stand Brighton Boyz
Huge game and a must win if we are serious about automatic promotion.
Czech Mate
Looks like Reading play 4-2-3-1 like Wednesday.
https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/959031/Preview
This gives the opposition team an extra man in midfield compared to our 4-2-4 (or 4-4-1-1 or 4-4-2).
McDermott is a crafty manager and may change? https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/94
He has this season before. he could play 4-3-3 or 4-4-1-1 and I actually expect him to change. He might want to match up our 4-4-1-1?
So we have to play our best formation.
I would be happier if Bong is back in the side from the start to better our distribution from the left hand side and give us an overlapping full back. Rosenoir could slot in on the right hand side instead of Knockaert?
My greatest interest is who will partner Hemed up front or play as second striker? Baldock has been favourite and I'm not sure why?
Second striker:
They'll be very comfortable on the ball, have great vision and a very quick turn of pace.
They will usually create plenty of chances for team-mates, but also bang in more than a few themselves.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/rules_and_equipment/4197254.stm
Baldock does not fit any of these criteria.
And WA keeps on harping (away matches) on that Baldock should us his pace off the shoulder of the defender. He runs around a lot, but I'm not sure he has actually got the acceleration to lose his marker and run into space? Or to collect the ball on the half turn, or dribble?
Who would you choose?
Wilson (not so strong on the ball)
Knockaert (left footed and runs into cul de sacs, better at corners and free kicks)
Skalák (still a bit of an unknown, but why did we sign him if he wasn't better than what we have already got?)
Lualua (does not run into space with regularity expected of this position)
Murphy (better on the wing?)
I think the choice is between winning and drawing. Such an important position in the 4-4-2 and I don't think we have a clear cut best player.
Looks like Reading play 4-2-3-1 like Wednesday.
https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/959031/Preview
This gives the opposition team an extra man in midfield compared to our 4-2-4 (or 4-4-1-1 or 4-4-2).
McDermott is a crafty manager and may change? https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/94
He has this season before. he could play 4-3-3 or 4-4-1-1 and I actually expect him to change. He might want to match up our 4-4-1-1?
So we have to play our best formation.
I would be happier if Bong is back in the side from the start to better our distribution from the left hand side and give us an overlapping full back. Rosenoir could slot in on the right hand side instead of Knockaert?
My greatest interest is who will partner Hemed up front or play as second striker? Baldock has been favourite and I'm not sure why?
Second striker:
They'll be very comfortable on the ball, have great vision and a very quick turn of pace.
They will usually create plenty of chances for team-mates, but also bang in more than a few themselves.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/rules_and_equipment/4197254.stm
Baldock does not fit any of these criteria.
And WA keeps on harping (away matches) on that Baldock should us his pace off the shoulder of the defender. He runs around a lot, but I'm not sure he has actually got the acceleration to lose his marker and run into space? Or to collect the ball on the half turn, or dribble?
Who would you choose?
Wilson (not so strong on the ball)
Knockaert (left footed and runs into cul de sacs, better at corners and free kicks)
Skalák (still a bit of an unknown, but why did we sign him if he wasn't better than what we have already got?)
Lualua (does not run into space with regularity expected of this position)
Murphy (better on the wing?)
I think the choice is between winning and drawing. Such an important position in the 4-4-2 and I don't think we have a clear cut best player.
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There is disruption on the rail services tonight.
Brighton & Hove Albion fans planning on coming to the match against Reading tonight by train from the east of Sussex, are strongly advised to allow additional journey time or seek an alternative method of transport, due to rail disruption.
A landslide between Lewes and Polegate means that services are severely restricted, and although running at a reduced speed, delays are expected.
Read more at http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/arti...es-to-falmer-3008911.aspx#EA8gM8BuPFVySUYO.99
Brighton & Hove Albion fans planning on coming to the match against Reading tonight by train from the east of Sussex, are strongly advised to allow additional journey time or seek an alternative method of transport, due to rail disruption.
A landslide between Lewes and Polegate means that services are severely restricted, and although running at a reduced speed, delays are expected.
Read more at http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/arti...es-to-falmer-3008911.aspx#EA8gM8BuPFVySUYO.99
sir albion
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Around £26 I think
Away match details:
https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/958969/Live/England-Championship-2015-2016-Reading-Brighton
we seemed to have lined up more like a 4-3-3
https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/958969/Live/England-Championship-2015-2016-Reading-Brighton
From memory Blackman (now at Derby) had lots of shots for them and he was not required ot track back, giving him a lot of freedom.
They tended to push up a lot as the home side is expected to do. Not for an away match though.
Courtesy of Palace, the Reading season is virtually over. Reading did not look very good on TV.
Of course, Reading should do the decent thing and roll over. I bet we would if the roles were reversed.
I suspect they will make a close game of it. Best if our fans get behind the team from the very beginning and show a greater willingness to win. I hope we look sharp from the very beginning. That means playing the regular team as Bong may not be considerd to be up to match sharpness after a long lay off? On the other view, unless he plays he will not get sharp and this seems the best game for him to make his return?
Lualua did not seem sharp to me coming on as substitute, but he had a lot of the ball and looked keen to get involved. I think Wednesday made it difficult for him to get up to the pace of the game. I will be disappointed if Lualua is not in the squad and this season he has played better when starting and finishing the game.
Really, at this stage of the season we need a performance and result to show we are genuine contendors for the autos. I would like to hope we do not have an anxious time at any time during the match, let alone the last five minutes.
If we are a promotion team, we should be expected to win this one even if we go behind.
Come on you ALBION
https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/958969/Live/England-Championship-2015-2016-Reading-Brighton
we seemed to have lined up more like a 4-3-3
https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/958969/Live/England-Championship-2015-2016-Reading-Brighton
From memory Blackman (now at Derby) had lots of shots for them and he was not required ot track back, giving him a lot of freedom.
They tended to push up a lot as the home side is expected to do. Not for an away match though.
Courtesy of Palace, the Reading season is virtually over. Reading did not look very good on TV.
Of course, Reading should do the decent thing and roll over. I bet we would if the roles were reversed.
I suspect they will make a close game of it. Best if our fans get behind the team from the very beginning and show a greater willingness to win. I hope we look sharp from the very beginning. That means playing the regular team as Bong may not be considerd to be up to match sharpness after a long lay off? On the other view, unless he plays he will not get sharp and this seems the best game for him to make his return?
Lualua did not seem sharp to me coming on as substitute, but he had a lot of the ball and looked keen to get involved. I think Wednesday made it difficult for him to get up to the pace of the game. I will be disappointed if Lualua is not in the squad and this season he has played better when starting and finishing the game.
Really, at this stage of the season we need a performance and result to show we are genuine contendors for the autos. I would like to hope we do not have an anxious time at any time during the match, let alone the last five minutes.
If we are a promotion team, we should be expected to win this one even if we go behind.
Come on you ALBION
BBassic
I changed this.
- Jul 28, 2011
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Ta. All of four quid.