[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United *** Official Match Thread ***

[Swansman]

I would suggest the reason Lamptey gets the nod over Veltman currently is because there's no Colwill and we aren't as much of a threat down the left (even though Dunk is putting up a good fight).

Strange. Any time I see Pervis and Mitoma I sort of think "these are a good threat".

 

[AmexRuislip]

Strange. Any time I see Pervis and Mitoma I sort of think "these are a good threat".

Perhaps RDZ has seen something in training, regarding Solly and Pervis on the right.

 

[jakarta]

Perhaps Steele has told RDZ he won't drop lobs sent directly at him through his fingers?

 

[Mustafa II]

I love De Zerbi.

There is such clear method and logic towards his tinkering of the team.

 

[StonehamPark]

Perhaps RDZ has seen something in training, regarding Solly and Pervis on the right.

I think that’s likely.

I won’t be surprised to see Pervis move to the left in the second half to change things up.

Best attacking left side since Vicente was around imo.

 

[Codner's Wallop]

i just don’t regard the Steele decision as controversial.

Sanchez has been poor in recent weeks - the Palace error was dismal.

A couple of games on the bench could break the cycle.

Seems like good management to me…

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Sanchez’s form has dropped this season. Steele has looked better IMO. Great chance for the lad.

That's kind of why it's a massive call by RDZ.

Sanchez's ceiling as a keeper is far higher than Steele's but if RDZ feels that Steele is currently training and playing better than Sanchez he has to decide to stick with the under performing better keeper or the better performing weaker keeper.

The problem is goalkeeper's aren't like outfield players who can come into and out of the starting line ups on a game by game basis or subbed into or out of games on a game to game basis. They're either in or out and if they're in they need to be in for a while otherwise the defense and then the whole team can become destabilised.

That's why it's a huge call if Steele is starting on merit rather than there being an injury or disciplinary issue with Sanchez(which the more I think about it seems unlikely). If Steele is starting as a kick up the backside for Sanchez but actually plays really well then it would be very harsh to drop him but that would mean committing medium - long term with the lower calibre keeper.

None of that is to say that Steele doesn't deserve a shot, he's been an excellent deputy and if called into meaningful action I hope he plays fantastically and keeps a clean sheet.

 

[rool]

Sanchez walking past the team in the tunnel with a face like a slapped arse.
Although maybe it's one of his many emotion faces.

 

[GoingUp]

Could be the kick up the a$$/reminder Bobby needs? Just to remind him his place isn't a given.

 

[US Seagull]

I like Steele, glad he's getting a chance, and at least we know he can save a penalty.

But after falling out with Trossard, is anybody else just a little worried about De Zerbi upsetting some players? Just hoping it's not a pattern.

Hopefully Sanchez will use this as motivation to knuckle down and fight for his place.

 

[US Seagull]

Sanchez walking past the team in the tunnel with a face like a slapped arse.
Although maybe it's one of his many emotion faces.

Yeah, Sanchez doesn't seem to have a lot of range when it comes to facial expressions

 

[Bodian]

Also f*** knows exactly what Lamptey has done to get in front of Veltman but still not really opposed to it as Lamptey might be a better choice against this particular opponent.

Think you may have answered your own question there.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

My Mackem mate reckons he is one of the worst goalkeepers in their club’s history. I think he has done really well with us and I’m supporting the manager.

I'm not too bothered about his spell at Sunderland. horses for courses and all that. Cucurella was great for us and has been awful for Chelsea. Bissouma similar but at Spurs.

It's a big call because Sanchez is the better keeper even if their respective form currently says differently. You can't chop and change keepers every other game.

 

[Biscuit]

Any streams?

 

[Codner's Wallop]

Very slick start. No surprises how Ammmers will play this - closing every inch….if they can.

 

[Boys 9d]

B'muff score against Arsenal in the first minute,

 

[rool]

Passing a little off again IMO

 

[Codner's Wallop]

RIDICULOUSLY high press from West Ham. High stakes. There will be chances.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

Solly nearly scored in March !!

Come on son

 

[AmexRuislip]