[Albion] Excited?

[banjo]

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Just moved into a flat a 2 minute walk from the goldstone. Will head down there tomorrow morning as have the day off from work, shows how far we’ve come. I’m bouncing off the walls.

Bloody hell. You work around the corner from me, and now you live round the corner.

 

[sully]

I normally work from home but am on a train to London for some meetings today.
I’ve made it clear I’m not staying any longer than I have to. Hoping to be on a train back at 3-something.
It’s been a long journey since my first game at the Goldstone back in 1970, but this is the most excited I’ve been for a game for a very very long time.
Brighton in European competition. It still sounds surreal.

 

[Gwylan]

I have rugby training this evening so won't be getting to the ground until about 7.40, I hope that gives me a flavour of the atmosphere.

I'll be coming straight from the session, so if you see someone with a Hove Girls Rugby training top,that will be me

I must say that I think my attention will be wandering a little during the session...

 

[Questions]

I’ve woken up with a bad tummy.
(Details to come) could it be nerves - at my age ?

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

Mrs Corner not happy. I set the alarm for 06.15 - just in case….. but of course was wide awake long before and downstairs at 05.45 …… but forgot to cancel the alarm!
Leaving soon - what a day!

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

I often cover classes at the school I work at. Today it would be lovely, and it seems I may be fortunate enough, to do a load of admin instead. If so I can keep one eye on the buildup and keep the excitement running high. I feel like a kid waking up at Christmas, honestly this week has been like a very long high. I am sure we will not be disappointed tonight though anything is possible and I will not take things for granted.

I am so glad I have the history I do with the club, all the joys and triumphs of the 70's which soon enough turned to nightmares and then eventually this joyous and unexpectedly wonderful destination. I love you Brighton and Hove Albion, after my family you are my one true love.

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

I remember 30 years ago when my younger daughter was at primary school one of her friends was a Manure supporter and she said: “Man U are playing tonight. it should be well easy. They’re not even in the Premier League!”
it was AC Milan, and they took Man U to the cleaners.

I don’t think we share the same naivety!

 

[Wellesley]

I wasn't that excited but my wife and I have just started filling up the petrol bombs and I'm like a kid at Christmas!

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

This has been in my head all summer and esp will be today (you probably need to be in your fifties though!)

If I can be arsed to get it made, if you see a flag in Amsterdam or Athens with “…we’ll be the pirate twins again…” it’s mine

 

[Live by the sea]

12 hrs to go !

 

[Farehamseagull]

Yep, awful night’s sleep, I swear I woke every hour.

It’s Europa day!!!!

 

[jcdenton08]

Most excited I think I’ve ever been in the Amex era, and include our cup semis in that. This is special. Can only be one first time. Absolutely massive occasion and I am hoping for an electric atmosphere to put even Chelsea at home last season to shame.

 

[chickens]

Just a bit.

 

[atomised]

terrible night's sleep, not just related to tonight but that certainly hasn't helped busy morning unfortunately butt hoping to get into town early to enjoy the build up and take it all in

 

[Hugo Rune]

Two league tables to check from tomorrow. Love it.

 

[Frutos]

Meh.

 

[Muzzman]

Woke every hour, been awake since 4am, have also dealt with an eviscerated mouse that was delivered at about 6:15am. Was supposed to work on campus today, but have decided to WFH, will probably get a slap on the back of the wrist for not coming in today, but 'meh'.. it's Europa Day!

 

[Farehamseagull]

Most excited I think I’ve ever been in the Amex era, and include our cup semis in that. This is special. Can only be one first time. Absolutely massive occasion and I am hoping for an electric atmosphere to put even Chelsea at home last season to shame.

It’s obviously up there but I think I’d put the Donny and Wigan games just ahead. I can’t put into words exactly what I mean but they kind of felt like emotional endgames after years of fighting and heartbreak. Today feels like another glorious step and milestone in our growth and success as a club that has surged ahead quicker than we ever could have believed in the last two years but is not stopping here!

Another wonderful day supporting this amazing football club whatever!

 

[el punal]

This is absolute madness! I’ve got my Europa League shirt out and for the last three days trying to work out what I should wear with it - jeans or shorts, over a hoodie, with or without an Albion scarf . . . decisions, decisions. On top of that I’ve got a lift and leaving four hours earlier than for a normal evening game. Even Mrs.Punal is now quoting every news snippet about our historic day. I’m a bundle of nerves and expectation. Nurse! Nurse!