[Albion] Frank Lampard’s Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[The Fits]

And we don't?

That's not really my point. I'm not denying our quality and never will. But a combination of VAR and being wasteful has meant we haven't been firing as we could over the last few weeks and their squad, whatever we might think about their spending etc, is ludicrous. I also think the players will be very aware that their bottle job at ours was one of the catalysts for the mess they're in. Maybe they genuinely don't have the mental fibre to battle their way out of this stink and maybe I (and others) have overrated a team with players like Kante, James and Felix in, but i suspect someone is getting a hiding soon. We'll need to be at our very best (and definitely take our chances AND definitely not have another VAR shitshow).
Probably just my pessimistic outlook, particularly hard after last week.

 

[The Fits]

Chelsea's defence is as ropey as Liverpool's. Probably ropier. There's no way they'll cope with Mitoma for starters. Nor the New Improved Super Solly. Just hoping the boy Evan gets a start, to cash in on all the good wing work. Also hoping Sideshow Marc gets a start so he can have yet another waking nightmare

Evan has to start. Welbz done great lately but Ferguson offers us more.

 

[Bodian]

I just can't believe we'll be allowed to win today. Last week clearly demonstrated that the old order cannot be changed, and teams like Brighton cannot be permitted to crash the party.

Still, at least this one isn't a six-pointer - in many respects Chelsea do not matter these days.

But last week was the game at which to do the damage. They've done the job - so I expect it to return to normal levels of incompetence today.

 

[Brok]

Expecting a battering

We cod do without that.

 

[Seagull58]

Not confident today. Kavanagh will be well up for this after the beating his mates have taken in the media over the last few days. He will be out for revenge and we have little to no chance of winning.

 

[jcdenton08]

Who is the VAR?

 

[Auckland seagull]

For perhaps the only time in our history, we're actually better than them. For all their money and their entitlement, little old Brighton have a better team than Chelsea. I'm going for 3-1 Albion. Sadly, we may be witnessing the last days of the MacAllister, Caicedo, Mitoma era, but let's enjoy it while we can. And maybe Ayari, Buonanotte and whatever other hidden gem we can find , can pick up the baton and keep our dream alive.

 

[Wardy's twin]

In the king's house ...only Brighton fan here.Neck oil is nice but pricey. No queue though.

 

[birthofanorange]

That's not really my point. I'm not denying our quality and never will. But a combination of VAR and being wasteful has meant we haven't been firing as we could over the last few weeks and their squad, whatever we might think about their spending etc, is ludicrous. I also think the players will be very aware that their bottle job at ours was one of the catalysts for the mess they're in. Maybe they genuinely don't have the mental fibre to battle their way out of this stink and maybe I (and others) have overrated a team with players like Kante, James and Felix in, but i suspect someone is getting a hiding soon. We'll need to be at our very best (and definitely take our chances AND definitely not have another VAR shitshow).
Probably just my pessimistic outlook, particularly hard after last week.

VAR will not play a (bad) part today.....nailed on.
Yes, someone may well get a hiding, soon, but today is not that day.
We will need to be at our best and I believe that we will be, or all that we have done so far will rapidly go to pot(ter).
0 - 3.

 

[Hove Lagoonery]

A few weeks ago somebody advised downloading Firefox browser for activities when matches are on. Have done so but still getting loads of ads and diversions before eventually getting to the action. Is there some sort of special setting on the browser I need please? I'm using it on Android if that makes any difference.
Thanks

 

[Dick Head]

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

A few weeks ago somebody advised downloading Firefox browser for activities when matches are on. Have done so but still getting loads of ads and diversions before eventually getting to the action. Is there some sort of special setting on the browser I need please? I'm using it on Android if that makes me difference.
Thanks

Search for and install the addon uBlock Origin.

 

[rool]

Steele injured?

 

[Washie]

Is Steele injured?

 

[Brok]

Sanchez ! OK, I'll go with that.

 

[The Optimist]

Steele injured?

There was a suggestion that he might be and as he’s not on the bench I guess he is.

 

[Farehamseagull]

Reece James on the bench is a bit of a bonus!

 

[US Seagull]

Steele injured?

RDZ implied as much during his press conference

 

[jcdenton08]

Steele injured?

Is Steele injured?

Yes

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Damn fine Albion starting line-up. Arguably our strongest. RDZ is clearly going for the win here!