Fran Hagarty
Well-known member
A very disappointing performance today. It didn't help conceding a penalty so early on. I couldn't see what happened as it was down the other end, but I believe Mayo pushed a Cardiff player. Yelldell didn't stand a chance with the penalty and the second goal wasn't his fault. Cardiff were not particularly good, which made it all the more disappointing as, although we had lost to Derby, we had played much better against a really good side.
The atmosphere was not as intimidating as it had been on previous visits but there was the usual English/Welsh banter and plenty of homophobic chanting from the "Sheepsh*ggers".
During the music prior to the kick-off, Sussex by the Sea was played - to be followed by songs seemingly deliberately chosen for their gay context - Queen, Village People, Dancing Queen, the Lumberjack song etc. The announcer also commented on how both teams had been doing and seemed to take great delight in announcing that we had lost our last match and unbeaten run.
After one of many decisions which seemed to favour Cardiff (I'm not blaming the referee for us losing as we didn't play well enough to win) a Brighton fan was chased by the stewards (for protesting?) grabbed, and escorted away. However, a few seconds later, he reappeared from the other direction being dragged, with some force, away. This set off a rush of stewards and it looked as if it might kick off but, fortunately, it died down fairly quickly.
It was good to be able to stand on a terrace again - it's just a pity that the experience was spoiled by a somewhat lacklustre performance. I had hoped for at least a draw. I suspect Mark McGhee will not be happy.
The atmosphere was not as intimidating as it had been on previous visits but there was the usual English/Welsh banter and plenty of homophobic chanting from the "Sheepsh*ggers".
During the music prior to the kick-off, Sussex by the Sea was played - to be followed by songs seemingly deliberately chosen for their gay context - Queen, Village People, Dancing Queen, the Lumberjack song etc. The announcer also commented on how both teams had been doing and seemed to take great delight in announcing that we had lost our last match and unbeaten run.
After one of many decisions which seemed to favour Cardiff (I'm not blaming the referee for us losing as we didn't play well enough to win) a Brighton fan was chased by the stewards (for protesting?) grabbed, and escorted away. However, a few seconds later, he reappeared from the other direction being dragged, with some force, away. This set off a rush of stewards and it looked as if it might kick off but, fortunately, it died down fairly quickly.
It was good to be able to stand on a terrace again - it's just a pity that the experience was spoiled by a somewhat lacklustre performance. I had hoped for at least a draw. I suspect Mark McGhee will not be happy.