Chris Hughton
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23:01 23rd February 2016
by James Hilsum
Chris Hughton reflected on a superb victory over Bristol City tonight.
We changed our game a little bit and were perhaps a bit more direct than some occasions and pressed in the right areas."
Chris Hughton
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton hailed an outstanding reaction from his side after an emphatic 4-0 win over Bristol City tonight.Chris Hughton
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The result was the ideal response to Saturday’s defeat at Cardiff and keeps Albion within touching distance of the top two.
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He said, “Yes we did [get a reaction] and I was delighted that the penalty didn’t go in in the end because that would’ve put a bit of a downer on probably a perfect evening.
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“We changed our game a little bit and were perhaps a bit more direct than some occasions and pressed in the right areas.
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“Amongst that, you’ve got to take your chances early in the game and Jamie’s [Murphy] goal rested* a few nerves and allowed us to get good rhythm in our game.
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“We had a really bad day on Saturday, and that was all 11 players, not just the defence, and both Connor [Goldson] and Lewis [Dunk] have done well for us and had a good run.
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“Certainly in what they’ve got with Kodjia up front, who’s a quick one, I thought that the pace of Connor would be beneficial. It was a real sturdy performance, and I thought we restricted them well and the chances they had.”
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The Albion manager praised the impact of both Liam Rosenior and Sam Baldock on the night and is happy to see a number of key players returning to fitness.
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“Liam is just back and I was really delighted to give him 45 minutes on Saturday and I think he benefitted from that.
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“Sam’s been back for a little while, but it’s been a little stop-start for him. What he does do is allow us to stretch defences; he scored a very good goal and gives another very good option up front.
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“Gaetan [Bong] is now back training with the team, so we’re hoping he’ll be back up to speed very soon and we’re hoping to have Kazenga [LuaLua] back for the next game. Right at this moment, we’ve got some really good competition.”
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Despite a thumping win, it is status quo at the summit of the Championship table with the league’s top four sides all picking up three points.
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“The teams above us are very strong at the minute and we’ve got to stay in there, try and create a gap with the teams below us and if we keep putting performances in like we did today, then we’ve got a chance.”[h=3]ALBION V LEEDS UNITED
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