[Albion] What an enjoyable watch...

[Sheebo]

Ok, only managed the 2nd half as was busy but:

1) Fans were fantastic - 2,500 sounded way louder than 20k and a drum at CPFC2010 for example - hats off to those who sang throughout. Great White song mugging off Leeds (easily done) and glad to hear Lamptey has one too.

2) Lovely scenes at end where Potter and the players went to the fans - a clear ‘we’ve missed you’ message.

3) Only a friendly but brilliant performance. Chelsea literally created nothing 2nd half. We looked intricate and lively throughout.

4) Changed the whole team and still had a class team out there at end - squad depth great.

5) Molumby excellent! Special mentions to Lamptey, Bernardo & Macallister too who all looked good.

Can’t wait for 2 weeks - up the Albion

 

[SweatyMexican]

Thought Bissouma ran the game again. Hope he can consistently do it this year.

 

[WATFORD zero]

In 50 odd years watching the Albion, we have never had a squad nearly as good as this one.

 

[larus]

Poor Potter.

Imagine having to choose a starting live-up. I mean, no-one will agree with his selection, as we now have genuinely a good squad.

If only we were Leeds though,

 

[blue-shifted]

In 50 odd years watching the Albion, we have never had a squad nearly as good as this one.

In fact, our 20 best players could all get injured and they'd still run in double figures against some of thew Albion teams there have been in that time

 

[blue-shifted]

A little thing I enjoyed. The sarcastic cheer for the lino after he gave us an offside. No amount of fake sound can make up for genuine crowd reactions. That's what football is all about

 

[Megazone]

In 50 odd years watching the Albion, we have never had a squad nearly as good as this one.

The 1st season at the Priestfield was a very impressive squad.

 

[Raskolnikov]

I was following on Twitter but steam didn't load for me - what happened to Walton?

 

[Pogue Mahone]

I was following on Twitter but steam didn't load for me - what happened to Walton?

He jumped to catch a cross and landed badly, injuring his ankle.

 

[amexer]

Didnt watch. Just seen team. Can somebody say what formation was in first half

 

[Mellotron]

I was following on Twitter but steam didn't load for me - what happened to Walton?

Went to catch something at a corner and landed horribly.

 

[*Gullsworth*]

A little thing I enjoyed. The sarcastic cheer for the lino after he gave us an offside. No amount of fake sound can make up for genuine crowd reactions. That's what football is all about

Brings a tear to her eye I tell 'e.

Will be remembered as a first after...during Covid, first paying customers at a football match?

 

[Mellotron]

Didnt watch. Just seen team. Can somebody say what formation was in first half

5-3-2, but with Solly getting forward more than Veltman, so moving to a 442 at times.

 

[portslade seagull]

How did Veltman and Lallana look ?

 

[Gazwag]

Other than their offside/handball goal they didn't create much at all. I know they were missing players but I thought we were excellent. Most i have enjoyed a friendly since they last came down here.

 

[blue-shifted]

Other than their offside/handball goal they didn't create much at all. I know they were missing players but I thought we were excellent. Most i have enjoyed a friendly since they last came down here.

That's true, but then neither did we.

Not criticising after a tidy performance against a top side, but the question of whether we can open teams up enough so what we don't spend every spring s******* it, remains unanswered

 

[Icy Gull]

How did Veltman and Lallana look ?

Veltman looked promising, Lallana off the pace imo

 

[dazzer6666]

Veltman looked promising, Lallana off the pace imo

Lallana clearly isn’t match fit........he’ll catch up. A few glimpses of his class though. Thought Veltman was excellent - likes a sturdy tackle, pacy and assured.

 

[Sussexscots]

Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. God I've missed Football/Cricket/Rugby.

All seemed to go smoothly so can only hope the return of fans in greater numbers will not be long delayed.

 

[Sheebo]

Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. God I've missed Football/Cricket/Rugby.

All seemed to go smoothly so can only hope the return of fans in greater numbers will not be long delayed.

Is it still 1st Oct the plan do you know? So nobody can go to our first 2 home games...?