Brighton (a) pre-match thread

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

I was nervous as fuck and shitting this morning.
Went to the booze this afternoon, confident we'll fucking piss is now.
Thank god for beer

Hope the players don't use the same method at lunchtime tomorrow for their morale…

 

[C Gull]

First, and last post, from a Brighton supporter.

Some interesting comments on your threads. And on ours too.

I’d like to make a couple of personal points if you will bear with me.

· We’re a small, enthusiastic, proud, club, not without our problems – which commentators on every televised game repeat endlessly. However the following is dedicated and loyal, and football-loving.

· It is a relief for us to be still in the PL. It was done by playing tedious defensive football. For God’s sake we are well aware of that. But it got the job done. When safe we played differently – at Arsenal 1-1. The players have alluded to this and sort of apologised for it, implying they want to make it up to us. So I’m hoping for more of a match but in no way optimistic of winning or even coming close. I’m not sure why you are all so nervous, but then that is easy for me to say. And we went through it last week,

· There will undoubtedly be lots of City fans dotted around the relatively small stadium. Anyone with the persistence and skill to get a ticket deserves it and shows true loyalty – so I welcome that and won’t be upset about it. I’d rather sit next to a true (friendly) opposing supporter than a selfie-taking tourist who doesn’t know the difference between a corner flag and a ballboy (ballgirl).

· The stewards are somewhat anal, they are to us (from personal experience) so will be to you. Good luck to you, but you might like to keep shirts hidden until the end.

· Bruno is retiring and this will be his last game after 200 games, so the after match lap is going to be important and emotional to us. He may say goodbye to each of us personally – it’s that sort of club, please bear with it if you can, and I for one will stay for your trophy. Haven’t seen it before and am unlikely to see it in the future.

See you tomorrow.

 

[kaz7]

Just occurred to me that the cornerstone of the Wolves defence (and current captain) is one Conor Coady, born in Liverpool, played for Liverpool and dipper fan to boot.
Don’t suppose the dippers may be getting the odd helping hand there....

They will also be diving for britain,salad and mane are about the worst in the league for that,what usually happens is milner comes on and lo and behold they then get a pen for him to take,the officials could decide both games,their "luck" will continue i'm certain of it,they wil win their game but i trust our boys to win and to do it without cheating

 

[whos_kompany85]

Magnitude of tomorrow becoming very apparent to me, come on city really hope we're all celebrating this time tomorrow

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

They will also be diving for britain,salad and mane are about the worst in the league for that,what usually happens is milner comes on and lo and behold they then get a pen for him to take,the officials could decide both games,their "luck" will continue i'm certain of it,they wil win their game but i trust our boys to win and to do it without cheating

I think it’s come to the time to stop worrying about what Liverpool do.

 

[Tricky17]

On the 8.22am from Wilmslow. Excited and nervous all in one!

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

First, and last post, from a Brighton supporter.

Some interesting comments on your threads. And on ours too.

I’d like to make a couple of personal points if you will bear with me.

· We’re a small, enthusiastic, proud, club, not without our problems – which commentators on every televised game repeat endlessly. However the following is dedicated and loyal, and football-loving.

· It is a relief for us to be still in the PL. It was done by playing tedious defensive football. For God’s sake we are well aware of that. But it got the job done. When safe we played differently – at Arsenal 1-1. The players have alluded to this and sort of apologised for it, implying they want to make it up to us. So I’m hoping for more of a match but in no way optimistic of winning or even coming close. I’m not sure why you are all so nervous, but then that is easy for me to say. And we went through it last week,

· There will undoubtedly be lots of City fans dotted around the relatively small stadium. Anyone with the persistence and skill to get a ticket deserves it and shows true loyalty – so I welcome that and won’t be upset about it. I’d rather sit next to a true (friendly) opposing supporter than a selfie-taking tourist who doesn’t know the difference between a corner flag and a ballboy (ballgirl).

· The stewards are somewhat anal, they are to us (from personal experience) so will be to you. Good luck to you, but you might like to keep shirts hidden until the end.

· Bruno is retiring and this will be his last game after 200 games, so the after match lap is going to be important and emotional to us. He may say goodbye to each of us personally – it’s that sort of club, please bear with it if you can, and I for one will stay for your trophy. Haven’t seen it before and am unlikely to see it in the future.

See you tomorrow.

Hope you get to see the trophy being lifted tomorrow

Hope for my arses sake also

 

[malg]

I just can't fucking shake my typical City tendencies. I hate this. Every fucking newspaper, radio station and TV channel want Liverpool to win. I'm sick of hearing parallels with this week's CL game - fucking ludicrous but I'm now thinking about them. Roll on this time tomorrow when I can relax, or get stuck into a bottle of Indian single malt.....

 

[chesterbells]

On the 8.22am from Wilmslow. Excited and nervous all in one!

Very jealous; have a great day mate

 

[Mid Wales blue]

For those lucky enough to be at the game tomorrow,
Please can you sing in your loudest voices,

You were top
You were top
You were top on Christmas Day.

Obviously when we’re 0-3 up!