Brighton & Hove Albion (A) | PL | Post Match Thread

[SamTheGuru]

 

[Bluemoon has risen]

Just a carbon copy of the Lisbon game. 1st half really good, should've been 2 or 3 up and killed the game but we didn't. The lack of ruthlessness in the team is a problem. If Haaland isn't in a good run of form we are struggling for goals. Not replacing Alvarez is looking like a mistake at the moment, but the likes of Foden, Doku, Savinho, Bernardo need to be contributing more.

The 2nd half was abysmal again. The midfield is just lacking any physicality and teams cut through us so easily. The loss of Rodri is obviously huge and has probably masked the midfield issues we had prior to his injury. We don't look like keeping a clean sheet. The international break has come at a good time but we could've done with it coming a week ago to have the reset. We've got work to do now and a tough run of fixtures to follow. We need to beat Spurs and Anfield is a must not lose game now.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

This team peaked ( Obviously) in the treble season and we needed to start strengthening then.

I'm beginning to think that season might have been the one where some players thought they had nothing more to achieve. Then when we won the PL last season, again making history I wonder if some thought they could coast and still win things.

Perhaps if Arsenal had pipped us, we'd still have the hunger.

 

[madloaf]

Come on guys and gals, we've had a shit few weeks but lets not turn on each other, we're all blues ffs

Yeah, definitely no need to get personal because someone disagrees with you. Argue the football side and keep the personal insults for your loved ones as they walk in when brighton score their 2nd.

 

[paulchapo]

Scouse bastards....

 

[city2]

Pity we don’t put every player behind the ball when we are away from home and hit them on the break , score then revert to all behind the ball now that’s a plan.

 

[Ajm1985]

Not sure what's going on, but it's not letting me directly reply or quote @blubanjo. However, can't fucking believe an implication that I'm a fake fan because I'm critical of Pep after a run of 4 losses, which has followed a lot of underwhelming performances this season. Christ.

 

[.db.]

When I saw the line-up I thought it would be a long evening yet we did better than I expected because I expected the entire 90 minutes to be what the last hour of the game was like.

I was that sure it would be a tough night, I won £40 by sticking money on Brighton to soften the blow like I used to every week when we were shit.

But we played well for half an hour and played some half decent stuff.

However, Brighton have a deeper squad than we do and proved it with their subs. We can’t use injuries and playing young players as an excuse either because Brighton started with two teenagers in midfield and then brought on another young kid who ended up being the best player on the pitch. They brought on goal threats n’all. We haven’t really got as many goal threats as them even when everyone’s fit. Imagine saying that in about 2018-19.

Ederson and Simpson-Pusey did well for us, Kovačić, Savinho and Haaland did well for half an hour but faded badly.

I thought it was a deserved win for Brighton, they were first to everything and more creative in the last hour of the game.

 

[fitzy blue]

Going to be lots of empty seats at the Etihad going off some of these comments

Doubt if a lot of these poster's have ever been there anyway.

 

[hilts]

Poor as we were second half Brighton celebrating like they won the league. Where were these tossers at Anfield last week

Yes they shouldn't have celebrated winning and would rather not take 3 pts from Liverpool for no reason whatsoever

Nurse! Nurse!

 

[carlosthejackal]

Reaping the policy of selling world class players and signing journeymen

 

[borassic]

Yes, here i am, right on cue.

What did all you moaning cunts do pre-2008?

At worst I can describe you as entitled, rag cunts - the worst.

At best il describe you as Mard arses who are beating their partners right now because it’s not all going our way.

Here’s a thought, it’s not going our way because we are going through a slump, but guess what? It fucking happens.

It happens every fuckin season! When do they learn? Let’s get the lads back in and fit and do what we do best second half of the league

 

[bluemanchester]

All very true. But what if he turns up in the England team.

You can colour me surprised;-( ;-)

 

[citytill1die84]

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**** couldn't justify making Pep a brew you fucking bellend.

Short memory, prick

 

[Eccles Blue]

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His name went through my mind when I wrote how it had been a while since I felt this way. It was during his era!! :-(

 

[ProofMCFC]

And bring on who? I’m disappointed but I’m not going to start crying when clearly circumstances are against us and by and large they are playing well. 4 away games in 11 days against some decent teams. Perspective is needed.

Bring on ake for Walker and put Lewis on at rb or straight swap Walker for akanji at the very least!!

Peps absolutely fucked up with that Tottenham team, doing the exact opposite of what he said he would and ended up with 2 more injuries at the back. 4 away games and not even a draw…

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

It happens every fuckin season! When do they learn? Let’s get the lads back in and fit and do what we do best second half of the league

These wank stains don’t deserve who they claim to support.

 

[Prater70]

I think most of us had the feeling we'd lose before the game. Even when we went 1-0 up I still thought we'd lose. If we could have got the second goal when we were on top I would have still been worried I but thought we may get a draw.

This team peaked ( Obviously) in the treble season and we needed to start strengthening then. We had great players but they weren't getting any younger. Our recruitment lately has been poor. Nunes is trying his best but is a level below our standard. Savinho ( Yes I know he's young) is flattering to deceive. Doku the same. We won't even mention Phillips.

Partway through the second half I had to nip to the shops before they closed. We were still 1-0 up but the writing was on the wall. I came back and we were losing 2-1. I was gutted but not surprised and that is the worst part about it. Every game atm is predictable. On top, usually score, fail to increase that lead then fall apart. Rinse and repeat. I've just watched their goals back and the defending is absolutely shocking, particularly the first goal. Lewis lay on the floor, players with weak challenges. It just needed somebody to take charge and boot the fucking ball into row z. The second goal was equally abysmal. As usual easy to play through and he's one on one with Eddie.

I've no idea where we go from here or where the next win is coming from. For once I'm fucking delighted we have an international break. Every single one of our players needs to stay at home. We desperately need all our key experienced players back but sadly, even then, I don't expect a great improvement.

Bizarrely if Liverpool and Arsenal drop points we're still in it, but in our heart of hearts I think we all know this season it is going to be a step too far. The club is at a crossroads and everything hinges on these fucking charges. We hopefully come out of them unscathed and strengthen with the fresh top quality the squad desperately need.

Why didn't you go to the shops before the game. It was the kiss of death.

 

[Shirley]

First time we’ve lost 4 in a row since he was in charge

Not all in the prem though, a straw to clutch at!

 

[ytic04]

Only knew he was on when he tried to limp off

He is poor. The fact he is getting positive feedback just sums up how shit the rest have been.