[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United *** Official Match Thread ***

[Solid at the back]

it's not must win

We're at home against a relegation rival, of course it's a must win.

 

[dstanman]

As much as I want the 3 points can see this ending up in a disappointing draw

 

[Icy Gull]

As much as I want the 3 points can see this ending up in a disappointing draw

Won’t be THAT disappointing though and given our home record against park the bus teams, quite likely. But yes it will be disappointing.

 

[albionalbino]

This is a damp squid compared to Fulham v Newcastle last game of the season.

Squib. Not Squid. Damp Squib. A squib is a fuse like device hence dampness is disappointing.

 

[The Optimist]

We're at home against a relegation rival, of course it's a must win.

A draw would not mean we are doomed to relegation, so it’s not a must win. It’s a bloody nice to win game.

 

[Taybha]

I'll have a pound that a squid is damper than a fuse any day of their natural lives .


2 nil to the squids in blue

 

[albionalbino]

A crucial, must win game if we have any ambition of staying up this season. A repeat of last weekend, please. My only concern is our home form is diabolical

it's not "must win", Draw or defeat would still leave us safe. More like "prefer to win".

 

[rogersix]

We're at home against a relegation rival, of course it's a must win.

no, it isn't. what will happen if we don't win?

 

[Mo Gosfield]

Nearly every win we get, is when we have less possession than the opposition. When we counter attack and forward players have less time to think on the ball. Newcastle will know this, sit fairly deep and aim to frustrate us with two banks of four. This is when we struggle as a side. Our tempo slows and there is a lot of passing in front of the opposition. Our final ball is never that good, so we end up playing the numbers game. Trying to bombard the opposition into submission but all PL teams are well drilled and we get repelled quite easily.
We will have more possession tonight and Newcastle will look to soak it up. That is a given. We need to take the lead and let them try and force the pace. It could be a very tense affair and a draw is favourite, particularly as its a ' must not lose ' for both teams.

 

[amexer]

Appreciate why we are favourites but surprised Newcastle are 5-1

 

[kentgully]

Get in the box and go down..... must be our turn

 

[Mancgull]

Likewise, I think a draw isn’t a bad result. We’d move 4 points clear of Fulham, with a game in hand, knowing that 37 points with a superior goal difference will probably do the job, and knowing that a point clear of Fulham and Newcastle by game 37 will secure our safety.

However, would love a win.

 

[The Grockle]

I'm astonished by the general positivity on here I think tonight will be a very tough game and would be satisfied with a draw, this feels like the typical match we lose.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Squid tastes better than fuse

 

[albionfan37]

Let’s hope we can give ourselves an easier run in with a nice win tonight

 

[essbee1]

Likewise, I think a draw isn’t a bad result. We’d move 4 points clear of Fulham, with a game in hand, knowing that 37 points with a superior goal difference will probably do the job, and knowing that a point clear of Fulham and Newcastle by game 37 will secure our safety.

However, would love a win.

Not if our GD takes a hit.

 

[vagabond]

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United *** Official Match Thread ***

it's not "must win", Draw or defeat would still leave us safe. More like "prefer to win".

Correct.

Tonight is “must not lose”. Obviously a win would be brilliant, but a draw puts us 4pts clear of Fulham with a game in hand and still leaves the Geordies in the firing line.

We do historically struggle in these sort of games under Potter. But law of averages, we have to buck that trend at some point. And Newcastle are really really bad right now.

I have faith we get a nerve wracking 1-0 or 2-1. It’d be bloody nice to win by a couple of goals for once though.

 

[hampshirebrightonboy]

Exactly 6 months to the day since we turned them over at their place. Let’s do it again.

 

[Gun shot]

Brentford v Forest at lunchtime.
Six Nations Rugby this afternoon.
Brighton v Newcastle tonight.

Here's hoping for a Super Saturday with three points for the Albion to make safety within touching distance.

 

[knocky1]

Squib. Not Squid. Damp Squib. A squib is a fuse like device hence dampness is disappointing.

Quiete correct. However, if memory serves me right, dampness was never disappointing.