Do you honestly think the Albion could be playing Premier League football in Aug 2013

[MACROBLUE]

Because without a doubt, I do.

Everthing is in place.

The strength and depth of the squad is incredible.

The infastructure in two years has gone from almost cottage industry to slick cooperate outfit.

Of all the recent changes in Brighton & Hove, the Albion is by far the best and most dynamic.

After watching Saints yesterday the answer is no.

 

[banjo]

My prediction at he beginning of the season was 10th or there abouts, but could see us making the playoffs with the squad we have now.

 

[LamieRobertson]

After watching Saints yesterday the answer is no.

what has watching saints yesterday to do with albion having a chance of being in the premier next season?

 

[5mins-from-amex]

Agree. Southampton also thought they we're ready for the prem and could compete with the top teams in this country!
Not much fun losing week in week out having said that I would like us to have a go.

To be fair Southampton have competed, they almost won at city, were unlucky vs utd, so its not like they are on a completely different level to the rest of the teams in the prem.

 

[Frutos]

If we do, we do, if we don't, I don't mind. Although I'd like a play-off place and a trip to Wembley!

This, for me.

 

[StonehamPark]

With the squad we have at this moment, we can achieve promotion.
However, with the squad we have at this moment, we would do very well to avoid relegation in the Premier League.

Myself, I'm happy to watch Brighton dig their heels into the top 6 of the Championship for the next couple of years.

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

We have a great squad and strength in depth all over the park - except....

Bruno has been a revelation and he transforms us as an offensive threat. If he were to be injured/banned, I'm not sure we'd be the same force.

The Pole in the Goal would be missed as well.

Calderon is as good going forward, if not better. Its just that he isn't as good defensively and Gus gets a bit scared about that sometimes

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

With the squad we have at this moment, we can achieve promotion.
However, with the squad we have at this moment, we would do very well to avoid relegation in the Premier League.

Myself, I'm happy to watch Brighton dig their heels into the top 6 of the Championship for the next couple of years.

like Cardiff?

In every promotion season there is a game early on where it becomes clear that this is a special side and will get promoted. There are ups and downs along the way, of course, but only that. In 2000 I remember beating Cheltenham 3-0 early on with ease, in 2010 we beat MK Dons 2-0 in September in a display of pure class. We finished champions by a mile both times. By the sounds of it that Friday performance matches that.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

Calderon is as good going forward, if not better. Its just that he isn't as good defensively and Gus gets a bit scared about that sometimes

I think you're entirely wrong there. In every way, shape AND form.

 

[Davey Boy Smith]

Calderon is as good going forward, if not better. Its just that he isn't as good defensively and Gus gets a bit scared about that sometimes

Here here... I'd be more concerned with Bridge getting injured with Vincelot clearly out of Gus' plans it would suggest Painter/John Terry would be playing LB. I do think our midfield must be the strongest in the division though with most MFs making most Championship team's first XI.

Could we? Yes.

Will we? Who knows but it's shaping up to be an up exciting season...

 

[marshy68]

Because without a doubt, I do.

Everthing is in place.

The strength and depth of the squad is incredible.

Yes but the club ran out of pies in the wsu it's a disgrace! What if we were playing Man U? It would be so embarrassing. We are not nearly ready for the premiership.

The infastructure in two years has gone from almost cottage industry to slick cooperate outfit.

Of all the recent changes in Brighton & Hove, the Albion is by far the best and most dynamic.

What about the pies they ran out of pies in the wsu on Friday premiership ur having a laugh!

 

[Perkino]

Our current squad I believe is strong enough to go up and stay up, I think there are at least 5 teams we would finish above in the premiership

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

Brighton could surprise everybody-it's a massive x factor style yes from me.

 

[Triggaaar]

Win the championship this year, win the premier league next year, and win the champions league the year after. Anything less is a failure, Gus and Tony out.

 

[Triggaaar]

Calderon is as good going forward, if not better. Its just that he isn't as good defensively and Gus gets a bit scared about that sometimes

I think you're entirely wrong there. In every way, shape AND form.

Agreed. Nothing against Inigo, but Bruno is something else (accepting that we're only talking about going forward here).

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

I think you're entirely wrong there. In every way, shape AND form.

oh please. We've seen Bruno five times now? He's great, but when he starts volleying the ball in from the edge of the box, then we'll talk.

 

[middletoenail]

oh please. We've seen Bruno five times now? He's great, but when he starts volleying the ball in from the edge of the box, then we'll talk.

And how many times have you seen Bruno in the stripes?

 

[CP 0 3 BHA]

Calderon is as good going forward, if not better. Its just that he isn't as good defensively and Gus gets a bit scared about that sometimes

You're kidding, right?

Granted that Calde and Bruno are both at their best going forward, but we've not had a defender who looks so good going forward and can pick a killer pass since Lawrenson.

 

[Davemania]

Calderon is as good going forward, if not better. Its just that he isn't as good defensively and Gus gets a bit scared about that sometimes

Sorry but Bruno is a class above Calde in every aspect, as much as i love Calde too, he just is though. Would grace any Prem league team imo

 

[Ninja Elephant]

Agreed. Nothing against Inigo, but Bruno is something else (accepting that we're only talking about going forward here).

Exactly what I, and most people, have spotted. He is incredible, especially at this level.

oh please. We've seen Bruno five times now? He's great, but when he starts volleying the ball in from the edge of the box, then we'll talk.

Well, I'm going to respond to that with;

Sorry but Bruno is a class above Calde in every aspect, as much as i love Calde too, he just is though. Would grace any Prem league team imo

Bruno is a fantastic player, much better than Calderon in every respect. That doesn't mean that suddenly Calderon isn't any good, he is a very important player around the squad but for the time being he's going to have to accept being behind a player of superior talent.