[Albion] Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[birthofanorange]

Still is

Yep.

 

[dwayne]

Hinsh an absolute liability

 

[Marxo]

What a mess to get into!

 

[Deadly Danson]

Do you think we should just send out a second string (youth team) team to Athens next week ? rest Ferguson, Pedro , Dunk , Van Hecke etc.

At this rate we may have to! But no, I think perhaps qualifying for the next round of the Europa is perhaps more important for us at this moment. But we perhaps have to lower our expectations - with a fit squad we should be top 7 or 8, with these injuries anywhere above the relegation zone is fine (although they are responding amazingly at this moment).

 

[Triggaaar]

Half-time, 1-2 - but is VAR still looking at our goals?

 

[Farehamseagull]

Hinshelwood really got away with two mistakes there. Had done really well so far since coming on until then.

 

[Mackenzie]

That showed a lot of fight. Well done lads.

 

[The Fits]

Hinsh played in defence on the US tour.

As did Jensen Weir.

 

[Coxovi]

Great half but gutted from the injuries! Really hope they are not long-term.

 

[oldboyroy]

My 1 - 3 is still on.....

Same here

 

[Redinpeace]

time for a brew and beta blocker …..

 

[Bridcutt]

Battling performance with all of the injuries. Need another one to feel comfortable but yeah.

Hinshlewood looks out of it so far though, needs to be stronger in the challenges

 

[Coldeanseagull]

It's strange, I don't feel any trepidation now! They have to come out, we will score again

 

[US Seagull]

Yep there needs to be a substitution allowance for injuries

PEEDRO!!!!

It would be good, in principle, but it's too exploitable. A player goes down and acts like his done his hammy just to give the gaffer a "free" sub.

You think VAR is bad? Wait until they need to bring a full medical team on to determine if a injury is "real"

 

[KZNSeagull]

As did Jensen Weir.

Is he on the bench?

 

[Mustafa II]

Decent first half. We've been the better team and deserve to be winning.

Soft goal to concede early on, which is pretty normal of us this season... but despite that, the opening stages of the half we were playing some sublime football.

Forest defense is very open. They seem to be particularly vulnerable to our formation and style of play - but like all other teams of that calibre, there is always that risk they'll catch us on the counter, like they did for their goal.

Shame about the injuries, but both look precautionary rather than serious.

Dunk having a solid game. Pedro & Adringa looking good. Stunning finishes from Ferguson and Pedro. Gilmour playing well, but will have a barn door reputation before too long.

We should win this. We should finish this off. But I thought the same against Sheff Utd. Let's not be complacent. We need a goal or two to seal this beyond doubt.

 

[Farehamseagull]

JP is a superstar in the making. Love the kid. Totally deserved.

He really is, makes such a difference to our team every time he plays.

He starts every game he’s fit as far as I’m concerned. Such a crucial player for us and as you say, a world superstar in the making.

 

[Milano]

Yeah if Baleba isn't seen as a better option that Hinsh I find that a bit concerning.

Because he can’t play left back?
Jesus, you don’t bring players on based on how much they cost?
Losing yet more players to injury means it’s vital that we keep experience in the centre mid positions now.
Major concern now is the next and last sub is likely to be Lallana because he can’t seem to go the full 90.

 

[Redinpeace]

It's strange, I don't feel any trepidation now! They have to come out, we will score again

Got to be honest I’m not keen on your optimism .

 

[Farehamseagull]

By the way, thank the lord for Lewis Dunk!

An absolute colossus again today.