Kalimantan Gull
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***OFFICIAL*** Brighton vs Reading Thread
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SK1NT
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although we lost, we played well and deserved a draw! so im quietly confident we will survive!roll on plymouth
Curious Orange
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Okay, my view on the game, now I'm in the cool of my house rather than the sauna that was the Madjeski Stadium.
Despite the result I'm actually quite encouraged. We lost today because the midfield hadn't played together before, and this left the back-four exposed, however they showed enough to make me feel that they will gel quite shortly. Jarrett and Nicolas looked lively, I'll reserve judgement on Currie, he had some nice touches but blatantly wasn't match fit.
What encouraged me the most was our two goals, both exceptionally well taken, particularly Robinson's which was very calmly taken for a 17 year old.
Had we been given the penalty early on things might have been a little different. Certainly Reading should be worried about conceding 2 goals to a team that isn't well bedded in yet.
Can't wait for Tuesday now.
Despite the result I'm actually quite encouraged. We lost today because the midfield hadn't played together before, and this left the back-four exposed, however they showed enough to make me feel that they will gel quite shortly. Jarrett and Nicolas looked lively, I'll reserve judgement on Currie, he had some nice touches but blatantly wasn't match fit.
What encouraged me the most was our two goals, both exceptionally well taken, particularly Robinson's which was very calmly taken for a 17 year old.
Had we been given the penalty early on things might have been a little different. Certainly Reading should be worried about conceding 2 goals to a team that isn't well bedded in yet.
Can't wait for Tuesday now.
Curious Orange
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PS. not sure what happened to Reid, but he came back on wearing Virgo's shirt, I guess he must have torn his.
The Large One
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Generally not too disappointed in the match. The most disappointing thing was the result - butwe hardly expected them to be blown away.
Nicholas was the best of the new lot. Good touches but clearly needs a big fella next to him. Once Chippy is back, I suspect Oatway's days are numbered. Reid was a little anonymous.
Jarret showed some nice skills, but hasn't worked out yet when to release the ball. When Jones came on, you could tell his experience - though not necessarily his skill.
Currie did a very good impression of a tree, he didn't beat anyone - nor did he try to. What had happened to Hart? If Currie is his replacement, then this is a black mark against McGhee for this.
Molango looked busy, but lacked support - took his goal superbly. I suspect him and Knight will work well together. Jake Robinson - lovely turn for his goal.
I was a bit disappointed with the full-backs - both were run a bit ragged today. Neiter had their best game, although both looked exposed by Currie and Jarrett's clear lack of defensive understanding.
Quite heartening, but we need some more experienced players back sharpish. Didn't quite gel as a team, but we do look as though we can.
Nicholas was the best of the new lot. Good touches but clearly needs a big fella next to him. Once Chippy is back, I suspect Oatway's days are numbered. Reid was a little anonymous.
Jarret showed some nice skills, but hasn't worked out yet when to release the ball. When Jones came on, you could tell his experience - though not necessarily his skill.
Currie did a very good impression of a tree, he didn't beat anyone - nor did he try to. What had happened to Hart? If Currie is his replacement, then this is a black mark against McGhee for this.
Molango looked busy, but lacked support - took his goal superbly. I suspect him and Knight will work well together. Jake Robinson - lovely turn for his goal.
I was a bit disappointed with the full-backs - both were run a bit ragged today. Neiter had their best game, although both looked exposed by Currie and Jarrett's clear lack of defensive understanding.
Quite heartening, but we need some more experienced players back sharpish. Didn't quite gel as a team, but we do look as though we can.
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Charlies Shinpad
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Two good finishes by our front men,but what was Reid trying to do for our free kick?
He tried to play it fancy and then the next thing you know Harding is left one on one,makes a bit of a mess of it and we are 3-1 down
Jones comes on and does absolutely nothing basically,Currie didnt run at there full back once,so what has Hart done wrong then?
Reid in my opinion had a nightmare,but hopefully he will learn from that and quickly!!!!
He tried to play it fancy and then the next thing you know Harding is left one on one,makes a bit of a mess of it and we are 3-1 down
Jones comes on and does absolutely nothing basically,Currie didnt run at there full back once,so what has Hart done wrong then?
Reid in my opinion had a nightmare,but hopefully he will learn from that and quickly!!!!
Curious Orange
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Turkey said:
Only "good" Kerry though, I wouldn't want "bad" Kerry in the side.
The Large One
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To be fair, Kerry's best season for us was in this division...
Curious Orange
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Hi to bloke I was chatting to on the bus going to the stadium, he said he'd posted a thread on here once about Falmer without getting a reply. Hope you enjoyed the game and if you post again that you get more of a response!!!
I really, really, really enjoyed today.
I expected to lose so that hasn't really hurt me too much.
I'm buzzing because we're back in The Championship, We scored the quickest goal I have ever seen, two young strikers scored, we comprehensivly outsung Reading (not hard but great fun).
I was pleased to see Danny Cullip play well. He started poorly at this level last time around. I think Guy Butters did well today. He was so calm. Virgo and Harding were ran ragged. Currie did little to impress but on the other hand Harty did very little last season imo. I don't think Currie deserves much stick yet. Reid showed good control and did all right. Nicolas was very impressive winning a lot of balls and playing it around nicely. Oatway did really really well keeping Sidwell quiet and although he was awful with the ball we were poorer without him. Albert Jarrett looked like a livewire. Exciting prospect. Molango reminded me of Zamora. Not his talent but his posture, they way he stood with his arm on his hip and the way he ran..
He chased everything and looked like a good player.
So happy overall. I think tuesday is a 6 pointer though.. even at this early stage.
I expected to lose so that hasn't really hurt me too much.
I'm buzzing because we're back in The Championship, We scored the quickest goal I have ever seen, two young strikers scored, we comprehensivly outsung Reading (not hard but great fun).
I was pleased to see Danny Cullip play well. He started poorly at this level last time around. I think Guy Butters did well today. He was so calm. Virgo and Harding were ran ragged. Currie did little to impress but on the other hand Harty did very little last season imo. I don't think Currie deserves much stick yet. Reid showed good control and did all right. Nicolas was very impressive winning a lot of balls and playing it around nicely. Oatway did really really well keeping Sidwell quiet and although he was awful with the ball we were poorer without him. Albert Jarrett looked like a livewire. Exciting prospect. Molango reminded me of Zamora. Not his talent but his posture, they way he stood with his arm on his hip and the way he ran..
He chased everything and looked like a good player.So happy overall. I think tuesday is a 6 pointer though.. even at this early stage.
Scotty Mac
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good game. we made a few mistakes and were punished, simple as that. if we tighten up defencfifly then i don't see we have a problem, and you have to remember reading are one of the better sides in the division, we almost held them to a draw. its an encouraging start.
i dont think losing oatway helped, as he wasn't having a bad game till when he went off, and he was keeping harper and sidwell relatively quiet
i dont think losing oatway helped, as he wasn't having a bad game till when he went off, and he was keeping harper and sidwell relatively quiet
Braders
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the table means nothing to meDel Boy said:
(he says after happily singing and dancing "WE ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE" at 3-00 -3-01 )
Scotty Mac
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Braders7 said:the table means nothing to me
(he says after happily singing and dancing "WE ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE" at 3-00 -3-01 )
even though leeds were top of the league then
Braders
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so ?Scotty M said:even though leeds were top of the league then
that was only a minor detail
Scotty Mac
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Braders7 said:so ?
that was only a minor detail
Normandy seagull
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i agree with you turkey, I had a strange feeling we were going to lose this one. I came over from france. Can't really say I enjoyed the drive( traffic shit compared to france) or parking. Couldn't park anywhere without paying, eventually parked near a rec ground. Was met by two inbred fat reading fans who thought it would be funny to take the piss out of my brighton car sticker, scarf etc called the usual faggot boy and watch your arse. then these wankers realised my car had a french numberplate and started on the fact that I must be a fecking frog as well!
As for the game, Cullip MOM for us. Harding had a bit of a shocker. Does currie every run? I think we missed oatway when he went off. Butters a little bit slow? Molango is going to be quality. Reid not in game much. Superb Albion support. Weather too hot!
As for the game, Cullip MOM for us. Harding had a bit of a shocker. Does currie every run? I think we missed oatway when he went off. Butters a little bit slow? Molango is going to be quality. Reid not in game much. Superb Albion support. Weather too hot!
albionman
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Just back from Reading. I thought we did well against a side who I think will be 'there or thereabouts' at the end of the season.
One think that did disappoint me was that people seem to be getting on to Currrie's back already. People behind me were moaning after half an hour. "Get him off".
I guess he will be the target for the 'whingers' this season. So sad that people can't appreciate that players don't go out to perform badly (not that he did mind you IMHO).
Great support overall though and hopefully people will realise that survival in this division is the priority and that how we do it is not so important.
One think that did disappoint me was that people seem to be getting on to Currrie's back already. People behind me were moaning after half an hour. "Get him off".
I guess he will be the target for the 'whingers' this season. So sad that people can't appreciate that players don't go out to perform badly (not that he did mind you IMHO).
Great support overall though and hopefully people will realise that survival in this division is the priority and that how we do it is not so important.
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Cian
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Bobby's Gull said: