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

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Grizz

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Just an incredibly mature performance from the team on the pitch and the gaffer on the sidelines. There's always going to be periods in the game that get frustrating, but we rode those out and played very well in that second half. Onwards and upwards!
 




el punal

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My buttocks are now, at last, unclenched. I get so nervous about our games if I’m not there in person. At 5.50ish I checked on-line to see how were doing - 1-0 up 90+4, then it was 1-0 at 90+12. I thought please blow the f***ing whistle! Finally I got the all clear, the big 1-0 FT. Oh the relief. Well done boys! :drink: :thumbsup:
 




Sarisbury Seagull

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What a win, get in there Fabian!!

Some absolutely ludicrous comments earlier in this thread about our manager. He might be the youngest manager in PL history but that was a seriously grown up set up and performance that would have been beyond the dogmatic, childish, ego-maniac we had in charge last season!

Brilliant.
 


Javeaseagull

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Some of the play in the second half reminded me of de Zerbiball. Most of the players are very experienced now at this level and are a pleasure to watch. Not always good for my blood pressure though. Hinshelwood is becoming a vital player at such a young age. Loving it.
 




Seagull58

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Jan 31, 2012
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I'm sure he listens, but it's not like he didn't notice the high-line was causing issues (not that we won't still use it sometimes) and to change the tactics that much on the say of the players would mean they don't have faith in how he's managing them.

There's a difference between listening and completely changing everything.
He and his team analysed the Chelsea match, possibly discussed with the senior players, looked at the Newcastle team and decided to defend deeper. Tactical masterclass.
 




sjamesb3466

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Bizarre game but a win is a win. Encouraging that we can graft a result, Verbruggen was outstanding today.

Concerns would be passing accuracy which was way off again and general performance level, especially in the first half. A team that could finish would have punished us today. Saying that I thought we actually had more clear cut chances and could have got 3 or 4 if we'd been really clinical.

Kadioglu is still a concern, wouldn't be starting over Estupinan for me and couldn't convert a great opportunity to make the last 10 mins much more comfortable.

Love seeing us beat smug Eddie though 😄 Good day
 




Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo

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I'm sure he listens, but it's not like he didn't notice the high-line was causing issues (not that we won't still use it sometimes) and to change the tactics that much on the say of the players would mean they don't have faith in how he's managing them.

There's a difference between listening and completely changing everything.

No fully fit wingers and we played narrow. Seems like a manager who finds a formation/ tactics that works for the players available. Rather than sticking to one tried and tested plan.
 


Seagull58

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Bizarre game but a win is a win. Encouraging that we can graft a result, Verbruggen was outstanding today.

Concerns would be passing accuracy which was way off again and general performance level, especially in the first half. A team that could finish would have punished us today. Saying that I thought we actually had more clear cut chances and could have got 3 or 4 if we'd been really clinical.

Kadioglu is still a concern, wouldn't be starting over Estupinan for me and couldn't convert a great opportunity to make the last 10 mins much more comfortable.

Love seeing us beat smug Eddie though 😄 Good day
Estupinian definitely better than Ferdi, even though Ferdi was ok today. Igor worries me a little with his tendency to carry the ball until he loses it, like Webster. Was great to see Fabulous Hürzeler unveiling plan B and taking 3 points though.
 






severnside gull

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Some of the play in the second half reminded me of de Zerbiball. Most of the players are very experienced now at this level and are a pleasure to watch. Not always good for my blood pressure though. Hinshelwood is becoming a vital player at such a young age. Loving it.
Remember Hinshelwood being described last season as “potentially the new Gross”
I think he’s beginning to grow into just that
 


sjamesb3466

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Estupinian definitely better than Ferdi, even though Ferdi was ok today. Igor worries me a little with his tendency to carry the ball until he loses it, like Webster. Was great to see Fabulous Hürzeler unveiling plan B and taking 3 points though.
Agree re Igor. I thought he had a better than normal game today but he's not going to be anything other than a backup plan in the PL. Really good to see van Hecke come on as we've missed him
 








Machiavelli

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Oct 11, 2013
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Bizarre game but a win is a win. Encouraging that we can graft a result, Verbruggen was outstanding today.

Concerns would be passing accuracy which was way off again and general performance level, especially in the first half. A team that could finish would have punished us today. Saying that I thought we actually had more clear cut chances and could have got 3 or 4 if we'd been really clinical.

Kadioglu is still a concern, wouldn't be starting over Estupinan for me and couldn't convert a great opportunity to make the last 10 mins much more comfortable.

Love seeing us beat smug Eddie though 😄 Good day
Think Pervis didn't start because he's not long back from South America. FH mentioned that in the pre-match conference. I thought Ferdi looked good and, yes, Bart was outstanding.
 










Dick Swiveller

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My buttocks are now, at last, unclenched. I get so nervous about our games if I’m not there in person. At 5.50ish I checked on-line to see how were doing - 1-0 up 90+4, then it was 1-0 at 90+12. I thought please blow the f***ing whistle! Finally I got the all clear, the big 1-0 FT. Oh the relief. Well done boys! :drink: :thumbsup:
5:50 ish? Stop watching on Sky Sports + 1
 


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