There may well have been debuts with more successful immediate outcomes, but what a game in which to blood him.
He experienced the post-match changing room euphoria at Arsenal, and now he's got this experience within a few days.
Always pleased to see the youngsters like him and Offiah come...
Sevilla was rocking tonight for their Semi-Final against Juventus.
Everyone bar the very small Juventus section seemed to be wearing red. An absolute wall of colour around the ground on 2 tiers.
They celebrated the end of the first period of extra-time like it was the end of the game. Very...
Thanks! It's been a good one, TB.
Having supported the Albion through thick and thin like many of us, I learned early on that it's a good idea not to let life be defined by mere football results! :)
They're a good side, wanted it more and were much better on the day. It happens. No disgrace...
Can't be done with any negative comments tonight. Haven't even looked at the match thread! :)
Big thanks for @bhafc99 for heading out tonight for my 52nd birthday out here in Dubai.
Yes, the boys didn't give me a 3 point present on the day itself, but they did provide those early against...
This guy is placing far too much importance about what others think of us, and by connection him.
It doesn't matter to me. And it shouldn't matter to him. It's rarely helpful to look for validation in the opinions of others.
Outside a fragile ego, who really cares? It's football, not a...
Doggie, that wouldn't surprise me.
Your extended though not entirely unwelcome absence from NSC in recent months that coincided with both Palace's all-too-brief relegation flirtation and Albion's push for European qualification would suggest that you've clearly been bricking it.
Although...
Having flown back to Dubai last night from LGW and had 4 seats to myself to create the impromptu, rare and highly desirable economy class bed (all seats reclined, 4 cushions, 4 blankets), on this particular occasion at least, my honest answer would be no.
(No families were harmed in the making...
Steele, Caicedo and Estupinan in this week's selections.
Jason Steele
Steele by name steel by nature. My goodness, Jason Steele showed exactly what he was made of during Sunday's 3-0 win at Arsenal. I thought there were moments in the game where he overplayed and was inches from conceding a...
Jason Steele says he reached a point where he "hated" football before rejuvenating his career at Brighton.
Steele has emerged as Europe-chasing Brighton's first-choice goalkeeper under Roberto de Zerbi this season.
But earlier in his career he was at a "tipping point" and needing to find a way...
Jason Steele says he reached a point where he "hated" football before rejuvenating his career at Brighton.
Steele has emerged as Europe-chasing Brighton's first-choice goalkeeper under Roberto de Zerbi this season.
But earlier in his career he was at a "tipping point" and needing to find a way...
Chappers:
"We have to start with Brighton...."
Murphy:
"Well they're a pleasure to watch. They always try and find the spare man...they mix the game up lovely...there's bravery in the formation...they continually persist in playing the right way through the line even if it doesn't work out..."...
Yes, that's pretty much where I'm at. Playing in the World Cup too - he's had a decent season.
Just didn't work out with us for plenty of reasons, but I wish him well.
And we'll always have that overhead kick.
Roberto de Zerbi speaking to Sky Sports:
"I'm pleased for the performance. It was a tough game and today was more difficult because on Monday we lost an incredible game."
"I'm really proud that my players showed our style and we showed character. Without this part of football, you can play...
This.
You just know he'll have everything in place.
And as usual, there won't be any price tag stated, regardless of what's being quoted in the media.
People can keep talking. And clubs can keep on bidding.
Tony's not blinking anytime soon.