[Albion] AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[Weststander]

Bournemouth doing a good job of keeping March and Mitoma quiet.

I thought Mitoma was quality, despite three players marking him. The defender Smith looked concerned.

The Dunk 50 yard passes to Mitoma in the last 15 minutes were far too obvious, easily cut out.

 

[Sheebo]

Decent enough performance by our high standards too. Just a bit too open at time ls esp down our left. Bmuff looking decent enough for a side down the bottom - battling well tbf…

 

[Driver8]

We need to stop giving the ball away and stop the passes over the top which come to nothing every time.

 

[Stat Brother]

I guess it's my fault for mocking last night's 'entertainment', as I don't think we've been much better.

Too many players making to many simple mistakes.

I'd hoped the goal would calm them down sadly not.

Just gotta be thankful we're playing Bournemouth and not Jason Bourne.

 

[Gabbiano]

Except for the Mitoma assist...

Quick pounce on a rebound, not a lot they could have done about that one.

Generally though, neither March nor Mitoma have been as influential so far this game as in recent ones. Credit to Bournemouth for that, lets hope it changes second half.

 

[Bridcutt]

We need to stop giving the ball away and stop the passes over the top which come to nothing of every time.

Yeah they work when they have a very high line but we're using it as our only outlet. It means Mitoma just doesn't touch the ball short at any time too as he's told to keep making runs

 

[WhingForPresident]

If the stream I posted earlier isn't working for anyone, here's another. There's a pop up banner top left which is mildly irritating but it's working at least:

Bournemouth - Brighton

frontsrowsport.eu

 

[Zeberdi]

When we're 0-1 up in a game I'm not watching we can play like a team of startled sheep for all I care.

Exactly - who cares if it’s messy - results, results, results

managed to get a stream too just as we scored -

 

[GT49er]

Half time didn't come a moment too soon. We're ahead, but I don't think anybody can argue that we've been firmly in control here

Sky Sports News pundit has just argued it!

 

[SanchoMitoma]

Quick pounce on a rebound, not a lot they could have done about that one.

Generally though, neither March nor Mitoma have been as influential so far this game as in recent ones. Credit to Bournemouth for that, lets hope it changes second half.

You make it sound easier than it was, it all happened very fast and he didn’t cross it randomly, he put it right in Ferguson’s path. It’s good execution like this that separates winners from losers.

 

[Sheebo]

First 28 mins we outclassed them.

Yes - I do wonder what some people see / expect etc etc. we’re the better football side but they’ve come right into it since we scored. Think we’ve been pretty good

 

[nicko31]

Bournemouth look dangerous, giving them too much space

 

[Weststander]

Delighted with that HT score considering we’ve not been at our best, passing not really on point so far.

I’ve never said this before but Veltman looks a bit of a concern tonight and a couple of dodgy moments from Dunk again.

Steele, Estupinan, Caicedo excellent and what more can you say about the boy wonder?! Stunning finish.

Bmuff have set a trap for us with Veltman.

Allowing him to advance 60 yards upfield over and over (never seen him so high up), then counter attacking with a speed merchant waiting on their left at the half way line.

Interesting to see if RDZ has noticed and is bothered.

 

[dangull]

Pitch looks smaller for intricate movement. Maybe its the camera angle

 

[Gabbiano]

You make it sound easier than it was, it all happened very fast and he didn’t cross it randomly, he put it right in Ferguson’s path. It’s good execution like this that separates winners from losers.

Fair enough, thats very true.

 

[Weststander]

Yes - I do wonder what some people see / expect etc etc. we’re the better football side but they’ve come right into it since we scored. Think we’ve been pretty good

Incredibly short memories.

Erasing 28 mins, because Plucky were good for a later 17.

 

[HalfaSeatOn]

Delighted with that HT score considering we’ve not been at our best, passing not really on point so far.

I’ve never said this before but Veltman looks a bit of a concern tonight and a couple of dodgy moments from Dunk again.

Steele, Estupinan, Caicedo excellent and what more can you say about the boy wonder?! Stunning finish.

I was thinking the same. A rarity indeed.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Yes - I do wonder what some people see / expect etc etc. we’re the better football side but they’ve come right into it since we scored. Think we’ve been pretty good

Agreed. I don't watch us every week due to streams etc and we looked very good at times in that half.

 

[Wellesley]

Pascal Gross has been terrible. I know he's bloody slow but he's not even attempting to run. He's lost us possession too many times. Needs to wake up or come off.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Under massive pressure in midfield and struggling to string passes together to play in March or Mitoma. Feel like one of them needs to come central to give Ferguson someone to lay off to.

Welbeck on to help through the middle but at which players expense? Mac if carrying a knock?