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[Albion] Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***
- Thread starter Dick Head
- Start date
nwgull
Well-known member
Write off a competition so that we can finish high enough to qualify for it next season. Almost paradoxical.
Thank god you’re not in charge then.
So you would rather the opposite then ? Finish 8th and go out of Europe early ?
StonehamPark
#Brighton-Nil
- Aug 24, 2020
- 7,451
One positive to take from a 6-1 defeat, is that only three points were at stake.
Union were not having to play in the PL every week.
We have to think long term. I’m assuming we all want to play in Europe again and again? Well in my opinion, throwing everything we have at this season is not necessarily the smartest move.
Finishing 12th and getting to the semis wins you nothing and certainly doesn’t act as a magnet for future signings.
You want to finish 12th?What
Super Sub
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- Aug 13, 2016
- 297
Great start but if we are honest, a result like that has been coming.
The defence are getting a lot of flack but for me the problems lay in the engine room. We have lots of nice, touch players but no physicality what so ever. They have obviously gone now but that score never happens with a Caceido or Bissouma in the 11.
Baleba could become that guy but asking a 19 year old to step up now is a big ask.
I believe we missed a trick not getting a Now replacement in during the window.
onwards
The defence are getting a lot of flack but for me the problems lay in the engine room. We have lots of nice, touch players but no physicality what so ever. They have obviously gone now but that score never happens with a Caceido or Bissouma in the 11.
Baleba could become that guy but asking a 19 year old to step up now is a big ask.
I believe we missed a trick not getting a Now replacement in during the window.
onwards
No. I want to qualify for Europe again. We won’t do that by finishing 12th and getting to the semis or quarters.
Wasnt Caceido playing against Everton last season?
So you want to qualify for Europe so we can get knocked out early again when mitoma and others are sold and are squad is weaker?
We need to go for Europe this season.
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
I believe in Joe Hendry
- Oct 4, 2003
- 12,212
6th, 7th and probably 8th will qualify for Europe next season. Consistently qualifying for Europe, or being in the mix to qualify, will be better for our development longer term than one run to the semi finals this season. That's not to say we can't finish in the top 8 and go deep in Europe with a bit of luck.
The problem we currently have is too many injuries to key players who know the system and the new players not being well versed enough for it not to make an impact. Some of how we are playing reminds me of the first 5 games under RDZ where at times we looked a bit clueless and lost when it came to implementing his ideas. It will come good.
Birdie Boy
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- Jun 17, 2011
- 4,448
I agree to a certain extent but the players can't be knackered yet and if they can't be up for every game this season then when can they? RDZ hasn't helped with the massive squad rotation either but let's learn from it and onwards and upwards.
StonehamPark
#Brighton-Nil
If those were our only two options, of course.
Super Sub
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- Aug 13, 2016
- 297
Yes he was but I think as a right back for most of the game
kevo
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- Mar 8, 2008
- 9,884
Tbh I thought 10 was a bit tight anyway given lunchtime ko and train strike!bad fan, but decided to go out a motorcycle ride, instead of watching this on tv. Pleased with my choice. Really feel for those that made the trip, hope they get extra loyalty points.
hopefully we do better on Thursday.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
One of those days. Save’s having to wait up for Match of the day.
We move on.
We move on.