[Albion] Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[brighton_tom]

Fans with a bit of perspective mate - ie the MAJORiTY of Brighton fans who realise we have a very young team, injuries, a very young manager and need at least a season to develop them.

Spot on.

 

[kevo]

The officiating in the 'best league in the world' as dire as ever.

I mean, Martinez running half the length of the pitch to influence the ref at the screen. How on earth is that acceptable?

 

[HillBarnTillIDie]

Villa are superbly coached in all aspects of their play.

 

[Codner's Wallop]

Repeated assurances from FH about ‘trusting the process’ but in my cynical old age I’m starting to wonder if the players fully understand this magical ‘process’. We look messy on the pitch, team selection looks messy etc…maybe it’s just me…help..

 

[HangletonGull]

Villa are superbly coached in all aspects of their play.

And we are the opposite

 

[American Seagle]

The officiating in the 'best league in the world' as dire as ever.

I mean, Martinez running half the length of the pitch to influence the ref at the screen. How on earth is that acceptable?

Probably for the same reason the officials have been really friendly with the Villa players all game and in the tunnel. Chatting and laughing with them. Not a word to the Brighton players.

 

[Bodian]

If I was a neutral I'd be quite enjoying this. It's a decent game.

And I'm glad we don't cheat as much as Villa - they appeal for tripping over their own shadows.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

We're not looking threatening.

 

[maltaseagull]

Fans with a bit of perspective mate - ie the MAJORiTY of Brighton fans who realise we have a very young team, injuries, a very young manager and need at least a season to develop them.

Young agreed but nobody is learning or improving. Does not look promising for next season.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Just think, last season we had an experienced pro at each level, Dunk in defence, Groß in midfield and Welbeck with the forwards.
We look like when the u23s play in that shonky football league tournament, obvious talent but succumb to more experienced players with a better plan

 

[MTSeagulls]

Sushi

Dick Jones?

 

[brighton_tom]

Villa are superbly coached in all aspects of their play.

They are. And its a very tough place to go for any team.

 

[Ethelwulf]

Fans with a bit of perspective mate - ie the MAJORiTY of Brighton fans who realise we have a very young team, injuries, a very young manager and need at least a season to develop them.

Do you really think the club spent 200 odd million to right this season off if so then it’s terrible this season the so called big clubs are struggling like never before we should be 3rd where Forest are
I bet bloom is not thinking like you quote the majority of Brighton fans I bet he is pissed off

 

[A mex eyecan]

bloody hell

 

[southstandandy]

Fans with a bit of perspective mate - ie the MAJORiTY of Brighton fans who realise we have a very young team, injuries, a very young manager and need at least a season to develop them.

Totally agree. It's immensely frustrating at the moment but as you've said there is so much inexperience in the squad, new faces new manager.

Those suggesting FH could be sacked is stupid IMO. Yes, he does look out of his depth at the moment but lets judge him at the end of the season.

 

[Swegulls]

A history lesson (!) would tell that this is probably one of the hardest away games … and we are not down and out yet.

 

[Krafty]

Oh wow! 2-2

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

We're not looking threatening.

Only to ourselves

 

[Steve in Japan]

Huzzah!! Lamptey!!!

 

[Auckland seagull]

Yeeeesssss!!!!