[Albion] Ben Foster Predicts Brighton to be Relegated

[Swansman]

So you don't think the fact that our first home game is against WATFORD or that Foster is a far more successful blogger than either of us comes into it at all?

We all know who to BOOOOO now.



Nevertheless, he is far more in a position to judge than even Lineker or Ian Wright who haven't seen anything other than the inside of a TV studio for years. It won't stop me posting predictions or making bets either but you can't dismiss his current knowledge.

1. Nope seriously doubt the Watford squad is tactically preparing for anything other than their game against Aston Villa.

2. And no, Ben Foster being a successful blogger does not comes into it at all. Its absolutely hilarious and a little bit frightening that you think it matters.

3. I dismiss his current knowledge.

 

[Guinness Boy]

1. Nope seriously doubt the Watford squad is tactically preparing for anything other than their game against Aston Villa.

2. And no, Ben Foster being a successful blogger does not comes into it at all. Its absolutely hilarious and a little bit frightening that you think it matters.

3. I dismiss his current knowledge.

"Current Premier League player knows nothing about Premier League"

 

[Swansman]

"Current Premier League player knows nothing about Premier League"

Nah I'm sure he knows as much as the rest of us when it comes to predicting the league... **** all, that is. Despite his blog.

 

[chaileyjem]

If Lamptey or Welbeck never play again, we never sign another player, and Potter loses all ability to coach a team with the likes of Sanchez, Bissouma, Lallana, Webster, Dunk and Trossard out of trouble , and the club give up having one of the best youth development set ups in the country, Tony Bloom abandons the club financially, the three promoted teams all suddenly play out of their skins and of course there just can’t be 3 teams worse than us this year - again ! - then - yep - we’re definitely in big trouble.


( honestly - you lot)

 

[LamieRobertson]

Ben Foster

 

[Mr Putdown]

Let's hope so. You two don't exactly get on either though, do you?

I’m more concerned about the possibility of catching athletes foot than what Watford fans think of us to be honest.

The whole mascot v zaha row was utterly pathetic, everyone involved were just dicks.

And I mean everyone.

 

[seagully]

When I was living in Coventry and commuting to London he used to get on my train to travel to Watford's training ground. Never plucked up the courage to speak to him but we were on 'nodding to each other on the platform' terms.

I know, what an interesting story...

 

[Sheebo]

I’m more concerned about the possibility of catching athletes foot than what Watford fans think of us to be honest.

The whole mascot v zaha row was utterly pathetic, everyone involved were just dicks.

And I mean everyone.

Tbf that mascot is ****ing weird. Never ever have I stood there at football and had a silly mascot walk over to the home crowd MID GAME and bang a drum to get the crowd going. I was literally so bemused but it just happened & I swear people, even some BHA, seemed to not really take much notice. Really strange.

 

[Sheebo]

When I was living in Coventry and commuting to London he used to get on my train to travel to Watford's training ground. Never plucked up the courage to speak to him but we were on 'nodding to each other on the platform' terms.

I know, what an interesting story...

Yeh well I used to get the train from Lewes to Brighton about 3 times sitting with ALBERT JARRETT so stick that in your pipe and smoke it. And I talked to him briefly - prob wouldn’t have noticed him if he wasn’t in full BHA pre match kit with a bag with AJ on it tbh.

 

[Pevenseagull]

Ben Foster

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

The only prediction I’m taking any notice of is [MENTION=3734]Giraffe[/MENTION] Staying Up Tracker.

Is it nearly ready, oh long necked one?

It was done on June 16th but has slipped way down the board !

I'll bounce it.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Oh there's gonna be a lot of pearl clutching.

Guardian journo John Brewin also thinking after 4 seasons of perennial relegation fodder this will be our last.


The rest of the pundits on Football Weekly had us between 14th and 17th.

That epsiode was pathetic. I’ve enjoyed FW for years and used to find Barry’s melancholy assuming and I know it’s his ‘thing’ but the whole show is becoming negative and tiresome now.

If none of the panel can even be bothered to give any sides outside of the top 6 the time of day, why even bother pretending to put out episodes previewing the other 14? Barry and Brewin are just permanently negative, it’s boring and repetitive.

The lack of knowledge or interest in anything outside of the top 6 was embarassing. I turned off half way through and to be honest, doubt I’ll bother with FW again for a while. Totally Football is a far superior pod these days as is even Football Ramble as at least they appear to still like football unlike most of FW.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Shirley Bloom intends to invest later on in this transfer window? /QUOTE]

Has Tony passed on the reins to a distant female relative?

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I know it doesn't matter, and I know that its common knowledge that he is a United fan, but for me, the worst thing of that video, is that a current member of Watford's playing staff, is broadcasting to the world, sat in a rival PL club's kit. That is hugely unprofessional, disrespectful to the Watford fans, and most probably in breach of his contract.

How would we feel if Dunk was putting out videos sat in a Chelsea shirt?

 

[Barnet Seagull]

I’m more concerned about the possibility of catching athletes foot than what Watford fans think of us to be honest.

The whole mascot v zaha row was utterly pathetic, everyone involved were just dicks.

And I mean everyone.

It's interesting isn't it. As someone who up until recently worked near Watford amongst a number of Watford fans, it was surprising the amount of vitriol directed towards your club Mr P.

 

[nwgull]

Banked £50m with huge savings made in our payroll costs.

Yet still no striker or LWB.

Even CP and Stains have spent money.

Shirley Bloom intends to invest later on in this transfer window?

Without that and our regular, already injured players, Foster has a point.

Stains are going to be considerably weaker without Ings and Vestegaard.

 

[Braggfan]

Pundits backing us to go down based on our lack of transfers, suggests to me that they’re ignorant about the club. When you don't know much about a side, and you see they've havent signed many players, its easy to say they'll go down.

I think all three of the promoted clubs will be in the relegation mix, with Burnley, Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Southampton, Wolves and maybe even Everton potentially being worse off than last year. I don’t think we’re worse off, we’re might be the same strength but we’re not worse off. I’m not saying we’ll easily stay up, but I think more than 3 of the clubs just mentioned will finish below us.

 

[DavidRyder]

I am 100% confident that we will bring in some players before the window shuts, and that we will be absolutely fine this season.

 

[southstandandy]

Banked £50m with huge savings made in our payroll costs.

Yet still no striker or LWB.

Even CP and Stains have spent money.

Shirley Bloom intends to invest later on in this transfer window?

Without that and our regular, already injured players, Foster has a point.

But what many are forgetting is the £69m loss from the season before last, not to mention whatever losses we incurred last season too.

These debts won't magically disappear and we don't have the endless funds of the Villa chairman. It's also likely that we probably only banked half of the White money with the other half being paid over the life of his contract so I for one can't see us splurging masses on any more players this season.

I trust in Tony to keep the club afloat even if for us fans it's hard not seeing several new signings being made. The harsh life of football finances I'm afraid.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

I know it doesn't matter, and I know that its common knowledge that he is a United fan, but for me, the worst thing of that video, is that a current member of Watford's playing staff, is broadcasting to the world, sat in a rival PL club's kit. That is hugely unprofessional, disrespectful to the Watford fans, and most probably in breach of his contract.

How would we feel if Dunk was putting out videos sat in a Chelsea shirt?

Very true. That's a massive in my book.