**Brighton and Hove Albion v Sunderland, in Albufeira - Official**

[Bean]

Gus Poyet has confirmed he will play his strongest possible team this evening, barring injured duo Peter Brezovan and Lewis Dunk.

Poyet told Brighton's official website, "There will be no more mixed teams and multiple changes. From now on it's the first-team. I am going to play the team that I think is best tonight."

 

[Joe Pineapples]

Hammer the mackems, please.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Gus Poyet has confirmed he will play his strongest possible team this evening, barring injured duo Peter Brezovan and Lewis Dunk.

Have I missed something?

When did Lewis Dunk get elevated into the "he's in the strongest possible team, provided he's fit" category?

I've got nothing against the lad, but really ...

 

[Bean]

Have I missed something?

When did Lewis Dunk get elevated into the "he's in the strongest possible team, provided he's fit" category?

I've got nothing against the lad, but really ...

Copied off the Sunderland site my friend, which may explain.

 

[Rookie]

Team been on Argus website for a while
Albion pair poised for full games against Sunderland From The Argus)

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

At Milton Keynes it looked like Lewis Dunk was a first team regular because of his attitude and confidence.

 

[glasfryn]

looks a bit like El Bad had been given the elbow as well?

 

[Silent Bob]

Team been on Argus website for a while
Albion pair poised for full games against Sunderland From The Argus)

I sincerely hope that isn't what Gus considers his strongest team, back to the lopsided 4-4-2 and do anything possible rather than play Dicker, either in his best position or at all.

 

[Rookie]

I sincerely hope that isn't what Gus considers his strongest team, back to the lopsided 4-4-2 and do anything possible rather than play Dicker, either in his best position or at all.

Bar the lack of the left winger, I think that is a pretty good team. 4-3-3 is the way to go with Murray leading the line

 

[Conkers]

SAFC: Carson, Bardsley, McCartney, Colback, Ferdinand, Kilgallon, Zenden, Richardson, Waghorn, Jones, Bent.

 

[Conkers]

Brighton: Poke, Calderon, Elphick, Greer, Painter, Bennett, Kishyshev, Navarro, Sparrow, Barnes, Murray.

Subs: Walker, Cook, Hall, El Abd, Battipiedi, Dicker, Baz, Holroyd, Hart, Smith, F.Morais.

 

[El Turi]

SAFC: Carson, Bardsley, McCartney, Colback, Ferdinand, Kilgallon, Zenden, Richardson, Waghorn, Jones, Bent.

They've put out a very strong side.

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

Pretty good Sunderland team. We're going to get BATTERED.......

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

No Dicker in Gus' strongest XI? Interesting.....

 

[SeagullofKent]

Is that Scott Carson?

 

[Rookie]

SAFC: Carson, Bardsley, McCartney, Colback, Ferdinand, Kilgallon, Zenden, Richardson, Waghorn, Jones, Bent.

Cor dear good luck Greer and Elphick

 

[Silent Bob]

Is that Scott Carson?

No.

 

[Conkers]

Is that Scott Carson?

No.

 

[We're the Stripes]

I sincerely hope that isn't what Gus considers his strongest team, back to the lopsided 4-4-2 and do anything possible rather than play Dicker, either in his best position or at all.

My thoughts exactly. For me, the midfield is crying out for one of Kish/Nav holding, with Sparrow & Dicker completing the central trio, with two natural wide-men supporting the striker. It was what bought us such success at the back end of last season. Ah well, willing to trust Gus on this for the time being.

Defence should have their hands full with Jones & Bent up front.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Scott Carson...