[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs AEK Athens *** Official Match Thread ***

[Mackenzie]

Eldest two back from uni, youngest having the day off school we're leaving at 11.

Can't wait.

 

[dstanman]

Going to be a long long day until kick-off. Never thought i would see the day when the Albion are playing in a European match

 

[Rodney Thomas]

Pregame = Brighton - A.E.K. - Νίκος Γκούμας Bulletin Board

Interesting stuff on here about tonight's game

Classic:

"What country is this?
It's September and it's winter."

 

[Krafty]

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

On coach from Galway to Dublin - getting in position early for the Final in May

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

As appears customary AEK’s coach needs to be chased down the road as it arrives. think we should get Gully out to do it.

 

[MJsGhost]

Estonian officials: FLAIR

The cream of Estonian officiating Tallinnt?
(Sorry)

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

Got into Sussex from deepest Cornwall around midnight, am now buzzing to get to the stadium!

 

[Ⓩ-Ⓐ-Ⓜ-Ⓞ-Ⓡ-Ⓐ]

Are you going to be in colours?

No, but if you're inferring I might be in danger of AEK RUFFIANS should I be, this island isn't that kind of place

 

[Uh_huh_him]

I assume the usual travel zone applies?

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Pregame = Brighton - A.E.K. - Νίκος Γκούμας Bulletin Board

Interesting stuff on here about tonight's game

Apparently we are playing the most brash type of football since Sam Allardyce and their players are a bunch of thickos that have probably forgotten their passports.

At least that's what I could glean from Google translate.

 

[ManOnTheRun]

Classic:

"What country is this?
It's September and it's winter."

Stargazer21 knows it:

'We are playing the most in-form team in Europe. A phenomenal team that is admired by the entire football world.

I think the only time we played a similar match was away to Sevilla.

Honestly, I can't find anything positive to think about, the only things that need to be avoided are the distractions and the health of the players in the run-up to the game (I'm not talking about fatigue, those who play will be tongue-tied).

I hope the reality isn't as bleak as I have it in my head..

 

[BNthree]

I assume the usual travel zone applies?

Yes:

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/3692782/matchday-guide-albion-v-aek-athens/

 

[Mellotron]

I'll likely arrive home just as the match is ending. It will be difficult not to peek at the result as I watch the recording on DAZN. If any of you blokes decides to phone me with spoilers, be forewarned that I'm turning off my cell

UTA!!!

.

Totally unrelated but what's your number please?

 

[Guinness Boy]

'I assume the usual travel zone applies?

"Our matchday travel scheme is in operation this Thursday, where home and away fans can travel for free on buses and trains within the travel zone on production of their match ticket."

Matchday guide: Albion v AEK Athens

Key information for fans attending our debut UEFA Europa League game this Thursday, 8pm kick-off.

www.brightonandhovealbion.com

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Does anyone know, does it go to extra time and penalties if we're drawing tonight? Been a good while since I watched the Cup Winners Cup. Cheers

 

[The Fits]

What a day.
Enjoy it everyone.

 

[Guinness Boy]

A day I thought I'd never see. Still can't quite believe it. Not often a colours wearer but the Pavilion shirt is here and ready to be worn to the game.

While it's a special day for everyone at the club let's hope the players can carry on business as usual. I'm sure RDZ will have them ready.

 

[Dick Head]

So excited

were loose

 

[Kuipers Supporters Club]

AEK trained on the pitch last night

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Training at Brighton ️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bhaaek?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#bhaaek</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/aekfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#aekfc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/aekfcseason2023_2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#aekfcseason2023_2024</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UEL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#UEL</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZiiWEAtoPR">pic.twitter.com/ZiiWEAtoPR</a></p>&mdash; AEK F.C. (@AEK_FC_OFFICIAL) <a href="">September 20, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>