Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Yep. Our GK did a Cruyff turn, against Ajax, in his own 6 yard box.
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[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Ajax *** Official Match Thread ***
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BN41Albion
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- Oct 1, 2017
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Something you never see in the UK which I enjoyed watching at the end of the game was the Ajax players going right over to their fans to chat (I presume) with some of their top boys - would have loved to know what was being said. Seemed a very mixed reaction from their fans as they walked over- some very clearly abusing them/some clapping- I assume more for making the effort to go over than for the performance!
Uh_huh_him
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- Sep 28, 2011
- 12,416
First half superb,
second half, was a bit patchy.
Ajax settling for a small loss ,didn't help the atmosphere from either set of fans .
Agree with a lot of what’s being said on here.
Thought those RB looked amazing keeping Mitoma at bay, great battle out there, sign him up.
Would love to know how many passes we strung together before Pedros goal, I think it’ll be more than the Man U team wonder goal.
One thing people aren’t talking about much is how amazing the Fati goal was, the movements and pass from Adingra was absolutely magical and the run, first touch, and quick shot from Fati was genius.
Regarding atmosphere, I only watched on TV but it was noticeable loud at the start and then like a library for the last 30mins, really odd as I’d have thought they’d be more happiness and celebration at the scoreboard and dominance. Really noticeable was the amount of empty seats for the last 10-5mins of the game, which I think it such a shame for the players who put in a perfect shift (cue abuse from people who went calling me an armchair fan).
Thought those RB looked amazing keeping Mitoma at bay, great battle out there, sign him up.
Would love to know how many passes we strung together before Pedros goal, I think it’ll be more than the Man U team wonder goal.
One thing people aren’t talking about much is how amazing the Fati goal was, the movements and pass from Adingra was absolutely magical and the run, first touch, and quick shot from Fati was genius.
Regarding atmosphere, I only watched on TV but it was noticeable loud at the start and then like a library for the last 30mins, really odd as I’d have thought they’d be more happiness and celebration at the scoreboard and dominance. Really noticeable was the amount of empty seats for the last 10-5mins of the game, which I think it such a shame for the players who put in a perfect shift (cue abuse from people who went calling me an armchair fan).
Yes, might be the South American in him but he was wriggling around in pain, would be gutted for him especially as he’d be the biggest gainer from the March injury.
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Muzzman
Pocket Rocket
I feel sorry for those moaning about the atmosphere, especially those who moan and are actually in the stadium watching the game. As far as I'm concerned, every match is bouncing at the back of the North, even if the rest of the stadium don't get to experience the emotions back there.
Well.... tough shit, you want an atmosphere in the ground? Then why don't you try creating one yourself rather than expecting the smallest stand to generate all the noise to improve YOUR experience of the occasion. Feels a bit selfish to me if you're one of those who are too cool to chant, but moan that there's no noise in the ground.
If you feel there's no atmosphere, then this is your problem and it can be fixed easily by you joining in... and who cares if no one else around you is chanting... why does that matter, you keep going if you're a supporter... right?
Stop making it the NS responsibility to create the atmosphere YOU would like to experience, and realise that you also have a responsibility to contribute, wherever you may be sitting.
Well.... tough shit, you want an atmosphere in the ground? Then why don't you try creating one yourself rather than expecting the smallest stand to generate all the noise to improve YOUR experience of the occasion. Feels a bit selfish to me if you're one of those who are too cool to chant, but moan that there's no noise in the ground.
If you feel there's no atmosphere, then this is your problem and it can be fixed easily by you joining in... and who cares if no one else around you is chanting... why does that matter, you keep going if you're a supporter... right?
Stop making it the NS responsibility to create the atmosphere YOU would like to experience, and realise that you also have a responsibility to contribute, wherever you may be sitting.
ok but there is a saying “you can take a horse to water but can’t make it drink”
People were asked to hold them above their head when team came out, only some did.
Anyhow, I was pleased with the number that people took and the twirling still looked good,
We won, kept a clean sheet, so for me it’s scarves 1 flags 0
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I saw many raised scarfs during GOSBTS which was nice! And it kept me warm as well, so that was a bonus
swindonseagull
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We got home at 1 am due to motorway closures and unexpected Big Mac stop !!
Hotchilidog
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- Jan 24, 2009
- 9,164
Agreed. I thought the atmosphere was great too and it was a real atmosphere not some manufactured cheerleader nonsense
100% better than FLAGS for that exact reason. I don't think we've ever won on a flag day / night?
But maybe next time, given climate change, let's wait until FEBRUARY.
I left after the team left the pitch, got home at 1:30 this morning, that was my choice. I understand there are lots of people where that is unacceptable. The Amex is a ball ache to get away from after a match and that is never going to change.
Greg Bobkin
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- May 22, 2012
- 16,299
I'm not sure about all of that. I'm in the FS and not really arsed about the noise created. It just makes me laugh that what is meant to be the noisiest part of the ground isn't really all *that* noisy (and got done for volume - if not amount - of noise by a relative handful of away fans last night). They also then have the temerity to moan about fans in other areas not making any noise
The acoustics don't help, because it might sound noisy IN the north, very often that sound doesn't travel. The chants also seem to tail off about 10 minutes in, unless there's a goal and then there's a bit more momentum for a while.
One thing's for sure - it's a debate that has been going on since the Amex opened it's doors and will probably continue forever!
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
2-55am for us with a KFC at Cobham.
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
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Bring back CLACKERS!
Or give everyone rattles, like the fella in the NS, whose one sounded like it was on its last legs last night
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Empty seats left by oldies like me, who despite taking painkillers, found the damp cold night air was making the arthritis hurt, and didn’t want to queue for ages for a bus to the P&R.
No abuse from me, but be thankful you were able to enjoy the game from the comfort of your warm comfortable armchair. Some of us made the effort to go, and endure pain whilst making the effort.
- Jun 27, 2012
- 14,678
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"Rubbish" in the eye of the beholder of course ha ha but imo the scarf twirling looked pretty good from my high up vantage of the whole stadium (North, West, bottom of East) . And certainly more than just one song. Ring of Fire/Freed from Desire was played post match too and the scarves had another decent display then and there was some ad hoc twirling in the match itself especially towards the end when the result was sealed. Also unusually scarves on show for GOSBTS.