[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth *** Official Match Thread ***

[Bridcutt]

Really poor from Welbeck and Undav so far. Really should have backed De Zerbi and got a striker in Jan

 

[Seagull58]

and Welbeck must score

 

[London Irish]

I think we'll be fine here. Muff look dangerous on the break, but I think the new guys are starting to gel as the half goes on. Undav playing well and a goal would do him the world of good. Gilmour trying too hard for the killer pass.

Bmuff look a team of 400m/200m runners, we show some footballing nous and we should get this

 

[Eric the meek]

Undav best player so far...

Guy Butters and Johnny Cantor agree. He's having a good game.

 

[Zeberdi]

And as usual we haven't.

This reluctance to sign anyone but kids seems shortsighted to me. With injuries and suspensions I didn’t get why we didn’t use the window especially in our position.

Quite.

No idea at all what we are about or any faith in our recruitment or development strategy

What is the average goals per corner stat? It’s probably a bit higher than 1 in 115, but I’m fairly sure it’s much lower than the cheer all fans give when the ref gives their team a corner deserves.

Under 2% (for a direct goal) but overall improving in PL

 

[boik]

Just checked the stats to reassure my confidence. And relax!

 

[Bodian]

What is the average goals per corner stat? It’s probably a bit higher than 1 in 115, but I’m fairly sure it’s much lower than the cheer all fans give when the ref gives their team a corner deserves.

About 3-4% - so we 'should' have 4.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

After those shocking misses, Undav has actually done ok, some good runs and lovely touches.

What a shame one of those efforts didn’t go in, could have been a massive confidence boost for him.

 

[US Seagull]

Okay. Not a great half, but a bit better towards the end.

Would be very surprised if there isn't a change at half time. Wouldn't be surprised if it's more than one.

 

[Eric the meek]

BBC say we've had 2 shots on target so far. Undav missed three times didn't he?

 

[fruitnveg]

We've been better and far, far worse.

 

[Codner's Wallop]

Mmm….just spotlights the quality of Mac Allister and Caicedo….

We are lacking that speed and killer pass we’ve become accustomed to.

Changes maybe…

 

[est.83]

Singling out Gilmour is so unfair.

Had Undav or Welbeck put their chances away the mentality here would be so different.

 

[BBassic]

Banana skin status: still present

 

[Weststander]

Gilmour bullied out of it by big units such as Bog Brush Billings.

 

[Bodian]

BBC say we've had 2 shots on target so far. Undav missed three times didn't he?

Hitting the post doesn't count as 'on target'. Nothing else has looked particularly goalbound.

 

[Mustafa II]

Below par first half - Bournemouth making it difficult.

Undav looks useful, creative. On a better day would have an assist or two. Choked for his chance, but was a forgiveable (set!) of misses.

Question mark over Gilmore so far, unfortunately. Looks like the weakest link today.

We have been the better side, obviously, but Bournemouth are proving that they have it in them to hurt us second half.

Mitoma being marked out of the game. Suspect that will change as B'muff tire and he'll be allowed more space.

Lamptey & March linking up well.

Prediction 2-0.

 

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

BBC say we've had 2 shots on target so far. Undav missed three times didn't he?

Hitting the post does not count as a shot on target.

 

[Javeaseagull]

Glad to get to half time at nil nil quite frankly.

 

[The Optimist]

BBC say we've had 2 shots on target so far. Undav missed three times didn't he?

Hitting the post is not a shot on target.