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

[Oh_aye]

I'm confused why again we have two number 9s (welbeck and fergie) up front. Our success has been built in 4-2-3-1 formation yet for second game it's looking like 4-4-2. Yes I know they all move around during game but can't recall last season us starting with 2 number 9s together

They don't play as a two up front and that combo has worked plenty of times. (A few times when it hasn't as well). He clearly liked to have the two in midfield and the two up front combining to make passing boxes. Rather than a 3 with a number 10 and an isolated striker.

It's only a problem if we get outmuscled in midfield or give the ball away cheaply and don't have the numbers or legs to get back. Like west ham

 

[birthofanorange]

You clearly don’t have a problem with high blood pressure!

Oh, I do, but a score like that would be worth it.

 

[brighton_tom]

All about the second half today given what’s on our bench

 

[Brok]

All about the second half today given what’s on our bench

They used to say that the first half belonged to the players, and the second half belonged to the managers.
But that was a long time ago...

 

[TottonSeagull]

Big game for Buonaotte. Real chance to show us what he's all about.

Needs to as he has shown f*** all so far!

 

[Marxo]

I need cheering up and I know just what I need!

 

[Mellotron]

Watery stuff, anyone?

 

[Bridcutt]

Watery stuff, anyone?

messaged

 

[Chicken Run]

We go 1-0 up and Muff are f***ed, we go one nil down and then who knows

 

[The Rivet]

Anyone please, looking for a meandering water course.

 

[Littlemo]

Where the heck is Van Hecke?

He’s on the rainy cloud

 

[Mellotron]

messaged

Thanks but can’t get to work - might be because I’m trying on mobile which can be trickier.

 

[Marty McFly]

Is it a slightly late kick off, or is Fubo glitching?

Still going through lineups over here.

 

[maltaseagull]

Solanke pathetic cheat.

 

[Bridcutt]

Thanks but can’t get to work - might be because I’m trying on mobile which can be trickier.

sent another

 

[Nathan]

Yes please

 

[US Seagull]

Quite fragile aren't they?

 

[birthofanorange]

Early goal, please....for us, obviously.

 

[Bodian]

Will today be the day that Frankie Goodnight truly announces his arrival to the world?

His corners are very Brightonesque...

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Could easily have been a pen IMO