Brighton & Hove Albion vs Bristol City *** Official Match Thread ***

[BensGrandad]

Our luck continues. Maybe Rohan Ince will start?

Hopefully not as that would seriously weaken us. Bring him on with 10- 15 mins to go as extra defensive cover if needed,

 

[Simster]

I have a bad feeling about this one.

Fear not, I can cancel this out. I have a really good feeling about it. I'm sure they're a lot better than their league position suggests but we'll SPANK them.

They will come here will a false sense of security that a first win in ages brings (against a bang average side). I think we'll be 3-0 up at half time and that'll be the scoring done.

 

[Triggaaar]

we'll SPANK them.

we'll be 3-0 up at half time and that'll be the scoring done.

I'll have what you're having.

 

[Surf's Up]

I too feel a certain amount of trepidation regarding this game, they do seem to be finding their feet in the division ... I'm just hoping that we don't give them the opportunity to trot out the old cliche about anyone being able to beat anyone in this league!!

 

[Simster]

I'll have what you're having.

As much as their fans are thinking "we can get a result there, I know we can!", I am thinking "We are top of the league and I can't believe we will only win by single goal margins forever".

Something is going to give. Either we will lose against all the odds, or we are going to win remarkably comfortably for a change. I've plumped for the latter.

 

[BensGrandad]

Ian Williamson referee record this season is 1 championship match at Brentford last Saturday and in 10 games has given 2 red cards 37 yellow. Looks ominous for Kayal Stephens and Bong for a yellow card.

 

[Triggaaar]

Something is going to give. Either we will lose against all the odds, or we are going to win remarkably comfortably for a change.

Is it really that unlikely that we'll draw, or win by a goal?

 

[GT49er]

Ian Williamson referee record this season is 1 championship match at Brentford last Saturday and in 10 games has given 2 red cards 37 yellow. Looks ominous for Kayal Stephens and Bong for a yellow card.

If Kayal and Bong get yellows, they'll miss PNE at home. They're obviously going to miss a game at some time - surely PNE at home would be better to miss than most.

 

[BensGrandad]

So long as we do not emulate our display against Barnsley in recent years when we were near the top and they were bottom

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

If Kayal and Bong get yellows, they'll miss PNE at home. They're obviously going to miss a game at some time - surely PNE at home would be better to miss than most.

We need Rosenior to be fit again before Bong misses a game !

 

[perseus]

I suppose CH might be tempted to go to 433 - especially if Brizzle are expecting to play against a 442 set up. 433 might be a good way to deal with them playing three at the back too. The midfield three pick themselves - and all three are capable of rampaging forward when appropriate.
Hemed up front, with Solly wide right and Baldock on the left (he might not like playing there, but he did a pretty good job of it before he was injured last season).

I would be too. However, note that Boro experimented at home to this lot and lost 0-1. I'm inclined to think the cautious CH will play the same as usual.

I think Baldock is a better crosser of the ball than our notional proper wingers, all three of them.

Kayal and Stephens are automatic starters. The other midfield position is up for grabs.

 

[BensGrandad]

If Kayal and Bong get yellows, they'll miss PNE at home. They're obviously going to miss a game at some time - surely PNE at home would be better to miss than most.

Possibly better than Kayal and Stephens missing Reading away. So perhaps rest Rosenior if not 100% as left back cover for Bong against PNE . I am sure I read that Goldson is a centre back who can play left back but many are suggesting him as right back tonight.

 

[dazzer6666]

As much as their fans are thinking "we can get a result there, I know we can!", I am thinking "We are top of the league and I can't believe we will only win by single goal margins forever".

Something is going to give. Either we will lose against all the odds, or we are going to win remarkably comfortably for a change. I've plumped for the latter.

This (pleeeaaase)

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Sorry if has been asked already, is Kaz available?

 

[BensGrandad]

Sorry if has been asked already, is Kaz available?

Said to be doubtful more likely ready for PNE.

 

[dazzer6666]

Well their official match day thread seems to be mostly homophobic 'banter'.......

http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/to...ton-hove-albion-v-champions-match-day-thread/

 

[BensGrandad]

Ian Williamson referee record this season is 1 championship match at Brentford last Saturday and in 10 games has given 2 red cards 37 yellow. Looks ominous for Kayal Stephens and Bong for a yellow card.

He was the ref in our Cup game at Southend.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

He was the ref in our Cup game at Southend.

At least we are not playing a JFC-Ince-Holla midfield 3, or have O'Grady up front tonight.

 

[GT49er]

I would be too. However, note that Boro experimented at home to this lot and lost 0-1. I'm inclined to think the cautious CH will play the same as usual.

I think Baldock is a better crosser of the ball than our notional proper wingers, all three of them.

Kayal and Stephens are automatic starters. The other midfield position is up for grabs.

If - and I agree it is a big if - CH goes for 433, the midfield three do pick themselves - Kayal, Stephens and Crofts.

 

[GT49er]

Well their official match day thread seems to be mostly homophobic 'banter'.......

http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/to...ton-hove-albion-v-champions-match-day-thread/

Thank goodness our match day threads never has as much inaccurate twaddle as that one does! Come on, be honest, how many of us remember our second Charity Shield win?