[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea *** Official Match Thread ***

[dadams2k11]

Disgraceful tackle and VAR would have done the refs job.

 

[Steviewonder]

Bloody ref was 2 yards away. Shocking foul - should have been a straight red not withstanding Chelsea thug was already booked. Still on pitch ffs! Chelsea a bit lucky to be drawing half time

 

[Littlemo]

Will there be any half time subs this game, do you think?

 

[BrightonLoyal]

Ref doesnt know what he’s doing, been awful. Could have been goals either end, can’t help thinking we had the better chances though and should be winning

 

[Krafty]

Where, how?

You should use hesgoal, the streams are working

 

[Triggaaar]

Be nice if we strengthen at half time.

I reckon I'm better at finishing than Fati

 

[Eeyore]

That is a straight red. Referee completely inept. Not even a yellow. He booked Estu for what? Referee looks like a deer in headlights. Referee the game mate.

I thought the ref was having a decent game actually. Sometimes it's good when they're not heavy-handed with the whistle.

Unfortunately, I think he's potentially missed the red card there though. Happens. Just have to get on with it.

 

[Steviewonder]

Satchel seems very nervous but he did produce s superb save.

 

[birthofanorange]

Starting to think this might not be our day

Nonsense.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Amazing to think that none of our experienced players are on the park:
Steele
Dunk
Webster
Veltman
Milner
Groß
Lallana
Welbeck
March

And still, we’re making a game of it.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Referee league one at best.
Goodnight playing like an 18 year old on the playground, then the best 18 year in the world, then back again!
Fati and Pedro both young men with a bit to learn. Baleba not afraid to get stuck in but he's still young. We've got more than enough to finish this in normal time.
What about chelsea you ask? Yes, what about them? They're a bit devoid of confidence....but who really cares

 

[zefarelly]

Will there be any half time subs this game, do you think?

Yes, due to injuries probably. Was Chippy on the bus?

 

[Zeberdi]

And still, we’re making a game of it.

Chelsea are shit which helps

 

[Bakero]

Surprised to see so much negativity. Obviously, we should be ahead and we've dominated ball. I know Chelsea have had a shocking season but their top of the possession table. What's more, Lamptey's looking more like his old self, Buonanotte is having a good game and Dahoud has been able to get forward more with Baleba alongside him.

It was never going to be a walkover. They've not been scoring but their underlying numbers are good. As mentioned above, they keep the ball well, plus they have pace all over the pitch, create chances and are solid defensively.

Caicedo and Sanchez look rattled though. A stirring halftime talk from DZ and we can grab the win.

 

[origigull]

Lovely, a straight red card challenge by a player already booked.

Play on of course.

How did the ref miss that challenge. He wasn't even unsighted.

 

[Littlemo]

Yes, due to injuries probably. Was Chippy on the bus?

Sorry, what?

 

[Krafty]

Here's a fact:
The last three matches for Chelsea were 0-0 by half-time.
However, they would proceed to lose two of these matches by full-time and drew the other against Bournemouth.
So, if history repeats itself, we should be confident.

 

[Mackenzie]

I want us to win, but I really don't want any injuries. Sanchez has regressed and their midfielder should have been sent off, no doubts at all.

We‘re playing ok, a few mistakes here and there but probably should be a couple up.

Oh and it sounds like a home game for us, can’t remember hearing any Chelsea songs just a lot of piss taking from our fans. Lovely

 

[Bodian]

They'll presumably take off the guy on a yellow now - to be on the safe side and stop the ref 'making up for it' now he'll have seen the replay at HT.

 

[Krafty]