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

[Weststander]

Im very pro Potter too. Almost felt sorry for him today though. Simply didn't have the players at his disposal to even attempt to lay a glove on Everton. And two of our three subs were playing their first minutes of the season. Also imo saw the first glimpses of missing White today. He at least might have had an impact in the pace of our play through the middle.

In two aspects:

- We had our best EPL goals against stats last season. Dunk/Webster/White were a fantastic triumvirate.
- The transition. I said when BW left that we’d miss the way he instinctively, in an instance, started our forays forward. Might be a pass, might be a run. Leaving oppositions backpedaling, out of their comfort zone. That imho is what attracted Southgate and Arteta.

 

[amexer]

Thought it was a terrible performance. Everton who didnt look outstanding will never have an easier game. Potter doesnt play with natural wide players as very rarely played Percy and Alli. So often players are put out of position out wide and today it was Moder and Gross again. Both contributed nothing. Surely it is up to Lalana and Mac to support Maupay but never got near him. Veltman has now played CB, RB, RWB and LB
Appreciate Bloom reluctant to spend fortune on striker but surely can get a LB/LWB

 

[LamieRobertson]

In two aspects:

- We had our best EPL goals against stats last season. Dunk/Webster/White were a fantastic triumvirate.
- The transition. I said when BW left that we’d miss the way he instinctively, in an instance, started our forays forward. Might be a pass, might be a run. Leaving oppositions backpedaling, out of their comfort zone. That imho is what attracted Southgate and Arteta.

I thought the back three struggled today we seemed to be accommodating Duffy who I thought looked off the pace second half….with Webster letting Gray run at him to score that first…am I wrong in thinking Webster prefers the left of a three?

Give credit to Everton …The Waiter has them playing more as a unit rather than a bunch of individuals…although Richarlison remains as petulant as ever

 

[Weststander]

I thought the back three struggled today we seemed to be accommodating Duffy who I thought looked off the pace second half….with Webster letting Gray run at him to score that first…am I wrong in thinking Webster prefers the left of a three?

Obviously love Dunk, but he does have poor games (I can see why he doesn’t get more caps, sorry nsc).

I thought he was generally poor all game. Even when he was in poll position to win a header, DCL or Richarlison used muscle to get him to put in an shit effort. Distribution rubbish and he started Everton’s key attack.

Duffy was one dimensional, Rafa cleverly didn’t make it an attritional game of crosses into our box, Duffy’s strength.

 

[El Turi]

Today’s performance was a bit of a concern as I can’t remember the last time we weren’t in the game especially against a team like Everton. Even when we lost heavily last season (e.g. at Leicester) we still created chances but we showed nothing going forward today.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Bad day at the office, but the highlight on a day of downlights was the Norff offering a three section harmony from different sectors of the 'Bissouma' mantra.
Aural delight.


Sort it aaaart.

 

[GoingUp]

Covid. They want people to head straight to their seats but aren’t enforcing it so all a bit pointless

They weren't enforcing masks or bothering to check ID's and COVID tests either and the line to get due to the phone ticketing was slow too........ The club seemed to make people go through a whole lot effort to not enforce 'rules' and also create more traffic to get in.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Covid. They want people to head straight to their seats but aren’t enforcing it so all a bit pointless

Spoke to a steward today who said they were aiming at random checks if it was busy……for me today the queues to get in formed because people were struggling with mobile technology for whatever reason

 

[LamieRobertson]

What was going on in the Everton end after their second goal…..I see flares made a return

 

[LamieRobertson]

Moss looked a bit trimmer today….where as Rafa…maybe not

 

[Seasider78]

What was going on in the Everton end after their second goal…..I see flares made a return

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The bloke in the blue t shirt and shaved head jumped the advertising and was on edge of pitch turned around and got back in crowd, this was the stewards trying to pull him back out

 

[Poyningsgull]

Nailed it. Agree with every point.

This was a stroll in the park for Everton. With no pace we had zero threat down the flanks. Moder at LB and Gross at RB was absolutely painful to watch. I was happy to see Moder pushed further forward when Veltman came on - until I saw what Veltman brought to the party, ie the same attacking "impetus", and then making the game irretrievable with his dopey positioning and clumsy challenge on Coleman that put the game to bed. I cannot BELIEVE people around me were grizzling about that decision, it was stone wall.

As an aside, and I am sure this is covered elsewhere, but what a highly enriched, weapons grade 24-carat BELLEND that prick Richarlison is. A snide clip from behind on Bissouma that sent him sprawling, then stroked his face to try and get a reaction. Then a stand-up hissy-fit row with his captain after DCL picked up the ball for the spot kick. Amongst numerous other examples of shithousery trying to con free kicks (and a pen) out of the ref.

I hope he gets malaria.

You've always seemed quite a sensible chap. Not sure you have ever had malaria, but it's not something you would wish on anyone.

 

[BN41Albion]

What was going on in the Everton end after their second goal…..I see flares made a return

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Very surprised to see they hadn't sold out considering the size of the club

 

[LamieRobertson]

Nailed it. Agree with every point.

This was a stroll in the park for Everton. With no pace we had zero threat down the flanks. Moder at LB and Gross at RB was absolutely painful to watch. I was happy to see Moder pushed further forward when Veltman came on - until I saw what Veltman brought to the party, ie the same attacking "impetus", and then making the game irretrievable with his dopey positioning and clumsy challenge on Coleman that put the game to bed. I cannot BELIEVE people around me were grizzling about that decision, it was stone wall.

As an aside, and I am sure this is covered elsewhere, but what a highly enriched, weapons grade 24-carat BELLEND that prick Richarlison is. A snide clip from behind on Bissouma that sent him sprawling, then stroked his face to try and get a reaction. Then a stand-up hissy-fit row with his captain after DCL picked up the ball for the spot kick. Amongst numerous other examples of shithousery trying to con free kicks (and a pen) out of the ref.

I hope he gets malaria.

First one down the tunnel on his own…having kicked a water bottle (I think) and seemingly having to apologise to the person it nearly(?) hit

 

[Weststander]

Very surprised to see they hadn't sold out considering the size of the club

Punch drunk after 25 years of awful let downs on the pitch, their supporters talk online of its toll on mental health?

If Rafa finally gives them consistent results after all the false dawns, I would imagine they start selling out wherever they go.

 

[Easy 10]

You've always seemed quite a sensible chap. Not sure you have ever had malaria, but it's not something you would wish on anyone.

I am not a genie, nor have I ever had access to one. So I am comfortable that my wish will not be granted.

 

[banjo]

Dickcharlison.

 

[dwayne]

Today’s performance was a bit of a concern as I can’t remember the last time we weren’t in the game especially against a team like Everton. Even when we lost heavily last season (e.g. at Leicester) we still created chances but we showed nothing going forward today.

Now crowds are back the tempo is wayyy up and as most have noticed we don't have any pace so we will probably take a few whippings again now.

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[Clive Walker]

For all the booing Andros Townsend was the best player on the park today

 

[Miximate]

Dickcharlison.

Odious creature with no redeeming features.