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

[kevo]

Credit to Everton who played very well and did a job on us and deserved to win. However I disagree the scoreline was fully justified. First half we were absolutely woeful but we completely dominated the second and if it wasn't for some worldies by Pickford and the woodwork we could have got back into it. They scored two goals totally against the run of play - which obviously can happen if you're chasing the game.

Hopefully we'll see a reaction against Arsenal. There's no way RDZ will put up with anything less. It wouldn't surprise me if we won at the Emirates.

 

[Triggaaar]

Then what can we say? He got today horribly wrong and if he can be praised as highly as he is then he can be examined negatively also. He was woeful today and showed arrogance

What did he do to show arrogance?

 

[albionalex]

Up to the point Welbeck was subbed, I forgot he was even in the team? Where was he?

Also, I don’t think we should do the National Anthem again. Clearly not good for us.

He was poor, as I thought he was against United tbh.

 

[Springal]

2nd goal, Webster/Mac turn the ball over, Doucore outruns Mac on the counter to be unmarked at the back post, and a top quality finish.

3rd goal, Gross slips and Steele is out of position.

4th goal, March under hits a pass leaving us out of position from a corner. Caicedo slips chasing back, March pulls his hammy chasing back.

5th goal, Gross has the pace of a snail chasing back the through ball to McNeil. McNeil blasts it top bins (Steele possibly could have done better)


All preventable goals, not because of the tactics of RDZ.

I disagree. Welbeck & Undav shouldn’t have started together or even made 45mins. Gilmour should have started to give us more bite in midfield after his last 2 performances where we were getting over run.

 

[albionalex]

I disagree. Welbeck & Undav shouldn’t have started together or even made 45mins. Gilmour should have started to give us more bite in midfield after his last 2 performances where we were getting over run.

So you mean team selection, not tactics?

In that case, I agree. I would have played Enciso over Undav for sure and possibly Gilmour over Buonanotte.

 

[Clive Walker]

On the plus side we may well have relegated Leeds.

 

[portlock seagull]

I really don’t care. We just lost a game, that’s all. During a glorious season - even if we lose every remaining game. Which we won’t. Therefore more glory to come, what’s not to like about that?

 

[Marty___Mcfly]

For the sadists

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Bonkers!

 

[kuzushi]

Holy shit, is that real!

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[A1X]

I wonder if turning us around did us mentally at the start, they got the early mind games and that helped them get the early goal

 

[willalbion]

Poor result, can’t believe how quickly some are turning on RDZ and some of our players though.

Agree, fickle bunch some of you. We got hammered today. It happens.

 

[papachris]

I wonder if turning us around did us mentally at the start, they got the early mind games and that helped them get the early goal

I thought exactly the same. We nearly always play towards the south in the first half.

 

[Wrong-Direction]

Born in Brighton unlike you probably. Embarrassing comment

It was a joke.. and I was born in Brighton and I'm still here, unlike you..

 

[Muzzman]

Ouch!

 

[Icy Gull]

Credit to Everton who played very well and did a job on us and deserved to win. However I disagree the scoreline was fully justified. First half we were absolutely woeful but we completely dominated the second and if it wasn't for some worldies by Pickford and the woodwork we could have got back into it. They scored two goals totally against the run of play - which obviously can happen if you're chasing the game.

Hopefully we'll see a reaction against Arsenal. There's no way RDZ will put up with anything less. It wouldn't surprise me if we won at the Emirates.

Both teams had five shots on target. Interesting stats. Just how shit are our corners?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65445807

 

[scooter1]

I wonder if turning us around did us mentally at the start, they got the early mind games and that helped them get the early goal

We looked lethargic from the kick off and were instantly punished. Dyche had drilled what he wanted and our weaknesses into his team, and they did a number on us. Just like Burnley did(obviously under Dyche) a few years back, or it may have even been last season.

 

[Triggaaar]

Has anyone managed to work out why Pickford wasn't booked? Every time they had a goal kick, he went off for a drink.

 

[cheesy77]

Haven't read the whole thread but a higher xG and losing 5-1...

Clearly the second half onslaught vs them only leaving their half twice (and scoring twice)

 

[Mancgull]

What the game did show was our general lack of pace, especially when we have to rely on Gross at right back.
We really need a fully firing Lamptey back for games like this where we know a team is likely to counter attack us, or a signing in the summer to give us greater pace.
Buonotte isn’t ready yet.
Jury out on Steel I think. Has got caught a couple of times now on near post.
Mitoma needs a rest.
Undav isn’t a Premier League player.

On the plus side, Ferguson is back and without the world class Pickford, could have had a hat trick.
It shows we need greater strength in depth. We have numerous players out injured and it’s starting to show. These players will return at some point.
Games like this can be an eye opener and if we were undecided about a key signing, it may make us get the cheque book out. Eg Alex Scott.
What the players do need to do is react positively so we can have a strong end to the season.