[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs Frank Lampard's Chelsea *** Official Match Thread ***

[Shooting Star]

An excellent half from us marred by a stupid gifted goal and Lallana's injury.

Not the universal opinion I know, but I'm not blaming Alzate for the goal. Sure, it was a naive mistake. However, that goal all stemmed from a throw-in we had NEAR CHELSEA's CORNER FLAG, after our most dangerous attack of the game. We threw it 20 yards backwards, 5 seconds later it's with Maty and 5 seconds further it's a penalty. Why on earth throw it towards the halfway line when we're in such an attacking position?

 

[Mayonaise]

Anyone know what is up with Lallana?

Undoubted quality but I hope he is not the new Paul Kitson

 

[Chicken Run]

Anyone know what is up with Lallana?

Undoubted quality but I hope he is not the new Paul Kitson

He will be [emoji23][emoji23]


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[dwayne]

Adam Lallana last played 90 mins in a PL game in May 2017 ....joke

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[dazzer6666]

Looks like a long standing injury. Knew the moment he did it.

....or something like a simple calf strain. Not difficult to diagnose and did the right thing if so.

 

[peterward]

His passes have hit first man 3 times

I wNt him to do well , he can nail the LWB spot if he performs

He’s done ok .

Hope he ups it 2nd half


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Good at the hard bit of taking on and beating players, then hits first defender with cross

 

[Gazwag]

Meh. Some ok interplay. Chelsea are not even trying though and 1 up.

Looks exactly the same as last season

Relegation battle awaits

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Chelsea aren't trying, what a stupid comment

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

Meh. Some ok interplay. Chelsea are not even trying though and 1 up.

Looks exactly the same as last season

Relegation battle awaits

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No. No. It isn’t the same as last season. White has showed a lot of class at this level and we’ve looked the better side for most of the first half (howler is obligatory) saying Chelsea aren’t trying is just a daft assertion. They haven’t pissed all over us and THATS why they look pedestrian.

 

[Megazone]

Lamptey has been outstanding. Impressed with White too. Some brilliant passing moves by us. Very optimistic by that half.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Sorry if I’ve missed it, but does anyone else think White would have stopped Werner for the penalty incident? Pretty sure he would have walked him off the ball.

 

[Shooting Star]

Also Trossard should be better in that position than us part of a front two, but gutted Lallana got injured. He knew instantly, but hoping it's a precautionary measure to give him more longevity than a serious injury.

 

[Sheebo]

Well I really enjoyed that overall. We look a very accomplished PL team with a lot of lovely football against a moneybags team.

If only we could put the ball in the bloody net and cut out the silly mistakes...!

Correct.

Some really good play involving Lamptey, Biss, Lallana a lot.

Webster looks like he’s improving all the time.

 

[larus]

Did you watch us last season?

Er, yes. My comment was about this game. Hope that’s OK with you.

 

[amexer]

Zouma has him in his pocket.

If only he could produce something in attack. Went past a defender and then stopped and gave ball away. Get Ali on

 

[Seasider78]

Lot of Chelsea fans saying can they have Lamptey back!!

Getting him for that price was a phenomenal piece of business

 

[Stat Brother]

It happened about three times last season, Ryan plays a ball out to Alzate tonight, Propper at least twice , last season where they are facing Ryan.
They dont know whats happening behind them and they either play a piss poor pass or lose possession.
Ryan has to hit it long in that instance

Then take that up with GPott.

Ryan is doing exactly as he's told.
Alzate isn't supposed to heel the ball to the opposition.

 

[portlock seagull]

That’s what March does. Every. Single. Time.

We’ve all been saying same on what’s app group. So bloody annoying, he’s not good enough is he for this level? That’s the difference. Split second decisions.

 

[dwayne]

No. No. It isn’t the same as last season. White has showed a lot of class at this level and we’ve looked the better side for most of the first half (howler is obligatory) saying Chelsea aren’t trying is just a daft assertion. They haven’t pissed all over us and THATS why they look pedestrian.

Chelsea are in second gear .... If they up it they will be 2 or 3-0 up in no time.

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[BN41Albion]

Chelsea aren't trying, what a stupid comment

Not even worth engaging with comments like that. Pathetic really, no clue

 

[jcdenton08]

....or something like a simple calf strain. Not difficult to diagnose and did the right thing if so.

I appreciate your point.

Certainly the issue for me, however, is just how predictable it was. In his thread, every few posts people were pointing out his injury proneness. I suspect without such constant injuries he'd never be playing for us in the first place. Fully fit he's easily a top six player.