[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City *** Official Match Thread ***

[Weststander]

On a positive, Thank God the season has finished. It couldn't have come sooner

As a kid in the Taylor/Mullery era, I used to be gutted with the summer break from football (a genuine 3+ months then).

These days, relieved.

Although the media will relentlessly talk about transfer gossip, starting tomorrow. So thank God for music DAB channels and YouTube to swerve that pointless waffle.

 

[maltaseagull]

When Swansea won the league at Withdean, why didn't we show the same sort of sportsmanship then?

Pass. Please enlighten

 

[Icy Gull]

As a kid in the Taylor/Mullery era, I used to be gutted with the summer break from football (a genuine 3+ months then).

These days, relieved.

Although the media will relentlessly talk about transfer gossip, starting tomorrow. So thank God for music DAB channels and YouTube to swerve that pointless waffle.

Enjoy your break from NSC then

 

[stss30]

Mentally weak, as we have been for a while. We need some leaders and aggressive upmarket Danny Cullips

Couldn't agree more.

Even some of the middle of the road teams in the Prem like Watford have the mentality to keep going no matter the circumstance as they demonstrated in their FA cup comeback against Wolves. When we concede in any game the heads drop and there seems to be a feeling of inevitability amongst the players that we'll lose.

 

[Megazone]

Pass. Please enlighten

2008 Swansea celebrated winning the title at Withdean on the last day.

The ground was pretty much empty by the time the trophy came out.

 

[Weststander]

Enjoy your break from NSC then

I’ve started giving myself several days breaks from NSC. Nothing against this quality forum, but it’s good for the soul.

 

[maltaseagull]

2008 Swansea celebrated winning the title at Withdean on the last day.

The ground was pretty much empty by the time the trophy came out.

So are you saying Amex fans show more sportsmanship than Withdean?
Or just telling everyone that you were there? Not sure of the relevance.

 

[Megazone]

So are you saying Amex fans show more sportsmanship than Withdean?
Or just telling everyone that you were there? Not sure of the relevance.

Do I only have the choice of one those 2 options?

If so, I'll take option 2 just for the sake of my super fan credentials.

 

[GT49er]

Natalie Perks on BBC1 news just said it was 0-4 ouch.

Should be at home getting her man's tea ready, eh?

 

[Weststander]

So are you saying Amex fans show more sportsmanship than Withdean?
Or just telling everyone that you were there? Not sure of the relevance.

Or is it the era of Amex lickers, getting a boner because Guardiola, Kompany, Ozil or Hazard are almost within touching distance?

 

[fosters headband]

Disgusting. Can't see any around me fortunately. Why was company given a standing ovation by most Brighton fans?

I found that totally embarrassing, what has he done for Brighton to be given that from our so called fans?

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Strange game, thought we started quite well and got the goal, then we seemed to meekly surrender. I know we were playing one of the best teams in the world but once we went 1-0 up I thought we would show a bit more defensive resilience and try and hold out for half time, after Aguero's quick leveler we then conspired to gift them a goal via a free header from a corner.

I think in the final analysis, despite a bright start and the calibre of player we were up against, it was a disappointing performance. In the 2nd half I don't even recall an attack.

Half time team talk, WTF are you doing over the half way line, get back in your baskets. However, thought we looked good for a while.

 

[Megazone]

I found that totally embarrassing, what has he done for Brighton to be given that from our so called fans?

because he played shit when we beat them in the league cup back in 2008, maybe?

 

[brightn'ove]

2008 Swansea celebrated winning the title at Withdean on the last day.

The ground was pretty much empty by the time the trophy came out.

There is a .. slight .. difference between the champion of the third division and the winners of one of the strongest leagues in the world.

 

[Weststander]

There is a .. slight .. difference between the champion of league one and the champion of England.

Celtic, Bayern, PSG, Citeh .... all deserve zero respect from opposing fans. Cheque book management.

 

[Fungus]

For those criticising the Premier League for having such a huge gulf in class between the big 6 and the rest, have a look at every other league in the world.

We're comparably lucky, as what started as a big 2, became a big 4, and is now a big 6. With little old Leicester even winning a title amongst them. Most leagues are a two horse race, some even have the same team winning every year.

The 25 point gap between second and third suggests we are back to a big 2. Leicester was a thrill (apart from it being Leicester), but the chances of that happening again are pretty remote.

 

[Megazone]

There is a .. slight .. difference between the champion of the third division and the winners of one of the strongest leagues in the world.

and that difference is.........MONEY

 

[brightn'ove]

Celtic, Bayern, PSG, Citeh .... all deserve zero respect from opposing fans. Cheque book management.

I was just there to watch it, not every day that sort of thing happens at home eh?

I don’t like city, but to get 198 points in two seasons in a league that has dominated Europe this season, that’s impressive.

 

[inland seagull]

Good win for Arsenal at Burnley, with Duffy and Dunk in their back four they could be challenging City and Liverpool next season

 

[brightn'ove]

and that difference is.........MONEY

And league position.