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

[Dick Head]

So excited

were loose

 

[swindonseagull]

Been awake since 5 ( and I’m 62) off out for a full English before driving to London about 10ish

 

[jakarta]

I don't suppose we can march out to 'Sussex by the Sea'?

Would be nice for our end to belt it out in any case.

Don't suppose old Jug Ears would understand what it means of course.

 

[SweatyMexican]

It’s the hope that kills you. What a day this could be, one to tell the grandkids about…

or not.

 

[elwheelio]

Big 3 points at stake today.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Been awake since 5 ( and I’m 62) off out for a full English before driving to London about 10ish

Having a lay in

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Been up since 05:30, building a basketball stand for junior.

Very jealous of those going

 

[OzMike]

I am currently watching Craig Noone playing in the A League against Melbourne Victory.
1 - 1 on Paramount, getting fiestry !

 

[OzMike]

Will be up for this one, Albion shirt on and sipping Little Dove IPA, trying to stay quiet !

 

[Clive Walker]

Driving up from Brighton. Was planning on leaving at 11 ish. That sound ok?

 

[raymondo]

Not sure why, but I was able to read that. The bit about goalkeepers was new for me. Thanks for sharing

Same for me...it must be an 'open access gift' from the Athletic to celebrate today.
Yes, the keeper insights were new to me, as were the fact that Dr Zerbi's recruitment guy left by mutual consent in January, and de Zerbi taking on board Brighton's recruitment methods. A rounded article IMO. Have a good day .

 

[curly69]

Good morning- unfortunately I won’t be there but it is is on tv here. I’m very excited about the match. The downside is the the Maldives is Muslim and has a strict no alcohol policy outside the resorts so I shall not be able to celebrate with a beer.
Anyone else watching from outside the UK?

Yes mate Australia Brisbane

 

[southstandandy]

Leaving shortly but just have this horrible feeling there's no way the officials or FA want little old Brighton in the final and they'll find a way to arrange the 'dream' final as they see it of an all Manchester derby. Hope my pessimism is unfounded.

 

[Wrong-Direction]

 

[dstanman]

We are on our way to Wembley, looking forward to a great win.

 

[pasty]

Currently at the “oh crap, it’s Utd, we’re going to lose” stage. Hopefully won’t last long !

 

[crookie]

Leaving shortly but just have this horrible feeling there's no way the officials or FA want little old Brighton in the final and they'll find a way to arrange the 'dream' final as they see it of an all Manchester derby. Hope my pessimism is unfounded.

Pretty sure the fact that tens of millions will be watching any decisions might focus officials minds to be fair

 

[Sepulveda]

Good morning- unfortunately I won’t be there but it is is on tv here. I’m very excited about the match. The downside is the the Maldives is Muslim and has a strict no alcohol policy outside the resorts so I shall not be able to celebrate with a beer.
Anyone else watching from outside the UK?

Italy, if I manage to fit it in my schedule before our own game today

 

[Hove Lagoonery]

Is that supposed to be criticising the media coverage we are getting in the build-up?

 

[Official Old Man]

Awake at 3am this morning. Got back to sleep for a while at 5:30 and now I've no idea where I am.
Distinctly remember half time in '83 and a 1:0 lead. I thought 'remember this moment for ever because it will change before full time and never happen again'.
Today I'm off again but it seems so different to both the Finals and Semi Final before. I'm going with a skip in my step knowing we can win this and only the FA can stop us.
Expect goals and at least 3 from us. Just make sure it's less for them.