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

[A1X]

So excited

(hope the roof is shut)

Not a chance, Paul Barber would go ballistic at the thought of a stadium with a lid

 

[Greg Bobkin]

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 .

I read quite a few Brighton articles in the past few days and those snippets have been in there. I couldn't tell you which ones though. The input from agents and staff from other clubs is all interesting and new - to me.

De Zerbi getting onboard with the club's approach has been discussed in other threads, too.

Still a really good read, though

 

[BrightonCottager]

Good luck - but for a minute of madness, I should've been joining you (albeit at the other end of Wembley)!

 

[Trevor]

I'll be there - Come On You Super Seagulls

 

[Mancgull]

I fluctuate between tension and a meh… feeling. I can’t help feeling that Man C would beat us in a final . We are beyond being delighted just to be in a final, if we are there we want to win it . If only it were any other team but City!
Then again, when I will see the crowd and players coming out , I will be proud of my club and shouting at the tv . “ Up the Albion ! “

Same here. We are unlikely to win the cup with City getting through yesterday but obviously still want to win today.

 

[raymondo]

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

or not.

Hope doesn't kill us... it keeps us alive... that's how the Seagulls have evolved to this place. Have a great day

 

[peterward]

Enjoy your day folks. Bring those three points home.

Just waiting for the @Bozza 1 point gained, 2 points dropped thread...... before extra time!

 

[raymondo]

I read quite a few Brighton articles in the past few days and those snippets have been in there. I couldn't tell you which ones though. The input from agents and staff from other clubs is all interesting and new - to me.

De Zerbi getting onboard with the club's approach has been discussed in other threads, too.

Still a really good read, though

Yeah, I guess so. I don't have the time or feeds to read a broad selection of stuff on us, so this article brought it together nicely for me. Have a great day

 

[peterward]

I’m at the anxiety stage right now. Convinced the trains won’t be working, or if they are we won’t find a pub we can get in, or if we do then our tickets won’t work, or if they do that we’ll lose on penalties and not be able to get home.

Fortunately this never lasts. When my mate turns up to take us to Brighton Station the day will have started properly and I’ll be fully into it and making the most of another big Brighton day out

No need for anxiety...... put your "Stop oil now" t shirt on, under your Albion top, then if we're winning enjoy, if we're losing, off with the Albion top and glue yourself to the goalposts.

Either way Man U don't win

 

[Happy Exile]

Yet another day I'm really glad and proud to support my local team. Excited, but nervous.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Weather is more Withdean than Wembley. Soaked through before even leaving Brighton. Biblical levels of rain. I'm taking it as an omen - like the Swindon semi-final

 

[Driver8]

So excited

(hope the roof is shut)

It doesn’t. Just moves a bit to let the sunshine in.

 

[Blue3]

One game at a time if we the Fans can replicate the regular away fans passion and noise and the team Plays the way it has all season then we have a really good chance of reaching the final.
At that point if it arrives we can speculate our chances against Man City

 

[kevo]

Weather is more Withdean than Wembley. Soaked through before even leaving Brighton. Biblical levels of rain. I'm taking it as an omen - like the Swindon semi-final

Or for those of us with older memories, the 7-0 v Walsall in 1976!

 

[Brovion]

Just for once I wish a Big Team would 'disrespect' the FA Cup and play their kids ...

 

[bhafc99]

Just for once I wish a Big Team would 'disrespect' the FA Cup and play their kids ...

Why would we do that?

Besides, half our team already are ‘the kids’.

 

[Bodian]

First Sunday train out of Cumbria has left on time - so it's a good start. Not looking forward to sharing the next train full of Mancs though...

 

[Mackenzie]

Just leaving Crickhowell now. Reasonably excited.

 

[The Maharajah of Sydney]

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

That’s an absolutely crackingly good beer.
Those WA breweries really produce some excellent stuff.
This is up with the best of them too, brewed down Margaret River way.

If we play even half as good as the 2 aforementioned beers we’ll win comfortably.

 

[Javeaseagull]

PBOBE has just been on Skysports and speaking well of course. He is quite right in that we haven’t done anything yet. This club is so driven it just makes me feel so lucky to be around to see this. Other clubs have risen like we have but this feels different. The whole set up is so professional and with Tony it feels very resilient. Living the dream whatever happens today.