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

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

We haven't played that well which is encouraging because I think we can take it up another notch and I'm not sure Man Utd can or will.

 

[The Mole]

Not impressed with Minteh at all so far. Not once created anything

He was so much more dangerous last week - probably a reflection of the quality of defenders he faced.

 

[nickjhs]

All this excitement over signings - and we calm it down by putting out last years' team plus Minteh.

Last year's fully fit team. Which would have seen us go past Roma, and probably qualify for Europe again. We.had no depth, now we do.

 

[Mancgull]

His delivery has been poor so far.

Has been well dealt with by Dalot.he does work very hard though and has covered back really well.

 

[jcdenton08]

Not to shit on him as I feel he will be world class, but just calling it as I see it, Minteh’s had a nightmare half there. Absolutely pocketed by Dalot. But you just know with him one moment of magic is seconds away.

JPVH has been immense so far

 

[Bodian]

We haven't played that well which is encouraging because I think we can take it up another notch and I'm not sure Man Utd can or will.

Not so sure about that - they seem to be ambling around quite a bit, with a surprising lack of urgency.

 

[Weststander]

Strangely subdued game. Didn’t feel either team created much, we were clinical and far more disciplined in holding our attacking line.

Early KO effect?

 

[Mustafa II]

Decent first half. Man Utd were defending well up until our goal, and had the better chances (we didn't have any chances).

Gilmour been a highlight, getting stuck in and looking quality on the ball.

Van Hecke making some key interventions, looking good.

We're looking vulnerable on the right though, Veltman keep getting done and leaving too much space for them to get in behind.

Minteh not quite being able to make his mark, they're defending well against him, but I'd keep him on for the time being as he's so much of a threat.

2nd half is going to be tougher - they're going to make some big substitutes. Hopefully we'll do the same.

 

[nickjhs]

JPVH playing a blinder so far

My MOTM as it stands

 

[jcdenton08]

Early KO effect?

Plus shitty weather

 

[Meade's Ball]

Playing against a 5 man midfield of reasonable quality, so need to rejig a bit to find our way through. Mitoma 2 touches and an assist.
It's horribly stressful watching. I don't remember it feeling like this 5 years ago.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Going in 1 up despite not playing that well is a very good sign

However feel we’ve neglected the left wing (apart from the assist) significantly and we haven’t had much joy against Dalot.

Hope we look to involve Mitoma significantly more in the second half as showing a lack of balance currently

 

[Swegulls]

Good to be 1-0 up, two cautious teams, no tempo at all. Doubt ETH will survive christmas.

 

[Auckland seagull]

JP, Dunk, Gilmour, pick of the bunch so far for me. We can seriously go up several notches from that first half performance.

 

[jcdenton08]

Playing against a 5 man midfield of reasonable quality, so need to rejig a bit to find our way through. Mitoma 2 touches and an assist.
It's horribly stressful watching. I don't remember it feeling like this 5 years ago.

Lower expectations

 

[Alex BH]

Unconvincing first half performance, but we’re ahead so that’s good. United threatening to score, but not quite getting it together in the final third. Game not over by a long shot.

 

[nsclurker]

Much like last week, if the opposition were any good we should have been 2-0 before we scored.

Can't see the 2nd half going like last week, sadly...

 

[chrisg]

Early KO effect?

Next week is 11.30 kick off , not sure why so early

 

[Weststander]

Next week is 11.30 kick off , not sure why so early

Thanks, I would’ve turned up late!

 

[chrisg]

Next week is 11.30 kick off , not sure why so early

Forget that. Is 12.30. BT said 11.30 a min ago