[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur *** Official Match Thread ***

[birthofanorange]

So would I normally.....

I thought last week we could get back in it, but for so much of today's first half it looked like a PL team away to L1 team in the cup for the amount of possession they had, how dominant they were and we rarely got near them.

Which also makes what happened in the second half so baffling. It was a total role reversal.

Looked like the same sides from first half had swapped shirts.

The hunger and desire second half was excellent.

Indeed, and the first half could easily have been 0 - 3....or 2 -2 had we taken our chances and Bart not fluffed a relatively simple save.
That said, I was sure that we would get quite a few chances in the second half - which we did - and just needed to put them away.
Which we did, in fine style.
All in all, a great match to watch, methinks.

 

[Han Solo]

Oh dear..hope not a bad one with Jpvh being out for a bit as well.

Well, its a hamstring so should be at least a few weeks.
Igor came on and made one of his best Albion performances. Topped it off with a wild stepover feint alone with the ball in the mid-circle when we were 1-2 down. Good stuff.

 

[seaford]

Rutter is absolute garbage.

Good insight there.

 

[Triggaaar]

By half time it was pretty obvious we were going to turn it around and win

 

[Bodian]

How does Rutter not get an assist for the 3rd goal?

Surely he does - the goal was all about him!

Fabian Hurzeler, speaking to Sky Sports:

"The first half it was not a tactical thing that we conceded the two goals."

I should bloody hope not. It would be some tactics to decide to go 2-0 down!

 

[brighton_tom]

What a turn around! Would have put money on Spurs scoring more in 2nd half.

 

[Cordwainer]

Well, its a hamstring so should be at least a few weeks.
Igor came on and made one of his best Albion performances. Topped it off with a wild stepover feint alone with the ball in the mid-circle when we were 1-2 down. Good stuff.

Good pleased for Igor..get the feeling he’s gonna be needed a fair bit this season.

 

[Seagull58]

Mitoma was brilliant today, in both halves. I was doubtful of Rutter prior to this match but he had an excellent game today. Minteh impressed me too!

Minteh was absolute dogshit first half. To his credit he turned it around.

 

[oneillco]

By half time it was pretty obvious we were going to turn it around and win

Hahahahahaha!

 

[NorthStandSeagull]

Igor over Webster every day of the week. Look so much more balanced with natural left footers playing. Estupinan left back and Ferdi to play right back from now on please!

 

[golddene]

Rutter is absolute garbage.

Oh dear oh dear !

 

[Blues Guitarist]

Loved that interview with Welbeck and Rutter, seriously impressed.

Th Maddison interview was also fun!

 

[peterward]

Had a quick look at the meltdown on fighting cock, and then an arsenal forum for a laugh.

This post on arsenal forum #1170 by Oxeki as he quotes Spurs fan forum as each goal goes in is classic!

The Fighting **** & Glory Glory Go Into Meltdown

4 goals in 2 games conceded though. If we can at least keep Kai from scoring for other team we will be alright. Second was a wonder strike. City equalizer dodgy redcard

arsenal-mania.com

 

[TugWilson]

Only watched highlights but really pleased for Minteh and particularly Rutter for his determination. What happened to Webster?

Minteh and Rutter particularly were superb , like Carlos they get better each game , but our lads really showed guts and will in the 2nd half . We will hear a lot about how Spurs just didn`t show up 2nd half , but that is disingenuous - WE WERE PURE FIGHT and thoroughly deserved to win .

 

[Hometownglory]

That second half performance was one of the best for a long time. Rutter showed why he's so highly rated IMO. I really like him. This team is learning a new way and our new signings are also having to learn in a new league and country. Remember, it took Mac Allister, Biss and to some extent Caicedo a year to get up to speed!

 

[DanR]

Rutter is absolute garbage.

Ha!

 

[borat]

That second half performance was one of the best for a long time. Rutter showed why he's so highly rated IMO. I really like him. This team is learning a new way and our new signings are also having to learn in a new league and country. Remember, it took Mac Allister, Biss and to some extent Caicedo a year to get up to speed!

One of the main criticisms of Rutter by Leeds fans was him giving the ball away (today that lead to a goal).

If he can be coached/encouraged to only take risks further up the pitch he could be a really effective player for us.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

The nearest tube station is Tottenham Court Road.

I went by scooter.

First part of the journey was a bit crap second part a breeze

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Not a bad player that Maddison @Herr Tubthumper

Nice one; I do admire self-deprecating humour. Fair play to you, I’d have kept my head down.

Was okay in first half but when his team needed him he went missing. If I was a Spurs fan I’d be angry.

 

[severnside gull]

Only watched highlights but really pleased for Minteh and particularly Rutter for his determination. What happened to Webster?

I thought Minteh’s goal was really well taken. Far from easy. Great adjustment to hit it first time and the way he turned his foot to put it inside the post was really skillful. Not necessarily appreciated.