[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs Watford *** Official Match Thread ***

[Wellesley]

Only 36 games left to overhaul the Scousers. We can do this!

 

[sjamesb3466]

Great result and performance, especially first half. Let things slip a bit as we tired in the second half but that may be fitness due to the short pre season. Would have probably drawn that game last season so that's a positive. Keeping Bissouma this summer will be huge and assuming he stays fit practically guarantees survival for me

 

[Eric the meek]

Can someone PLEASE tell me what position we are in the league?

 

[nwgull]

Done the work in the first half. Game management top class in the second.
Ismaila who?

Was he even playing? This confiident tweet in response to Naylor’s press conference report certainly didn’t age well.

https://twitter.com/wfcjb_67/status/1428349976162095111?s=21

 

[Wardy's twin]

Webster just stole the show along with Biss and Lallana. So comfortable and that bad home form is a distant memory - brilliant lads. 6 points!

Thought the Duffy goal was key , knocked Watford and allowed us to be confident.

AC getting a slating in some parts but all he had time for was a snap shot. Did some clever running as well but not as good as Maupay when it comes tackling back and harrying.

 

[sjamesb3466]

Thought the Duffy goal was key , knocked Watford and allowed us to be confident.

AC getting a slating in some parts but all he had time for was a snap shot. Did some clever running as well but not as good as Maupay when it comes tackling back and harrying.

Trouble with AC is he has the same tenancy as Lua Lua did to try and leather EVERYTHING. With the keeper nowhere he just needed to show a modicum of composure and side foot it in not try to welly it into the top corner. Came to him quite sharp but he had time

 

[origigull]

Great result and performance, especially first half. Let things slip a bit as we tired in the second half but that may be fitness due to the short pre season. Would have probably drawn that game last season so that's a positive. Keeping Bissouma this summer will be huge and assuming he stays fit practically guarantees survival for me

TBH we don't need to sell Biss what with the White money and I hope he stays and signs an extension to his contract, but will BHA stand in his way if a Liverpool or ManU or another big club come in for him with an offer of another £50m-ish. Biss must see what is happening to White at Arsenal with all that flak he is getting and maybe stay another season with us (or 2). Great performance 1st half and it seems that we are now taking our chances in front of goal compared to last season. Second in the table - oh my I'm going giddy looking down.

 

[Insel affe]

Excellent game, hope Maupay is ok though, thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere in the first half.
No hassle showing Covid pass, no extra time I thought getting in.

Connolly is a harrying, hassling bothersome player, with clever runs, but was either looking for a foul or snapping at chances.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

AC comes on when game is won, team sitting back and just waiting on everton. Yeah, lets crucify the young irishman because he didn't score from a half chance. NSC amazes me sometimes how little knowledge of football it has accumulated. Can't wait for the kids to go back to school...oh and we need to sign a striker who scores goals and let's spend an extortionate amount of money doing that and not develop our own players, no, let's spend uncle Tonys money.
If people don't like the way we're progressing, **** off and support your second team, like arsenal.

 

[GT49er]

Let's not get carried away. We're only 6 points above the relegation zone.

And we could be 4 places closer to it by the end of this round of fixtures on Tuesday!

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

While watching the game in the pub I couldnt help but notice lots of empty seats is the clubs attempt to attract punters falling on deaf ears ?
Regards
DF

 

[Beach Hut]

Some superb positives so far, beating teams we should beat (finally) and looking far more robust and up for the challenge.

I think Watford may have a very traumatic season unless their defence improves, lost count of how many times they passed the ball straight to us.

No ID check, no way steward could have read my Covid passport and android phone took 7 attempts to work.......

 

[Jolly Red Giant]

Good result and good performance - bodes well for the immediate future.

 

[Reddleman]

AC comes on when game is won, team sitting back and just waiting on everton. Yeah, lets crucify the young irishman because he didn't score from a half chance. NSC amazes me sometimes how little knowledge of football it has accumulated. Can't wait for the kids to go back to school...oh and we need to sign a striker who scores goals and let's spend an extortionate amount of money doing that and not develop our own players, no, let's spend uncle Tonys money.
If people don't like the way we're progressing, **** off and support your second team, like arsenal.

A half chance? Don’t be ridiculous, that was an absolute sitter than any striker should be scoring. I don’t think there are any fans who don’t think we are progressing but as it stands we may go into a game against Everton with Connolly as our only fit senior striker. That’s a ridiculous position for a club with top 10 ambitions to be in.

 

[Beach Hut]

While watching the game in the pub I couldnt help but notice lots of empty seats is the clubs attempt to attract punters falling on deaf ears ?
Regards
DF

Always loads of no shows in August, you should have used your observation skills earlier in the day when watching Liverpool

 

[dstanman]

Great 3 points

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Always loads of no shows in August, you should have used your observation skills earlier in the day when watching Liverpool

Holidays absence or general glory hunters, no interest in the bin dippers .
Regards
DF

 

[SeagullinExile]

Never in doubt. We controlled the game from the off. Comprehensive victory. One of our best in the Prem.

So pleased for the goalscorers, especially big Shane. Maybe people will get off Neals back now, unless he's crocked, no potential new signing will take his place in the starting 11at the moment.

Great day all round!

 

[dadams2k11]

Some superb positives so far, beating teams we should beat (finally) and looking far more robust and up for the challenge.

I think Watford may have a very traumatic season unless their defence improves, lost count of how many times they passed the ball straight to us.

No ID check, no way steward could have read my Covid passport and android phone took 7 attempts to work.......

They stopped the Covid and ID check to speed things up. I head them chatting and said "stop the checks, and get them in", I was 2nd in-line so I heard it clear.

One of the staff, also forgot to take the bottles tops of my drinks at half time. I stood there, after I paid, waiting for them to be removed, but nothing happened for 10 secs, so I picked them up and took them, trying to hide the tops with my wallet, to the back of the North Stand.

I also called Duffy's goal. The universe is really looking after me today.

 

[Fat Boy Fat]

A half chance? Don’t be ridiculous, that was an absolute sitter than any striker should be scoring. I don’t think there are any fans who don’t think we are progressing but as it stands we may go into a game against Everton with Connolly as our only fit senior striker. That’s a ridiculous position for a club with top 10 ambitions to be in.

I'm not a great fan of Connolly, but there is no way that could be called a "sitter".

However, these can...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qtDamyTlVzA