[Albion] Bristol Rovers vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[Mancgull]

Nice assist from Alzate for the 2nd goal. Started the move with a nice turn and run also.

 

[SweatyMexican]

Murray's now just 14 short of being our highest ever goal scorer

I didn’t think Stokes would smack the Aussies for 70 odd runs the other day, but he did.

Don’t count the old horse out yet. If he can get 10 this year and gets another contract I think he might just do it.

 

[Biscuit]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqP4l1A3UQc

 

[Jim in the West]

Strange, I thought Webster looked promising.

Agree - I thought he looked very comfortable on the ball, brought it out of defence well, and generally looked pretty classy. Couldn't really see their goal (at the far end), so can't comment on the balls up he apparently made. Only disappointing thing for me (ref Webster) was that we had 15 corners and I can't remember one where he threatened in the air.

Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable game. We played the ball around nicely for much of the time. Alzate and Connolly looked good. Balogan had a very decent game. AJ showed some sparks - and definitely looked up for it. Gross and Mooy were a bit ponderous at times - but I can't imagine they'll ever play together in the Prem (certainly not as holding midfielders). I was confused about Glenn, as he seemed to play a lot out on the left side - but when it mattered he was in the right place! Given that team had never played together before, they did pretty well against a very enthusiastic Rovers side. And nice to see Palace knocked out...

 

[patchamalbion]

Thanks for that - nice summary.

How many Albion there roughly? Good atmosphere?

I was looking for the away attendance...my guess would be around 750. Pretty decent noise to be fair, better in second half.

 

[the right footed denilson]

Agree - I thought he looked very comfortable on the ball, brought it out of defence well, and generally looked pretty classy. Couldn't really see their goal (at the far end), so can't comment on the balls up he apparently made. Only disappointing thing for me (ref Webster) was that we had 15 corners and I can't remember one where he threatened in the air....

I thought their gk made a smart save from his header early in the second half....


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[Sussex Nomad]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqP4l1A3UQc

The crowd cheer is a bit put on! But thanks for the link. Their gk is literally in the same colours as us.

 

[Tesco in Disguise]

Bl00dy Hell, it's the divine Michelle Owen

She is quite, quite lovely.

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[swindonseagull]

Nice to see the usual suspects giving their opinions from radio commentary.
Condemning the players yet can’t even see them apart from a 15 second clip of the goals..

Typical.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Agree - I thought he looked very comfortable on the ball, brought it out of defence well, and generally looked pretty classy. Couldn't really see their goal (at the far end), so can't comment on the balls up he apparently made. Only disappointing thing for me (ref Webster) was that we had 15 corners and I can't remember one where he threatened in the air.

Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable game. We played the ball around nicely for much of the time. Alzate and Connolly looked good. Balogan had a very decent game. AJ showed some sparks - and definitely looked up for it. Gross and Mooy were a bit ponderous at times - but I can't imagine they'll ever play together in the Prem (certainly not as holding midfielders). I was confused about Glenn, as he seemed to play a lot out on the left side - but when it mattered he was in the right place! Given that team had never played together before, they did pretty well against a very enthusiastic Rovers side. And nice to see Palace knocked out...

Murray played left midfield in the first half and then moved forward for the second half.

I agree it was an enjoyable game with plenty of action. Rovers defence were very well organised, getting loads of blocks in.
They were well up for it, so it took a while to break them down. Connolly was like a Jack Russell terrier nipping at their ankles all the time & made a thorough nuisance of himself.

 

[ozzygull]

Back from the game. Really enjoyed it, good entertainment, good set of away fans and an injury time winner. Happy!

 

[Triggaaar]

Murray is still #1 by a long way. We need to ensure those round him get the ball into the box quickly , then wait for him

Fixed

 

[nickjhs]

Couldn't watch the game and have not seen Connolly's goal, but the passing that led to the winner was so good to see, good intelligent football.

 

[LVGull]

She is quite, quite lovely.

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Simply, simply, simply lovely.

 

[CheeseRolls]

Agree - I thought he looked very comfortable on the ball, brought it out of defence well, and generally looked pretty classy. Couldn't really see their goal (at the far end), so can't comment on the balls up he apparently made. Only disappointing thing for me (ref Webster) was that we had 15 corners and I can't remember one where he threatened in the air.

Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable game. We played the ball around nicely for much of the time. Alzate and Connolly looked good. Balogan had a very decent game. AJ showed some sparks - and definitely looked up for it. Gross and Mooy were a bit ponderous at times - but I can't imagine they'll ever play together in the Prem (certainly not as holding midfielders). I was confused about Glenn, as he seemed to play a lot out on the left side - but when it mattered he was in the right place! Given that team had never played together before, they did pretty well against a very enthusiastic Rovers side. And nice to see Palace knocked out...

Good to chat before the game Jim - Webster was generally moving towards the front post at corners, which wasn't really working, as there were not many other targets for us and the delivery wasn't great. With about 15 minutes to go, he signalled to Gross to put the ball higher and got on the end of one at the back post.

I thought he looked comfortable with the ball at his feet and won a lot in the air. Looks a good prospect to me.

 

[BLOCK F]

Good to chat before the game Jim - Webster was generally moving towards the front post at corners, which wasn't really working, as there were not many other targets for us and the delivery wasn't great. With about 15 minutes to go, he signalled to Gross to put the ball higher and got on the end of one at the back post.

I thought he looked comfortable with the ball at his feet and won a lot in the air. Looks a good prospect to me.

Once he settles in and gets some game time, he will shine!

 

[amexer]

Have seen Connelly a few times for 23s and whilst aware outstanding with movement and chances in box always thought to move up he needed to contribute more outside box. Anybody who there apart from well taken goal how was his overall play last night.

 

[casbom]

Good write up on the Rovers website: https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2019/august/match-report-brighton/

Also who filled in at RWB once Alzate moved to Midfield?

 

[Wardy's twin]

Fixed

why do people feel that he is the problem? he is more mobile than a lot of our other players , not fast at all but its not just about speed its what you do with it. his footballing brain is streets ahead of most in the team.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Have seen Connelly a few times for 23s and whilst aware outstanding with movement and chances in box always thought to move up he needed to contribute more outside box. Anybody who there apart from well taken goal how was his overall play last night.

He was constantly on the move looking to get the ball and move it on.