Yes, spot on. This is extremely high risk football. When it goes well, it's sublime. Irrespective of execution, it's thrilling, but it'll involve mistakes that will cost us, and that will generate a reaction amongst certain sections of the fan base.
Wow. Just wow.I am in Kyiv this weekend, and last night I wore my Brighton shirt when I watched the match on my laptop in the hotel bar.
So many Shakhtar Donetsk fans came up and asked if they could watch the match due to their old manager De Zerbi, and we had about fifty people watching, so at half-time, we linked my laptop to the TV, and even more people started watching, and we had about 100 people cheering and shouting for Brighton by the end of the match.
There were support workers, doctors, nurses, soldiers and even war reporters, and it was a fantastic afternoon, one of the best I have had here, and we celebrated afterwards in the dark as there was a blackout with vodka and singing patriotic war songs by candlelight.
Finally got to bed around 10.30, and Brighton has a whole new but small passionate supporter base in Ukraine now – good times.
My recollection is that having brought six Chelsea players to the high press Sanchez passed it long at least twice in the first half. One to Trossard on the left, and a flat pass to Lallana in the centre circle. It was impressive. We sucked them in then passed it (not long ball) to forwards coming back to receive. Our corners are so much better.
Tears in my eyes reading this - Kudos to you allI am in Kyiv this weekend, and last night I wore my Brighton shirt when I watched the match on my laptop in the hotel bar.
So many Shakhtar Donetsk fans came up and asked if they could watch the match due to their old manager De Zerbi, and we had about fifty people watching, so at half-time, we linked my laptop to the TV, and even more people started watching, and we had about 100 people cheering and shouting for Brighton by the end of the match.
There were support workers, doctors, nurses, soldiers and even war reporters, and it was a fantastic afternoon, one of the best I have had here, and we celebrated afterwards in the dark as there was a blackout with vodka and singing patriotic war songs by candlelight.
Finally got to bed around 10.30, and Brighton has a whole new but small passionate supporter base in Ukraine now – good times.
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There was something about TB when he was introducing De Zerbi as our manager, he had a look like the cat who had got the cream. I know it is only one win and there is no guarantee in life let alone football, but it seemed to me that TB believes we have just upgraded.
Putin Stole His Team, But De Zerbi Is Embracing His Experiences With Brighton — The Sportsman
The former Shakhtar boss has hosted Ukrainian youngsters at the Sussex club
Another nice little snippet
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This is a brilliant article about the man. For me, way more than a "little snippet". A highly recommended read.Putin Stole His Team, But De Zerbi Is Embracing His Experiences With Brighton — The Sportsman
The former Shakhtar boss has hosted Ukrainian youngsters at the Sussex club
Another nice little snippet
Not sure which of the three threads to post this on, but he hasn't been let go yet, whatever his Instagram says.
It might have a very significant impact and hasten De Zerbi's departure if he feels he is constantly undermined by player sales ( and we don't even sign the players he wants to bring in ).
He'd be disappointed but its not like he's new to football. Bloke knows that great players end up in great teams.
Not trying to rekindle yet another Caicedo thread. Now about how or manager might feel. I did worry that de Zerbi might be feeling like a lack ambition, as @sparkie says
