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

[Deadly Danson]

Super tough game chaps.

Please, an advanced message just in the likely event that we lose this one.... Toys must remain in pram & beds must remain dry.

Graham Potter's Blue & White Army!

No chance. The usual suspects will be along soon to inject their own brand of negative misery into the match day thread. And if anyone dares to challenge, it'll be met with "I'm allowed my opinion". Doesn't matter how well we play, how high in the table we are, they will always be here. It's almost strangely reassuring and means the earth is still turning.

 

[Arkwright]

We look a better team with two strikers.

 

[Reddleman]

Total lack of attacking alternatives on the bench. Ridiculous situation for a premier league club to be in.

 

[Tom Bombadil]

Is that pretty much Potters first choice eleven atm. With the exception of Lallana I can't see that he favours any other player in the PL either home or away

 

[The Wizard]

We look a better team with two strikers.

I do rate Connolly, but I can’t help but wonder how good we’d be with a proper clinical finisher alongside Maupay up there.

 

[giveusfalmerplease]

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Weird the way they order the teamsheet - looks like March , Trossard and Alzate up-front

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

Without wishing to state the bleedin obvious - Gross is our only forward attacking option on the bench - must be an addition incoming before Monday who is first-team ready

 

[GT49er]

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Team looks good. No room for Propper on the bench, which is a surprise (unless he's injured?)
Do we really need all three of Burn, Veltman and Bernardo on the bench? - I'd have liked to see Molumby on there myself.
Presumably Zeqiri's dad won't be impressed ............................

 

[WATFORD zero]

Without wishing to stare the bleedin obvious - Gross is our only forward attacking option on the bench - must be an addition incoming before Monday who is first-team ready

Much as I would like another striker, Ali Mac and Lallana aren't exactly defensive (yes I know Lallana was when he was covering for Biss last week )

 

[Deadly Danson]

Team looks good. No room for Propper on the bench, which is a surprise (unless he's injured?)
Do we really need all three of Burn, Veltman and Bernardo on the bench? - I'd have liked to see Molumby on there myself.
Presumably Zeqiri's dad won't be impressed ............................

Propper is indeed injured. Today was too early I think Potter said.

 

[albionfan37]

Their midfield looks awfully slow I think we’ll get some joy there

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Is that pretty much Potters first choice eleven atm. With the exception of Lallana I can't see that he favours any other player in the PL either home or away

It appears to be doesn't it? It's a marked contrast to last year where we had a different line up and seemingly a different formation every game.

I like it. There's a lot to be said for continuity.

 

[WhingForPresident]

Should be an entertaining game. Everton looking strong but I fancy us for what would be a good point.

 

[teammelli]

Can someone explain to a non-native what "we're loose" means and where it comes from?

 

[larus]

Can someone explain to a non-native what "we're loose" means and where it comes from?

Years ago, someone posted “we’re loose” when they actually meant “we’ll lose”.

It’s become a bit like folk lore in NSC and an on-going bit of fun. People will often then post variations such as “Wheel Loose” etc.

 

[half time scores]

Can someone explain to a non-native what "we're loose" means and where it comes from?

Origin unknown, It dates from the 1900's around the time of the FA Charity Shield victory.

 

[Wellesley]

Can someone explain to a non-native what "we're loose" means and where it comes from?

It's the opposite of wheel win.

 

[levs]

Anyone got a good stream?

 

[Thompson720]

Thoroughly enjoying this pre-match analysis and build up on BT Sport...

 

[Blue3]

Anyone got a good stream?

Same here had one but it's constantly buffering