Get a grip people....

[Gully Forever]

At least 8 of our players we fielded must be getting paid far more money then those of lincoln today!.

Did they try hard enough, did they give it everything?. Enough to want to play for the 1st team?.

 

[RexCathedra]

We've reached the point where we're the whale, and minnows overturn us.

That's real progress.

 

[brakespear]

So bloody what, we lost....

We played a second string team, made a few stupid mistakes... Rather today than a league game, we got it out of our system. CH will tell them in no uncertain terms the error of their ways even though deep down he probably knows it will probably benifit us in the long run, knowing who he can trust or even make his mind up that we need extra cover in certain areas.

It's not all bad.

Liverpool, Newcastle even Palace all got stuffed....

Roll on Thursday and the real target promotion.

Now crack open a beer, unscrew a bottle of wine, pour a stiff one, send the wife out to get an take away and smile....

We're Brighton & Hove Albion..... We're top of the league....

It wasn't the losing but the way we went out - say Dunk or Duffy get injured and either of the two we had today have to play, that would seriously worry me given their performance in today's match and the midfield was mostly non-existent throughout and (as others have said) contains players we use regularly. Maybe the performance can be put down to 'Oh it's just a cup game' after all, I don't know for sure - but to dismiss the result out of hand as a one-off seems rather foolish to me.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I fully reserve the right to have a major meltdown because I CAN.

And rest.....

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

A cup run would ultimately accumulate injuries and suspensions, does anyone really want to take the gamble on that, for what would result in say a one off trip to Manchester?

That's why I was surprised CH started Murray and kept him on after the yellow card.

 

[Sheebo]

Spot on. The last few seasons have made those that struggle to take defeat even worse! Heaven forbid if they supported any of the 91 other clubs who have lost more games the last 2 seasons

 

[Nixonator]

It wasn't the losing but the way we went out - say Dunk or Duffy get injured and either of the two we had today have to play, that would seriously worry me given their performance in today's match and the midfield was mostly non-existent throughout and (as others have said) contains players we use regularly. Maybe the performance can be put down to 'Oh it's just a cup game' after all, I don't know for sure - but to dismiss the result out of hand as a one-off seems rather foolish to me.

I think we've seen already how our chances of getting a result are reduced quite drastically by no Dunk and/or no Stephens alone. We also miss *gasp* Baldock.

We like to talk about our strength in depth, and for the most part we do have it... but we also have to factor in that we have some players who are absolutely critical to our performance levels and how we play.

Knockaert, Stephens, Bruno, Dunk, Murray are all vital we keep fit and playing. Can add Kayal to that list too should he reach his previous levels, and to a lesser extent Duffy. I feel Goldson slotting in for Duffy is much less of a loss than him slotting in for Dunk.

 

[stss30]

It wasn't the losing but the way we went out - say Dunk or Duffy get injured and either of the two we had today have to play, that would seriously worry me given their performance in today's match and the midfield was mostly non-existent throughout and (as others have said) contains players we use regularly. Maybe the performance can be put down to 'Oh it's just a cup game' after all, I don't know for sure - but to dismiss the result out of hand as a one-off seems rather foolish to me.

When a bunch of strangers play together it doesn't tend to be aesthetically pleasing. Goldson showed last season he is perfectly capable at centre back in the Championship. As I said the midfield was mainly bypassed today as the defence went long all game.

 

[BN9 BHA]

When a bunch of strangers play together it doesn't tend to be aesthetically pleasing. Goldson showed last season he is perfectly capable at centre back in the Championship. As I said the midfield was mainly bypassed today as the defence went long all game.

Strangers? apart from the new lad they have been training together for ages, shouldn't really be an excuse.

 

[stss30]

Strangers? apart from the new lad they have been training together for ages, shouldn't really be an excuse.

Entirely different to playing competitive games with each other. The back 5 were shocking at best after Maenpaa went off injured and their distribution even to the midfield meant they were feeding off scraps.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Entirely different to playing competitive games with each other. The back 5 were shocking at best after Maenpaa went off injured and their distribution even to the midfield meant they were feeding off scraps.

Back 5,? yes that new defender Murray is useless

 

[the right footed denilson]

I think we've seen already how our chances of getting a result are reduced quite drastically by no Dunk and/or no Stephens alone. We also miss *gasp* Baldock.

We like to talk about our strength in depth, and for the most part we do have it... but we also have to factor in that we have some players who are absolutely critical to our performance levels and how we play.

Knockaert, Stephens, Bruno, Dunk, Murray are all vital we keep fit and playing. Can add Kayal to that list too should he reach his previous levels, and to a lesser extent Duffy. I feel Goldson slotting in for Duffy is much less of a loss than him slotting in for Dunk.

Strangely, by being injured Baldock has proved what a great little player he is.

 

[HalfaSeatOn]

Our goalkeeper, back four, two central midfielders and AK have been our main strength. None we're playing today.

. Fell away at Preston and that was just in the absence of 2 (Dunk and Stephens)

 

[darkwolf666]

Take Knockaert out for the team and we'd possibly scrape into the top six, there is absolutely no way we would be top. We should be concerned that our back up players got turned over by a non league team...imo.

Give it a rest, it was one of those days... oh and Knockaert isn't carrying the team, more he has been able to shine because of the way the rest of the team play!

 

[WATFORD zero]

Sometimes we're shit. Just be thankful it doesn't happen as often in the last 5 years as it did in the previous 45.

 

[indy3050]

Well I'm glad we went out. Our season is all about finishing above 3rd place, I couldn't give a toss who beat us in any cup competition! Lincoln are actually quite a good side so there is no shame in losing with out 'second team'

 

[bhawoddy]

I will tell you if today mattered at 10pm on Thursday night.

 

[Muhammad - I’m hard - Bruce Lee]

Relax my friends.
Pour yourselves a glass of wine and go with the flow.

We've got this lads. Believe

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Relax my friends.
Pour yourselves a glass of wine and go with the flow.

We've got this lads. Believe

Done

 

[Bry Nylon]

We've got this lads. Believe

That's good enough for me. Count me in.