[Albion] Japan pre season

[Eric the meek]

Have we got any tacticians out there? What did we do differently?

I can see pace, speed of build up, longish balls through the middle, willingness to take a chance etc. Did anyone see what else we did?

 

[el punal]

October 2024.... "Freescoring Brighton laid on yet another feast of attacking football for an adoring Amex audience. The Seagulls' transformation under Huerzeler has been remarkable and locals are starting to believe that the surprise early season tabletoppers could finally end a long wait for major silverware on the South Coast."

I’ll have that!

 

[Monkey Man]

Looked lively, aggressive, confident and quick. A very good work-out.

Too early to be absolutely sure but I'd say the current crop of players are better than those we saw at the Hailsham Town pre-season game in 1996-ish ... no offence intended to Stafford Browne and his mates.

 

[el punal]

Good attendance

Imagine if Warren was given THAT team sheet. OMG!!

 

[amexer]

We have a huge number of players and with so many of returning loan players in Japan I wonder if what upset DeZerbi was that he was told he had to give many of these an opportunity this season.

 

[Bob!]

Theres obvs a bit of a gulf in class, but these 2 stats on my football app are still relevant...... and about to be broken.

"Brighton haven't won an away game in their last 8 matches"
"Kashima Antlers are unbeaten in their last 17 home games in all competitions"

It's not Kashima Antlers' home ground though.

 

[Zeberdi]

Unfortunately didnt see the game as I’m working but judging from the comments, sounds like Fabi-ball did it’s job - faster progression from the back and less circulation of the ball in front of our own goal, more direct passes through the midfield and maintaining attacking momentum into the final third. Better defensive strategies and better attacking strategies - what’s not to love?

This season will be all about the breakout youngsters - also when it comes to PSR restrictions, Brighton is ahead of the game. TB and PB continues to make us competitive with a combined short-term/longterm approach to recruitment/development.

I think we have a very exiting season ahead.

 

[hughfromalice]

Unfortunately didnt see the game as I’m working but judging from the comments, sounds like Fabi-ball did it’s job - faster progression from the back and less circulation of the ball in front of our own goal, more direct passes through the midfield and maintaining attacking momentum into the final third. Better defensive strategies and better attacking strategies - what’s not to love?

This season will be all about the breakout youngsters - also when it comes to PSR restrictions, Brighton is ahead of the game. TB and PB continues to make us competitive with a combined short-term/longterm approach to recruitment/development.

I think we have a very exiting season ahead.

I think so too!!

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Question.

Having been given something at work I couldn't get out of I missed the game. I know the score but still want to see the full match.

Can't see it on youtube or the club site? Any ideas? Thanks

 

[The Fits]

Hard not to be impressed but if I could have one wish in terms of new recruits it would be a pacey central defender. I do think we are going to be asking a lot of Dunk this season, again.

 

[Krafty]

Great 5-1 win today. Good sign!

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Walked into the sauna and everyone had their meat and two veg out, swiftly left, I’ve seen enough cocks in my time.

Always the case in Japan, same with the onsens: you have to go in in the buff and shower before you do.

I plucked up the courage and adopted the "when in Rome" attitude when I was there. You soon lose the inhibitions when there are a load of elderly Japanese ladies walking around you in the buff, and realise literally nobody gives a shit what you look like.

 

[London Irish]

If only we'd have had some of those wing options last January, we'd be looking forward to Europa League in a few months

 

[Munkfish]

Unfortunately didnt see the game as I’m working but judging from the comments, sounds like Fabi-ball did it’s job - faster progression from the back and less circulation of the ball in front of our own goal, more direct passes through the midfield and maintaining attacking momentum into the final third. Better defensive strategies and better attacking strategies - what’s not to love?

This season will be all about the breakout youngsters - also when it comes to PSR restrictions, Brighton is ahead of the game. TB and PB continues to make us competitive with a combined short-term/longterm approach to recruitment/development.

I think we have a very exiting season ahead.

Didnt see much of our defensive strategies either half we werent really ever under pressure for any real amount of time. but pretty much spot on with the attacking style of play.

First half we saw a lot of the ball going into welbecks feet who drew his man out, played the ball back to the midfield and put the balls in behind for our wingers to get into, its how we scored our first goal.

Second half it was pretty impressive to see 5 players breaking forward at speed. will be interesting to see if it has a place in the premier league, but when it works it looks very impressive.

 

[miffy6]

1-0 Minteh

2-0 Sarmiento

3-0 Ayari

4-0 Cozier-Duberry

5-0 Cozier-Duberry

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Verbruggen, Barco, Enciso, Ferguson, João Pedro, Buonanotte, Yalcouye, Cozier Duberry, Minteh, Baleba, Hinshelwood, Sarmiento, Rushworth, Beadle, Moran...

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

1-0 Minteh

2-0 Sarmiento

3-0 Ayari

4-0 Cozier-Duberry

5-0 Cozier-Duberry

Their left back will be glad that's over.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

1-0 Minteh

2-0 Sarmiento

3-0 Ayari

4-0 Cozier-Duberry

5-0 Cozier-Duberry

Top work that poster!

 

[sakooshi]

1-0 Minteh

2-0 Sarmiento

3-0 Ayari

4-0 Cozier-Duberry

5-0 Cozier-Duberry

I think the first clip is the best as you can see everything more clearly.

 

[Super Sub]

I really, really like Barco

Best player on the pitch 2nd half. Class act this lad. I can see him being very hard to dislodge for the left wingback berth, even when Estupinan is back to full fitnesss