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

[Monkey Man]

I thought De Bruyne looked very out of sorts in the City game this week against Chelsea, and not particularly happy either – as far as these things can be discerned by watching a game on TV. Maybe there's a bit of a Belgian World Cup hangover going on. To be fair, Tross always looks a bit fed up, even on his best days. It might just be his natural demeanour.

 

[Zeberdi]

Will there be a stream for this game?

Me too!

 

[Triggaaar]

Not if you actually listen to what DeZ had to say

Oh ok. What did he say?

 

[Titanic]

Foy anyone with access to an Australian VPN server and a UK Paramount+ account, I have answered my own question - yes you can! Currently got Palace Saints on having jumped to Reading - Watford. Worth checking your Sky subscription to see if you have/can get a free Paramount+ account.

Seems to be working... but no coverage yet, just a scrolling Paramount+ logo

I am watching Melbourne City vs. Western United now

 

[Triggaaar]

Brighton have triggered the 12 month extension (hopefully for Brighton one that includes a release clause).

Why is it hopeful there's a release clause? A release clause wouldn't help Brighton.

 

[Swansman]

More discussion is on the Trossard WC thread but it is no surprise he is not playing today - RDZ said he wouldn’t be until he was %100 and I also said earlier that it would not be a surprise if an announcement came from BHA that offer for Newcastle or Chelsea had been accepted before this window closed.

Brighton have triggered the 12 month extension (hopefully for Brighton one that includes a release clause). He has until Summer ‘24 - 18 months. Otherwise he would have been gone on a free transfer this Summer.

Anyway, mostly speculation. Enjoy the match!

Better if it doesn't

 

[The Fits]

Edit. Fancy us winning by 3 now I've seen the team.

 

[dazzer6666]

Oh ok. What did he say?

De Zerbi's Middlesbrough press conference

The Brighton & Hove Albion boss looks ahead to his first taste of the FA Cup.

www.brightonandhovealbion.com

 

[Zeberdi]

Oh ok. What did he say?

I posted on the Trossard thread

“he is ‘suffering something after the WC’ according to RDZ but he couldn’t clarify whether it was mental or physical just that ‘I am a coach and have to play with the best 11 possible‘.”

 

[Dick Swiveller]

I am watching Melbourne City vs. Western United now

Working fine for me now

 

[tronnogull]

Foy anyone with access to an Australian VPN server and a UK Paramount+ account, I have answered my own question - yes you can! Currently got Palace Saints on having jumped to Reading - Watford. Worth checking your Sky subscription to see if you have/can get a free Paramount+ account.

Thanks ! I signed up with 7 free days and this is working for me...

 

[Zeberdi]

Why is it hopeful there's a release clause? A release clause wouldn't help Brighton.

Because if Tross now leaves before 2024, Brighton will get a better transfer fee while the market value decreases as the contract wears down. hypothetically of course.

 

[RandyWanger]

Can someone share a working link for today, please?

 

[WhingForPresident]

Good lineup. Happy for JPvH, hope he plays himself into contention today.

 

[luge]

I know it isnt on BBC or ITV but usually these FA games are somewhere... anyone got a link?

 

[swindonseagull]

Nice piece on McAllister's return from the world cup on NZ Sports/Bein where he said he is happy at BHA......the voice over said he has pledged his future to BHA

cut to the 2 nobodys in the studio....'BHA will struggle to keep him'!!!!!

 

[Washie]

Does anyone have a stream please?

 

[Swansman]

Because if Tross now leaves before 2024, Brighton will get a better transfer fee while the market value decreases as the contract wears down. hypothetically of course.

Why..?
A release clause says "if club X puts a bid that meets the release clause, Brighton need to accept it". But if no one wants to meet the release clause, they might just put a lower bid in, and Albion could still accept it (if they want).

 

[southstandandy]

There's a stream at the end of my garden if that helps.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Hopefully will be a good game, and will known as the Shin Pad Classic!