[Albion] Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[Wrong-Direction]

Christ Swansea pulled 2 goals back in the last 3 minutes

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[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Considering we ended Sept with no striker signings I think Chris has worked wonders.
I defy anyone to honestly say they wouldn't have taken this position (including style of play etc) at the end of August.
I'm absolutely delighted with the season so far and intend to keep on enjoying it whatever happens.

It's amazing how quickly people forget. I was really worried when we didn't sign a striker and was hoping we could get 16-18 points by the time we got to January. We have 22 points and have spent no time so far in the relegation zone. Every point we've won we've earnt, none have been fortunate and in fact we've left points on the pitch. A good transfer window and we can finish top half. No striker and I'd still back us to stay up.

 

[WhingForPresident]

I think people have a right to be somewhat concerned about the fact we've scored one goal from open play in our last TEN. Not a 'Hughton Out' shout at all, and it was a decent point today despite the poor performance, but I can't help feeling our survival hinges on getting the right striker in next month.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

But you could say it puts more pressure on that match when maybe we could have lifted that off a bit today.

Why only use the one sub

Two games in less than 48 hours.

 

[GT49er]

We are beginning to sound like Norwich fans, & that worked out well for them, didn't it?

That's a bit uncalled for, surely? Haven't seen anyone - certainly not on this thread - calling for him to go. Yes, there's been plenty of concern about our lack of attacking threat, but that's as much about taking chances (or rather, sadly, not taking them) as about the way we set up. I don't suppose CH has told Knocky and March not to shoot - if they've lost the confidence to do so, I'm sure we've got sports psychologists strolling around Lancing........
We've dominated a game, had more shots (and more on target) than the opposition, and we are disappointed we didn't win it. That's not like the Norwich support was. We're very much 'Hughton in!' thank you very much!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

The radio information doesn't comply with the card amnesty rules published by the PL.


There is a mistake / misunderstanding somewhere.

I thought the amnesty date for the PL is 31st December? I hope I'm wrong.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Pretty poor game, but it is a point gained considering the form Newcastle are in and that Stoke are getting worse

 

[seagulls4ever]

Two games in less than 48 hours.

That literally makes no sense! The players on the bench haven't had loads of game time so would have been fresh. And 10-15 minutes is hardly likely to knacker them out. And it could have given a rest to some of the players on the pitch.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

That's a bit uncalled for, surely? Haven't seen anyone - certainly not on this thread - calling for him to go. Yes, there's been plenty of concern about our lack of attacking threat, but that's as much about taking chances (or rather, sadly, not taking them) as about the way we set up. I don't suppose CH has told Knocky and March not to shoot - if they've lost the confidence to do so, I'm sure we've got sports psychologists strolling around Lancing........
We've dominated a game, had more shots (and more on target) than the opposition, and we are disappointed we didn't win it. That's not like the Norwich support was. We're very much 'Hughton in!' thank you very much!

Not everyone is unfortunately. I've even read that we should be scoring goals like Man City. Talk about unrealistic expectations.

 

[British Bulldog]

Good point today, our lack of goals is frustrating but it's points on the board that count.

 

[seagulls4ever]

Not everyone is unfortunately. I've even read that we should be scoring goals like Man City. Talk about unrealistic expectations.

Talking about taking things to the extreme and hyperbole.

Pretty much everyone is 'Hughton in'. We are allowed to talk about our frustrations about how we're not offering much going forward. This is a discussion forum.

 

[Wrong-Direction]

It's amazing how quickly people forget. I was really worried when we didn't sign a striker and was hoping we could get 16-18 points by the time we got to January. We have 22 points and have spent no time so far in the relegation zone. Every point we've won we've earnt, none have been fortunate and in fact we've left points on the pitch. A good transfer window and we can finish top half. No striker and I'd still back us to stay up.

I'll have what he's having!

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[Deleted member 2719]

Two games in less than 48 hours.

Exactly typical of Hughton the Accountant.

 

[Meade's Ball]

A rather annoying end to that game. There for the taking, but our attacking outlets were few, and our aim seemed to nab that precious point rather than three. Could have been so much more, with a thin slice of dare consumed. Still, liked our midfield slickness, and hope we're given so much space to continue with that, and get a strike or two toward goal as we do.

 

[Foolg]

I think people have a right to be somewhat concerned about the fact we've scored one goal from open play in our last TEN. Not a 'Hughton Out' shout at all, and it was a decent point today despite the poor performance, but I can't help feeling our survival hinges on getting the right striker in next month.

I agree with the majority, but I honestly don't think any new striker would've made any difference at all today. The service put in to Murray and Hemed was awful, as it has been the last few weeks. We just seem to lack any form of creativity going forward.

 

[perseus]

Possession passing football is the best form of defence and it went to plan. Now to work out a way to score a goal?

Another 90 minutes and neither team would have scored, bar a double deflection or a dodgy penalty.

 

[Icy Gull]

I agree with the majority, but I honestly don't think any new striker would've made any difference at all today. The service put in to Murray and Hemed was awful, as it has been the last few weeks. We just seem to lack any form of creativity going forward.

He hasn’t been given a decent run yet but from what I’ve seen of him Izquierdo has lots of creativity and a quick striker who could keep up would give us a chance of a goal now and again. He’s way too fast for the likes of Murray and Hemed to get up there to receive the ball after some wing wizardry. Knocky and March would both benefit too instead of constantly having to either try going alone (doesn’t happen often) or stopping looking up (or not in March’s case) realising there’s nobody in the box so have to pass backwards.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

I'll have what he's having!

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Ha! It's a mix of Panadol, nexium and whatever is in my sore throat medicine.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

I thought the amnesty date for the PL is 31st December? I hope I'm wrong.

Not according to the PL handbook for this season - it's after game 19.

Naylor has it right

https://twitter.com/AndyNaylorArgus/status/947151893347827712

 

[ferring seagull]

Ryan brilliant save - if only he was taller it would have been even better.

No No It was even better because he is that much shorter!