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

[West Upper Seagull]

Astounded to see March still in the starting line up and Knocky on the bench. I accept the comments about Knocky being dropped for Izquierdo but AJ is supposed to be able to play the number 10 role so why not put him there and leave Knocky out on the right ? March has had no end product all season and I fear we’ll be carrying him yet again today - but would love him to prove me wrong and score the winner !

 

[Bladders]

Montoya injured?


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[Geestar]

Would have chosen same team except bissouma for March.

Montoya done something to upset Hughton ?


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Hasn't been good enough imo.

Not that many would agree.

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[Stato]

Montoya done something to upset Hughton ?

I am surprised no Montoya not even on the bench.

Bong is starting, but has had a knock, so it's sensible to make sure that Bernardo is on the bench as cover. Balogun offers cover at right back and centre back, so Montoya loses out.

 

[chaileyjem]

I am surprised no Montoya not even on the bench.

CH likes to go for 2 defenders on the bench so only room for Bernardo and Balogun who are more versatile. Someone has to give.
Bruno was dropped from entire squad a few weeks ago.

 

[Doc Lynam]

Astounded to see March still in the starting line up and Knocky on the bench. I accept the comments about Knocky being dropped for Izquierdo but AJ is supposed to be able to play the number 10 role so why not put him there and leave Knocky out on the right ? March has had no end product all season and I fear we’ll be carrying him yet again today - but would love him to prove me wrong and score the winner !

Knocky doesn’t get his head up enough on a break! He makes a break more complicated then it’s needs to be sometimes, Solly runs like an arrow to the heart ��

 

[chaileyjem]

Montoya injured?


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All players in the squad are fit apart from Propper. And Gross not ready to come back yet.
He's got a 25 man squad - several each week will not make the cut. Doesn't mean they are injured.

 

[Seagull kimchi]

Blimey - never expected to see March, Izzy and Ali start. A lot of pace and guile there - counter attacking all day. And with Kayal's drive and Stephen's obstinance I recon Chris is on to something here. Rafa will feel less inclined to commit too many forward and their wing backs will have to check themselves a bit.

 

[West Upper Seagull]

Knocky doesn’t get his head up enough on a break! He makes a break more complicated then it’s needs to be sometimes, Solly runs like an arrow to the heart ��

Knocky’s performances have been far more superior than March recently both in terms of work rate and final ball so think that’s a weak argument personally

 

[chaileyjem]

Blimey - never expected to see March, Izzy and Ali start. .

Not a massive surprise. Last week March, Ali and Knockaert started. Its exactly the same formation as against West Ham.

 

[Doc Lynam]

Kenedy will get sent off!

 

[Driver8]

Knocky doesn’t get his head up enough on a break! He makes a break more complicated then it’s needs to be sometimes, Solly runs like an arrow to the heart

Solly normally runs to the corner and loses the ball.

 

[Seagull kimchi]

Not a massive surprise. Last week March, Ali and Knockaert started. Its exactly the same formation as against West Ham.

I guess you're right - It's seems weird being without the normally ever-present Gross. I think of Ali, Izzy and March as pacey, get past your man players while Gross can provide goals and assists without doing that to an extent.

 

[chaileyjem]

I guess you're right - It's seems weird being without the normally ever-present Gross. I think of Ali, Izzy and March as pacey, get past your man players while Gross can provide goals and assists without doing that to an extent.

As Gross has been in training this week, guess its a surprise he hasn't made it back into the squad. Hopefully his recovery is going ok.

 

[perseus]

Seagulls Player not working for me, again. Anyone else having problems?
PS: got it working on Opera

 

[Bladders]

All players in the squad are fit apart from Propper. And Gross not ready to come back yet.
He's got a 25 man squad - several each week will not make the cut. Doesn't mean they are injured.

Odd he was dropped for Bruno in the first place


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[Perkino]

Gross is our most creative player, I hope Ali plays the no 10 role instead of March.

I'm shocked March has been picked ahead of Knocky and also feel Montoya has been good and unlucky to miss out

 

[aolstudios]

Odd he was dropped for Bruno in the first place


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Bruno gives us more going forward.
& he's el Capitan, obvs

 

[samtheseagull]

Bissouma is a defensive midfielder!

Hes not really, more of an attacking centre midfielder

 

[Cadiz Seagull]

Can I ask the usual question? Any s*****s ?