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

[Seagull58]

Igor does some really good stuff, then the odd clanger. True for Baleba also.

I noticed with Baleba today that when he came short to offer for Verbruggen he generally played it straight back to Bart, taking no chance of getting caught in possession. This is an improvement because he is very one footed and uncomfortable facing his own goal. Let Bart do the progressive pass after drawing the press.

 

[hart's shirt]

Hurzeler deserves a lot of credit​

Shay Given - BBC Radio 5 Live

Fabian Hurzeler deserves a lot of credit today as it was a brilliant away performance from Brighton, especially against a Newcastle side who have plenty of pace in the forward areas.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Newcastle’s players who got back late from international duty are starting so we’ll see which manager has made the right decision.

What do you reckon now

 

[LamieRobertson]

Is Potter back in charge?

No left footed left back (again).

No wingers.

3 forwards.

We’ll probably win now because this is NOT the team Smug had planned for.

Correct

 

[Safe.]

I think today also showed the depth of our squad. For me it's better than the other teams trying to get that 6/7th spot.

 

[LamieRobertson]

It looks as if our manager has thrown in the towel before the game has even started. What a truly awful line up. Newcastle won't be at all bothered by that team.

Oh I know …get him out pronto

 

[BN41Albion]

I am delighted that we have a manager who is flexible. We have so many attacking options, it’s worth keeping it tighter at the back. We’ll score.

Absolutely this. More than anything other than a fantastic unexpected win, I'm delighted to know that Hurzeler is willing to change things up to get a result, and not play the high line, high press come rain or shine

 

[Mustafa II]

I think today also showed the depth of our squad. For me it's better than the other teams trying to get that 6/7th spot.

Amazing depth. RDZ used to rotate the squad obsessively in order to keep them fit throughout the season. Hurzeler has the luxury of so many quality players, he can go with the strongest team on the day - while resting players as and when they need it. A lot like how top 6 clubs do.

 

[Shaktarman]

So after 8 games we have won 4 games. 3 of those were against teams that realistically would be targeted a place in Europe this season. Plus a draw against a team odds on for top 3 (if they can keep 11 players on the pitch).
Now hopefully we can beat Wolves and then we have two free hits.

I’d take beat wolves and lose the pool and city games I think. 4 points I def would.

 

[El Turi]

I didn’t realise how good Newcastle’s home record was so to get that result with so many first choice players not fit enough to start is a brilliant effort.

 

[el punal]

5:50 ish? Stop watching on Sky Sports + 1

BBC old chap! Has the final whistle blown yet?

 

[BN41Albion]

How many did we take up there today? Hope they're all drinking the toon dry tonight

 

[durrington gull]

Magnificent!! How many many did we have up there ? 2k?

 

[Bodian]

Great win under the cosh

Was @Kosh there? I think it's one of his local games!

 

[HeaviestTed]

Today will be the first time I'll have been to a league game since December 2019.

I've only been to five or six league games since promotion, for pretty obvious reasons, but have never seen us lose in the PL.

Can we get you to every game?

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

I have so much time for the way Bart recovered from a terrible 20 mins. Never mind incredible defensive displays from Igor, Veltman, Hinsh, Ferdi, Pervis, Dunk, Ayari. Absolutely class.

 

[WATFORD zero]

We defended deep and shut down the game after 70 minutes against spurs and did it after 35 minutes today.

I thought we were meant to play a high line, letting in loads but scoring more. I want my money back

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

You tipped Brighton to be relegated this season didn't you? You must be absolutely gutted tonight!!! Are you Mark Lawrenson in disguise? Not sure why you post on this forum because you hate the Albion....... EVERY F'ING YEAR.....

Because He’s a bit of a knob?

 

[Bodian]

Was @Kosh there? I think it's one of his local games!

He clearly was!

 

[Kosh]

Was @Kosh there? I think it's one of his local games!

I was… met some lovely Albion fans too… mention for the Canadian branch and the two lads next to me and my son who were as ecstatic as me come the (long overdue) final whistle.

Superb support from us and I’m incredibly proud of the players/Fabs, pragmatism defined… out thought Eddie and I’d argue out fought a niggly Newcastle team…

Make no mistake, yes - we rode our luck here and there, but that is one hell of a result ️