Once again after a good performance albeit we could have been 3 down at half time so many think everything is now rosy. It is not. For the majority of season we have been dire not only results but how we have played. Credit we have avoided relegation twice but we are pushing our luck to say this squad will be any better next season. We have to accept we are not good enough. The defensive players in squad will be ok but midfield and forwards there must be changes. We all have our favourites but as all cant be part of squad, if we get improved additions some will have to be moved on. I would suggest minimum Stevens,Locardia,Knockaert and Gross. Ali J on a 5 year contract may be difficult and Murray will go no where
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[Albion] Reality
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Djmiles
Barndoor Holroyd
I think Houghton should definitely get rid of Stevens, purely for the fact that his surname is so friggin hard to spell.
darkwolf666
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And yet another thread started on the same subject, surely this could have been shoe-horned onto one of the many other threads talking about the same things?
Must be difficult being this miserable all the time.
- Jan 3, 2012
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We weren't 3 down because we can defend.
We were I down to an iffy penalty.
Shortly before half time SKY showed some stats that we had actually had more shots than Arsenal.
In the second half we matched them, as far as I was concerned.
Before the match today Jamie Redknapp made some comments about teams under pressure freezing, players being scared to take any initiative. He had seen it before, been in teams (Southampton) where it had happened.
He theorized that was what had happened to Albion. I think we proved him right today.
At least two players you want shipped out would be of interest to other Premier League teams - Stephens to Burnley and Gross to Saints - he used to play for Hasenhuttl.
I'm not saying everything in the garden is rosy, but it is not as bad as many, including you, are making out.
Stato
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- Dec 21, 2011
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Reality
All the time we stay in this division we will be beating the odds.
Last year we were one of the favourites to go down,
This year we were one of the favourites to go down,
Next year we will be one of the favourites to go down.
Despite this, some of our fans will let confirmation bias trick them into believing that we would be finishing seventh if it wasn't for.... (insert theory) and this will spoil their enjoyment of the ride, even at those moments when it is obvious to all that the hard work of all at the club have allowed us to beat the odds.
We took a point at a top six ground for the first time since our promotion. Its another milestone and we did it after a bloody difficult few months. Have a beer, smile and savour it. We all know that there will be tough times ahead. We're Brighton fans, what else would we imagine?
All the time we stay in this division we will be beating the odds.
Last year we were one of the favourites to go down,
This year we were one of the favourites to go down,
Next year we will be one of the favourites to go down.
Despite this, some of our fans will let confirmation bias trick them into believing that we would be finishing seventh if it wasn't for.... (insert theory) and this will spoil their enjoyment of the ride, even at those moments when it is obvious to all that the hard work of all at the club have allowed us to beat the odds.
We took a point at a top six ground for the first time since our promotion. Its another milestone and we did it after a bloody difficult few months. Have a beer, smile and savour it. We all know that there will be tough times ahead. We're Brighton fans, what else would we imagine?
This. Great day out today, and a decent performance. We matched, and drew with Arsenal. Arsenal FFS. It really wasn’t that long ago we lost away to Rotherham after a desperately poor performance. ****ing long drive home, that was.
Ironically so is Hughtons.
Jim Van Winkle
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Nailed it. There is nothing more to say.
MORTY
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Don’t let facts get in the way of a “jump on the bandwagon” whinge
Djmiles
Barndoor Holroyd
Uh_huh_him
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phoenix
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- May 18, 2009
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The fact we didn't go down proves "we are good enough" but we could be a lot better !
Perkino
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- Dec 11, 2009
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Not good enough! Not good enough for what? We have shown over two seasons we are good enough for a relegation battle and emerging in the top half of those bottom 6 battling sides. If your expectations are to battle for a European spot then no wonder you are so disappointed.
Also the players you mention as needing to be moved on show your very small understanding about football. Stephens, Locadia, Knockaert, Gross, Ali J and Murray are all regularly in our matchday squad 4 of them start most games they are fit, I doubt we will see any of them leave this summer
DarrenFreemansPerm
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Arsenal’s HOME record is the 3rd best in the league, behind City and Liverpool. If you think we’re going to turn up at the Emirates and face a team featuring Lacazette, Aubamayang, Ozil and Mkhitaryan and NOT come under periods of pressure then you’re insane. Going forwards they’re a very dangerous team, we soaked up the pressure and got an away goal. Textbook away performance.
Icy Gull
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- Jul 5, 2003
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Absolutely, credit where it’s due, whatever the reasons. Proud to be an Albion fan for the first time in a while
Whatever.