[Albion] Roberto’s press conference

[POSKETT AT THE VALLEY]

Absolutely outstanding. He clearly knows what it means tomorrow and more......

 

[Miami Seagull]

Yes, thought his comments were excellent and, overall, he is the first Brighton manager in an age whose press conferences are required viewing and entertaining.

 

[MJsGhost]

Agreed.

Here's my bit of public service for the day:

 

[Bodian]

He effectively said he didn't us to be dragged down to Palace's level/style/quality. Excellent stuff.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

 

[Gonzo BHA]

I think I love him more than my kids

 

[WhingForPresident]

Yup. His press conferences are genuinely interesting.

Great to hear Undav has apparently turned a corner and is back in the mix, think he could still be a big player for us.

 

[Justice]

Yes I really couldn’t stomach the awkward teeth sucking fella who had the personality of a snail.

 

[SeagullsoverLondon]

He knows what to say.
He gets the importance, knows you can't be dispassionate in such a game, but if we play our football, we will win

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

I wonder who the other fitness concerns are (and understand why he didn't share all the secrets). Fascinated that he said Velts will defo be playing. Does that help Palarse or now I wonder.

Loved his comments about Undav. This guy reall DOES have a degree of emotional intelligence!!

 

[schmunk]

Fascinated that he said Velts will defo be playing. Does that help Palarse or now I wonder.

It does not - it just means that whoever's covering for the SEGW tomorrow will now spend the time worrying that they're going to get BASHED.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

That pizza box botherer always used to say that there was zero point to press conferences, but I think Roberto's one today was very telling about all sorts of things/players. He's clearly good at motivating the players and improving their confidence. Also great to hear that Undav is focussed and that Veltman is integral to the team.

CLEARLY gets the whole 'rivalry' thing, which is quite refreshing for fans to hear. Just hope the team can get the job done on the pitch without any drama...

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

I wonder who the other fitness concerns are (and understand why he didn't share all the secrets). Fascinated that he said Velts will defo be playing. Does that help Palarse or now I wonder.

Loved his comments about Undav. This guy reall DOES have a degree of emotional intelligence!!

Don't think it helps Palace at all. He also revealed that Mac Allister will play, and that Undav or Ferguson will be up front. So still lots of things to consider. Where does Gross play? Right back, with Veltman in the centre alongside Dunk. Does Veltman play right back with Webster back in the starting 11 meaning Gross probably playing behind the lone striker, which means Welbeck won't be starting if one of Ferguson or Undav is, but his comments can come across as though it's Welbeck and one other up front.

If we don't have a clue even with what RDZ has said in the presser then Palace won't either until an hour before KO and the team sheet is revealed.

 

[TheDuke]

What a joy to hear our manager not just going through 'cut and paste' statements at press conferences. I know his English isn't quite there yet but you certainly understand exactly what he means

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

I wonder who the other fitness concerns are (and understand why he didn't share all the secrets). Fascinated that he said Velts will defo be playing. Does that help Palarse or now I wonder.

Loved his comments about Undav. This guy reall DOES have a degree of emotional intelligence!!

Don’t think it does, he could play RB or RCB, saying if Lamptey was starting I think would be more telling, I expect Joel will partner Dunk tomorrow

 

[Uh_huh_him]

"Hot blood is the important thing."

 

[AmexRuislip]

Absolutely outstanding. He clearly knows what it means tomorrow and more......

I'm sure he's saying Palarse

 

[dazzer6666]

Don’t think it does, he could play RB or RCB, saying if Lamptey was starting I think would be more telling, I expect Joel will partner Dunk tomorrow

Exactly- not saying anything about Lamptey is great……Veltman playing is absolutely no help to Palace at all Quite possible Lamptey and Veltman both start. Or not, no ?

 

[jcdenton08]

 

[Justice]

That pizza box botherer always used to say that there was zero point to press conferences, but I think Roberto's one today was very telling about all sorts of things/players. He's clearly good at motivating the players and improving their confidence. Also great to hear that Undav is focussed and that Veltman is integral to the team.

CLEARLY gets the whole 'rivalry' thing, which is quite refreshing for fans to hear. Just hope the team can get the job done on the pitch without any drama...

He probably said that because Potter was absolutely shite at them