Barham's tash
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Yeah he’s certainly not the worst.
I also don’t think based on the intonation in his voice that he meant it in the way we’ve taken it. We’re a bit snowflake about the term tbh - myself included!
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[Albion] The "Moose"
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Yeah he’s certainly not the worst.
I also don’t think based on the intonation in his voice that he meant it in the way we’ve taken it. We’re a bit snowflake about the term tbh - myself included!
Greg Bobkin
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I've just watched the clip in full and I'm actually going to defend Moose. It's a fair enough question, even if the terminology around #TeamsLikeBrighton is a bit derogatory. The thing is, as Brighton fans, who hear it so often, we instantly get our backs up when we hear it but, deep down, most people KNOW what it means. Everything is categorised and generalised these days, so a 'team like Liverpool' is one challenging for the title', while a 'team like Arsenal' has dreams of top 4. Therefore, it stands to reason that a 'team like Brighton' is one that has a chance – an outside chance – of winning games against 'teams like' Manchester City, Liverpool or Chelsea, but it's unlikely. Or has a chance of winning the cup but, again, it's probably not going to happen.
People get hung up on it – and it's no less funny when people use it – but I *get* what they mean. It's just lazy speak, like when people talk about "Your Rooneys, your Gerrards, your Kanes" etc.
Having said all that, , he's a numpty for saying Brighton got to the FINAL three seasons ago... (or it could be an honest mistake and he meant "Wembley" or "semi-final"
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Nice recovery with his follow-up comment, too!
People get hung up on it – and it's no less funny when people use it – but I *get* what they mean. It's just lazy speak, like when people talk about "Your Rooneys, your Gerrards, your Kanes" etc.
Having said all that, , he's a numpty for saying Brighton got to the FINAL three seasons ago... (or it could be an honest mistake and he meant "Wembley" or "semi-final"
)Nice recovery with his follow-up comment, too!
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Nothing compared to Trevor Sinclair....
To be fair Darren Bent has been quite good on with Goldstein I thought
Super Steve Earle
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Weststander
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Genuinely, I didn't realise that rag was still going
I switched on talkRADIO for the first time in years the morning after the Leicester Spurs game a couple of weeks ago as didn’t get a chance to hear Conte after the game
It was Mccoist and Alan Brazil, it the hour I had it on I don’t think they talked about Sport once, it’s never been great but at least Sport was mentioned once or twice.
It was Mccoist and Alan Brazil, it the hour I had it on I don’t think they talked about Sport once, it’s never been great but at least Sport was mentioned once or twice.
R. Slicker
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- Jan 1, 2009
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I notice that the Curmudgeon doubled down on the Brighton disrespect, just before the Birthday spread on Thursday, when Moose's 'teams like Brighton' question was mentioned, and that was nothing to do with Chelsea.
Danny Wilson Said
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Good - sounds as though we’re getting under Chelsea fans’ skins. Better that than the Guardiolas praising us after beating us 4-0.
Lindfield by the Pond
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Just bouncing this after listening to GP's presser today. Moose gets given some back, again, with GP referring to #teamslikebrighton 3 times in response to his questions.
Doff my cap GP
Doff my cap GP
Lindfield by the Pond
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http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHglSsWyEzg&ab_channel=OfficialBrighton%26HoveAlbionFC
10:00 onwards for the Moose
Ref to TLB by GP at 3:45.
10:00 onwards for the Moose
Ref to TLB by GP at 3:45.
I've just watched the clip in full and I'm actually going to defend Moose. It's a fair enough question, even if the terminology around #TeamsLikeBrighton is a bit derogatory. The thing is, as Brighton fans, who hear it so often, we instantly get our backs up when we hear it but, deep down, most people KNOW what it means. Everything is categorised and generalised these days, so a 'team like Liverpool' is one challenging for the title', while a 'team like Arsenal' has dreams of top 4. Therefore, it stands to reason that a 'team like Brighton' is one that has a chance – an outside chance – of winning games against 'teams like' Manchester City, Liverpool or Chelsea, but it's unlikely. Or has a chance of winning the cup but, again, it's probably not going to happen.
People get hung up on it – and it's no less funny when people use it – but I *get* what they mean. It's just lazy speak, like when people talk about "Your Rooneys, your Gerrards, your Kanes" etc.
Having said all that, , he's a numpty for saying Brighton got to the FINAL three seasons ago... (or it could be an honest mistake and he meant "Wembley" or "semi-final"
Nice recovery with his follow-up comment, too!
Think you summed it up with 'lazy' !
South west gull
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Think he said in that press conference he felt under no pressure obviously Tony bloom is very happy with the way things are going
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Icy Gull
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The article about Ashworth in today’s Argus where Potter was saying he understood why Ashworth left worried me a little. If the right offer comes along I can see GP binning his long term plan here
There could come a time when he is too good for a “team like Brighton” imo
Potter added: “As you can imagine I had lots of calls with Dan, lots of conversations with him.
“I understood his situation.
“I think it was a really tough decision for him.
“He has got his family, he has got his reasons.
“Then you have to respect Dan is a grown man, he is a very intelligent man.
“He understands what he has got here.
“At the same time he has got another opportunity so you have to respect that in life.
“I respect Dan, I respect what he has done for the club, I respect his decision.
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B-right-on
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The article about Ashworth in today’s Argus where Potter was saying he understood why Ashworth left worried me a little. If the right offer comes along I can see GP binning his longe term plan here
There could come a time when he is too good for a “team like Brighton” imo
Potter added: “As you can imagine I had lots of calls with Dan, lots of conversations with him.
“I understood his situation.
“I think it was a really tough decision for him.
“He has got his family, he has got his reasons.
“Then you have to respect Dan is a grown man, he is a very intelligent man.
“He understands what he has got here.
“At the same time he has got another opportunity so you have to respect that in life.
“I respect Dan, I respect what he has done for the club, I respect his decision.
But GPott and Cashworth are 2 totally different people. Just because one says yes to an offer doesn't mean that the other one does.
I have a feeling that GPott has a lot more integrity than that.
Plus I think Newcastle will go for the 'marquee' big manager signing in the summer. Mohrinio type with lots of trophys etc... GPott is going to be a little too small for them.
I hope. And pray.
Icy Gull
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The article about Ashworth in today’s Argus where Potter was saying he understood why Ashworth left worried me a little. If the right offer comes along I can see GP binning his long term plan here
There could come a time when he is too good for a “team like Brighton” imo
<snip>.
It's inevitable he'll go at some point but understanding why someone is going is different from thinking the same as them so I wouldn't worry too much. I understand why my mate has just sold his house, cashed in the equity, chucked in his job and moved up north to pretty much retire at 51, but it's not something I have too much of an inclination to follow even though I can 100% see the appeal in what he's done. For a start it'd mean moving up north. But also differing priorities and looking to get different things out of life mean what I understand works for him wouldn't work for me.
I reckon GP might go to Liverpool if he has another couple of good seasons with us. Klopp leaves in 2024, and I think Liverpool fans and owners have the patience to reward a style of play and a manager who is clearly intelligent and makes an effort to understand them even if it doesn't win trophies straight away - can see it working for GP and it working for them. I don't see him running to the Geordies in the next 18 months though.
Milano
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I think (hope) we have Potter for 2 more seasons, then I predict Gerrard to Liverpool and Potter to Villa. If this happens then at least it means our upward trend has continued.
Newcastle will want the big names, I give Howe a season at the most.
Newcastle will want the big names, I give Howe a season at the most.
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