**The Official Match Thread: Brighton v Newcastle***

[hart's shirt]

A home loss against a fellow promoted club would be a massive blow.

Equally a failure to commit to winning a home game against a fellow promoted club would be a missed opportunity at best.

All depends on how one looks at it.

 

[Weststander]

BBC commentary dominated by the attacking threats of

Atsu
Joselu
Perez
Ritchie

Somehow Brighton need to snuff all them out in the second half, otherwise it will be a devasting home loss.

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

I love Bruno but he just hasnt got the legs for the premiership. Atsu caught us out twice in that half with Bruno out of position and not able to make up ground. When are we going to see Schelotto?

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Really entertaining half of football

both look decent at times

 

[Napier]

I thought that was some of the slickest football I have seen us play. However, we still give the ball away cheaply, do not look clinical upfront and Knockaert being sent off is a concern. I would like to see Izzy and Izquierdo come on. Come on The Albion!

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

Utter bullshit. Have you seen the amount of support Bruno has been giving to Knockaert in the other half? You could be usain bolt and not make it back if the opposition break fast. Would you rather he stayed back?

No. Id like someone who CAN get back. Atsu has been the biggest danger. How may times has he been behind Bruno?

Bruno is by the cleverest player we ve got and his throws are key and he is a great captain but full backs need to be fast

 

[KZNSeagull]

Not too much wrong with that half. I would put Jose on for Hemed and tell the boys to shoot when they see the goal.

Great save on the line from Knocky. Shame it was for them.

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

Really entertaining half of football

both look decent at times

Agree. We can win this but wish Knocky would be as effective as March.

 

[giveusfalmerplease]

i think ak is definitely a different player without bruno. If we take off bruno then we should take off AK and put schletto/mena on

 

[Weststander]

No. Id like someone who CAN get back. Atsu has been the biggest danger. How may times has he been behind Bruno?

Bruno is by the cleverest player we ve got and his throws are key and he is a great captain but full backs need to be fast

Spot on.

Atsu being allowed into so many dangerous situations.

But you made the fatal mistake of criticising Bruno's legs or play. His absolute no.1 job is to defend.

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

Spot on.

Atsu being allowed into so many dangerous situations.

But you made the fatal mistake of criticising Bruno's legs or play. His absolute no.1 job is to defend.

Good point. However have we seen Schelotto yet? Really?1?

 

[Gully Forever]

Dunk hoofs long ball way out of touch, Just stupid things like that, they need to cut out.

 

[Weststander]

Good point. However have we seen Schelotto yet? Really?1?

Who?

 

[Deleted member 2719]

r u watching a different match? boy ...edge of the seat stuff for 35 of the 45

For us maybe but not the neutral supporter.

 

[Codner's Wallop]

Has Dave Bassett taken over from Hughton at half time? These long lumps don't suit our game at all.

 

[Gully Forever]

Is Bruno trying to cover more miles then Gross, lol

 

[Marxo]

BANG!!!

 

[WhingForPresident]

Yessss!!!

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

Hemmmmmmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed!!!! YES!!!!

 

[larus]

GTFI