Vintage footage: 1982/83 Brighton v Everton - beware pitiful defending!

[Goldstone Rapper]

In case anyone thinks the defensive ineptitude of the Albion is a recent phenomenon, I give you.....

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[Seagull Stew]

Steve Foster 'slightly' out of position for their winning goal!

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

How crap was Chris Ramsey?!

 

[Seagull Stew]

How crap was Chris Ramsey?!

That was a cock-up more than bad defending. Having your centre back positioned BETWEEN their last defender and goalkeeper when they are about to hoof the ball up into your area in the last minute of a game is bad defending!

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

That was a cock-up more than bad defending. Having your centre back positioned BETWEEN their last defender and goalkeeper when they are about to hoof the ball up into your area in the last minute of a game is bad defending!

Yes, I think you're right.

That said, although neglecting his defensive duties, Foster seemed to be doing OK up front!

 

[El Presidente]

I remember that game, it was a real kick in the nuts when Sheedy scored the second.