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[Albion] Watford vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***
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sick to death of the 'bed wetting' term. We were shit. People are allowed to be annoyed at a poor performance.
- Oct 17, 2008
- 14,419
Poor performance collectively. We are a bad away side at this level anyway, today was no shock or, crucially, no improvement. If we play so poorly at home against Man Utd I’ll be a lot more concerned.
Really bad all round. Regroup, work hard and focus on the next one and try and get points on the board.
Really bad all round. Regroup, work hard and focus on the next one and try and get points on the board.
Garry Nelson's Left Foot
Well-known member
That was inexplicably poor. Or, if you'll excuse the french, God ****ing awful shit.
Hughton's teams are characterised by hard work and good organisation. Neither of that was on display today. We looked like an unfit league two team. No cohesion, no energy, no intensity, no ability. And there's no excuse for it. Seven of the promotion winning side, ten of last seasons team, started that game. It's one thing to lose but it's another entirely to lose like that.
The players need to have a hard look at themselves after that performance. As does Hughton who needs to come up with better tactics than that for an away game. It didn't work last year and it sure as shit won't work this year.
On the plus side Bissouma looked lively and like he could make things happen. We've got to find a way of getting him in the team.
It is undeniably a crushingly disappointing way to kick off the season but hopefully when the new signings and Izquierdo get in the team we'll start looking like a decent side again.
Hughton's teams are characterised by hard work and good organisation. Neither of that was on display today. We looked like an unfit league two team. No cohesion, no energy, no intensity, no ability. And there's no excuse for it. Seven of the promotion winning side, ten of last seasons team, started that game. It's one thing to lose but it's another entirely to lose like that.
The players need to have a hard look at themselves after that performance. As does Hughton who needs to come up with better tactics than that for an away game. It didn't work last year and it sure as shit won't work this year.
On the plus side Bissouma looked lively and like he could make things happen. We've got to find a way of getting him in the team.
It is undeniably a crushingly disappointing way to kick off the season but hopefully when the new signings and Izquierdo get in the team we'll start looking like a decent side again.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Hopefully we are on last.
royceyboy
On the 'ead son!
That was a shocking performance. They were better than us all over the field. They looked hungrier than us, and won almost every second ball. We looked so laboured and our defence looks absolutely crap, and Bernado looks like a fish out of water on both sides. Lets hope Montoya is fit to play, because we need to get our act together.
There were some positives with the two late subs. Both looked far more hungry for the ball and happy to take players on. Last season's team looks short of confidence and ability, so why not start with some of the new players?
I think we need to play a 3-5-1 or a 4-5-1 formation away from home, we have to take control of games, because after that performance, we are going to be sitting ducks for everyone. Simply not good enough for the PL!!
There were some positives with the two late subs. Both looked far more hungry for the ball and happy to take players on. Last season's team looks short of confidence and ability, so why not start with some of the new players?
I think we need to play a 3-5-1 or a 4-5-1 formation away from home, we have to take control of games, because after that performance, we are going to be sitting ducks for everyone. Simply not good enough for the PL!!
Seagull kimchi
New member
Well **** a duck - here we go again. No salt for Hughton today.
Hughton should start with dropping Knockeart.
Well said.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Disappointing performance and result. Need to draw a line under that and improve quickly.
Bissouma looked good when he came on, I hope we can find him a starting place next week. Hopefully Bruno isn't too injured or Montoya is ready because Bernado looked really exposed at right back. A little surprised CH stuck with a team and tactics which failed to win away games last year, I hope he is flexible enough to try something different going forward.
Bissouma looked good when he came on, I hope we can find him a starting place next week. Hopefully Bruno isn't too injured or Montoya is ready because Bernado looked really exposed at right back. A little surprised CH stuck with a team and tactics which failed to win away games last year, I hope he is flexible enough to try something different going forward.
maltaseagull
Well-known member
I completely disagree with you.
We had a pre season which was claimed to prepare us to press teams for the whole 90 minutes. We didn't press them for 45!
Surely with weeks of pre season, we shouldn't need a wake up call we should be up and running.
I am not whinging. Just very disappointed at a pathetic performance from my team. Naive in defence where Deeney outwitted Duffy every challenge.Unable to string a few passes together unless they went backwards.
But you keep your positive view and criticise anyone who disagrees.
I agree
Raleigh Chopper
New member
Chris got it badly wrong today.
I wonder who will start the ' should Chris be sacked thread' tonight.
Our fate is in our hands. Win our remaining games and we'll be safe.
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
I believe in Joe Hendry
- Oct 4, 2003
- 12,043
Fixed.
We pressed really well against Nantes for around 60 mins, none of that was in evidence today at all.
DarrenFreemansPerm
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This. All day long.
portlock seagull
Well-known member
- Jul 28, 2003
- 17,763
I’m not being rude, you're just insignificant.
Nixonator
Well-known member
Well.
Bernado is clearly not a right back any more than I am.
Duffy going for record of most unncessary fouls conceded in one match.
Gross even worse than his usual away performance, he may aswell take his dog with him next time for the exercise.
Not starting Bissouma who is streets ahead in ability of most of our squad - why?
March head down for every cross, cannot beat the first man per usual and isn't taken off until 70'.
Watford fans 2 Knockaert 0
Most diabolical performance I have seen since promotion, worse than at WBA and Huddersfield last season. Watford will be in trouble, we were just truly awful all over the pitch.
Bernado is clearly not a right back any more than I am.
Duffy going for record of most unncessary fouls conceded in one match.
Gross even worse than his usual away performance, he may aswell take his dog with him next time for the exercise.
Not starting Bissouma who is streets ahead in ability of most of our squad - why?
March head down for every cross, cannot beat the first man per usual and isn't taken off until 70'.
Watford fans 2 Knockaert 0
Most diabolical performance I have seen since promotion, worse than at WBA and Huddersfield last season. Watford will be in trouble, we were just truly awful all over the pitch.