[Albion] Watford vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[ac gull]

gross played very well coming on as a sub last Friday

 

[Drebin]

Am I the only one not surprised first game of the season against a very good side he’s put faith to kick off the season in those who were here when he arrived?

It’s good management - you don’t just ditch the core of the side and lose that spirit by ditching players for a player he’s been at the club less than a week. Sure the selections will evolve quite quickly, but almost a predictable start for me.

I just had a glance through today’s line ups for of the teams kicking off at 3 and it’s far from only us putting our new signings on the bench. Seems common practice. I do hope we get some subs on nice and early and put more pace onto the pitch for the last half hour.

 

[ferring seagull]

Comes with a warning from BT but never has caused me any probs !

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Wasn't expecting that line up. Lets see what the game has in store. What formation we adopt? What tactics? How we play? What changes are made? UTA

I doubt Watford were either


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[Deleted member 2719]

Potter has to be showing his existing players respect, he wants competition and now he should have it with that bench, he has got them fit and they have learnt the system, it's up to 'the originals' to grab the shirt and show us what they really have in the tank.

Also, the new boys will need to see what he wants from them.

Can't wait.

I disagree I think he has started with the guys with Premier League experience and he will dip his toe in with others if needed.

It's not to say they are not ready it just makes sense.

Am I the only one not surprised first game of the season against a very good side he’s put faith to kick off the season in those who were here when he arrived?

It’s good management - you don’t just ditch the core of the side and lose that spirit by ditching players for a player he’s been at the club less than a week. Sure the selections will evolve quite quickly, but almost a predictable start for me.

No No you're not!

You may not have any idea when we are talking politics but when it comes to football I think your there or thereabouts!

 

[Marxo]

Good luck to Potter, I hope he knows what he's doing!
UP THE ALBION

 

[teammelli]

Oooo
Er, what? I guess you don't know what that means.
How much we paid for him is irrelevant. What is relevant is how much other teams were prepared to offer for him, and I guess that wasn't enough. It's a long season and other wingers will be suspended and injured, so he could well be needed.

Same and I'm sure we will.

No use. Good luck chap.

 

[DumLum]

So the new players are on the bench. Hopefully Locadia & Murray will both be up front? That would be a positive start?

 

[spence]

Bollox no stream. Hesgoal showing another game

 

[Muzzy]

Best of luck to the good guys.... happy new season everyone. I for one am very optimistic for us to do well.
UP THE ALBION!!!


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[jimhigham]

In fairness, a lot of starting elevens up and down the league look similar to last season. It's not that unusual. Evolution. Not revolution.

 

[Bob!]

I seriously doubt that he'd play Montoya at LB.

Me too,
he'd be on the right if it was that formation

 

[ferring seagull]

Bollox no stream. Hesgoal showing another game

It's the first game up on hesg--- - Just watched it !

 

[Deleted member 2719]

Right, but that would be picking players with experience because he thinks it will work, not picking them to show them respect.

Well, he feels they will probably keep the ball better in the Premier.

You're just being picky Trig first game of the season lets go with him.

 

[spence]

It's the first game up on hesg--- !

As i said it's showing another game

 

[brakespear]

c'mon Albion!

 

[Wrong-Direction]

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[Marxo]

Both my usual streams have got B'muff v Sheff U when I go to the Brighton stream ffs

 

[GT49er]

Me too,
he'd be on the right if it was that formation

To put Montoya at RB then, it would be:

Montoya
Duffy
Dunk
Burn

 

[Triggaaar]

It’s good management - you don’t just ditch the core of the side and lose that spirit by ditching players for a player he’s been at the club less than a week.

Changing the entire team would have been ditching the core, but bringing in 1 new player wouldn't have been. And Trossard hasn't been here less than a week.