symyjym
Banned
I don't think a new striker would have made any difference to the problems on display today. Stephens with 3 mistakes in the first 6 minutes that led to the first goal was just the start and then the lack of quality became contagious.
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[Albion] West Bromwich Albion vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***
- Thread starter Dick Head
- Start date
Agree - why did he take Jose off instead of AK when he was playing so badly? Solly did OK without actually getting anything, but better than most today
The PL rewards teams who play with pace. Leicester won a title purely by being quick at breaking.
We've managed to end up slower in the PL than we were in the Championship.
We've managed to end up slower in the PL than we were in the Championship.
SeagullDubai
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- May 13, 2016
- 3,561
Their lack of quality is far better than our lack of qualityBut in fairness the opposition had some 'real quality'!
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royceyboy
On the 'ead son!
That has to be the most frustrating game I've watched this season. Two goals conceded from two set pieces again, and hardly a chance on goal. We simply were not good enough to beat a team sitting at the bottom of the table, who hadn't won in 20 games. They wanted it more than us, and we look bereft of ideas.
SeagullDubai
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- May 13, 2016
- 3,561
Albion Dan
Banned
It's official. We are fast becoming last seasons Middlesborough!!!! They were lauded the first half of last year for being defensively tight then just dropped like a stone unable to score. De Ja Vu!
Sussex Nomad
Well-known member
Well, yeah there is always that I guess.
Arthritic Toe
Well-known member
Rodrigues apparently said something to Bong - racist comment perhaps? The ref reported it to the 4th official and it may be the subject of further action. Ref making the managers aware of the allegation.
This could well be the week where we finally get the MotD team showing our defensive frailties, sucking their teeth and saying they think we're in trouble. We've all know for weeks that our position was fragile at best but they* only look at the table so will sit up and pay attention now.
*except Garth Crooks, which is really annoying.
*except Garth Crooks, which is really annoying.
-gully-
The Flux Capacitor
Starting to look like we need serious investment in the whole team
the right footed denilson
New member
Let's play a Just 17 style quiz...
Ryan was criticised for being too small. He has made some fantastic saves this season, and is possibly our player our of the season so far. Is Ryan:
a) Not as good as everyone thought.
b) Having a rough spell but likely to improve
c) Not to blame
d) Unsure
Dunk and Duffy were being lauded as the best CB partnership at the beginning of the season. They're both giants of men and Duffy, in particular is renowned for his heading ability. We seem to concede a goal from every set piece. Dunk and Duffy are:
a) Not as good as everyone thought.
b) Having a rough spell but likely to improve
c) Not to blame
d) Unsure
Stephens appeared to adapt to the league well and was courted by PL heavyweights Burnley last year. New boy Propper is possibly the most elegant CM i've seen in the stripes. They are:
a) Not as good as everyone thought.
b) Having a rough spell but likely to improve
c) Not to blame
d) Unsure
Our wingers have guile and pace. On their day they look fantastic. Lately they have been utterly impotent, with poor decision making and the sense the management don't know who's best and in what position. Our wingers are:
a) Not as good as everyone thought.
b) Having a rough spell but likely to improve
c) Not to blame
d) Unsure
Our two strikers have already scored more than many expected but appear slow, tired and profligate in front of goal. Our strikers are:
a) Not as good as everyone thought.
b) Having a rough spell but likely to improve
c) Not to blame
d) Unsure
If you answered mostly a) we're in trouble
If you answered mostly b) things are bound to improve
If you answered mostly c) serious questions need to be asked about every single member of staff at the club
If you answered mostly d) i'm unsure
I answered mostly c), with the caveat that everybody takes some blame but broader questions need to be asked.
We need to start changing the way we approach games, our preparation, our tactics, our mentality during games and the decision making during the games.
Ryan was criticised for being too small. He has made some fantastic saves this season, and is possibly our player our of the season so far. Is Ryan:
a) Not as good as everyone thought.
b) Having a rough spell but likely to improve
c) Not to blame
d) Unsure
Dunk and Duffy were being lauded as the best CB partnership at the beginning of the season. They're both giants of men and Duffy, in particular is renowned for his heading ability. We seem to concede a goal from every set piece. Dunk and Duffy are:
a) Not as good as everyone thought.
b) Having a rough spell but likely to improve
c) Not to blame
d) Unsure
Stephens appeared to adapt to the league well and was courted by PL heavyweights Burnley last year. New boy Propper is possibly the most elegant CM i've seen in the stripes. They are:
a) Not as good as everyone thought.
b) Having a rough spell but likely to improve
c) Not to blame
d) Unsure
Our wingers have guile and pace. On their day they look fantastic. Lately they have been utterly impotent, with poor decision making and the sense the management don't know who's best and in what position. Our wingers are:
a) Not as good as everyone thought.
b) Having a rough spell but likely to improve
c) Not to blame
d) Unsure
Our two strikers have already scored more than many expected but appear slow, tired and profligate in front of goal. Our strikers are:
a) Not as good as everyone thought.
b) Having a rough spell but likely to improve
c) Not to blame
d) Unsure
If you answered mostly a) we're in trouble
If you answered mostly b) things are bound to improve
If you answered mostly c) serious questions need to be asked about every single member of staff at the club
If you answered mostly d) i'm unsure
I answered mostly c), with the caveat that everybody takes some blame but broader questions need to be asked.
We need to start changing the way we approach games, our preparation, our tactics, our mentality during games and the decision making during the games.
oldboyroy
Well-known member
mmm that was as poor as we've been all season defending has got worse and up front toothless we need a few players in judging today's showing
AK been found out for ages - just a championship player who is very selfish and thinks he is better than what he is.
Solly has been terrible for a good few games now
We have no proper crossers of the ball
Dunk and Duffy - I think not , defending corners lololol
Bruno please retire it’s getting embarrassing
Need a midfielder that has vision and can pass a ball forward
Murray and Hemed share the same concrete football boots
Solly has been terrible for a good few games now
We have no proper crossers of the ball
Dunk and Duffy - I think not , defending corners lololol
Bruno please retire it’s getting embarrassing
Need a midfielder that has vision and can pass a ball forward
Murray and Hemed share the same concrete football boots
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
The next 15 games will seal our fate. What's gone is gone.
Bong got in his face and he waved his hand in front of his nose to indicate bad breath !!!!
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Lindfield23
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- Dec 14, 2016
- 772
Losing to a side who hadn't won a league game since 19th August, who employ JOHN CARVER as their assistant manager is nowhere near good enough. Without wanting to restate the obvious, drastically improving our set-piece defending (especially from corners) and managing to purchase a striker that is an upgrade on both Murray and Hemed are two things that must happen within weeks, if not days. Fail to do one of the two, and it's fairly difficult to see us playing anywhere but the Championship next season. Do neither, and relegation is a formality.
portslade seagull
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12 days into the window let's show some urgency feck sake. Much later we are doomed