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[Albion] What a strange feeling!
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BN41Albion
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- Oct 1, 2017
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Really? Just reading this thread alone theres a lot more in the way of pragmatism and nerves compared to over confidence...
No aplogies for posting this on two threads: I am of an age where I remember being taken to the Goldstone as a boy. Went there with my Grandfather many times. Grew up a bit, went many more times with mates, the North Stand, the bogs at the rear (abysmal). Now here we are, trying to obtain a Europa league place. My Grandfather, born 1894 just wouldn't believe it!
- May 8, 2018
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Quite cigarettes 8 months ago and on zero nicotine vape since last Friday
, timing eh!
, timing eh!
There's always weed.....lol
The Pilsbury Echo
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- Dec 30, 2015
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However, the last month or so has been like being on a rollercoaster ride - I don't know if it's exciting or excruciating
This sums up my whole reason for posting thread Shooting star
Tyrone Biggums
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The feeling of dread is there.
Would much appreciate if elation could turn up and see it off.
Would much appreciate if elation could turn up and see it off.
Weststander
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Out of interest, do you know which he first saw the Albion, did he come the area?
SK1NT
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Absolutely incredible. I have been pinching myself most of the season. I always felt during the withdean era that bottom half championship would be our pinnacle however i always said if we got this new ground we would be prem, however i never expected us to be top 6 prem and not only top 6, but being one of the sexiest playing teams in the league. Incredible. I always think of the ones we have lost... people i knew who passed during the late 90s... if only they could see us now.
Europa league champions anyone
Europa league champions anyone
Gabbafella
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- Aug 22, 2012
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I've supported the Albion since 92, obviously been through the mill with the club over the past 30 years or so.
I thought coming back to the withdean was the highlight, then I was presented with the playoff final which was beyond anything I'd ever imagined, then along came the Amex, our own home, a world class stadium we could finally call home, then promotion the the premier League where we would mingle with the best of the best in the world.
But now, a single victory away from travelling around Europe with the same Albion that I watched as a spotty teen on the terraces at the Goldstone? I'm beyond nervous, more nervous than I've ever been about a game of football.
I spoke to my brother earlier and I said, did we ever even consider European football when standing on the shitty terraces at the Priestfield?
I can't wait for tomorrow but I also can't wait for it to be over, I'm terrified but so damned excited as well. It's a horrible feeling but I love it!
I thought coming back to the withdean was the highlight, then I was presented with the playoff final which was beyond anything I'd ever imagined, then along came the Amex, our own home, a world class stadium we could finally call home, then promotion the the premier League where we would mingle with the best of the best in the world.
But now, a single victory away from travelling around Europe with the same Albion that I watched as a spotty teen on the terraces at the Goldstone? I'm beyond nervous, more nervous than I've ever been about a game of football.
I spoke to my brother earlier and I said, did we ever even consider European football when standing on the shitty terraces at the Priestfield?
I can't wait for tomorrow but I also can't wait for it to be over, I'm terrified but so damned excited as well. It's a horrible feeling but I love it!
My first game was nearly 30 years ago, a 1-1 draw against Hartlepool at the Goldstone - it was my first ever live football match, and I was hooked instantly.
If you'd have told me then the journey the club would go on over those 30 years, I'd have found it pretty unbelievable, and on some level I still do - how can "little old Brighton" be doing what we're doing? Things like playing in Europe are what we watch other teams do, not what we do ourselves.
Every time we take a step forward, part of me thinks "well, this as good as it'll ever get for us" and every time so far I've been wrong - long may it remain so!
If you'd have told me then the journey the club would go on over those 30 years, I'd have found it pretty unbelievable, and on some level I still do - how can "little old Brighton" be doing what we're doing? Things like playing in Europe are what we watch other teams do, not what we do ourselves.
Every time we take a step forward, part of me thinks "well, this as good as it'll ever get for us" and every time so far I've been wrong - long may it remain so!
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Beyond comprehension. I always dreamt that we might play in Europe one day on the back of a League ‘Jumbo Biscuits‘ Cup or whatever the hell you want to call it. On the back of a top six, never. Still work to do mind. If, if, it happens, a beer and a moment of quiet reflexion with friends gone by in the memorial garden may be taken.
oldboyroy
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It's something that I never, in my lifetime, thought I would see. Hoped 1 day to see my team in the Premier league but, to be on the verge of qualifying for a European competition is simply insane! Losing our best players to be replaced by better 1s, losing our entire coaching team to be replaced by better 1s and yet, here we are, finishing in the best position in our history. 1 game, 1 win tomorrow and Brighton and Hove Albion are in Europe, bloody hell, in Europe! The 6th best team in the land, arguably, the best league in world football. Proud, so proud of this club and every single person involved who has made this possible
Cotton Socks
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- Feb 20, 2017
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I feel like I'm in a parallel universe! The Amex tomorrow is either going to be rocking throughout the game or a near silence because we're biting our fingernails off. What a completely crazy season! 
OzMike
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9pm kick off our time, so I will be up and watching this one.
I have warned the rest of the family that it coukd get a bit noisy and have arranged to start work later on Monday.
Cans of Little Dove in the fridge and dips at the ready.
Was going to put an Albion emoji after this, but can't seem to access them anymore !
I have warned the rest of the family that it coukd get a bit noisy and have arranged to start work later on Monday.
Cans of Little Dove in the fridge and dips at the ready.
Was going to put an Albion emoji after this, but can't seem to access them anymore !
Just work on the assumption that everything on NSC is upside down for you.
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
Has the missus farted under the covers again?
I’m just impressed the smell is confidence, I wish that is what I produced, I call mine nerves…
The Pilsbury Echo
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- Dec 30, 2015
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Ive just asked my Better half do to the rightful thing to take my mind of this afternoon and she is duly obliging as I type...
...FRYING THE BACON AND BOILING THE KETTLE. WHAT ELSE DOES ONE WANT BEFORE A BIG GAME
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Horses Arse
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I'm not feeling the nervousness. It's been the best ever season, great football, great wins. Some absolutely fantastic moments, so many in fact.
If we don't make Europe it won't be a disaster or a failure. I've concern that it could be too much but am pleased to see early business being done to counter that.
It is nothing like that all consuming fear of relegation. Nothing at all like it.
If we don't make Europe it won't be a disaster or a failure. I've concern that it could be too much but am pleased to see early business being done to counter that.
It is nothing like that all consuming fear of relegation. Nothing at all like it.