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Kuszczak shines as Albion stun leaders (From The Argus)
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Kuszczak shines as Albion stun leaders
10:13pm Tuesday 19th February 2013 in Sport By Brian Owen
Tomasz Kuszczak dances for joy after the win (photos Simon Dack)
Tomasz Kuszczak had an inspired night in South Wales as Albion stunned the Championship leaders.
The Pole made several key saves to help the Seagulls wrap up a coveted 2-0 win at Cardiff City.
Andrea Orlandi and Leo Ulloa scored late in each half, each time assisted by David, to give Albion’s play-off push a major boost.
Orlandi met David’s right-wing cross in the 43rd minute with a deft left-foot touch which glanced the ball just inside the far post.
That neat finish broke the deadlock – but the game was only even at that stage thanks to the work of Kuszczak.
He dived high to his right to push away a Peter Whittingham curler but topped that in the 32nd minute after Craig Bellamy latched on to Dean Hammond’s weak back pass.
Bellamy seemed to have rounded the diving Kuszczak until the keeper stuck out his left hand to swat the ball away from the striker, then recovered to block a follow-up from the same player.
Kuszczak also denied sub Craig Conway after the break by tipping his searing 20-yard drive away from the top corner.
He also made other smart saves and handled well.
Albion had to withstand periods of concerted pressure from the leaders.
But they had their moments too in the first half and David Marshall dived high to his right to push away Ulloa’s shot.
Ulloa settled the outcome deep in added time when his shot deflected in after David had intercepted a Cardiff pass, broken away down the right and picked out the centre-forward in front of goal.
Comments(68)
SiWilki
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10:17pm Tue 19 Feb 13
SMF20
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10:19pm Tue 19 Feb 13
We have done to many teams what Cardiff did to us tonight and come away with nothing.
Tonight was our night to have a little luck and I for one think we are due a little more before the season ends.
Icing on the cake for me is that Vicente gets another few days to recover before what will hopefully be another master class on Saturday.
Well done boys
Uta
Chi Gull
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10:20pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Saw most of the match on an internet streaming site. Our goals were quality but we cetainly survived a few scares and Kusz was brilliant.
Clean Sheet
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10:22pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Alan G Skinner
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10:23pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Willie, Willie Irvine
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10:23pm Tue 19 Feb 13
11:47am Tue 19 Feb 13
Cardiff are due a beating, Albion are due a big result and Ulloa is due a goal or two. The planets are coming nicely into line...”
Say no more....
bruce beckett
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10:29pm Tue 19 Feb 13
It's about time we got the rub of the green - and there could be no better time than at Cardiff tonight.
When I heard there had been a late goal I feared the worst, but Spanish Len came up with the goods.
Magnificent win given the fact that Gus only had one striker at his disposal.
Only dampener is the injury to Hammond and the booking for Bridders, which I believe means a two-match ban.
Still, you can only worry about today. Imagine all the posts about Murray and Dobbie scoring for Palace if we'd lost. UTA!
Tony the tiger eastbourne
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10:32pm Tue 19 Feb 13
PressBoxTeaBoy
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10:34pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Home kit Away, and away kit at Home. It made all the difference.
Great strategic move Gus, confused the hell out of Cardiff.
Hovite
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10:35pm Tue 19 Feb 13
bruce beckett wrote:Agree bruce beckett; A win away keeps the OCD's at bay.
Too right, SMF20. Pick your cliche. What goes around comes around. Luck evens itself out over the course of the season.
It's about time we got the rub of the green - and there could be no better time than at Cardiff tonight.
When I heard there had been a late goal I feared the worst, but Spanish Len came up with the goods.
Magnificent win given the fact that Gus only had one striker at his disposal.
Only dampener is the injury to Hammond and the booking for Bridders, which I believe means a two-match ban.
Still, you can only worry about today. Imagine all the posts about Murray and Dobbie scoring for Palace if we'd lost. UTA!
Although I can still feel a comment coming regardless.
See below UTA
Hoarder12345444
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10:41pm Tue 19 Feb 13
mr punch
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10:42pm Tue 19 Feb 13
SMF20
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10:44pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Obviously we have other guys that could potentially do a job but if we are honest, Liam and Dean are our most defensive minded midfield players and I would rather the Vicente's and Orlandi's of this world carried our attacking threat.
UTA
fansince57
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10:45pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Pleased to see JFC on the bench - presumably a sign Gus thinks he's progressing. Would like to see him given 15 mins or so at the Amex.
Anyone know why CMS wasn't in the 18? Presumably a training injury but it would be good to have more info.
The Phantom
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10:47pm Tue 19 Feb 13
VegasSeagull
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10:47pm Tue 19 Feb 13
It is my hope that we can return to two strikers, Ulloa was stranded for most of the match, but that said, he took his goal well.
I know not all will agree with me but I thought Hammond had a good game. Bridcutt picked up his yellow but that was a tackle he had to make.
Throughout the game we gave the ball away too easily, too many badly placed passes.
The amount of pressure we soaked up was almost too much to bare. Bellamy was the source of my fears for much of the game and when Noone went off his replacement had me more than a little worried, Noone didn't over impress me.
I thought Buckley had a weak night, something has gone from his game, his starting place could come under pressure.
It was a great performance and yet in other ways it wasn't, I know that sounds daft.
When we broke out we looked dangerous untill we reached the final third and then we had to pass backwards, no one was there in front of the break. I think that largely was down to the fact that Ulloa got back a lot to help defend and he doesn't have the pace of CMS for the breakaway.
A terriffic result brought about by some terriffic defending, we deserved the three points just for the way we defended.
Loved our first goal, a good pass by Hammond to get David away down the flank and then a great pass for Orlandi to finish with ease, even tho it wasn't that easy.
.
Hovite
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10:48pm Tue 19 Feb 13
SMF20 wrote:Calderon will slot in well
With Liam out now for a couple of games and Hammond injured I wonder if Gus might dip in to a premiership club for a short term loan for someone.
Obviously we have other guys that could potentially do a job but if we are honest, Liam and Dean are our most defensive minded midfield players and I would rather the Vicente's and Orlandi's of this world carried our attacking threat.
UTA
Freeloaders
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10:50pm Tue 19 Feb 13
SanFranciscoSeagull
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10:52pm Tue 19 Feb 13
> first half. I thought El-Abd was MOM, he was immense in defence...but of
> course TK had some great saves too.
>
> I was highly critical of Gus not starting Vicente, but he obviously knows
> something I don't. Thought we were going to get buried, so great credit to
> the lads for sticking to the defensive plan...
>
> Got to be some very teed off Cardiff fans roaming around, and they're not
> known for their sportsmanship in defeat. Just hope there's no nasty
> business. Certainly good to hear our fans in good form.
>
> Some wild scores tonight! Boro only pick up a point, so we're on their
> heels
>
> Up the Albion!
Freeloaders
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10:53pm Tue 19 Feb 13
SMF20 wrote:You can't sign from prem-league clubs im sorry to say.
With Liam out now for a couple of games and Hammond injured I wonder if Gus might dip in to a premiership club for a short term loan for someone.
Obviously we have other guys that could potentially do a job but if we are honest, Liam and Dean are our most defensive minded midfield players and I would rather the Vicente's and Orlandi's of this world carried our attacking threat.
UTA
dave from bexill
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10:57pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:Well done Willie, nothing like talking out of Uranus from time to time.
Willie, Willie Irvine says...
11:47am Tue 19 Feb 13
Cardiff are due a beating, Albion are due a big result and Ulloa is due a goal or two. The planets are coming nicely into line...”
Say no more....
Godstone Gull
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10:57pm Tue 19 Feb 13
bruce beckett wrote:Telling us Gus said he is a “gambler” and then writing “So much for Gus throwing caution to the wind” is putting a completely different spin on what Gus is saying and you know it. Also out of all the good points thanks for reminding us of as many negatives as you can in this post.
Too right, SMF20. Pick your cliche. What goes around comes around. Luck evens itself out over the course of the season. It's about time we got the rub of the green - and there could be no better time than at Cardiff tonight. When I heard there had been a late goal I feared the worst, but Spanish Len came up with the goods. Magnificent win given the fact that Gus only had one striker at his disposal. Only dampener is the injury to Hammond and the booking for Bridders, which I believe means a two-match ban. Still, you can only worry about today. Imagine all the posts about Murray and Dobbie scoring for Palace if we'd lost. UTA!
Freeloaders
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10:59pm Tue 19 Feb 13
VegasSeagull wrote:Top post Vegas,im with you on most of it.Im looking forward to seeing Leo with Barnes at the weekend.I really do think Barnes brings out the best in Buckley.I think Gus had a game plan tonight and got it spot on.
MOM has to be Kusz for Brighton and Bellamy for Cardiff.
It is my hope that we can return to two strikers, Ulloa was stranded for most of the match, but that said, he took his goal well.
I know not all will agree with me but I thought Hammond had a good game. Bridcutt picked up his yellow but that was a tackle he had to make.
Throughout the game we gave the ball away too easily, too many badly placed passes.
The amount of pressure we soaked up was almost too much to bare. Bellamy was the source of my fears for much of the game and when Noone went off his replacement had me more than a little worried, Noone didn't over impress me.
I thought Buckley had a weak night, something has gone from his game, his starting place could come under pressure.
It was a great performance and yet in other ways it wasn't, I know that sounds daft.
When we broke out we looked dangerous untill we reached the final third and then we had to pass backwards, no one was there in front of the break. I think that largely was down to the fact that Ulloa got back a lot to help defend and he doesn't have the pace of CMS for the breakaway.
A terriffic result brought about by some terriffic defending, we deserved the three points just for the way we defended.
Loved our first goal, a good pass by Hammond to get David away down the flank and then a great pass for Orlandi to finish with ease, even tho it wasn't that easy.
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Freeloaders
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11:03pm Tue 19 Feb 13
VegasSeagull
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11:04pm Tue 19 Feb 13
You single out Bridge, and yes he was excellent but Upson didn't do much wrong either. Greer could still be on the bench come the weekend match. El-Abd did his best to get inside the head of Bellamy but he was too experienced to allow it to happen, but they did exchange a few words now and then.
I thought The ref got the Bellamy free kick right on the edge of the box wrong. I didn't see it as a foul and if it was, it was inside the box so a penalty would have been right.
I think Hammond will be fit for the weekend, with Bridcutt getting his yellow no doubt Gus didn't want to risk letting Hammond try to run off his knock.
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MrHove
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11:08pm Tue 19 Feb 13
I think cardiff will feel hard done by, however we must have had 3 or 4 games like that at the Amex this year.
Need to make sure we beat burnley now and play-offs are looking likely
VegasSeagull
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11:11pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Freeloaders wrote:I remember, have to say, it was one of your more memorable posts :-)
Remember just before the game Vegas i said to you about if we can get the first goal.
Our win ratio when scoring first is high.
Freeloaders
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11:11pm Tue 19 Feb 13
VegasSeagull wrote:Well we still have CMS or do you know something we don't already?Yes think hammond should be ok for the weekend.Also like you say El-Abd and Upson didn't really put a foot wrong again,so i would think Gus will go with them again.
Freeloader Leo and Barnes are the only strikers we have left not hard to pick them, lol, but I agree it should be interesting to see how they perform together. Barnes set Ulloa up perfectly for his goal against Arsenal.
You single out Bridge, and yes he was excellent but Upson didn't do much wrong either. Greer could still be on the bench come the weekend match. El-Abd did his best to get inside the head of Bellamy but he was too experienced to allow it to happen, but they did exchange a few words now and then.
I thought The ref got the Bellamy free kick right on the edge of the box wrong. I didn't see it as a foul and if it was, it was inside the box so a penalty would have been right.
I think Hammond will be fit for the weekend, with Bridcutt getting his yellow no doubt Gus didn't want to risk letting Hammond try to run off his knock.
.
Old Scrote of the Amex
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11:12pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Freeloaders wrote:I think several of us predicted GG wouldn't start, but because his absence from the squad indicates a virus we shouldn't be too swift in claiming credit for our predictions (ie we can't know for sure whether he would have played or not).
Yet again me and Vegas got it spot yet again.We both said in the week it was to soon to bring GG back,and we was 100% spot on like Gus.Like it or not we owe this result to TK and Mr,Bridge both outstanding tonight.Its hard not to feel with Mr,Murrays 28 goals already this season we would deff be in the prem-league next season.But what tonight also proves we can also live without CMS and Hoskins.Looking forward to seeing Leo and Barnes at the weekend now.
VegasSeagull
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11:21pm Tue 19 Feb 13
I am glad Greer didn't play tonight as the defense were flat our for 90 minutes, if Greer was not 100% he might have been hurt even more.
The performances today could suggest that fit or not, Greer is on the bench.
I have no idea but could Upson do the Bridcutt job, has he ever played in that role.
Freeloaders
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11:35pm Tue 19 Feb 13
mr punch
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11:54pm Tue 19 Feb 13
Freeloaders wrote:nice one freeloader, now that is something to look forward too. Mind you we cud be in an auto place by then (note i said "could")
Just all think how big that Brighton v Palace game could be on March 17th.With luck a full house 30,000.Does it get any better?
pandaking
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12:26am Wed 20 Feb 13
Only downside is losing Bridcutt for 2 games. We haven't played without him this season and could be a real loss as he's the glue that joins our play together currently...
Unlikely but David Lopez could fill in nicely for Bridcutt. We know he is very versatile, and have played him defensively when he filled in as a right back with great success. Got the quality to pick out a pass too. I also think he will have nice link up play to Vicente who will probably come on at 60mins.
Hope Hammond recovers in time, he's been playing well recently.
UTA.
bbb1969
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1:10am Wed 20 Feb 13
KUZ
UPSON GREER EL-ABD
BRUNO BRIDGE
DICKER LOPEZ
VICENTE
ULLOA BARNES
Hammond for Dicker if OK
UTA
bbb1969
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1:14am Wed 20 Feb 13
bruce beckett
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1:28am Wed 20 Feb 13
10:57pm Tue 19 Feb 13
bruce beckett wrote:
Too right, SMF20. Pick your cliche. What goes around comes around. Luck evens itself out over the course of the season. It's about time we got the rub of the green - and there could be no better time than at Cardiff tonight. When I heard there had been a late goal I feared the worst, but Spanish Len came up with the goods. Magnificent win given the fact that Gus only had one striker at his disposal. Only dampener is the injury to Hammond and the booking for Bridders, which I believe means a two-match ban. Still, you can only worry about today. Imagine all the posts about Murray and Dobbie scoring for Palace if we'd lost. UTA!
Telling us Gus said he is a “gambler” and then writing “So much for Gus throwing caution to the wind” is putting a completely different spin on what Gus is saying and you know it. Also out of all the good points thanks for reminding us of as many negatives as you can in this post.
Negatives? Get back to supporting Palace Godstone Eagle, you pathetic troll.
Simon Mew
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1:52am Wed 20 Feb 13
Keep it up Vegas, my hero.
Simon Mew
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1:56am Wed 20 Feb 13
Baldseagull
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1:57am Wed 20 Feb 13
Freeloaders wrote:For the first time, hopefully not the last, something I can agree with.
Just all think how big that Brighton v Palace game could be on March 17th.With luck a full house 30,000.Does it get any better?
bruce beckett
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2:00am Wed 20 Feb 13
Apart from your hypocrisy, I would ask: why do people like yourself come on these boards merely to find fault in others? The only conclusion I can draw is that unlike me, you are not a true Brighton supporter.
And on the same topic, I'll be happy if Vegas posts 100 more times tonight because, like me, he is revelling in the result of the season. UTA!!!!!!!!!
Boston Boy
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2:17am Wed 20 Feb 13
Freeloaders wrote:Is it just me or can anyone else see this developing relationship between Vegas and Freeloader. I'm becoming hooked on where this bromance is going. Good luck to you both.
Just all think how big that Brighton v Palace game could be on March 17th.With luck a full house 30,000.Does it get any better?
graham w
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2:37am Wed 20 Feb 13
VegasSeagull
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2:44am Wed 20 Feb 13
Hovite and I have bashed heads in the past but we go over it, the same applies to Freeloader.
Surely the great result today is far more interesting and deserving of your attention rather than focusing on me.
As for Mr. Simon Mew, well I just treat his comments with the contempt they deserve.
WisdomSpeaks
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4:13am Wed 20 Feb 13
Really pleased for Ulloa getting off the mark. He works his socks off and has a good first touch for a big fellow.
Pity about Bridcutt but we knew it was coming and I would think like a previous poster that Lopez could fill in there. He's a proper footballer and has filled in admirably in defense before.
We must capitalise on this great result now by winning these next two home games. What really pleases me is that I sense there has been a shift in belief levels and everyone, including Gus, seems to acknowledge that we can make the play offs at worst. This was so necessary as without belief you have no chance. Roll on Saturday.
pappaK
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4:56am Wed 20 Feb 13
russellsnr2
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6:58am Wed 20 Feb 13
Think we are still not rated by the BBC! Well the on-line sports site, they have at the front page Notts Forest, Hull, Watford, CP and Barnsley. We beat the top side and nothing,Zero, nowt.
Thanks for the Argus!!!
Hector66
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7:04am Wed 20 Feb 13
Eddy B
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7:16am Wed 20 Feb 13
pandaking wrote:Yes, like that idea. David seems to be able to play in many different roles.
Fantastic win tonight, hope we can follow it through to the next game. About time we had the luck on the pitch! Also interesting to see the kiddies on the bench.
Only downside is losing Bridcutt for 2 games. We haven't played without him this season and could be a real loss as he's the glue that joins our play together currently...
Unlikely but David Lopez could fill in nicely for Bridcutt. We know he is very versatile, and have played him defensively when he filled in as a right back with great success. Got the quality to pick out a pass too. I also think he will have nice link up play to Vicente who will probably come on at 60mins.
Hope Hammond recovers in time, he's been playing well recently.
UTA.
Eddy B
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7:24am Wed 20 Feb 13
Eddy B
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7:29am Wed 20 Feb 13
Little doubt TK was man of the match but of the outfielders Upson, Bridge, El Abd, or David my MOM.
Eddy B
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7:35am Wed 20 Feb 13
TK
Bruno El Abd Upson Bridge
Calderon Dicker
David Vicente Orlandi
Ulloa
subs to feature: Forster Caskey, Lua Lua, Buckley
tonytowner1
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7:49am Wed 20 Feb 13
No Barnes for 3 matches - just coincidence? What do you reckon? What's the difference he makes?
I guess we'll have another half a match or so whilst he comes back to fitness levels - always good to debate just how much specialness he brings to the team - no one doubts his input of course
You make your luck too and we've been due some for most of the season
Clean Sheet
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8:31am Wed 20 Feb 13
tug509
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9:12am Wed 20 Feb 13
Clean Sheet wrote:Now that is a brave and interesting thought. UTA
If Hammond cannot fill in for Bridders, I wuld consider El Abd in the role, bring GG back into defence. This would make us really tight at the back, and allow the midfield to get further forward.
Hector66
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9:29am Wed 20 Feb 13
worried about the loss of bridcutt and feel burnley match is pivotal. we win and we have the most marvellous platform from which to launch our end-of-season assault, especially with another home match against huddersfield (thumped 6-1 last night) the following week.
B-hove
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9:37am Wed 20 Feb 13
tug509 wrote:My thoughts too, guys. Seems the logical thing to do, with all involved havin previously played in those positions. El-Abd used to play this position in front of the back four routinely, in seasons gone by, albeit in a lower division. Time moves on though, and he appears to prefer the centre-back role.
Clean Sheet wrote:Now that is a brave and interesting thought. UTA
If Hammond cannot fill in for Bridders, I wuld consider El Abd in the role, bring GG back into defence. This would make us really tight at the back, and allow the midfield to get further forward.
mikeygit
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9:42am Wed 20 Feb 13
Interesting that many have spoken about 'luck'--when we discussing 'luck' the other day. Yes I beleive last night we made our 'luck' or at least Kuz did---one of Gus's great signings.
Hovite
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9:52am Wed 20 Feb 13
Eddy B wrote:Yep, the great thing this year is that we can cover any injury or suspension.
Let's play the name the team game for the next match...
TK
Bruno El Abd Upson Bridge
Calderon Dicker
David Vicente Orlandi
Ulloa
subs to feature: Forster Caskey, Lua Lua, Buckley
Ringmer Rich
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10:53am Wed 20 Feb 13
wiltshire seagull
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11:13am Wed 20 Feb 13
Simon Mew wrote:Why the grumpy post, Simon? Looking at the posting time, you need to go to bed a bit earlier, lol. Fantastic win, let's hope the momentum it gives us continues...
Also I didn't know what to think until Vegas got his helicopter back to Sussex from Cardiff to give us his wisdom. Sometimes you just have to thank God for the gift he has given us. Lucky for us Vegas has no mates otherwise we may never here his babble. Every single day.
UTA.....
mitchellc123
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11:41am Wed 20 Feb 13
What a goalkeeper tomasz is. I feel best since Kuipers and I also feel the Barnes Leo duo may work quit we'll for the rest of this season don't know if you agree but
UTA !!!!
mr punch
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11:48am Wed 20 Feb 13
wiltshire seagull wrote:hahaha good post wiltshire
Simon Mew wrote:Why the grumpy post, Simon? Looking at the posting time, you need to go to bed a bit earlier, lol. Fantastic win, let's hope the momentum it gives us continues...
Also I didn't know what to think until Vegas got his helicopter back to Sussex from Cardiff to give us his wisdom. Sometimes you just have to thank God for the gift he has given us. Lucky for us Vegas has no mates otherwise we may never here his babble. Every single day.
UTA.....
VegasSeagull
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1:39pm Wed 20 Feb 13
If people say we were lucky to win yesterday they are taking away the fact that our team defended like giants, the work rate and commitment was 100%. We had three good chances to score and made two of them. I don't see that as luck, I see that as a fantastic team performance.
I suppose if luck got us three oints then Cardiff must have been unlucky. They created double figures in decent scoring chances, they finished not one of them. That is not bad luck, that is bad finishing and a great job by TK. I would have have said the same about our team when we couldn't find the back of the net.
We were not lucky to get three points, we DESERVED three points.
UTA
Albion23
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2:18pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Hovite
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4:17pm Wed 20 Feb 13
mr punch wrote:and so say all of us
wiltshire seagull wrote:hahaha good post wiltshire
Simon Mew wrote:Why the grumpy post, Simon? Looking at the posting time, you need to go to bed a bit earlier, lol. Fantastic win, let's hope the momentum it gives us continues...
Also I didn't know what to think until Vegas got his helicopter back to Sussex from Cardiff to give us his wisdom. Sometimes you just have to thank God for the gift he has given us. Lucky for us Vegas has no mates otherwise we may never here his babble. Every single day.
UTA.....
tug509
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4:52pm Wed 20 Feb 13
tug509
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4:54pm Wed 20 Feb 13
SiWilki says...
10:17pm Tue 19 Feb 13