Ulloa at the treble for Albion (From The Argus)

Brilliant, brilliant. I'm a long way away, reading the result on the BBC website, can now go to bed feeling happy, or if he's not bothered I don't mind having a go with grumpy...

SEAGULLLLLLLLLLLLLLS

Take three points with two or three of your best men missing ......that's called going up a gear for the play offs!
Cardiff and Leicester beaten again. It's beginning to look a possibility.
A huge 'well done' to the Albion

Was I really at the Amex this afternoon?
1. We scored four times
2. Our first Hat Trick
3.Gus subs a midfielder for a Striker

What a treat not sitting through a second half expecting another draw.

Froma Brit living in Spain, thanks to all our Spanish speaking players and staff, you are doing us proud.

So Gus CAN pick a striker after all.

So pleased for both him and Ulloa.

Perhaps we (myself included) can stop wondering what if we had kept Murray or signed Wood now.

Tougher tests to come. UTA!!!

Bang and the Terriers are gone.Yes tough games to come but we have two magic ingredients now, confidence and momentum.

Good in the first half, great in the second. We actually look dangerous from corners & crosses at last! Great performance from Ulloa, and another good showing from Spanish Dave - excellent distribution & two perfectly struck shots cleared off the line by defenders. UTA

Classy hat trick from Ulloa today, two quality headers and a very assured finish for his third, Lopez was outstanding, his range of passing and vision today was different class, mom, if Leo hadn't bagged three goals.

Dicker off the pace again, Bridcutt back for him on Tuesday, Buckley looked sharper today but still a way to go before he is on top form again.

Orlandi on the left was once again very classy, crosses of high quality from his cultured left foot. Huddersfield were moaning about the ref, but they should have been down to ten men, Danns should have gone for his lunge on Hammond.

A spanking has been on the cards for a while, and today we witnessed one. Win on Tuesday and that automatic spot is not out of the question.

Fantastic result. Three consecutive victories will breed confidence and three goals for Ulloa will get him fireing on all cylinders. What a result, particuarly when you consider we were without out three best players in Bridcutt, Bridge and Vicente, who will hopefully be available for Bolton!
Seagulls Seagulls!

For anyone who was there, where did Barnes play when he came on?

Great stuff...
That should shut up the Ulloa wums for a while.
Good performance, Spanish Dave and Orlandi just look better and better. Great to actually see a period of sustained pressure actually produce three goals...
I have criticised Dicker before and don't rate him other than a second to third choice cover. Yes he can pass a mean ball but at this level he takes too long to do it and thus gives the ball away far too often.
Had some muppet going on about tippy tappy football behind me in the West today. He seemed happy enough in the end though.
A sustained effort. Let's not blow it at lowly Bristol. On this showing and the resilience now being displayed, i don't believe we will.

Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:
For anyone who was there, where did Barnes play when he came on?

Started wide left, then moved more central.

Barnes was on the left of a frontish three...

Alfie T wrote:
Classy hat trick from Ulloa today, two quality headers and a very assured finish for his third, Lopez was outstanding, his range of passing and vision today was different class, mom, if Leo hadn't bagged three goals.

Dicker off the pace again, Bridcutt back for him on Tuesday, Buckley looked sharper today but still a way to go before he is on top form again.

Orlandi on the left was once again very classy, crosses of high quality from his cultured left foot. Huddersfield were moaning about the ref, but they should have been down to ten men, Danns should have gone for his lunge on Hammond.

A spanking has been on the cards for a while, and today we witnessed one. Win on Tuesday and that automatic spot is not out of the question.

Auto spot last year was 88, so with 12 games left we would need 11 wins.

The best we can hope for is to average 2 points a game and finish 4th, which is better than aiming for the 6th place we calculated a couple of weeks ago.

Cheers guys.

I know Huddersfield are one of the weakest away teams in the division, but to stuff them without Bridcutt, Bridge and Vicente just shows our depth of squad. And having someone like Calderon to come in out of position is fantastic.

On the Huddersfield forums their fans are whining something chronic over the referee. How did everynoe see his performance? Was he awful or are they just sour grapes?

Many good posts on here ,as there should be. Spanish Dave on fire ,his all round game exellent ,score from the air , unbelievable, and look dangerous for corners,and missing key personnel , exellent.
Ulloa now really looking the missing link. Well done all round .
PS ! Substitutions all positive from Gus
Time to sit and enjoy the evening.

Superb hatrick.
A special mention for David Lopez - absolutely outstanding performance today.

Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:
Cheers guys.

I know Huddersfield are one of the weakest away teams in the division, but to stuff them without Bridcutt, Bridge and Vicente just shows our depth of squad. And having someone like Calderon to come in out of position is fantastic.

On the Huddersfield forums their fans are whining something chronic over the referee. How did everynoe see his performance? Was he awful or are they just sour grapes?

They should be looking closer to home, very poor side, and the ref should have sent off Danns, the penalty looked a bit soft looking forward to watching the highlights tonight.

I thought Calderon was terrific today especially playing on the left side. His enthusiasm was infectious on everybody. A complete Captain's performance. Shame if he is on the bench again next week.

Alfie T wrote:
Classy hat trick from Ulloa today, two quality headers and a very assured finish for his third, Lopez was outstanding, his range of passing and vision today was different class, mom, if Leo hadn't bagged three goals.

Dicker off the pace again, Bridcutt back for him on Tuesday, Buckley looked sharper today but still a way to go before he is on top form again.

Orlandi on the left was once again very classy, crosses of high quality from his cultured left foot. Huddersfield were moaning about the ref, but they should have been down to ten men, Danns should have gone for his lunge on Hammond.

A spanking has been on the cards for a while, and today we witnessed one. Win on Tuesday and that automatic spot is not out of the question.

Excellent post mate sums it up superbly.

Superb result. Agree with the other posters. Ulloa will receive the plaudits for an excellent hat trick (two tremendous headers and a cooly finished solo effort) but David was fantastic, absolutely everywhere. Would have been MOM without the late goal rush and deserved his penalty.

just a quick mention todat for Hammond ,who i have critisised often . He adapted well to stand in for liam again today. His work will go un noticed by many . Well done.

Firstly I would like to thank the person who told us about Firstrowsport.eu.It is an excellent site which compliments seagulls player.It sounded like the game could have been over in the first 20 mins.It must be great for Jake to be a part of undoubtedly the greatest squad of players the Albion has ever had.I think CMSs days are numbered The King is dead long live the King as Leo has showed us exactly the player Gus has been trying to get He needs to find a back up for him now.There must be quite a few players who will be looking for a new club in the summer regardless of whether we go up or not.You guys who go to the games must be like Cheshire Cats.

Far gull wrote:
just a quick mention todat for Hammond ,who i have critisised often . He adapted well to stand in for liam again today. His work will go un noticed by many . Well done.

I'll go along with that. I too have been critical but not today. Worked very hard.

fairweathersupporter wrote:
Barnes was on the left of a frontish three...

13 from 15 now without Barnes starting but of course we scored 3 after he arrived on the pitch today. He should have had one for sure with a free header.

Wow what a good result and what a great five minute spell of destruction.

I still have some jitters about the trip Bristol but today has eased them a tad.

Something that some of you may have missed. Today we played for 30 minutes without giving away a foul and I think it was only 5 for the whole match, (excluding offsides). Earlier in the season, when we were winning, we had simillar figures, maybe not quite as good but very simillar.

Being cool and composed wins matches. .

You guys have to sleep, I have a whole day to enjoy this result -:)

With regards to the ref...

Booking for their player on Bruno was a bit harsh. But the reaction by Gerrard afterwards could have got him a sending off. Danns could have gone and great spot by the linesman for the corner which led to our goal (ball bent out of play but came off their player).
Overall they can't complain. Just feel a little bit sorry for the guy who cleared superbly from Spanish Dave twice. But not that sorry...

Alfie T wrote:
Classy hat trick from Ulloa today, two quality headers and a very assured finish for his third, Lopez was outstanding, his range of passing and vision today was different class, mom, if Leo hadn't bagged three goals.

Dicker off the pace again, Bridcutt back for him on Tuesday, Buckley looked sharper today but still a way to go before he is on top form again.

Orlandi on the left was once again very classy, crosses of high quality from his cultured left foot. Huddersfield were moaning about the ref, but they should have been down to ten men, Danns should have gone for his lunge on Hammond.

A spanking has been on the cards for a while, and today we witnessed one. Win on Tuesday and that automatic spot is not out of the question.

YES! Someone who agrees with me about 2nd spot!!!!

Play each game as if it's the last game we need to win and we can do it. Only 7 points behind once we win our game in hand and 36 points to play for.

As much as I love the thought of Wembley for a Play Off final it's only fun if you win. When we lost against Notts County to go into the Premiership with Barry Lloyd's team it was the worst I've ever felt after an Albion game knowing we'd have to sell our best players to survive.

So for me I'd go he'll for leather for that 2nd spot. The big change for me is that the PLAYERS have made up their minds that they can do it.

Now Gus please STOP talking about wanting to manage Chelsea as you did again on The Footballers Fantasy Show last night. I for one am tired of hearing about your personal aspirations. Put 100% of your focus on getting us into The Premiership and your career will automatically take the path it deserves - but you do need to let go of your Chelsea obsession, be grateful for where you are and what you have and let life take care of the rest. Now for 9 more points in March!!!

Alfie T wrote:
Classy hat trick from Ulloa today, two quality headers and a very assured finish for his third, Lopez was outstanding, his range of passing and vision today was different class, mom, if Leo hadn't bagged three goals.

Dicker off the pace again, Bridcutt back for him on Tuesday, Buckley looked sharper today but still a way to go before he is on top form again.

Orlandi on the left was once again very classy, crosses of high quality from his cultured left foot. Huddersfield were moaning about the ref, but they should have been down to ten men, Danns should have gone for his lunge on Hammond.

A spanking has been on the cards for a while, and today we witnessed one. Win on Tuesday and that automatic spot is not out of the question.

YES! Someone who agrees with me about 2nd spot!!!!

Play each game as if it's the last game we need to win and we can do it. Only 7 points behind once we win our game in hand and 36 points to play for.

As much as I love the thought of Wembley for a Play Off final it's only fun if you win. When we lost against Notts County to go into the Premiership with Barry Lloyd's team it was the worst I've ever felt after an Albion game knowing we'd have to sell our best players to survive.

So for me I'd go he'll for leather for that 2nd spot. The big change for me is that the PLAYERS have made up their minds that they can do it.

Now Gus please STOP talking about wanting to manage Chelsea as you did again on The Footballers Fantasy Show last night. I for one am tired of hearing about your personal aspirations. Put 100% of your focus on getting us into The Premiership and your career will automatically take the path it deserves - but you do need to let go of your Chelsea obsession, be grateful for where you are and what you have and let life take care of the rest. Now for 9 more points in March!!!

Alfie T wrote:

Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:
For anyone who was there, where did Barnes play when he came on?

Started wide left, then moved more central.

We don't know he doesn't know, he had no shirt number as Ulloa nicked it.

Talking of Ulloa if anyone has seen my previous posts I retract them. I think he will get a lot of goals, particularly with his head.

Spanish Dave was great today, we need to sort him a contract.

Buckley was more on song.

Still looking at the play offs at best though.

A very good day with Stains beaten and Reading too.

WisdomSpeaks wrote:

Alfie T wrote:
Classy hat trick from Ulloa today, two quality headers and a very assured finish for his third, Lopez was outstanding, his range of passing and vision today was different class, mom, if Leo hadn't bagged three goals.

Dicker off the pace again, Bridcutt back for him on Tuesday, Buckley looked sharper today but still a way to go before he is on top form again.

Orlandi on the left was once again very classy, crosses of high quality from his cultured left foot. Huddersfield were moaning about the ref, but they should have been down to ten men, Danns should have gone for his lunge on Hammond.

A spanking has been on the cards for a while, and today we witnessed one. Win on Tuesday and that automatic spot is not out of the question.

YES! Someone who agrees with me about 2nd spot!!!!

Play each game as if it's the last game we need to win and we can do it. Only 7 points behind once we win our game in hand and 36 points to play for.

As much as I love the thought of Wembley for a Play Off final it's only fun if you win. When we lost against Notts County to go into the Premiership with Barry Lloyd's team it was the worst I've ever felt after an Albion game knowing we'd have to sell our best players to survive.

So for me I'd go he'll for leather for that 2nd spot. The big change for me is that the PLAYERS have made up their minds that they can do it.

Now Gus please STOP talking about wanting to manage Chelsea as you did again on The Footballers Fantasy Show last night. I for one am tired of hearing about your personal aspirations. Put 100% of your focus on getting us into The Premiership and your career will automatically take the path it deserves - but you do need to let go of your Chelsea obsession, be grateful for where you are and what you have and let life take care of the rest. Now for 9 more points in March!!!

There is absolutely no chance of us getting second place. We would have to win every game and teams like Waford and Hull completely collapse. That won't happen so, sorry, but you are deluding yourself. Do the mathematics.

rolivan wrote:
Firstly I would like to thank the person who told us about Firstrowsport.eu.It is an excellent site which compliments seagulls player.It sounded like the game could have been over in the first 20 mins.It must be great for Jake to be a part of undoubtedly the greatest squad of players the Albion has ever had.I think CMSs days are numbered The King is dead long live the King as Leo has showed us exactly the player Gus has been trying to get He needs to find a back up for him now.There must be quite a few players who will be looking for a new club in the summer regardless of whether we go up or not.You guys who go to the games must be like Cheshire Cats.

We are indeed. Grinning cheesily from ear to ear as I write this on the way home!

Great performance again and a well deserved win.

Dann's should have walked first half so any ref-based whinging from them is unfounded.

Delighted for El Ciclón...a cool hat-trick to take him to 5 in 6 now?

David was superb....a growing influence on the team for sure.

Albion can make it! Believe!

Nothing for them (Huddersfield) to complain about. We could have had 7 or 8 and Danns SHOULD have been sent off! Admittedly, on the play the scoreline flattered us but our shots today mostly went in and that was the difference. Feel sorry for Spanish Dave,great saves by their keeper to keep his shots out. He thoroughly deserved them both to go in!!!

Claude Back wrote:

WisdomSpeaks wrote:

Alfie T wrote:
Classy hat trick from Ulloa today, two quality headers and a very assured finish for his third, Lopez was outstanding, his range of passing and vision today was different class, mom, if Leo hadn't bagged three goals.

Dicker off the pace again, Bridcutt back for him on Tuesday, Buckley looked sharper today but still a way to go before he is on top form again.

Orlandi on the left was once again very classy, crosses of high quality from his cultured left foot. Huddersfield were moaning about the ref, but they should have been down to ten men, Danns should have gone for his lunge on Hammond.

A spanking has been on the cards for a while, and today we witnessed one. Win on Tuesday and that automatic spot is not out of the question.

YES! Someone who agrees with me about 2nd spot!!!!

Play each game as if it's the last game we need to win and we can do it. Only 7 points behind once we win our game in hand and 36 points to play for.

As much as I love the thought of Wembley for a Play Off final it's only fun if you win. When we lost against Notts County to go into the Premiership with Barry Lloyd's team it was the worst I've ever felt after an Albion game knowing we'd have to sell our best players to survive.

So for me I'd go he'll for leather for that 2nd spot. The big change for me is that the PLAYERS have made up their minds that they can do it.

Now Gus please STOP talking about wanting to manage Chelsea as you did again on The Footballers Fantasy Show last night. I for one am tired of hearing about your personal aspirations. Put 100% of your focus on getting us into The Premiership and your career will automatically take the path it deserves - but you do need to let go of your Chelsea obsession, be grateful for where you are and what you have and let life take care of the rest. Now for 9 more points in March!!!

There is absolutely no chance of us getting second place. We would have to win every game and teams like Waford and Hull completely collapse. That won't happen so, sorry, but you are deluding yourself. Do the mathematics.

Outstanding post.100% spot on.

WisdomSpeaks wrote:

Alfie T wrote:
Classy hat trick from Ulloa today, two quality headers and a very assured finish for his third, Lopez was outstanding, his range of passing and vision today was different class, mom, if Leo hadn't bagged three goals.

Dicker off the pace again, Bridcutt back for him on Tuesday, Buckley looked sharper today but still a way to go before he is on top form again.

Orlandi on the left was once again very classy, crosses of high quality from his cultured left foot. Huddersfield were moaning about the ref, but they should have been down to ten men, Danns should have gone for his lunge on Hammond.

A spanking has been on the cards for a while, and today we witnessed one. Win on Tuesday and that automatic spot is not out of the question.

YES! Someone who agrees with me about 2nd spot!!!!

Play each game as if it's the last game we need to win and we can do it. Only 7 points behind once we win our game in hand and 36 points to play for.

As much as I love the thought of Wembley for a Play Off final it's only fun if you win. When we lost against Notts County to go into the Premiership with Barry Lloyd's team it was the worst I've ever felt after an Albion game knowing we'd have to sell our best players to survive.

So for me I'd go he'll for leather for that 2nd spot. The big change for me is that the PLAYERS have made up their minds that they can do it.

Now Gus please STOP talking about wanting to manage Chelsea as you did again on The Footballers Fantasy Show last night. I for one am tired of hearing about your personal aspirations. Put 100% of your focus on getting us into The Premiership and your career will automatically take the path it deserves - but you do need to let go of your Chelsea obsession, be grateful for where you are and what you have and let life take care of the rest. Now for 9 more points in March!!!

Yet again another very good post.All talk before the game from ex-players & the press guys was about Gus going to Chelsea in the summer.Well he ain't taking Leo with him i hope,but he can take CMS & Hoskins with him if he likes lol.

rolivan wrote:
Firstly I would like to thank the person who told us about Firstrowsport.eu.It is an excellent site which compliments seagulls player.It sounded like the game could have been over in the first 20 mins.It must be great for Jake to be a part of undoubtedly the greatest squad of players the Albion has ever had.I think CMSs days are numbered The King is dead long live the King as Leo has showed us exactly the player Gus has been trying to get He needs to find a back up for him now.There must be quite a few players who will be looking for a new club in the summer regardless of whether we go up or not.You guys who go to the games must be like Cheshire Cats.

Yet again another very good post.Leo proves there always was goals in the team & it was down to the freeloaders.

Freeloaders wrote:

WisdomSpeaks wrote:

Alfie T wrote:
Classy hat trick from Ulloa today, two quality headers and a very assured finish for his third, Lopez was outstanding, his range of passing and vision today was different class, mom, if Leo hadn't bagged three goals.

Dicker off the pace again, Bridcutt back for him on Tuesday, Buckley looked sharper today but still a way to go before he is on top form again.

Orlandi on the left was once again very classy, crosses of high quality from his cultured left foot. Huddersfield were moaning about the ref, but they should have been down to ten men, Danns should have gone for his lunge on Hammond.

A spanking has been on the cards for a while, and today we witnessed one. Win on Tuesday and that automatic spot is not out of the question.

YES! Someone who agrees with me about 2nd spot!!!!

Play each game as if it's the last game we need to win and we can do it. Only 7 points behind once we win our game in hand and 36 points to play for.

As much as I love the thought of Wembley for a Play Off final it's only fun if you win. When we lost against Notts County to go into the Premiership with Barry Lloyd's team it was the worst I've ever felt after an Albion game knowing we'd have to sell our best players to survive.

So for me I'd go he'll for leather for that 2nd spot. The big change for me is that the PLAYERS have made up their minds that they can do it.

Now Gus please STOP talking about wanting to manage Chelsea as you did again on The Footballers Fantasy Show last night. I for one am tired of hearing about your personal aspirations. Put 100% of your focus on getting us into The Premiership and your career will automatically take the path it deserves - but you do need to let go of your Chelsea obsession, be grateful for where you are and what you have and let life take care of the rest. Now for 9 more points in March!!!

Yet again another very good post.All talk before the game from ex-players & the press guys was about Gus going to Chelsea in the summer.Well he ain't taking Leo with him i hope,but he can take CMS & Hoskins with him if he likes lol.

I personally hope he stays, not only for our sakes but the Chelsea job is a poisoned chalice. I'd not work for Abramovitch no matter WHAT he offered!!!! He could have a job for life here like Fergie at Man U!

well done to jose, a real no 9, he has a fair bit of quality, he works really hard, get back and helps out, i think we have a real star in the making, and what a game to welcome tony back from aussi , he must have been chuffed to bits with his little boy as mascot as well, tony dont let gus go,he can do a fergi here... uta seagulls ...

WisdomSpeaks wrote:

Alfie T wrote:
Classy hat trick from Ulloa today, two quality headers and a very assured finish for his third, Lopez was outstanding, his range of passing and vision today was different class, mom, if Leo hadn't bagged three goals.

Dicker off the pace again, Bridcutt back for him on Tuesday, Buckley looked sharper today but still a way to go before he is on top form again.

Orlandi on the left was once again very classy, crosses of high quality from his cultured left foot. Huddersfield were moaning about the ref, but they should have been down to ten men, Danns should have gone for his lunge on Hammond.

A spanking has been on the cards for a while, and today we witnessed one. Win on Tuesday and that automatic spot is not out of the question.

YES! Someone who agrees with me about 2nd spot!!!!

Play each game as if it's the last game we need to win and we can do it. Only 7 points behind once we win our game in hand and 36 points to play for.

As much as I love the thought of Wembley for a Play Off final it's only fun if you win. When we lost against Notts County to go into the Premiership with Barry Lloyd's team it was the worst I've ever felt after an Albion game knowing we'd have to sell our best players to survive.

So for me I'd go he'll for leather for that 2nd spot. The big change for me is that the PLAYERS have made up their minds that they can do it.

Now Gus please STOP talking about wanting to manage Chelsea as you did again on The Footballers Fantasy Show last night. I for one am tired of hearing about your personal aspirations. Put 100% of your focus on getting us into The Premiership and your career will automatically take the path it deserves - but you do need to let go of your Chelsea obsession, be grateful for where you are and what you have and let life take care of the rest. Now for 9 more points in March!!!

Why only 9 points?Two years ago exactly we were on a similar run and took 24 points from 24, eight wins on the spin in March, (i believe a record) which left our opponents treading water unable to keep up and the rest is history ok a couple of those wins were less than convincing but who knows, a repeat now is not out of the question by the way we are currently performing.SEAGULLS.

Huddersfield town were indiciplined and were extremely fortunate to finish the game with 11 players on the pitch.I think the ref was far too lenient and bottled some major decisions that should have been red cards.It is not that long ago that we were thumped 7-0 by Huddersfield,with as I recall,some very questionable refereeing.It was Karma today,what goes around comes around.