Poyet thanks hat-trick hero (From The Argus)

Gus, isn't it great when a plan comes together.

Surely, we are rid of the idiots on here now, well at least until Tuesday!

Proper finishing by a classy player who demonstrates top levels of skill. All the Ulloa doubters have gone a little quieter then. Certainly, if he doesn't get injured and Gus doesn't decide he needs a rest too often to get used to the British motorways etc then he's going to make a significant difference in several more matches this business end of the season. Well done Gus for holding out for Leo!1

Anyone hear what was up with Bridge and Vicente? Was it that they didn't manage to train properly for some reason?

So, 13 points from 15 against mainly top teams and is that 10 goals in 5? The stats show of course no starts in those 5 for Barnes and only one for CMS (but of course after Ashley came on today we scored 3!!) Quality continues to make the difference. We could of course have had 8 today if others had finished as well and/ or we'd had more luck where they had a couple of fabulous defensive clearances

Needs to do something of course now about all those empty seats - not a problem for the next home match hopefully

Can anybody shed some light on what was occurring in the north stand in the first half. Would be better if stewards were allowed to sit down and fill some empty seats there seemed enough to fill an entire corner. Bizarre .
Guess it was all to do with standing?

brighton debería estar jugando en la liga, tienen más jugadores latinos que Madrid

tonytowner1 wrote:
Proper finishing by a classy player who demonstrates top levels of skill. All the Ulloa doubters have gone a little quieter then. Certainly, if he doesn't get injured and Gus doesn't decide he needs a rest too often to get used to the British motorways etc then he's going to make a significant difference in several more matches this business end of the season. Well done Gus for holding out for Leo!1 Anyone hear what was up with Bridge and Vicente? Was it that they didn't manage to train properly for some reason? So, 13 points from 15 against mainly top teams and is that 10 goals in 5? The stats show of course no starts in those 5 for Barnes and only one for CMS (but of course after Ashley came on today we scored 3!!) Quality continues to make the difference. We could of course have had 8 today if others had finished as well and/ or we'd had more luck where they had a couple of fabulous defensive clearances Needs to do something of course now about all those empty seats - not a problem for the next home match hopefully

Empty seats - it's a big stadium to fill now. The five home match deal which is available is pretty pricey I think at 140 quid. If they want the seats filled maybe they should look at dropping the entrance price a bit.

Congratulations to Gus and the team on pulling these results together at just the right time, it's brilliant.

And we have now lost the least amount games in the Championship. Offically at this moment we are the hardest team to beat in the league.

Now we have the Ulloa threat, teams can't set up against us like before.

The team played very well today and deserved their result but we had to do it the hard way. Dicker tries hard but is not championship standard. Sorry Gary you will have to go now Liam is available again.

tonytowner1 wrote:
Proper finishing by a classy player who demonstrates top levels of skill. All the Ulloa doubters have gone a little quieter then. Certainly, if he doesn't get injured and Gus doesn't decide he needs a rest too often to get used to the British motorways etc then he's going to make a significant difference in several more matches this business end of the season. Well done Gus for holding out for Leo!1

Anyone hear what was up with Bridge and Vicente? Was it that they didn't manage to train properly for some reason?

So, 13 points from 15 against mainly top teams and is that 10 goals in 5? The stats show of course no starts in those 5 for Barnes and only one for CMS (but of course after Ashley came on today we scored 3!!) Quality continues to make the difference. We could of course have had 8 today if others had finished as well and/ or we'd had more luck where they had a couple of fabulous defensive clearances

Needs to do something of course now about all those empty seats - not a problem for the next home match hopefully

Bridge had a tight hamstring, Vicente had stiffness in his muscles so not risked today.

Hovite wrote:
And we have now lost the least amount games in the Championship. Offically at this moment we are the hardest team to beat in the league.

Now we have the Ulloa threat, teams can't set up against us like before.

Such is the depth and versatility of the squad, Hovite, that I can't see where the next defeat is coming from. A few months back, Vicente was on his own as the wonder player but he has now been joined by David Lopez and Orlandi. Add in Ulloa, Will showing today he is on the way back, the resolute players at the back, the wonder keeper etc, it's difficult not to feel wildly optimistic.

Not been in here for a while but doubters of Ulloa.... really?! Todays game aside I think he has done really well and remember he is new to the English game. Those who doubt him have little football knowledge.

North stand incidents about trying to get people to sit down. Same old but a little more persistent this time ready for Palace.

I always thought Ulloa was more than useful but wasn't the first goal an own goal by their centre half? Didn't look like it came off Ulloa's head to me.
Also, the last three games show that Bridcutt is not the indispensable player some people make him out to be.

BHA Dave wrote:
Not been in here for a while but doubters of Ulloa.... really?! Todays game aside I think he has done really well and remember he is new to the English game. Those who doubt him have little football knowledge.

I can't believe anyone doubted Ulloa - from the moment I first saw him play he looked class.

Great win and Leo is going to be a real handful now. Bruno nearing his best again, so its all to play for. IMO maybe GP was just playing the rotation game, saving players for tuesday.

Claude Back wrote:
I always thought Ulloa was more than useful but wasn't the first goal an own goal by their centre half? Didn't look like it came off Ulloa's head to me.
Also, the last three games show that Bridcutt is not the indispensable player some people make him out to be.

He's only missed two.

From all the reports I have read on today's performance, and previous results, it is very clear that some of those that we think are good enough for the step up to the prem, are the very players that have been influential in our recent good run.

TK, some great recent reviews. Ulloa, finding the back of the net yes, but also putting his skills on parade in other areas of the game. David, skill sets that seem to just keep on improving. Orlandi and Bridcutt consistent week in and week out, two quality players.
Upson and Bridge, please God we can keep them. There are maybe one or two more I could name but these guys stand out for me.

Big players rise to the big occasions.

Claude Back wrote:
I always thought Ulloa was more than useful but wasn't the first goal an own goal by their centre half? Didn't look like it came off Ulloa's head to me.
Also, the last three games show that Bridcutt is not the indispensable player some people make him out to be.

Never was it an own goal. Watch again.

What I like about the photo, is that coming here really means a lot to him, and he is very serious about making an impact over in the UK and reinventing his career.

It looks like he believes that he has made the right choice to come here.

This photo tells the truth.

Reality Check required here!

We played a very average team and after what was a spectacular, if poorly defended goal,( where was no. 20 again?), by the opposition. We were lucky to get a very suspect decision by someone, (anyone know where that came from?), regarding the corner from which the second goal came.They fell apart after that.

Having said that no doubting the quality of Leonardo for subsequent goal and those either side if it for that matter. The boy has class.

We were light years better than a very poor Huddersfield side even playing those less than regular in the side. Dicker is, lets face it, no Championship player and it showed even against this opposition.

Got to say that I think Gus got a little lucky today by playing a team that was not our best. Perhaps he is frightened of meeting us next year at Stamford Bridge. I have seldom seen a more blatent application for the Chelsea job than his recent interview when he almost asked for it when Rafa goes.

Three away games and then Palace. That will be, I am certain the game that defines this season. What team will he put out that day? I bet it is nothing like that we saw today.

Assuming he is still here of course! I hope, in the interim, we are looking at the most recent 'ex-Chelsea'manager as a possible alternative should Gus get his wish to move on.

Thought David was class in the free roaming midfield role today, he was everywhere, short/long passes, shots, right back, left back. David to stay central, Bridcutt back in for Hammond, Vicente in for Dicker, with Orlandi and Buckley on the wings. That would be some midfield.

punt clunderer wrote:
brighton debería estar jugando en la liga, tienen más jugadores latinos que Madrid

Si podemos guardarlos aqui, quizas veamos el Madrid al Amex en el futuro,en el Champions. Ojala!

Hovite wrote:
What I like about the photo, is that coming here really means a lot to him, and he is very serious about making an impact over in the UK and reinventing his career.

It looks like he believes that he has made the right choice to come here.

This photo tells the truth.

Good post this guy is going to be a top player.l said we would win four one today and he Ulloa would score a hat trick.Very glad l was correct.

Robertostarlight wrote:
Reality Check required here!

We played a very average team and after what was a spectacular, if poorly defended goal,( where was no. 20 again?), by the opposition. We were lucky to get a very suspect decision by someone, (anyone know where that came from?), regarding the corner from which the second goal came.They fell apart after that.

Having said that no doubting the quality of Leonardo for subsequent goal and those either side if it for that matter. The boy has class.

We were light years better than a very poor Huddersfield side even playing those less than regular in the side. Dicker is, lets face it, no Championship player and it showed even against this opposition.

Got to say that I think Gus got a little lucky today by playing a team that was not our best. Perhaps he is frightened of meeting us next year at Stamford Bridge. I have seldom seen a more blatent application for the Chelsea job than his recent interview when he almost asked for it when Rafa goes.

Three away games and then Palace. That will be, I am certain the game that defines this season. What team will he put out that day? I bet it is nothing like that we saw today.

Assuming he is still here of course! I hope, in the interim, we are looking at the most recent 'ex-Chelsea'manager as a possible alternative should Gus get his wish to move on.

The Reality is that as has been said so many times anyone can beat anyone in this division.The team that Gus puts out is exactly that no prima donnas.The reason we are where we are is because of the AMBITION of people like TB and Gus.I am sure if Gus was offered the Chelsea job he wouldn't necassarily say yes straight away he would want certain conditions met and with a person like Abramovich who treats managers like disposable nappies I wouldn't be so sure.Whereas at Brighton I am sure he has more input and He is part of something really special

Just four words:

David Lopez: different class.

Great to see us put a few in the net today, anyone else feel like watching Orlandi, Is like watching Beckham?

Feel a little bit not worthy of Gus. i.e Fantasy League last night, as he keeps putting himself in the shop window for the Chelsea job. I do think he deserves the roll and would do a great job, but to respect us Brighton fans, if asked why not say ' I'm currently employed by BHA, it would be wrong of me to talk about a job that ive not been offered yet... or of that ilk.'

He has put us in good stead, and i do believe he has the ability for Chelsea, maybe tommorrow, maybe in a few years, Just until it happens be happy with 'Good old Sussex Bye The Sea'

Anyhow, his legacy is now set in stone, His signings are superb, and Tony Bloom is The Man!

I Love You My Seagulls!!!

gatonegro wrote:

punt clunderer wrote:
brighton debería estar jugando en la liga, tienen más jugadores latinos que Madrid

Si podemos guardarlos aqui, quizas veamos el Madrid al Amex en el futuro,en el Champions. Ojala!

Yo no lo creo, porque Gusset se han ido al chelsea por entonces y nos dejó justo en la mierda

punt clunderer wrote:

gatonegro wrote:

punt clunderer wrote:
brighton debería estar jugando en la liga, tienen más jugadores latinos que Madrid

Si podemos guardarlos aqui, quizas veamos el Madrid al Amex en el futuro,en el Champions. Ojala!

Yo no lo creo, porque Gusset se han ido al chelsea por entonces y nos dejó justo en la mierda

We were in the S;;T when Gus arrived and now well it would be lost on you surely

pebble counter wrote:

tonytowner1 wrote:
Proper finishing by a classy player who demonstrates top levels of skill. All the Ulloa doubters have gone a little quieter then. Certainly, if he doesn't get injured and Gus doesn't decide he needs a rest too often to get used to the British motorways etc then he's going to make a significant difference in several more matches this business end of the season. Well done Gus for holding out for Leo!1 Anyone hear what was up with Bridge and Vicente? Was it that they didn't manage to train properly for some reason? So, 13 points from 15 against mainly top teams and is that 10 goals in 5? The stats show of course no starts in those 5 for Barnes and only one for CMS (but of course after Ashley came on today we scored 3!!) Quality continues to make the difference. We could of course have had 8 today if others had finished as well and/ or we'd had more luck where they had a couple of fabulous defensive clearances Needs to do something of course now about all those empty seats - not a problem for the next home match hopefully

Empty seats - it's a big stadium to fill now. The five home match deal which is available is pretty pricey I think at 140 quid. If they want the seats filled maybe they should look at dropping the entrance price a bit.

Congratulations to Gus and the team on pulling these results together at just the right time, it's brilliant.

I think you will find that the new seats havnt been officially 'opened ' yet. The people in them were just going in there because no one stopped them !! People just 'spreading out' and getting a new view.
The new seats wernt finished until sometime this week .
You must be a hard man to please at home !!!

rolivan wrote:

Robertostarlight wrote:
Reality Check required here!

We played a very average team and after what was a spectacular, if poorly defended goal,( where was no. 20 again?), by the opposition. We were lucky to get a very suspect decision by someone, (anyone know where that came from?), regarding the corner from which the second goal came.They fell apart after that.

Having said that no doubting the quality of Leonardo for subsequent goal and those either side if it for that matter. The boy has class.

We were light years better than a very poor Huddersfield side even playing those less than regular in the side. Dicker is, lets face it, no Championship player and it showed even against this opposition.

Got to say that I think Gus got a little lucky today by playing a team that was not our best. Perhaps he is frightened of meeting us next year at Stamford Bridge. I have seldom seen a more blatent application for the Chelsea job than his recent interview when he almost asked for it when Rafa goes.

Three away games and then Palace. That will be, I am certain the game that defines this season. What team will he put out that day? I bet it is nothing like that we saw today.

Assuming he is still here of course! I hope, in the interim, we are looking at the most recent 'ex-Chelsea'manager as a possible alternative should Gus get his wish to move on.

The Reality is that as has been said so many times anyone can beat anyone in this division.The team that Gus puts out is exactly that no prima donnas.The reason we are where we are is because of the AMBITION of people like TB and Gus.I am sure if Gus was offered the Chelsea job he wouldn't necassarily say yes straight away he would want certain conditions met and with a person like Abramovich who treats managers like disposable nappies I wouldn't be so sure.Whereas at Brighton I am sure he has more input and He is part of something really special

I have, and never have had, any doubt that something special has been achieved at Brighton and that this will continue to be so. I saw my first game in 1958, been a fervent supporter ever since and have marvelled at recent improvements both on the field and off.

I also have no doubt about the achievements of Gus and the Chairman or the committments they have both made or their obvious ambition.. I am rather in awe of both of them and that which they have achieved.

However, the real world says that when opportunity knocks then those who can progress , (quite rightly in my humble opinion), will take that option and move on. Gus has not been shy, (why would he be), about his ambition to manage in the Premiership and has been very vocal about it recently coincidental to the 'unrest' at Chelsea. He will, should the opportunity arise, no doubt exercise any option to progress. I hope that it will be with the Albion but would you blame him if he was offered the Chelsea job?

I made a rather flippant remark inferring that he would not like to meet us in the Premiership but it was just that, an aside. I know he is fully committed to the Albion presently.

However, getting back to 'reality checks', I am assuming that Mr Bloom has contingency plans should Gus actually decide to leave for any reason and I am suggesting that Roberto di Matteo would be a 'realistic' option. Why not consider such' contingencies' sooner rather than later? Do we want a lesser manager than Mr Poyet should a vacancy occur? I think not. Please note no capital letters required to try and make my points.

DougRouvie wrote:
Great to see us put a few in the net today, anyone else feel like watching Orlandi, Is like watching Beckham?

Feel a little bit not worthy of Gus. i.e Fantasy League last night, as he keeps putting himself in the shop window for the Chelsea job. I do think he deserves the roll and would do a great job, but to respect us Brighton fans, if asked why not say ' I'm currently employed by BHA, it would be wrong of me to talk about a job that ive not been offered yet... or of that ilk.'

He has put us in good stead, and i do believe he has the ability for Chelsea, maybe tommorrow, maybe in a few years, Just until it happens be happy with 'Good old Sussex Bye The Sea'

Anyhow, his legacy is now set in stone, His signings are superb, and Tony Bloom is The Man!

I Love You My Seagulls!!!

He doesnt keep putting himself in the shop window for Chelsea.......the press are doing it , and Gus ..quite rightly, says he would love to manage in the Premiership and especially Chelsea. Who wouldn't! ..and we have known that for ages.
Anyway...there isnt a hope in hell, at the moment !

Right, this is the real deal. The more success that Gus achieves for us the more likely it will be that he moves on to greater things. But whoever takes over his mantle will inherit a team, a club and institution that will have the application of the best potential managers available to take over the reins. Having said that I believe that Gus will not leave us until he has achieved the goal that he has set himself. He believes and I believe that time is now. The players believe it and we should believe it.

LACHANCE wrote:

Hovite wrote:
What I like about the photo, is that coming here really means a lot to him, and he is very serious about making an impact over in the UK and reinventing his career.

It looks like he believes that he has made the right choice to come here.

This photo tells the truth.

Good post this guy is going to be a top player.l said we would win four one today and he Ulloa would score a hat trick.Very glad l was correct.

I never saw you say that?

saraman wrote:
Right, this is the real deal. The more success that Gus achieves for us the more likely it will be that he moves on to greater things. But whoever takes over his mantle will inherit a team, a club and institution that will have the application of the best potential managers available to take over the reins. Having said that I believe that Gus will not leave us until he has achieved the goal that he has set himself. He believes and I believe that time is now. The players believe it and we should believe it.

Spot on. Back when we last where roughly we are now. Mullery inherited the early work of cloughie,then Peter Taylor . This is not to belittle Alan's work ,but to point out when Gus leaves it will be I am sure a case of the king is dead long live the king. So lets leave this subject for now as imho not really an issue.
Tony will have it covered aka Swansea!

rolivan wrote:

Robertostarlight wrote:
Reality Check required here!

We played a very average team and after what was a spectacular, if poorly defended goal,( where was no. 20 again?), by the opposition. We were lucky to get a very suspect decision by someone, (anyone know where that came from?), regarding the corner from which the second goal came.They fell apart after that.

Having said that no doubting the quality of Leonardo for subsequent goal and those either side if it for that matter. The boy has class.

We were light years better than a very poor Huddersfield side even playing those less than regular in the side. Dicker is, lets face it, no Championship player and it showed even against this opposition.

Got to say that I think Gus got a little lucky today by playing a team that was not our best. Perhaps he is frightened of meeting us next year at Stamford Bridge. I have seldom seen a more blatent application for the Chelsea job than his recent interview when he almost asked for it when Rafa goes.

Three away games and then Palace. That will be, I am certain the game that defines this season. What team will he put out that day? I bet it is nothing like that we saw today.

Assuming he is still here of course! I hope, in the interim, we are looking at the most recent 'ex-Chelsea'manager as a possible alternative should Gus get his wish to move on.

The Reality is that as has been said so many times anyone can beat anyone in this division.The team that Gus puts out is exactly that no prima donnas.The reason we are where we are is because of the AMBITION of people like TB and Gus.I am sure if Gus was offered the Chelsea job he wouldn't necassarily say yes straight away he would want certain conditions met and with a person like Abramovich who treats managers like disposable nappies I wouldn't be so sure.Whereas at Brighton I am sure he has more input and He is part of something really special

Agree rolivan, if we go up this year he will stay until the end of next season.

If we go up next season he will also see us through our first year in the Prem.

If we don't go up by the end of next season, he will leave.

Whatever the purpose of these wind up Gus leaving comments, we have gat at least one more season with him and possibly two.

Also agree with Far gull, TB will have this covered and there will be a smooth transition whenever this happens.

Any scaremongers are just looking for scraps, when all is fantastic at the club. UTA

tonytowner1 wrote:
Proper finishing by a classy player who demonstrates top levels of skill. All the Ulloa doubters have gone a little quieter then. Certainly, if he doesn't get injured and Gus doesn't decide he needs a rest too often to get used to the British motorways etc then he's going to make a significant difference in several more matches this business end of the season. Well done Gus for holding out for Leo!1

Anyone hear what was up with Bridge and Vicente? Was it that they didn't manage to train properly for some reason?

So, 13 points from 15 against mainly top teams and is that 10 goals in 5? The stats show of course no starts in those 5 for Barnes and only one for CMS (but of course after Ashley came on today we scored 3!!) Quality continues to make the difference. We could of course have had 8 today if others had finished as well and/ or we'd had more luck where they had a couple of fabulous defensive clearances

Needs to do something of course now about all those empty seats - not a problem for the next home match hopefully

Ulloa doubters? Where did ya dig that up from? He's only been here 5 mins.

In my life I have never considered that an overseas player has to get familiar with UK motorways in order to play good football?

Have you been familiar with football youself for very long, or are driving up and down the M23 still trying to figure the game out.

Hovite wrote:
Surely, we are rid of the idiots on here now, well at least until Tuesday!

Know your're still on here Hovite.Leo just proves there always was goals in the team.Plus it proves what a vile waste of money your're friends Hoskins & CMS are.If the club don't go up this season & Gus goes to Chelsea in the summer.Its 100% down to them & Lewis Dunk.With their wages we could have the other top striker to play with Leo,plus he would have been here from the start of the season.

pebble counter wrote:

tonytowner1 wrote:
Proper finishing by a classy player who demonstrates top levels of skill. All the Ulloa doubters have gone a little quieter then. Certainly, if he doesn't get injured and Gus doesn't decide he needs a rest too often to get used to the British motorways etc then he's going to make a significant difference in several more matches this business end of the season. Well done Gus for holding out for Leo!1 Anyone hear what was up with Bridge and Vicente? Was it that they didn't manage to train properly for some reason? So, 13 points from 15 against mainly top teams and is that 10 goals in 5? The stats show of course no starts in those 5 for Barnes and only one for CMS (but of course after Ashley came on today we scored 3!!) Quality continues to make the difference. We could of course have had 8 today if others had finished as well and/ or we'd had more luck where they had a couple of fabulous defensive clearances Needs to do something of course now about all those empty seats - not a problem for the next home match hopefully

Empty seats - it's a big stadium to fill now. The five home match deal which is available is pretty pricey I think at 140 quid. If they want the seats filled maybe they should look at dropping the entrance price a bit.

Congratulations to Gus and the team on pulling these results together at just the right time, it's brilliant.

Outstanding post,fill the stadium up every week,not just for the Palace game.LET THE POOR BACK IN ALSO.That way the crowd may get behind the team for 90mins,and not go home 10mins before the end of the game lol.

DougRouvie wrote:
Great to see us put a few in the net today, anyone else feel like watching Orlandi, Is like watching Beckham?

Feel a little bit not worthy of Gus. i.e Fantasy League last night, as he keeps putting himself in the shop window for the Chelsea job. I do think he deserves the roll and would do a great job, but to respect us Brighton fans, if asked why not say ' I'm currently employed by BHA, it would be wrong of me to talk about a job that ive not been offered yet... or of that ilk.'

He has put us in good stead, and i do believe he has the ability for Chelsea, maybe tommorrow, maybe in a few years, Just until it happens be happy with 'Good old Sussex Bye The Sea'

Anyhow, his legacy is now set in stone, His signings are superb, and Tony Bloom is The Man!

I Love You My Seagulls!!!

Thank you Doug.All the talk before the game was about him going to Chelsea in the summer.He should try and respect Brighton,and the fans a little bit more.

Freeloaders wrote:

Hovite wrote:
Surely, we are rid of the idiots on here now, well at least until Tuesday!

Know your're still on here Hovite.Leo just proves there always was goals in the team.Plus it proves what a vile waste of money your're friends Hoskins & CMS are.If the club don't go up this season & Gus goes to Chelsea in the summer.Its 100% down to them & Lewis Dunk.With their wages we could have the other top striker to play with Leo,plus he would have been here from the start of the season.

I genuinely think you have a different definition of the word 'vile' to the rest of us.
Vile
Adjective
1. Extremely unpleasant.
2. Morally bad; wicked.
You'd really describe CMS thus? Better get yourself a good libel lawyer.

WTF...

Right, Gus and Chelsea.

Gus wants to manage Chelski. So what. We know. It's ambition. He isn't from Brighton, his tears are not the product of the acrid smoke from the Archerand and Bellotti bonfire. His hypothetical ashes are not cemented into the foundations of toys R us and his loyalty is probably as questionable as the thousands who leave the game before or at the final whistle without giving the team a suitable ovation (when they deserve it, like today). Many valid reasons for those who seek an early exit, i know; getting home to the family etc. Well i guess Gus has some pretty valid reasons too and frankly it would be nice if the masses were a little more committed but i do thank you for the income and as for Gus, i appreciate your honesty.
The Chelsea thing is not happening any time soon, however much the media goes on about it (and the wums). WHY? well ladies and gentlemen consider this...
Gus is unproven, no Premier experience outside of a Spurs side-car and i do believe that a similar scenario with another Chelsea legend was prematurely ended (despite some 'minor' cup success and a bit more top level experience) earlier this season leading to the current 'interim' fiasco. Now i'm not a betting man but i am sure that Abramovich has not taken to wearing a 'bring back the Commies' and relieve me of my infinite wealth t-shirt' and despite his possibly over inflated ego; he is unlikely to repeat his mistake and bow to the nostalgia streaked handkerchiefs of the keep the blue (red???) flag brigade; otherwise fat Raffa would be out of there already.
So... If we get promoted this season boys and girls; or next and Gus does a splendid job of getting us there and keeping us there, then this unholy (actually as you may now agree, if you had not before, this scenario is full of holes) scenario may have a little more credence. If we don't get there this season or next, then Gus and i would hazard a guess at our good selves, would have to reconsider our options.
So, in conclusion... Gus 2 Chelsea = Brighton 2 Premiership or bust. Not quite rocket science but the equation is pretty simple and has to be balanced...

Leo Leo Leo Leo leeeooo...narr...do

All this talk about Gus to Chelse is media hype because he's doing well at Brighton and is quite honest about being ambitious. But he's inexperienced as a Mannager at Premiership level.
More importantly what does Abramovich want? I don't think his main target is in winning the Premiership. He wants European glory and has a history of appointing Managers who are experienced in that arena,
If he did suddenly decide to appoint another Manger with previous links to Chelsea - and that's probably unlikey given the experience he had with Di Matteo - what about Steve Clarke at West Brom? He has better credentials than Gus

Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:

Freeloaders wrote:

Hovite wrote:
Surely, we are rid of the idiots on here now, well at least until Tuesday!

Know your're still on here Hovite.Leo just proves there always was goals in the team.Plus it proves what a vile waste of money your're friends Hoskins & CMS are.If the club don't go up this season & Gus goes to Chelsea in the summer.Its 100% down to them & Lewis Dunk.With their wages we could have the other top striker to play with Leo,plus he would have been here from the start of the season.

I genuinely think you have a different definition of the word 'vile' to the rest of us.
Vile
Adjective
1. Extremely unpleasant.
2. Morally bad; wicked.
You'd really describe CMS thus? Better get yourself a good libel lawyer.

I think your're find that reads a vile amount of money lol,which it was.Leo cost under 2million and is already starting to pay it back.Yet again you prove what a sad brain dead mug you really are.

fairweathersupporter wrote:
WTF...

Right, Gus and Chelsea.

Gus wants to manage Chelski. So what. We know. It's ambition. He isn't from Brighton, his tears are not the product of the acrid smoke from the Archerand and Bellotti bonfire. His hypothetical ashes are not cemented into the foundations of toys R us and his loyalty is probably as questionable as the thousands who leave the game before or at the final whistle without giving the team a suitable ovation (when they deserve it, like today). Many valid reasons for those who seek an early exit, i know; getting home to the family etc. Well i guess Gus has some pretty valid reasons too and frankly it would be nice if the masses were a little more committed but i do thank you for the income and as for Gus, i appreciate your honesty.
The Chelsea thing is not happening any time soon, however much the media goes on about it (and the wums). WHY? well ladies and gentlemen consider this...
Gus is unproven, no Premier experience outside of a Spurs side-car and i do believe that a similar scenario with another Chelsea legend was prematurely ended (despite some 'minor' cup success and a bit more top level experience) earlier this season leading to the current 'interim' fiasco. Now i'm not a betting man but i am sure that Abramovich has not taken to wearing a 'bring back the Commies' and relieve me of my infinite wealth t-shirt' and despite his possibly over inflated ego; he is unlikely to repeat his mistake and bow to the nostalgia streaked handkerchiefs of the keep the blue (red???) flag brigade; otherwise fat Raffa would be out of there already.
So... If we get promoted this season boys and girls; or next and Gus does a splendid job of getting us there and keeping us there, then this unholy (actually as you may now agree, if you had not before, this scenario is full of holes) scenario may have a little more credence. If we don't get there this season or next, then Gus and i would hazard a guess at our good selves, would have to reconsider our options.
So, in conclusion... Gus 2 Chelsea = Brighton 2 Premiership or bust. Not quite rocket science but the equation is pretty simple and has to be balanced...

Very good post,and im sure most true fans pray you are correct.Like Gus pointed out the other day things may not be so easy next season.Gus can see without prem-league football next season he will have know Vicente,Bridge,and Bridcutt.I think he feels this is his best chance now if its ever gona happen.

.....and it was all going so well until that vile Freeloader arrived!!

Thankyou Argentina for letting us have Leonarda Ulloa.......note to David Cameron , think it only fair now that the Falkland Islands goes back to Argentina in return ....a fair swap !

In 1922 Roy Chapman Andrews led a failed expedition to the deserts of Mongolia and China in search of the missing link. Gus Poyet went to Almeria in Spain...and succeeded.
Gus’ theory of football evolution has seen the weaker elements of the Albion squad displaced by those who are more capable of turning this theory into scientific fact. Leonardo Ulloa is the man who has finally provided a telling end product to all the midfield domination that was, until his arrival, wasted by the profligate Craig Mackail Smith. I know Macca is a fans favourite but for all his tireless and self-less running he simply has failed to deliver on so many occasions.
Yesterday against Huddersfield we saw what we had been missing. Two excellent headers and a composed rounding of the keeper to roll the ball into an empty net to complete the most distinguished of hat-tricks, a first for the Amex and hopefully the first of many in an Albion shirt for Leo.
As is usual in home games Albion quickly assumed control of the game but for all this dominance chances were at a premium until the 20th minute when Ulloa arrived ahead of his marker at the near post to power Orlandi’s pinpoint cross into the net past the hapless Terriers keeper. Hudderfield had offered nothing in an attacking sense and had Orlandi converted a simple one on one chance from a cleverly taken quick free kick only minutes after the opening goal the floodgates may have opened. In fairness to Orlandi only a fine save by Smithies denied on this occasion but he seems incapable of converting chances that have to be buried, the harder the chance that comes his way the more likely he is to score. On 42 minutes this miss looked as though it was going to prove costly as with their first attempt on goal Huddersfield equalised through a fine finish from ex-Everton man James Vaughan after Albion failed to clear their lines from a hopeful long ball into the box. Half-time 1-1 and I feared another frustrating 90 minutes at the Amex was inevitable.
The second half saw Albion again assume ascendancy and the chances began to flow. Twice David Lopez was denied by goal-line clearances and second half sub Ashley Barnes, on for the struggling Gary Dicker, wasted a guilt edged chance putting a free header from 7 yards tamely over the bar.
The subdued home support groaned en masse and appeared to be resigned to another 2 home points dropped. The next five minutes, however, changed all that. From a hotly disputed (ok, clearly incorrect) corner Ulloa rose and despite leaning away from goal planted an exquisite header into the corner of the net. Huddersfield were furious and with their composure gone two minutes a long ball from Calderon was collected by Ulloa on the edge of the box and as the keeper committed himself to his right the forward rolled the ball to the left and passed the ball home. The previously subdued atmosphere was replaced with raucous and unrestrained joy. We had a new hero. We were still celebrating and singing his name when another long ball found Mackail Smith who appeared to be tripped (fell over) by the right back and the referee, getting into the spirit of these ebullient moments, pointed to the spot. Spanish Dave stepped up and we knew he wasn’t going to miss. How nice it is to at last believe that the award of a penalty is not just another addition to the missed chances total rather than the goal tally.
This time last season we sat in a similar position in the table but, in truth, it didn’t seem warranted then. It does now. Of course we have tough obstacles to overcome between now and the beginning of May but with a goalscorer in your team and a belief in the system Gus has painstakingly crafted we really could be looking at a tumultuous few months and a very rosy long-term future. Good ol Sussex by the Sea lalala....

A fantastic performance by Ulloa, only surpassed by David and closely pressed by Orlandi.

Upload scoring those goals so soon after I was questioning whether he had the finishing capability certainly makes me feel happier even if it means that I am now tucking down to a healthy portion of humble pie. It's never felt so good to be so wrong.

Our captain is out and we win. Our player of the season is out and we win again, now our best defender is out and we still win. We just might have a good squad here.

I agree with Fairweathers post--if a little theatrical, this is what makes good posts here!!--- but if you consider that Chelsea have had 13 managers in a little over 12 yrs-- any manager considering the role at Chelsea would really have to have a lot of confidence in his ability. I would imagine it will not be an easy job to find someone prepared to take on the job--except maybe Morhrinio(sorry about spelling!) Obvious Mr Abromovich is not the easiest man to please. Cannot see Gus even being considered when the time comes---but what do I know??

Freeloaders wrote:

Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:

Freeloaders wrote:

Hovite wrote:
Surely, we are rid of the idiots on here now, well at least until Tuesday!

Know your're still on here Hovite.Leo just proves there always was goals in the team.Plus it proves what a vile waste of money your're friends Hoskins & CMS are.If the club don't go up this season & Gus goes to Chelsea in the summer.Its 100% down to them & Lewis Dunk.With their wages we could have the other top striker to play with Leo,plus he would have been here from the start of the season.

I genuinely think you have a different definition of the word 'vile' to the rest of us.
Vile
Adjective
1. Extremely unpleasant.
2. Morally bad; wicked.
You'd really describe CMS thus? Better get yourself a good libel lawyer.

I think your're find that reads a vile amount of money lol,which it was.Leo cost under 2million and is already starting to pay it back.Yet again you prove what a sad brain dead mug you really are.

Right, so you need a book on manners, a dictionary AND a thesaurus. I'm on it...

fairweathersupporter wrote:
WTF...

Right, Gus and Chelsea.

Gus wants to manage Chelski. So what. We know. It's ambition. He isn't from Brighton, his tears are not the product of the acrid smoke from the Archerand and Bellotti bonfire. His hypothetical ashes are not cemented into the foundations of toys R us and his loyalty is probably as questionable as the thousands who leave the game before or at the final whistle without giving the team a suitable ovation (when they deserve it, like today). Many valid reasons for those who seek an early exit, i know; getting home to the family etc. Well i guess Gus has some pretty valid reasons too and frankly it would be nice if the masses were a little more committed but i do thank you for the income and as for Gus, i appreciate your honesty.
The Chelsea thing is not happening any time soon, however much the media goes on about it (and the wums). WHY? well ladies and gentlemen consider this...
Gus is unproven, no Premier experience outside of a Spurs side-car and i do believe that a similar scenario with another Chelsea legend was prematurely ended (despite some 'minor' cup success and a bit more top level experience) earlier this season leading to the current 'interim' fiasco. Now i'm not a betting man but i am sure that Abramovich has not taken to wearing a 'bring back the Commies' and relieve me of my infinite wealth t-shirt' and despite his possibly over inflated ego; he is unlikely to repeat his mistake and bow to the nostalgia streaked handkerchiefs of the keep the blue (red???) flag brigade; otherwise fat Raffa would be out of there already.
So... If we get promoted this season boys and girls; or next and Gus does a splendid job of getting us there and keeping us there, then this unholy (actually as you may now agree, if you had not before, this scenario is full of holes) scenario may have a little more credence. If we don't get there this season or next, then Gus and i would hazard a guess at our good selves, would have to reconsider our options.
So, in conclusion... Gus 2 Chelsea = Brighton 2 Premiership or bust. Not quite rocket science but the equation is pretty simple and has to be balanced...

As ever, spot on, Fairweather!

Only one worry persists for me personally at this time.

At a Seagulls Over London meeting Gus attended during the 2010-11 League One title-winning season, he stated when asked that he wouldn't return to Stamford Bridge in an assistant-manager capacity....with ONE exception....if the Special One was boss and wanted him aboard.

Now 2 years of successful managerial experience have been accrued since then and there's nothing specifically there to suggest that Mourinho would select Gus as a no.2 even if he did return there, but it adds a nagging worry to the equation.

Let's hope nothing along those lines materialises!

Carter_Cooldancer wrote:
A fantastic performance by Ulloa, only surpassed by David and closely pressed by Orlandi.

Upload scoring those goals so soon after I was questioning whether he had the finishing capability certainly makes me feel happier even if it means that I am now tucking down to a healthy portion of humble pie. It's never felt so good to be so wrong.

Hmm I honestly think we have not seen the best of him yet, the two headers were something I have not seen from a Albion player for some time, his third I still can't make my mind up, I watched it three times yesterday, and twice on I player, did ulloa drop his shoulder and cut in? Or did keeper make it easy for him? If it was the drop shoulder the goal was absolute class... Great work by Gus to sub him as well, giving him level more confidence with the standing ovation..
Bridcutt for dicker , bridge for caldi is fit.. The Spanish lads are on fire!

How's this for a bit of trivia, especially for Vegas? It has never been known for any football division to have as many teams in it with the same initial. In this case 8 teams beginning with 'B'. Now this is really weird in as much that this coming Tuesday the Championship fixtures are as follows.

Birmingham v Blackpool
Bolton v Blackburn
Bristol City v Brighton
Burnley v Barnsley

All 8 'B's' playing each other. Is that an omen, good or bad? Must admit though it's pretty spooky. After Saturday I can feel another 3 points coming on.

Great result against an average team. Ulloa, Lopez and Orlandi total class. Bridge absence noticeable in first half defo. North Stand chaos yesterday, seat numbers all messed up, Stewards not a clue what was going on. Luckily, plenty of new seats to sit in (Won't be like that for Palace, lol. Constant standing up by the same culprits week in, week out very boring. Spoilt it for some who were there to enjoy the game. It,s not funny when you miss the first Albion goal because some moron in front of you is winding up a Steward and their both blocking your view. SORT IT OUT, BHA...ASAP.
UTA.....

Captain Haddock wrote:

fairweathersupporter wrote:
WTF...

Right, Gus and Chelsea.

Gus wants to manage Chelski. So what. We know. It's ambition. He isn't from Brighton, his tears are not the product of the acrid smoke from the Archerand and Bellotti bonfire. His hypothetical ashes are not cemented into the foundations of toys R us and his loyalty is probably as questionable as the thousands who leave the game before or at the final whistle without giving the team a suitable ovation (when they deserve it, like today). Many valid reasons for those who seek an early exit, i know; getting home to the family etc. Well i guess Gus has some pretty valid reasons too and frankly it would be nice if the masses were a little more committed but i do thank you for the income and as for Gus, i appreciate your honesty.
The Chelsea thing is not happening any time soon, however much the media goes on about it (and the wums). WHY? well ladies and gentlemen consider this...
Gus is unproven, no Premier experience outside of a Spurs side-car and i do believe that a similar scenario with another Chelsea legend was prematurely ended (despite some 'minor' cup success and a bit more top level experience) earlier this season leading to the current 'interim' fiasco. Now i'm not a betting man but i am sure that Abramovich has not taken to wearing a 'bring back the Commies' and relieve me of my infinite wealth t-shirt' and despite his possibly over inflated ego; he is unlikely to repeat his mistake and bow to the nostalgia streaked handkerchiefs of the keep the blue (red???) flag brigade; otherwise fat Raffa would be out of there already.
So... If we get promoted this season boys and girls; or next and Gus does a splendid job of getting us there and keeping us there, then this unholy (actually as you may now agree, if you had not before, this scenario is full of holes) scenario may have a little more credence. If we don't get there this season or next, then Gus and i would hazard a guess at our good selves, would have to reconsider our options.
So, in conclusion... Gus 2 Chelsea = Brighton 2 Premiership or bust. Not quite rocket science but the equation is pretty simple and has to be balanced...

As ever, spot on, Fairweather!

Only one worry persists for me personally at this time.

At a Seagulls Over London meeting Gus attended during the 2010-11 League One title-winning season, he stated when asked that he wouldn't return to Stamford Bridge in an assistant-manager capacity....with ONE exception....if the Special One was boss and wanted him aboard.

Now 2 years of successful managerial experience have been accrued since then and there's nothing specifically there to suggest that Mourinho would select Gus as a no.2 even if he did return there, but it adds a nagging worry to the equation.

Let's hope nothing along those lines materialises!

As you say Mon Capitan... Now a less likely scenario with my mate Gus's accrued experience at our current level. I really don't think that there is enough room at Chelski for any more egos if the 'special one' returns and i can't see Gus burying his in the anonymity of a back room role.

Re jed jenkins report earlier.
Not bad BUT two errors
First it was a corner.The linesman flagged at once. It was right in front of him. The ball went out and curled back in having flicked off a defender.
Second it was a penalty. It was right in front of my seat. The defender stetching for the ball missed and clipped Mackail-Smith's ankle inside the box

Escudete es realmente enganado si cree hes consiguio lo que se necesita para manejar el Chelsea. Lo puse en un nivel ligeramente inferior a Nigel Adkins y cual es mirada que le paso .......... Escudete no tiene experiencia en el cargo de primer ministro y el mismo se engana si cree que una victoria en la Copa de las reservas Newcastle cuenta. vamos a ver como se lleva a cabo en el primer primer ministro antes de que empiece pasando de ser el gerente de Chelsea. Si yo fuera Bloom me desharía de el por decir que

punt clunderer wrote:
Escudete es realmente enganado si cree hes consiguio lo que se necesita para manejar el Chelsea. Lo puse en un nivel ligeramente inferior a Nigel Adkins y cual es mirada que le paso .......... Escudete no tiene experiencia en el cargo de primer ministro y el mismo se engana si cree que una victoria en la Copa de las reservas Newcastle cuenta. vamos a ver como se lleva a cabo en el primer primer ministro antes de que empiece pasando de ser el gerente de Chelsea. Si yo fuera Bloom me desharía de el por decir que

Absolutely. The curry pie was good too. And I only waited about a minute to get served!

eres un burro

This was aimed at the comment above you mark

Excellent logs for once, not so much hitching. What no one has commented on is the amount of extra work Leo is doing when dropping back. His defensive headers have been very useful and holding the ball in midfield without falling over a la Barnes and cms. I think Gus has discovered a new hero. Dicker did not have such a good game yesterday but I still think he is a good squad player. We have to keep Upson as well. His towering strong headers and excellent distribution of the ball were a joy to watch. Now lets take it to City on Tuesday.

I meant of course ****

Saraman the 'B,'s are swarming.

Hovite wrote:
eres un burro

Don siesta pharmacia por for vor? Lol

;o)

Well now " chubbles says."
Your comments regarding the return of the Falklands were I hope tongue in cheek,never the less this is a football forum site and your words have no place here. Please remember many lives were lost or ruined in the defence of British Sovereign territory I am sure it was not your intention to be disrespectful but in the scheme of things Ulloa,s great game cannot be compared in such a way.

Far gull wrote:
Can anybody shed some light on what was occurring in the north stand in the first half. Would be better if stewards were allowed to sit down and fill some empty seats there seemed enough to fill an entire corner. Bizarre .
Guess it was all to do with standing?

My Son has a Season Ticket in the North Stand, he tells me we are now employing a number of "Jobsworth" who insist on provoking trouble among the loyal Albion fans by insisting that nobody is allowed to stand at anytime even when we are near to scoring or look like scoring. We are going to have a major problem here with these "Jobsworth" and they need to be weeded out now before we have a tragedy.

Hovite wrote:
Surely, we are rid of the idiots on here now, well at least until Tuesday!

Well said, what a pleasure it was to watch this display, we look like we have an old fashion Centre forward who is prepared to attack the ball, marvellous.

jed jenkins wrote:
In 1922 Roy Chapman Andrews led a failed expedition to the deserts of Mongolia and China in search of the missing link. Gus Poyet went to Almeria in Spain...and succeeded. Gus’ theory of football evolution has seen the weaker elements of the Albion squad displaced by those who are more capable of turning this theory into scientific fact. Leonardo Ulloa is the man who has finally provided a telling end product to all the midfield domination that was, until his arrival, wasted by the profligate Craig Mackail Smith. I know Macca is a fans favourite but for all his tireless and self-less running he simply has failed to deliver on so many occasions. Yesterday against Huddersfield we saw what we had been missing. Two excellent headers and a composed rounding of the keeper to roll the ball into an empty net to complete the most distinguished of hat-tricks, a first for the Amex and hopefully the first of many in an Albion shirt for Leo. As is usual in home games Albion quickly assumed control of the game but for all this dominance chances were at a premium until the 20th minute when Ulloa arrived ahead of his marker at the near post to power Orlandi’s pinpoint cross into the net past the hapless Terriers keeper. Hudderfield had offered nothing in an attacking sense and had Orlandi converted a simple one on one chance from a cleverly taken quick free kick only minutes after the opening goal the floodgates may have opened. In fairness to Orlandi only a fine save by Smithies denied on this occasion but he seems incapable of converting chances that have to be buried, the harder the chance that comes his way the more likely he is to score. On 42 minutes this miss looked as though it was going to prove costly as with their first attempt on goal Huddersfield equalised through a fine finish from ex-Everton man James Vaughan after Albion failed to clear their lines from a hopeful long ball into the box. Half-time 1-1 and I feared another frustrating 90 minutes at the Amex was inevitable. The second half saw Albion again assume ascendancy and the chances began to flow. Twice David Lopez was denied by goal-line clearances and second half sub Ashley Barnes, on for the struggling Gary Dicker, wasted a guilt edged chance putting a free header from 7 yards tamely over the bar. The subdued home support groaned en masse and appeared to be resigned to another 2 home points dropped. The next five minutes, however, changed all that. From a hotly disputed (ok, clearly incorrect) corner Ulloa rose and despite leaning away from goal planted an exquisite header into the corner of the net. Huddersfield were furious and with their composure gone two minutes a long ball from Calderon was collected by Ulloa on the edge of the box and as the keeper committed himself to his right the forward rolled the ball to the left and passed the ball home. The previously subdued atmosphere was replaced with raucous and unrestrained joy. We had a new hero. We were still celebrating and singing his name when another long ball found Mackail Smith who appeared to be tripped (fell over) by the right back and the referee, getting into the spirit of these ebullient moments, pointed to the spot. Spanish Dave stepped up and we knew he wasn’t going to miss. How nice it is to at last believe that the award of a penalty is not just another addition to the missed chances total rather than the goal tally. This time last season we sat in a similar position in the table but, in truth, it didn’t seem warranted then. It does now. Of course we have tough obstacles to overcome between now and the beginning of May but with a goalscorer in your team and a belief in the system Gus has painstakingly crafted we really could be looking at a tumultuous few months and a very rosy long-term future. Good ol Sussex by the Sea lalala....

Excellent post (assuming all your own work!!!). A great read for our exiles as it perfectly sums up the match.

old codger75 wrote:
Re jed jenkins report earlier.
Not bad BUT two errors
First it was a corner.The linesman flagged at once. It was right in front of him. The ball went out and curled back in having flicked off a defender.
Second it was a penalty. It was right in front of my seat. The defender stetching for the ball missed and clipped Mackail-Smith's ankle inside the box

And I'll bow to your superior knowledge (vantage point) on these 'corrections'.