Leo to celebrate his double with the Special One (From The Argus)

Ulloa wasn't bad and the result was good but what the hell was that breakfast pie all about. It really was a wrong'un.

We could not have signed anyone better, 8 goals in 11 games in reality surpasses the hope we had in Ulloa. With all these names flying around before we signed him, he was the best one and was not even mentioned.

For all those hoping for Gus and TB to get it wrong, you can all sit and swivel.

Crystal Palace won't be looking forward to playing us in the playoffs, all we need to do now is send out the same message to Nottm F and Leicester.

Even for the most dedicated wum and troll this must be very hard to take, ha, brain dead mugs without footballing brains, ha

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Ulloa wasn't bad and the result was good but what the hell was that breakfast pie all about. It really was a wrong'un.

What the hell has a comment about the breakfast pie got to do with a magnificent win against the palace!! The idea about this site is to talk about the football club/ players not your stomach!!!

What a great result Hovite and what a super find Ulloa is, it makes you wonder how good the guy that kept him out of the team must be.

I seem to remember people asking why we needed to get a player from the second tier in Spain rather than sign home grown, now they know.

Tony the tiger eastbourne wrote:

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Ulloa wasn't bad and the result was good but what the hell was that breakfast pie all about. It really was a wrong'un.

What the hell has a comment about the breakfast pie got to do with a magnificent win against the palace!! The idea about this site is to talk about the football club/ players not your stomach!!!

I tried to buy a breakfast pie ten minutes before kick off but they had sold out so I had to resort to a cheeseburger. That was fine, but the patty was a little chard on the outside. That said, the bun was fresh and with a little ketchup and mustard, it went down well with my Harvey's. My Dad had a black coffee because he's given up dairy. You see his cholesterol level has been a bit high and the quacks asked him to look at his lifestyle and eating habits. My step mum tries to monitor him but she can't be with him all of the time. That reminds me of a funny story. perhaps I'll tell you about it another day.

Ive seen you knock a few breakfasts down your neck before a round.
We done the $**** 3-0 that is what counts.
UTA

Superb Albion, played with belief & guts. Play lke that for the remaing games & we will beat all of them.Yesterdays game must prove we got a team worthy of going further.Ulloa arrival has been nothing short of class without him all the graft in the world from the other guys would have not helped us. U.T.U.

Fantastic result yesterday and let's also remember what a fantastic free kick from Spanish Dave. Did you all see the seagull swoop down just before he struck it. That couldn't of been written any better UTA

Given Ulloa ended up parked at Almeria, despite the previous season's success, I imagine he's having to pinch himself at what's happened, much as we are...
He seems to be enjoying it here, anyway - and he genuinely seems to care. I agree with others, in that he could well become something of an Albion legend if he carries on like this - and sticks around.

Carter_Cooldancer wrote:

Tony the tiger eastbourne wrote:

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote: Ulloa wasn't bad and the result was good but what the hell was that breakfast pie all about. It really was a wrong'un.

What the hell has a comment about the breakfast pie got to do with a magnificent win against the palace!! The idea about this site is to talk about the football club/ players not your stomach!!!

I tried to buy a breakfast pie ten minutes before kick off but they had sold out so I had to resort to a cheeseburger. That was fine, but the patty was a little chard on the outside. That said, the bun was fresh and with a little ketchup and mustard, it went down well with my Harvey's. My Dad had a black coffee because he's given up dairy. You see his cholesterol level has been a bit high and the quacks asked him to look at his lifestyle and eating habits. My step mum tries to monitor him but she can't be with him all of the time. That reminds me of a funny story. perhaps I'll tell you about it another day.

Hmm, I feel quite hungry now... My doc wants to stick me on statins to lower my slightly high cholestorol levels. No way, Jose!

Carter_Cooldancer wrote:

Tony the tiger eastbourne wrote:

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Ulloa wasn't bad and the result was good but what the hell was that breakfast pie all about. It really was a wrong'un.

What the hell has a comment about the breakfast pie got to do with a magnificent win against the palace!! The idea about this site is to talk about the football club/ players not your stomach!!!

I tried to buy a breakfast pie ten minutes before kick off but they had sold out so I had to resort to a cheeseburger. That was fine, but the patty was a little chard on the outside. That said, the bun was fresh and with a little ketchup and mustard, it went down well with my Harvey's. My Dad had a black coffee because he's given up dairy. You see his cholesterol level has been a bit high and the quacks asked him to look at his lifestyle and eating habits. My step mum tries to monitor him but she can't be with him all of the time. That reminds me of a funny story. perhaps I'll tell you about it another day.

I know what you mean about diet and cholesterol. My doctor says I need to watch what I eat, so I've started watching the racing on Channel 4…

Well done Leo you deserve the recognition,the way your going you will be collecting awards here very soon as well.

Spot on Hovite,saddle sniffer or gusset muppet what ever its name is ,is conspicuous by its welcome absence,along with all the other odious little bottom feeders.

A truly great St Patricks day,one for the books,all credit to everyone Brighton,and a special thanks to Gus for giving us a day to remember. UTA

Well what and incredible day yesterday, definitely paying for it this morning after getting a bit carried away celebrating!

So pleased Gus decided to play WB and KLL, it's exactly the team that I've been wanting to see for ages now and...it worked!!

Atmosphere was absolutely cracking in the Amex yesterday and the boys definitely delivered. As written on other posts Kaz was absolutely immense especially when tracking back and making important tackles. Ulloa as everyone now knows looks like a great player and deadly in front of goal, things are certainly looking good at the moment!

Special mention to to Inigo Calderon as well - whenever he's called upon he comes out with a top notch performance and I think he would be my first choice right back now.

Anyway, on to Forrest!

lotsofducks wrote:

Carter_Cooldancer wrote:

Tony the tiger eastbourne wrote:

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Ulloa wasn't bad and the result was good but what the hell was that breakfast pie all about. It really was a wrong'un.

What the hell has a comment about the breakfast pie got to do with a magnificent win against the palace!! The idea about this site is to talk about the football club/ players not your stomach!!!

I tried to buy a breakfast pie ten minutes before kick off but they had sold out so I had to resort to a cheeseburger. That was fine, but the patty was a little chard on the outside. That said, the bun was fresh and with a little ketchup and mustard, it went down well with my Harvey's. My Dad had a black coffee because he's given up dairy. You see his cholesterol level has been a bit high and the quacks asked him to look at his lifestyle and eating habits. My step mum tries to monitor him but she can't be with him all of the time. That reminds me of a funny story. perhaps I'll tell you about it another day.

I know what you mean about diet and cholesterol. My doctor says I need to watch what I eat, so I've started watching the racing on Channel 4…

Funny,cruel but funny.

VegasSeagull wrote:
What a great result Hovite and what a super find Ulloa is, it makes you wonder how good the guy that kept him out of the team must be.

I seem to remember people asking why we needed to get a player from the second tier in Spain rather than sign home grown, now they know.

Yep, would we swap for Chris Wood, Danny Graham, Boyd, Bent, Kenwyn Jones, Crouch, Owen etc?, the list is too long.

Would we swap him for anyone?

Have to say though, I would still think about getting Murray back to add to our squads strength.

BigSmokeSeagull wrote:
Well what and incredible day yesterday, definitely paying for it this morning after getting a bit carried away celebrating!

So pleased Gus decided to play WB and KLL, it's exactly the team that I've been wanting to see for ages now and...it worked!!

Atmosphere was absolutely cracking in the Amex yesterday and the boys definitely delivered. As written on other posts Kaz was absolutely immense especially when tracking back and making important tackles. Ulloa as everyone now knows looks like a great player and deadly in front of goal, things are certainly looking good at the moment!

Special mention to to Inigo Calderon as well - whenever he's called upon he comes out with a top notch performance and I think he would be my first choice right back now.

Anyway, on to Forrest!

Yes funny yesterday, I thought the team sheet was about the best 11 we could field, caldi is a class act, same as GG , no sulking demanding transfers, moaning .. Just work harder, thought the back 5 were outstanding, upson needs to be signed with bridge ASAP, both a class above.
Lua lua created the uncertainty that led to the third goal, pace pushes defenders back, which allowed The space for the cushion header to ulloa, lets hope Gus goes on the attack at forest, mainly the weather improves and we see Vicente again, ( not sure where he would now play)

Hovite I agree, I wouldn't swap him for anyone, that said, I might be tempted to buy the Brazilian that took his place from him, if he is banging in the goals.

A lot of talk about Ulloa, and why not, but we should not forget the guys thta shut out Murray and reined in Zaha, a good all round performance.

Other than save from Upson, did TK have much to do yesterday, the text commentary suggested not.

Hovite wrote:

VegasSeagull wrote:
What a great result Hovite and what a super find Ulloa is, it makes you wonder how good the guy that kept him out of the team must be.

I seem to remember people asking why we needed to get a player from the second tier in Spain rather than sign home grown, now they know.

Yep, would we swap for Chris Wood, Danny Graham, Boyd, Bent, Kenwyn Jones, Crouch, Owen etc?, the list is too long.

Would we swap him for anyone?

Have to say though, I would still think about getting Murray back to add to our squads strength.

It's a tricky one , ulloa has yet to really settle, the game is so different here, plus language, but the language of scoring goals is universal .. I suspect there is a lot lot more to come from him, give him a good pre season, chance to get to grips with the language, and this guy will score 20 plus even on a bad season.. Technically excellent, really hard worker.. And seems a genuine nice guy from interviews . This guy will be the new legend if we can keep the claws of west ham and Cardiff away .

Thought the ref had a pretty good game yesterday but I felt the linesman on the West side was well out of his depth. He seemed to delay so long about the direction to award a throw that I really think he was guessing. Did anyone see that corner that wasn't where Buckley drove it into the left back's legs. I can only conclude that the pressure makes the officials' jobs so much more difficult than it appears from the stands - I can't think of any other reason to explain the numerous decisions that are called wrong.

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Delusional springs to mind. Plenty of other words could be used but not on here!!!

Fabulous result yesterday and the dual-winged attack seemed to be CP's undoing. And the defence. Oh, and the midfield!

Way to go UTA

Yep mark, he sort of reminds me of Mike Robinson but miles better.

I think he will be here for a while and it looks like he is as pleased with his move as we are.

Ironic how the multitude of injuries and suspensions has led to what quite a few posters, including Mark by the Sea, have termed "the best 11 we could field". My only caveat would potentially be Vicente for Orlandi, and Bruno for Calde. It is hard to imagine our best 11 not having Vicente in it but encouraging for the future that alot of our best performances have been without him. Maybe, as others have suggested before, he is just too much on another level to gel with the rest of the team (I think you could drop him into Man City or Arsenal for Silva or Carzola and he'd fit in). Didn't we go 10 games without winning at the end of last season when Vicente was fit? If Lua Lua retains his place, which I think he should, it looks like Vicente might remain the high impact sub for the rest of the season?

Hovite wrote:
Yep mark, he sort of reminds me of Mike Robinson but miles better.

I think he will be here for a while and it looks like he is as pleased with his move as we are.

Reminds me of ...err... Mark Viduka - quite big and stocky but surprisingly skilful in tight spaces!

You need broad shoulders and a thick skin to be a poster these days, Vegas. It's bad enough taking stick from Palace fans but it seems a number of "our own" like to have a go too because they don't happen to agree with a particular opinion.

They don't seem to realise that this is exactly what this board is for: opinions. Keep on expressing them!

VegasSeagull wrote:
Hovite I agree, I wouldn't swap him for anyone, that said, I might be tempted to buy the Brazilian that took his place from him, if he is banging in the goals.

A lot of talk about Ulloa, and why not, but we should not forget the guys thta shut out Murray and reined in Zaha, a good all round performance.

Other than save from Upson, did TK have much to do yesterday, the text commentary suggested not.

Yep, it was a complete team performance and we shut out any threat and took the above mentioned out of the game.

Kuzs, Calde, Greer, Upson and Bridge, what a great back 5. Really pleased for Calde, probably our most improved original player and still getting better.

Orlandi and David working it between them, With KLL and Buckley storming.

It just goes to show that all the hard work the team has put in with the passing game, ready for Ulloa to slip nicely into place.

p.s. misssed out Bridders

bruce beckett wrote:
You need broad shoulders and a thick skin to be a poster these days, Vegas. It's bad enough taking stick from Palace fans but it seems a number of "our own" like to have a go too because they don't happen to agree with a particular opinion. They don't seem to realise that this is exactly what this board is for: opinions. Keep on expressing them!

Bruce I wouldn't mind their digs at all if they would only offer up what it is that they don't like about a certain post. These guys just want to hit and run, nothing is put forward for debate.

To me it doesn't mean any more to beat Palace or Cardiff, I don't go in for that rivalry crap. I am just glad that we beat a, 'good,' team, and Palace are good we just made it look as though they were ordinary.

VegasSeagull wrote:

bruce beckett wrote:
You need broad shoulders and a thick skin to be a poster these days, Vegas. It's bad enough taking stick from Palace fans but it seems a number of "our own" like to have a go too because they don't happen to agree with a particular opinion. They don't seem to realise that this is exactly what this board is for: opinions. Keep on expressing them!

Bruce I wouldn't mind their digs at all if they would only offer up what it is that they don't like about a certain post. These guys just want to hit and run, nothing is put forward for debate.

To me it doesn't mean any more to beat Palace or Cardiff, I don't go in for that rivalry crap. I am just glad that we beat a, 'good,' team, and Palace are good we just made it look as though they were ordinary.

Yeah, there are a couple of contributors (although I use that word very loosely) who only come on to attack either you or MBTS. Very strange...

Anyway, I had my usual 'Monday morning' face when I awoke earlier, then as I brushed my teeth I remembered yesterday's result and all the clouds lifted :-) My wife reckons my stupid grin suits me!

PS: Not that it was Palace, but that we stuffed a team several places above us.

Carter_Cooldancer wrote:

Tony the tiger eastbourne wrote:

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Ulloa wasn't bad and the result was good but what the hell was that breakfast pie all about. It really was a wrong'un.

What the hell has a comment about the breakfast pie got to do with a magnificent win against the palace!! The idea about this site is to talk about the football club/ players not your stomach!!!

I tried to buy a breakfast pie ten minutes before kick off but they had sold out so I had to resort to a cheeseburger. That was fine, but the patty was a little chard on the outside. That said, the bun was fresh and with a little ketchup and mustard, it went down well with my Harvey's. My Dad had a black coffee because he's given up dairy. You see his cholesterol level has been a bit high and the quacks asked him to look at his lifestyle and eating habits. My step mum tries to monitor him but she can't be with him all of the time. That reminds me of a funny story. perhaps I'll tell you about it another day.

He should try Benecol, if he hasn't already. Yoghurts and yoghurt drinks. Helps lower cholesterol.

;0)

lotsofducks wrote:

Carter_Cooldancer wrote:

Tony the tiger eastbourne wrote:

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Ulloa wasn't bad and the result was good but what the hell was that breakfast pie all about. It really was a wrong'un.

What the hell has a comment about the breakfast pie got to do with a magnificent win against the palace!! The idea about this site is to talk about the football club/ players not your stomach!!!

I tried to buy a breakfast pie ten minutes before kick off but they had sold out so I had to resort to a cheeseburger. That was fine, but the patty was a little chard on the outside. That said, the bun was fresh and with a little ketchup and mustard, it went down well with my Harvey's. My Dad had a black coffee because he's given up dairy. You see his cholesterol level has been a bit high and the quacks asked him to look at his lifestyle and eating habits. My step mum tries to monitor him but she can't be with him all of the time. That reminds me of a funny story. perhaps I'll tell you about it another day.

I know what you mean about diet and cholesterol. My doctor says I need to watch what I eat, so I've started watching the racing on Channel 4…

:0D

That's superb!

Great day yesterday, all around me were very nervous, and for the first time this season I doubted we would even get a point. Leo was top drawer, liked him the first time I saw him play, he's gutsy too, which is a great attribute for a centre forward.

Palace I thought were very poor, Zaha beat the same player three times then passed it and moaned when his own players didn't get to it. Perhaps his head is in Manchester already.

Kaz, on the other hand did what all good wingers need to do, beat his full back and get quality balls into the box. Think he deserves a starting spot on his last two performances.

I've just checked out the stats re attendance figures for the season and Albion are top with total attendances at the Amex this year of 488,400, averaging 25,705 per match. Next highest are Sheff Weds with 444,432 followed by Derby with 438,907. We truly are the best supported team in this league and we have a team to match. UTA

Great day, great result, great atmosphere

Eddy B wrote:
Thought the ref had a pretty good game yesterday but I felt the linesman on the West side was well out of his depth. He seemed to delay so long about the direction to award a throw that I really think he was guessing. Did anyone see that corner that wasn't where Buckley drove it into the left back's legs. I can only conclude that the pressure makes the officials' jobs so much more difficult than it appears from the stands - I can't think of any other reason to explain the numerous decisions that are called wrong.

The general rule for officials is; if you're not sure, give it to the team in attack.

lotsofducks wrote:

Carter_Cooldancer wrote:

Tony the tiger eastbourne wrote:

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Ulloa wasn't bad and the result was good but what the hell was that breakfast pie all about. It really was a wrong'un.

What the hell has a comment about the breakfast pie got to do with a magnificent win against the palace!! The idea about this site is to talk about the football club/ players not your stomach!!!

I tried to buy a breakfast pie ten minutes before kick off but they had sold out so I had to resort to a cheeseburger. That was fine, but the patty was a little chard on the outside. That said, the bun was fresh and with a little ketchup and mustard, it went down well with my Harvey's. My Dad had a black coffee because he's given up dairy. You see his cholesterol level has been a bit high and the quacks asked him to look at his lifestyle and eating habits. My step mum tries to monitor him but she can't be with him all of the time. That reminds me of a funny story. perhaps I'll tell you about it another day.

I know what you mean about diet and cholesterol. My doctor says I need to watch what I eat, so I've started watching the racing on Channel 4…

Brilliant.
Gives a whole new meaning about ' horses for courses' though, don't you think?

You'll be amazed at what a horse can provide us with these days.

There's Red Rum if you like a tipple and even a Desert Orchid to dress your dining table.

Amazing creatures....

SMF20 wrote:
You'll be amazed at what a horse can provide us with these days. There's Red Rum if you like a tipple and even a Desert Orchid to dress your dining table. Amazing creatures....

Red Rum equates to a nasty movie character killer over here. He tagged his victims, so I am told, redrum, it took quite a while for the investigators to realise that they should read it backwards.

I don't know if the movie was based on a real killer, I do hope not.

Great game, great result, and great pies

VegasSeagull wrote:

SMF20 wrote:
You'll be amazed at what a horse can provide us with these days. There's Red Rum if you like a tipple and even a Desert Orchid to dress your dining table. Amazing creatures....

Red Rum equates to a nasty movie character killer over here. He tagged his victims, so I am told, redrum, it took quite a while for the investigators to realise that they should read it backwards.

I don't know if the movie was based on a real killer, I do hope not.

This was in the Shining, redrum (murder).

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Ulloa wasn't bad and the result was good but what the hell was that breakfast pie all about. It really was a wrong'un.

triffid

I see that the speculation regarding where Gus might or might not park his car in the coming months has sparked off again.

The idea that he would go to Reading seems highly unlikely, why would he they will be in the Championship division next year.

The Chelsea job, just don't see that happening. Gus has proven himself at our level and below but to make such a step up now could be disasterous for him and for Chelsea.
If Gus can get us promoted and keep us promoted for a couple of seasons maybe then he could move up.
It is my guess that working with players at our level and working with those at the top of our game would be quite different.

My hope, and to some degree my expectation, is that Gus will want to finish what he has started.
The new facility opens in time for next season and there will be many young lads arriving as the months pass, that should excite Gus. The new training facility will also give Gus the chance to train the squad perhaps in ways he has not been able to.
I see what is happening at the club as very much a joint venture between Gus and Bloom, I just can't see Gus wanting to walk away from all that is to come. Would he go if the offer and club making the offer were big enough, yep he would but I don't see that offer coming in just yet.

There is a mountain of work to be got through this summer. Some players to release, some to sell and some to get new contracts. Young players in the acadamy futures with the club to be decided, new young players to come in. Transfer targets to be identified and some to be bought, all that and more on top of what will be needed if we get promoted or even if we don't.

VegasSeagull wrote:
I see that the speculation regarding where Gus might or might not park his car in the coming months has sparked off again.

The idea that he would go to Reading seems highly unlikely, why would he they will be in the Championship division next year.

The Chelsea job, just don't see that happening. Gus has proven himself at our level and below but to make such a step up now could be disasterous for him and for Chelsea.
If Gus can get us promoted and keep us promoted for a couple of seasons maybe then he could move up.
It is my guess that working with players at our level and working with those at the top of our game would be quite different.

My hope, and to some degree my expectation, is that Gus will want to finish what he has started.
The new facility opens in time for next season and there will be many young lads arriving as the months pass, that should excite Gus. The new training facility will also give Gus the chance to train the squad perhaps in ways he has not been able to.
I see what is happening at the club as very much a joint venture between Gus and Bloom, I just can't see Gus wanting to walk away from all that is to come. Would he go if the offer and club making the offer were big enough, yep he would but I don't see that offer coming in just yet.

There is a mountain of work to be got through this summer. Some players to release, some to sell and some to get new contracts. Young players in the acadamy futures with the club to be decided, new young players to come in. Transfer targets to be identified and some to be bought, all that and more on top of what will be needed if we get promoted or even if we don't.

I would imagine the Dutch guy virgil will be number one target, a midfielder who can open the game up, after that who knows ? I don't think we are far off now, lua lua I really hope now knows what is expected, Buckley slowly coming back to form, I suppose subject to virgil coming is does he keep elabd, GG upson , the story released on twitter that dunk had signed new contract is not confirmed? I understand he turned down a doubling of his money, plus add ons if club get promoted, sadly he thinks he is worth double that, without proving anything.

We'll need four first-team capable centre backs, so a lot will depend on whether we can persuade Upson to sign permanently, assuming of course that Gus fancies him on a longer term contract. Dunk and Virgil seems a decent longer term proposition, but again depends on getting their signatures. I'd like ti think that Bridge might choose to hang about for another season or more - the guy is pure class though and too good for this division.

I'm not sure which kind of midfielders have been on Gus's radar, but a lot of people rate Trotter.

Well me for one was Very pleased to see a stable defense and my hero was Gordon Greer fitted in the back four and looked good alongside Upson..Good Defense sorted,midfield sorted and forwards sorted with cover for Leo being sorted Premier here we come.
Leo has scored more goals than Palace forwards if you take Murray's 30 goals out of the equation.
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HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Ulloa wasn't bad and the result was good but what the hell was that breakfast pie all about. It really was a wrong'un.

HPR's first game of the season - it's obvious isn't it? He was in the away end!!