Poyet: We've not even clicked yet (From The Argus)

Schoolboy error Gus, you've ignored Zamora25's list with such strength in depth!

So pleased for CMS to get a goal after so long, and also encouraged by the three new loanees, who seemingly all played a massive part.

Very much looking forward to tomorrow night and the arrival of Millwall. Massive selection headache for GP, but this season has shown that any starting 11 can step up and perform.

Can't wait until Vicente can play 90 minute, liking the look of Mattock at left back as well

At the start of the season i was concerned that our squad would struggle against some of the big hitters in the Championship.I guess i should have had more faith in the team,i know we have added some quality in key areas, and that coupled with our style of play is making us serious contenders now. Great to see the delight on Macca's face after his goal at Leeds, hope he goes on to regain his confidence and instinct in front of goal now. Looking forward to 3 points tomorrow night.

Bish May Turn wrote:
At the start of the season i was concerned that our squad would struggle against some of the big hitters in the Championship.I guess i should have had more faith in the team,i know we have added some quality in key areas, and that coupled with our style of play is making us serious contenders now. Great to see the delight on Macca's face after his goal at Leeds, hope he goes on to regain his confidence and instinct in front of goal now. Looking forward to 3 points tomorrow night.

No shortage of opportunities now for him with quality wingers and the "Dagger" pulling the strings in midfield.

With the tremendous quality of Vicente crafting such a high level of performance from the team, Navarro having the opportunity of scoring a hat-trick, and Maddock mopping up a rare error from Brezovan, Albion were worthy winners on Saturday.
You can now begin to see just how good the squad is, as well as the beginnings of the transition from Championship standard to Premier League standard, which is where we all want to be.
Our bench at Elland Road was arguably the best ever seen at the club, and certainly the best in the league for this season by far.
The future is brilliant, the future is a Brighton!

I said on Radio Sussex on Saturday Evening we have a very good squad of players, things are really looking up Gus and the boys. Brighton Bill Yorkshire Seagull.

Billyboyarnold wrote:
I said on Radio Sussex on Saturday Evening we have a very good squad of players, things are really looking up Gus and the boys. Brighton Bill Yorkshire Seagull.

Yeah I heard you mate, you had a good amount of time expressing your view and I share your thoughts entirely.

Brilliant result and things are slowly starting to click , i think Gus is right , lets stay cool about promotion and just keep playing one game at a time .We keep winning we will be there or there abouts , we could be the surprise team for this season ! I would love to see Vicente play 90 mins and i would also love to see Vokes and CMS play alongside each other , i know Barnes has improved over the last two/three games but would still love to see that pairing . Navs had a good game and its good to see the midfield now supporting the forward moves .. Would like to see Jake on the bench at least as i still see so much potential in him and if he played alongside Vicente it might be very creative .. With Liam holding and either Nooney, Bucks or Lua Lua out wide ... Mouth watering ... GG

It is really noticeable that we are just not getting knocked off the ball nearly so often. Physically we can now match the opposition. A win tomorrow which I think we shall get will really cement our position as the form team and the the march in the league onwards and upwards will be inexerable.

Am i the only one to notice the miss print in the caption below the photo? Come on Argus, surely you know his name by now?

Brighton even after I am dead!!!

Billyboyarnold wrote:
I said on Radio Sussex on Saturday Evening we have a very good squad of players, things are really looking up Gus and the boys. Brighton Bill Yorkshire Seagull.

Bill, you're a legend, mate. I love listening to your interviews every Saturday!

There have been a number of posts advising us to 'keep our feet on the ground' and to 'stay cool', about the 'P' word.
Why should we?
'Promotion' has become the elephant in the room. Some people will pretend that the elephant isn't there.
'Take each game as it comes' is another phrase often used, which doesn't actually mean anything.
Surely we all go to a match, or listen to the commentary, experience the same roller coaster of emotions, and is there anyone who doesn't then check out our position in the league table?
Our current position and momentum suggests to me that the elephant, (promotion) is not a figment of my imagination, but a real possibility.
I find promotion battles exciting, and anyone who won't accept that we are in one has my sympathy.
Wake up and see the elephant!

gordongull wrote:
There have been a number of posts advising us to 'keep our feet on the ground' and to 'stay cool', about the 'P' word. Why should we? 'Promotion' has become the elephant in the room. Some people will pretend that the elephant isn't there. 'Take each game as it comes' is another phrase often used, which doesn't actually mean anything. Surely we all go to a match, or listen to the commentary, experience the same roller coaster of emotions, and is there anyone who doesn't then check out our position in the league table? Our current position and momentum suggests to me that the elephant, (promotion) is not a figment of my imagination, but a real possibility. I find promotion battles exciting, and anyone who won't accept that we are in one has my sympathy. Wake up and see the elephant!

Gordon. It looks as though you're extending sympathy to Gus, in light of what he said today (see club website).

BTW - what is it this elephant in the room phrase? Everyone seems to be using it at the moment and you managed to get an entire herd into your post :)

I think the elephants name is Gous, see caption under photo

Dr Baldhead

http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/Elephant_in
_the_room

GosportGull wrote:
Brilliant result and things are slowly starting to click , i think Gus is right , lets stay cool about promotion and just keep playing one game at a time .We keep winning we will be there or there abouts , we could be the surprise team for this season ! I would love to see Vicente play 90 mins and i would also love to see Vokes and CMS play alongside each other , i know Barnes has improved over the last two/three games but would still love to see that pairing . Navs had a good game and its good to see the midfield now supporting the forward moves .. Would like to see Jake on the bench at least as i still see so much potential in him and if he played alongside Vicente it might be very creative .. With Liam holding and either Nooney, Bucks or Lua Lua out wide ... Mouth watering ... GG

I agree with most of that, GosportGull, but feel that 90 minutes for Vicente would be reckless, and unnecessary.

On another subjec I wonder if we could pick up a couple of cheapies here "Scottish football giant Rangers has said it intends to enter administration "

gordongull wrote:
Dr Baldhead http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Elephant_in _the_room

Thanks Gordon. I knew the context, just wondered why this idiom is suddenly so popular - keep hearing it at the mo.

I don't disagree with you though - I certainly think the players are now very aware of the possibilities ahead and there is a growing feeling of optism making its way though the supporters. We've got some key games over the next few weeks - Cardiff /Hull / Blackpool - the results from those matches will go a long way to revealing our potential this season.

I read the article, Dr Baldhead, and Gus is keen to play down 'P' this season, but, unsurprisingly, he says we play to win every game.
He hasn't ruled out the play-offs, but as a fan, I can be more ambitious without raising everyones' expectations.

Dr Baldhead wrote:

gordongull wrote:
There have been a number of posts advising us to 'keep our feet on the ground' and to 'stay cool', about the 'P' word. Why should we? 'Promotion' has become the elephant in the room. Some people will pretend that the elephant isn't there. 'Take each game as it comes' is another phrase often used, which doesn't actually mean anything. Surely we all go to a match, or listen to the commentary, experience the same roller coaster of emotions, and is there anyone who doesn't then check out our position in the league table? Our current position and momentum suggests to me that the elephant, (promotion) is not a figment of my imagination, but a real possibility. I find promotion battles exciting, and anyone who won't accept that we are in one has my sympathy. Wake up and see the elephant!

Gordon. It looks as though you're extending sympathy to Gus, in light of what he said today (see club website).

BTW - what is it this elephant in the room phrase? Everyone seems to be using it at the moment and you managed to get an entire herd into your post :)

The last two lines are NOT directed at Gus, but at those people advocating that we should 'keep our feet on the ground'. (mentioned at the beginning of the comment.)
Gus has to manage expectations and has got the balance just right.

Dr Baldhead wrote:

gordongull wrote:
Dr Baldhead http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Elephant_in _the_room

Thanks Gordon. I knew the context, just wondered why this idiom is suddenly so popular - keep hearing it at the mo.

I don't disagree with you though - I certainly think the players are now very aware of the possibilities ahead and there is a growing feeling of optism making its way though the supporters. We've got some key games over the next few weeks - Cardiff /Hull / Blackpool - the results from those matches will go a long way to revealing our potential this season.

Not an expression I've ever used myself, but just struck me as appropriate.

Unlike the headline, I've 'clicked' too much' so I'll quit while I'm ahead.

seagulljoe wrote:

Billyboyarnold wrote:
I said on Radio Sussex on Saturday Evening we have a very good squad of players, things are really looking up Gus and the boys. Brighton Bill Yorkshire Seagull.

Bill, you're a legend, mate. I love listening to your interviews every Saturday!

"SeagullJoe" your top man, you carry on listening and i will carry on ringing in. On the way out of Leeds it was very hard to hear the studio talking with all the noise going on. Can't wait for Sunday 1983 all over again. Brighton Bill Yorkshire Seagull.