Report this comment
  • "All great runs come to an end. I just wonder how different it would be if we had someone banging in 20 plus goals for us this season, just an observation.
    Im sure we will bounce back on tuesday- what a season its been so far!"
  • This field is mandatory
  • This field is mandatory

  • Please note we will not accept reports with HTML tags or URLs in them.


  • Enter the above word in the box below

Please be fair, courteous and respectful to the views of others so we can build a vibrant community in a safe online environment. You are personal liable for your comments and action will be taken against anyone who offends, ridicules or posts malicious and damaging views. If you wish to complain, please contact us.

Poyet: No excuses

5:50pm Saturday 17th March 2012 in Sport By Brian Owen

Gus finds it hard to watch (photo Simon Dack) Gus finds it hard to watch (photo Simon Dack)

Gus Poyet admitted Albion were well below their best as they lost 3-1 at Blackpool today.

Kevin Phillips scored twice as the Seagulls were hustled to a first league defeat of 2012 after going ahead early on through Joe Mattock.

Boss Poyet said: "We didn't perform, we weren't at our best, we weren't making good decisions, we didn't win a header and they scored.

"It wasn't us. There is no drama, no excuses.

"Too many players didn't perform at their best and that is difficult to cope with.

"We needed to be brave and make decisions and we didn't.

"There is no one to blame apart from ourselves."

Albion lost Gonzalo Jara Reyes to a straight red card on 57 minutes after he fouled Keith Southern.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway agreed the Chile star was unlucky to go.

Holloway said: "He tried to win the ball, was a little bit late, Keith didn't make a meal of it, he was only a little bit hurt. In the light of that, it's a yellow."

Local Businesses

About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree