Poyet happy with a point (From The Argus)

I’m happy with a point too; a win on Friday will put us in a play off place.

Sorry, but I'm not happy with a point at all. Teams come to the Amex, nick a goal and hold on for the three points, We nick a goal at Blackpool and can't hold on. Six games without a win is disappointing to say the least, particularly with the many midfield choices at Gus's disposal. A point away is okay as long as you're winning your home games. We're not.

a point when u play sh1t is ok with me

Watched the stream and very disappointed. Completely outclassed and seemingly clueless as to how to pass or keep the ball. Something's gone seriously wrong.

mr punch wrote:
a point when u play sh1t is ok with me

IMO we played sh1t because of the lack of direction from Gus,he made our first sub at about 76 mins,and we needed something new far earlier than that.It might be good to set your team up to play like Barca or RM,the trouble is you have to BE able to,otherwise you end up doing what we did for most of the game,defending,tryin
g to push forward but without the numbers to succeed.I believe that an attacking set up today with the quality we possess would have taken all the points.Blackpool were very strong but only because we played a system that allowed them to be,they could commit players forward and know,they were safe from a counter attack,imho..UTA

Now I'm getting bored Gus. Need guile to compete at this level. That comes in varying levels of competence from Orlandi, Vicente, Dobbie, Lopez and Dicker - none of whom started. Instead we have three workhorses in Bridcutt, Hammond and Crofts and a cart horse. We can't play the style you want Gus without a healthy dose of guile.

HAPPY???? same old CR*P five games in a row!!!!!

GUS SORT IT OR GO, clear enough, I pay my money now hear my views

Bored and now happy when the boys lose two points which where theirs for the taking.

How many will keep him "happy" at the end of May?...if he's still here?

I would have settled for a point before kick-off but will be interested to see comments from those who were at the game.
Of all our new signings the one who has most disappointed me has been Crofts. Thoughts anyone ?

ballantrrae wrote:
I would have settled for a point before kick-off but will be interested to see comments from those who were at the game.
Of all our new signings the one who has most disappointed me has been Crofts. Thoughts anyone ?

While i was`nt at the game but did manage to see it online,i agree that this is most definately not the crofty of old,or indeed the crofty we thought we were getting back from Norwich.He is lacking in ideas,creating space both for himself and others,and today,on the one ocassion he did have a shot,missed by a mile.Hammond i thought was the worst player on the pitch,the timing of his tackles cost us a few FKs and he was booked late on,but could easily have earned a 2nd yellow..UTA

bruce beckett wrote:
Sorry, but I'm not happy with a point at all. Teams come to the Amex, nick a goal and hold on for the three points, We nick a goal at Blackpool and can't hold on. Six games without a win is disappointing to say the least, particularly with the many midfield choices at Gus's disposal. A point away is okay as long as you're winning your home games. We're not.

Yo be fair though you dont seem to be the kind of guy who is ever happy (i'm new here but i'm spotting trends about who is who). A pint away at blackpool is a good one, specially as we didn't play too well.

Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:

bruce beckett wrote:
Sorry, but I'm not happy with a point at all. Teams come to the Amex, nick a goal and hold on for the three points, We nick a goal at Blackpool and can't hold on. Six games without a win is disappointing to say the least, particularly with the many midfield choices at Gus's disposal. A point away is okay as long as you're winning your home games. We're not.

Yo be fair though you dont seem to be the kind of guy who is ever happy (i'm new here but i'm spotting trends about who is who). A pint away at blackpool is a good one, specially as we didn't play too well.

Yeah but its not Harveys!.UTA

Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:

bruce beckett wrote:
Sorry, but I'm not happy with a point at all. Teams come to the Amex, nick a goal and hold on for the three points, We nick a goal at Blackpool and can't hold on. Six games without a win is disappointing to say the least, particularly with the many midfield choices at Gus's disposal. A point away is okay as long as you're winning your home games. We're not.

Yo be fair though you dont seem to be the kind of guy who is ever happy (i'm new here but i'm spotting trends about who is who). A pint away at blackpool is a good one, specially as we didn't play too well.

I had a pint away at Blackpool a few years ago, and I wasn't very impressed - it was some of that mass produced watery rubbish. I far prefer a pint of Harveys.

I'm happy, good result.

A pint away would have made me far less bitter! And as for being a guy who is never happy, how could anyone possibly be happy with our recent performances and results? I thought the squad was so much stronger this season but now I'm not so sure. I'm the first on here to lavish praise when it's due. Been a while.

BB,it might be that our new friend might be a bit sloe,but i dont foster ill thought to anyone who takes a shot,especially if its the decider,but i dont like the drum at B,pool but the bells is okay...Or maybe Old Scrote is a Leeds brew?..UTA

At least 1 Manager has stated that Blackpool is the best side in the Championship. Therefore for BHA to get a point there is a great result. What is it with you lot. Why do you think if we don't win every week the Manager should go? Three years ago we were propping up the 1st Div. would you prefer that to where we are?

Pwir should get over himself...."get it right or go gus" ....we're you saying this when we were top of the league...they need a break and time for the new players to gel....you need to grow up and realise we have the best manager in this league based on budget and style of play

Other than CMS "blip" where he started scoring for fun has this year squad ever been good at putting away chances. It was said around transfer window closing time that CMS needed a strike partner, i.e (and as we know) Barnes ain't enough and what strike force have we had for the last 6 games??? Loan striker please, or send Dobbie over to Lewes a week Monday so we can light a firework up his rear...

AlanGillies wrote:
Pwir should get over himself...."get it right or go gus" ....we're you saying this when we were top of the league...they need a break and time for the new players to gel....you need to grow up and realise we have the best manager in this league based on budget and style of play

Well said,the truth is we are Very lucky to have Gus & tanno,its fine to moan(myself included),but name one manager,anywhere,who could replace him,i dont like his tactics some times,but HE is the reason other clubs fear us!.UTA

As this run of no wins continues, the player I particularly feel sorry for is CMS. Unable in effect, to play to his strengths. Clearly a player in desperate need of a physical presence close to him with the ability to provide the ball forward for him to run on to. Without that, his lack of a good first touch when the ball is played up to him back to goal, is evident.
I think there will be a scramble for his services in the next transfer window, from clubs who can see how CMS's talents are wasted here.
In the meantime, we know that he will run his socks off for the team.

bruce beckett wrote:
A pint away would have made me far less bitter! And as for being a guy who is never happy, how could anyone possibly be happy with our recent performances and results? I thought the squad was so much stronger this season but now I'm not so sure. I'm the first on here to lavish praise when it's due. Been a while.

Since the Early 60s when I saw my first game I have spent 25 years living abroad and get to very few matches(like you I suspect).I am over he moon with the progress the club has made over the last few years and although I hate it when we lose I am happy that at the very least we have a club that is flourishing and don't forget this has been Financed whilst the Financial Crisis around the World has been at its peak.The old saying you don't know what you had until You have lost it comes to mind.
I will be over at Christmas and was looking forward to the Boxing Day game against Millwall but will have to make do with the Watford game.I often wonder what would have happened if Robbie hadn't scored that goal at Hereford I was fortunate to be there for that.

Adam El Abd,it has to be said ,the way you played that tubby little girl Taylor-Fletcher was a joy to see,Fossy would be proud,as i am.UTA

Rolivan,

Couldn't be happier with the direction the club is going in. Just don't think that Gus is getting the best out of the players at his disposal now.

I do not post that often but I am have to admit hat I am surprised at the negativity of many of these posts. Some of course must be wind ups. I admit to being a Seagulls supporter for nearly 60 years. Look at where we are now. In the history of Albion these are good days. Historically we are not a very big club with lots ofmoney and in the and it does all comes down to money. We now have the best stadium we have ever had. We seem to be playing reasonably attractive football (honestly some of you should have seen te 3rd Div South days!!). Agreed we need one or two more dynamic players especially up front. But we must support the team and a point at Blackpool must be positive. I recall last year after one of my previous infequent posts reading a persuasive response arguing that we should be aiming at Premier Div and not consolidation which to a degree I accept. But talk of Manager change is nonesense. Support the team wholeheartedly and see where this current very positive developement leads us I believe.

60 years,thats a lot of experience,hope you choose to join us more frequently.UTA

Hmmmm happy with a point sounds okay given an away game with the Tangerines was never going to be a cake walk.
I watched the stream and we were outplayed as the stats show. In that respect a point was a bonus.

On the negative side, we had the lead, and wilted immediately to the pressure. Passing evaporated and unlike those sides who have taken the lead at the Amex lately, we lost our shape and composure.

If we can turn two wins at home in the next two games then the point looks good. If not then the eye is drawn to the performance which was poor!

pwlr1966 wrote:
HAPPY???? same old CR*P five games in a row!!!!!

GUS SORT IT OR GO, clear enough, I pay my money now hear my views

Well Said

Poolegul wrote:
I do not post that often but I am have to admit hat I am surprised at the negativity of many of these posts. Some of course must be wind ups. I admit to being a Seagulls supporter for nearly 60 years. Look at where we are now. In the history of Albion these are good days. Historically we are not a very big club with lots ofmoney and in the and it does all comes down to money. We now have the best stadium we have ever had. We seem to be playing reasonably attractive football (honestly some of you should have seen te 3rd Div South days!!). Agreed we need one or two more dynamic players especially up front. But we must support the team and a point at Blackpool must be positive. I recall last year after one of my previous infequent posts reading a persuasive response arguing that we should be aiming at Premier Div and not consolidation which to a degree I accept. But talk of Manager change is nonesense. Support the team wholeheartedly and see where this current very positive developement leads us I believe.

I agree with this 100%. Some of the negativity on here is quite astonishing. So, we must be romping through the Championship for fans to be happy? This is a club that has only once, ONCE, EVER, won promotion from this division in its entire history, back in 1979. But suddenly, just three years after playing in front of 7000 in a renovated running track/ sports field, and a mere 12 years after leaving the bottom division, and with 1997 / Hereford still fresh in many of ourminds... with all that, people still come on here and whinge and moan about things "not being good enough" for them, and "the manager must go".
It really really p-es me off. Get a grip, breathe in, and look around. 10th in the Championship - apart from last year, we hadnt been there since 1991! Stop panicking, nobody wins the league in October. And Im getting sick of people writing off Dobbie or Orlandi after a few games... let them settle in first.

I'll get my coat.

Six games 18 points we only take THREE what more can be said.

bruce beckett wrote:
A pint away would have made me far less bitter! And as for being a guy who is never happy, how could anyone possibly be happy with our recent performances and results? I thought the squad was so much stronger this season but now I'm not so sure. I'm the first on here to lavish praise when it's due. Been a while.

There were no posts from you when we beat Sheffield and Millwall last month. Did find this from the Ipswich draw though.
“ bruce beckett says...
10:46pm Tue 2 Oct 12.We can't even take the pee out of Palace after their win at Wolves. Didn't see those three wins coming.”

Poolegul wrote:
I do not post that often but I am have to admit hat I am surprised at the negativity of many of these posts. Some of course must be wind ups. I admit to being a Seagulls supporter for nearly 60 years. Look at where we are now. In the history of Albion these are good days. Historically we are not a very big club with lots ofmoney and in the and it does all comes down to money. We now have the best stadium we have ever had. We seem to be playing reasonably attractive football (honestly some of you should have seen te 3rd Div South days!!). Agreed we need one or two more dynamic players especially up front. But we must support the team and a point at Blackpool must be positive. I recall last year after one of my previous infequent posts reading a persuasive response arguing that we should be aiming at Premier Div and not consolidation which to a degree I accept. But talk of Manager change is nonesense. Support the team wholeheartedly and see where this current very positive developement leads us I believe.

Well, I've supported the club for nearly 50 years, and the reason I don't often post on here is because if you offer any sort of criticism you get lambasted.
I'm afraid I'm fed up of being told that I have to remember how far we have come and that because we are not near the foot of League One any more I can't offer an opinion unless it is super positive . So, I'll say nothing and watch the rest of you argue it out.

Was at Leicester and blackpool. The lads have lost their confidence and its up to Gus to sort it out. We are not quick enough in transitioning from defence to attack and sit far too deep when moving forward. Our goal was against the run of play and I do not think Barnes new much about it. We looked more balanced when Orlandi came on. Buckers is getting stronger but needs more support. dobbie needs more time. Gus needs to pick his best team and stop tinkering. Get behind the lads they need is right now.

I have been an Albion Fan since way back in Archie MacCauleys days and I remember many displays when the team didn't gel but although fans werent happy to be in Divison 4 way back then they were never given the opputunity to vent their disaproval of the team performances like they have today. Disapointment is hard to handle specially after the kind of start we had at the begining of the season, but I see it as a minor blip that has happened to bigger teams than ours.
Time for patience I think, the men at the top will sort it out eventually wait and see maybe the best option agree?

While I agree with all the comments reminding us how far we have come in a few years and I have have been on that journey week in week out, since the 70's, the truth is,that something is wrong. The way we are currently playing is not working and very mediocre sides appear to have found us out as demonstrated particularly at home. We have, what on paper, is one of the best squads in the League, yet we are appear to be currently losing our way. Whilst I also agree that talk of replacing Gus is crazy, current tactics are not working, or the players are not able to make them work and both situations have to be his responsibility to sort out. A point at Blackpool would in ordinary circumstances be a creditable result, however, it was a lucky one. We were poor in all departments other than defence and this is far from a turning point. I suspect that the result against Leeds will not give much cheer either and perhaps not against a rejuvenated Peterborough too. If this is proved correct the heat will really be on for Gus, his tactics or both! I fervently hope that I am wrong...........!

Interesting that Gus indicated that the team to face Leeds would be 100% different. On the basis that this is a slight exaggeration, my team would be:-


Kusckcak

Bruno, ElAbd, Bridge.

Lopez Bridcutt, Hammond.

Buckley, CMS, Orlandi.

Barnes.

Lopez linked up very well with Bruno. Unless he's been injured, he should have played in the last 2 games. Buckley is far more effective on the right. Orlandi likes to get forward and his distribution and link up play is good. Barker needs a run out late on to see if he can make the grade

Sub options:
Ankergren for Kusczak
Crofts for Hammond.
Dobbie/Hoskins for Barnes
Lua Lua for Orlandi
Greer for Bridcutt.
Barker for CMS


A nice Christmas present would be a guy called Bobby Zamora

milehi6854 wrote:
I have been an Albion Fan since way back in Archie MacCauleys days and I remember many displays when the team didn't gel but although fans werent happy to be in Divison 4 way back then they were never given the opputunity to vent their disaproval of the team performances like they have today. Disapointment is hard to handle specially after the kind of start we had at the begining of the season, but I see it as a minor blip that has happened to bigger teams than ours.
Time for patience I think, the men at the top will sort it out eventually wait and see maybe the best option agree?

Yes definitely agree,i think the expectations are so high because of the unequaled pressure put on our fans,watching the club we love being the template for greedy developers who had no interest where we finished in the league,only how much the very pitch we played on would be worth to ****ing toys r us.The whole process,Fansday,prot
ests,walks,debates,p
etitions ,Priestfield,and of course Robbie Rienelt at Edgar st,i think that is part of why we want so much so quick,its owed.Scumbag cheats like mcmennemy and burkinshaw,who cheated us out of a clear run through the leagues(1978-Mr Mullery) maybe we expect too much too soon,but how much would we have achieved if we did`nt forever have someone pushing us under.Now we are very fortunate to have Tony Bloom building on Dick Knights solid start,and its great ,but in the back of the mind there is still some anger at the way we were treated.I believe that is why we expect the world today.UTA

Championshipgull

There were no posts from you when we beat Sheffield and Millwall last month. Did find this from the Ipswich draw though.

Wow. Is that how you spend your Saturday nights - scrolling through old posts on the Argus website?

Let me know when I have your permission to post again.

Amazes me all the Pollyannas on this site. Thou shalt not criticise Gus or the team. Sorry, chum. That's why most people go on blogs.

I was there, and I am not happy at all.
There really is a huge question mark against the tactics that Gus uses, or let me put it another way, there is a huge question mark against those staring him in the face, but he fails to take on board.
We are playing formations that might be great if playing at Old Trafford in the cup, but not against sides in our own league, who, with a little more belief and an extra striker, we could be achieving so much more.
Firstly, why play Hammond AND Crofts together, it just doesn't work. Neither are able to play with the forward movement expected of both, and they simply fudge up the midfield, making it difficult for any counter attack play to be made. Crofts had the upper hand slightly today, because Deano played as if he had left his instructions on the bench.
Earlier in the season we were playing like a side who knew what they were about. Bruno and Bridge were confident about getting forward quickly and breaking open the opposition midfield and defence. Now they are tentative and less probing and dominant, so I am asking why, why, why?
But for Kuszczak today, we would have been murdered, and rightly so. I am sick of seeing a side with such potential playing with such uncertainty, as well as bringing all the problems created in the match upon themselves. We will not win without an attacking intent, so why was there a complete lack, once again, of anything creative beyond a choked midfield.
Yes, Gus has brought us success, and created a decent Championship side from a failing League One club. But after today's one sided game, and toothless performance from the Albion, we could well be headed back to the third tier double quick.
CMS and Barnes were once again full of energy and commitment. Without direction, these efforts are totally wasted.
Someone please stop me from becoming disillusioned.

We got beat 3-1 there last year so Gus certainly learnt something about them.

mark5 wrote:
While I agree with all the comments reminding us how far we have come in a few years and I have have been on that journey week in week out, since the 70's, the truth is,that something is wrong. The way we are currently playing is not working and very mediocre sides appear to have found us out as demonstrated particularly at home. We have, what on paper, is one of the best squads in the League, yet we are appear to be currently losing our way. Whilst I also agree that talk of replacing Gus is crazy, current tactics are not working, or the players are not able to make them work and both situations have to be his responsibility to sort out. A point at Blackpool would in ordinary circumstances be a creditable result, however, it was a lucky one. We were poor in all departments other than defence and this is far from a turning point. I suspect that the result against Leeds will not give much cheer either and perhaps not against a rejuvenated Peterborough too. If this is proved correct the heat will really be on for Gus, his tactics or both! I fervently hope that I am wrong...........!

IMO very accurate post. I think any true albion fan knows where we were and how far we have come etc we all care about being finacially sound and happy to have more championship football next season and a few after that if we stay financially sound but on the pitch at present there are issues and it does seem some are quite obvious to many on here. Just struggle with gus"s handling at present of tactics but he prove us wrong as it just seems season that had much promise on the edge more than we would like . Up the albion, roll on leeds game.

There are allegedly 10 or 12 teams that fancy themselves for promotion. We've played 6 of them and taken 2 points. That has to be a concern.

Same old drivel from the usual suspects who could write what they know about football on a stamp with a felt tip pen. When games go our way again they'll be on here praising poyet. Shame on you.

It is nothing to do with this bad run. Gus is just not a great man manager and that must be the first pre requisite.

Anyone could see the body language of the players and the change in attitude and energy today.

I get the impression that some of the players who've played at top level clubs are getting bored with Gus' BS.

Whatever you put out has to come back. Gus is bored so now the players will oblige!

Only a matter of time.

Gazza by the sea wrote:
There are allegedly 10 or 12 teams that fancy themselves for promotion. We've played 6 of them and taken 2 points. That has to be a concern.

I think you are right this is a concern but as our new creative midfield players start to gel and score some goals hopefully that will change.

Our very successful young manager is doing a terrific job. I hope when the premier league clubs come looking for a manager in the championship top ten they don’t try and poach Gus. He is bound to be high on the list, by putting us there with a mid table budget.

Our most successful manager EVER in league position was Mike Bailey, who guided us to mid table in the top flight.

He was sacked because the club played boring football & rarely scored more than one goal.

Watch out Gus. History has a knack of repeating itself.

If Gus keeps selecting Barn door Barnes , there will be no change in results and performance, simple as that, Bloom must be starting to think about a question or two.

cvs wrote:
Watched the stream and very disappointed. Completely outclassed and seemingly clueless as to how to pass or keep the ball. Something's gone seriously wrong.

Totally agree. In effect we were set up to play 7-3 instead of 4-4-3 and for most of the time we played 9-1 because Blackpool just kept coming at us and if they'd put half their chances away would've won 5-1. The ball kept coming out of our defense via misplaced passes to one of their players because we had 9 players behind the ball. We seemed absolutely helpless and devoid of ideas. Not a confidence building exercise for the players or the fans.

All the negative comments on here are justified, because we are playing such negative football and have no hope of winning.
Isn't the aim of the game to score goals?
So why are we massing the defence and inviting teams to play above themselves?
It's been said that Gus has no plan B, but I question whether he has a plan A to be honest.

hi fozzi head band.. i had two s/ tickets in west stand at the goldstone which i gave up in the end, we were in div1, and boring is an understatement under bailey we never crossed the halfway line and it was awful, gus requires one type of player to complete the jigsaw. they are very expensive and the club obviously dont want to fork out that sort of money.. the shame of the situation is we had him in glen murry .. i remember that last game at withdean tony or gus would not even shake his hand at the end of game.(.hind sight).. its a wonderful thing...

From the postings thus far, it would appear that the first major shoots of discontent are being levelled at GP.
While I can understand the disappointment over recent results, it is hardly fair to over criticise a manager who is working within strict financial limitations in order to maintain the club's viability, as well as progress it's standing and status.
The expectation levels of fans now is way too high when it comes to any club evolving and becoming successful.
The Norwich's and Southampton's are few and far between, and perhaps not the best examples of how progress should be made within the league structure.
It might take us just a little bit longer than many anticipate, but to reach the Premier League, with the infrastructure and staffing all in place, and being ready to make an almost seamless rise into that top flight, will be far better for this great club when it does occur, as well as in the long term.
We are 10th in the Championship with less than a quarter of the season gone. Might I suggest that we all keep faith with Gus and his team behind the scenes. That final game of the season could well see a vastly improved Albion vying for promotion. There is a long way to go, and so much to happen in the meantime.

Watched the game on streaming ....we were utter garbage except for maybe the last ten minutes ! Thats nowhere near good enough ... Seems to be a lack of energy , ideas , and belief ! We have a good defence ...and thats where the good points stop ! How have we gone from winning games and creating copious chances to this utter rubbish ! Midfield look clueless ...and playing one upfront only works if midfield join quickly to support ... nobody was interested !!! About time they started earning their money and doing some running !!! I want JFC and Vicente back ...no good having the bonus of a solid defence then playing another defensive midfielder infront of it !!! I want creativity , movement , forward runs , quick passing ...what we got was no ideas , no movement , no runs ...and one upfront ...I feel so sorry for CMS ...didnt get a look in apart from his overhead kick where he injured himself ...Its not about needing a new striker its about the team passing and working hard for each other and retaining possession for more than 2 passes !!!.... Gus sort it out please ..crazy thing is ..Blackpool were not that good ,we made them look good !!! GG

tooncgull wrote:

Poolegul wrote:
I do not post that often but I am have to admit hat I am surprised at the negativity of many of these posts. Some of course must be wind ups. I admit to being a Seagulls supporter for nearly 60 years. Look at where we are now. In the history of Albion these are good days. Historically we are not a very big club with lots ofmoney and in the and it does all comes down to money. We now have the best stadium we have ever had. We seem to be playing reasonably attractive football (honestly some of you should have seen te 3rd Div South days!!). Agreed we need one or two more dynamic players especially up front. But we must support the team and a point at Blackpool must be positive. I recall last year after one of my previous infequent posts reading a persuasive response arguing that we should be aiming at Premier Div and not consolidation which to a degree I accept. But talk of Manager change is nonesense. Support the team wholeheartedly and see where this current very positive developement leads us I believe.

I agree with this 100%. Some of the negativity on here is quite astonishing. So, we must be romping through the Championship for fans to be happy? This is a club that has only once, ONCE, EVER, won promotion from this division in its entire history, back in 1979. But suddenly, just three years after playing in front of 7000 in a renovated running track/ sports field, and a mere 12 years after leaving the bottom division, and with 1997 / Hereford still fresh in many of ourminds... with all that, people still come on here and whinge and moan about things "not being good enough" for them, and "the manager must go".
It really really p-es me off. Get a grip, breathe in, and look around. 10th in the Championship - apart from last year, we hadnt been there since 1991! Stop panicking, nobody wins the league in October. And Im getting sick of people writing off Dobbie or Orlandi after a few games... let them settle in first.

I'll get my coat.

With you on your verdict on our current status, well said. If we get two wins from our next two fixtures you won't hear from half of these moaning minnies its a shame they don't put as much effort into praising the team when they play well,after all there are two teams playing and trying to win these football games.SEAGULLS

ballantrrae wrote:
I would have settled for a point before kick-off but will be interested to see comments from those who were at the game.
Of all our new signings the one who has most disappointed me has been Crofts. Thoughts anyone ?

Croft and Hammond should never have been bought back to our club,it never works.

Poolegul, the best football I ever saw was when we were in the 4th division!!

We had a big centre forward with 2 skillful wingers and attacked all the time, the CF used to be able to head the ball from the middle of the pitch directly in to the path of the wingers for them to attack the full backs and create chances.

The CF was "over the hill" according to evrybody - he was superb - his name was Bobby Smith. Memories.

All fans would have taken a point before the game at the 'Pool so let's look forward to 3pts on friday and get back up the table. It's a long season remember.

BHArulz wrote:
Same old drivel from the usual suspects who could write what they know about football on a stamp with a felt tip pen. When games go our way again they'll be on here praising poyet. Shame on you.

Similar drivel from the apologists with their blind faith in a manager who builds a team and then criticises them when they don't perform to his criteria. Never a word of self reproachment, never the wrong tactic, never the wrong selection. A quick look at Mancini's interview after Man City's defeat in midweek would show what I mean. I am sure the team will be given credit for good performances and so too will the manager. Neither are worthy of that credit after the abysmal performance in Blackpool.

Jonathan Mouette wrote:

BHArulz wrote:
Same old drivel from the usual suspects who could write what they know about football on a stamp with a felt tip pen. When games go our way again they'll be on here praising poyet. Shame on you.

Similar drivel from the apologists with their blind faith in a manager who builds a team and then criticises them when they don't perform to his criteria. Never a word of self reproachment, never the wrong tactic, never the wrong selection. A quick look at Mancini's interview after Man City's defeat in midweek would show what I mean. I am sure the team will be given credit for good performances and so too will the manager. Neither are worthy of that credit after the abysmal performance in Blackpool.

I've stopped posting on here last season cause I got tired of the fickle fans on here who cannot see what is front of them. In the last week I've seen people suggesting that we bring in Barker from the development squad to jump straight into playing championship football. I mean how much of a cluster f**k would you be to do that at this level. Granted Albion's performance yesterday was very different to what we have come to expect, having said that Blackpool are a good team and a tough place to get a result. When you actually look at recent performances we have been unlucky. Should have seen off Middlesbrough very unfortunate not to and should have got something at Leicester. You have to understand the whole ethos of what Gus & Co are trying to do at Albion will take longer than 2 or 3 seasons. This is a team they will build slowly and within the means of the club over the course of 5 or more seasons. This is where Tony Bloom will reap the benefits of his investment. By laying the foundations now it will give us a better chance of a brighter future in the prawn sandwich league. People need to realize that "hump it" long football in this day and age shows no fruits. Gus will be here for a long time weather you like it or not. Show when you say blind faith Jonathan it's not, it's just i can see what is trying to be achieved and you can't see past your nose. The signs are obvious there building a football academy for Christ sake clearly we are looking long term here. Lastly Gus does come out and say strange things but having spent a huge chunk of my life with Latin people they are very emotional people and will blurt words out without much thought and understanding and regret later, having said that at what stage do the players become responsible for performances? We should have scored a couple at least against Middlesbrough. Lastly, surely a point away playing poorly is better than losing and playing amazing. This is a results business and it does not matter how you get the points on the board. UTA

heathgate wrote:
If Gus keeps selecting Barn door Barnes , there will be no change in results and performance, simple as that, Bloom must be starting to think about a question or two.

Would this be the same Barnes that was top scorer for Albion last season?????

I would select Alan Mullery as Albions best Manager for taking us into the top flight and Gus as the best since then, for the promotion and making us a top Championship side two seasons in a row.

We will not win 2 of the next 6 matches alone; so when this does happen lets hear from all those telling us we are over reacting about the way we are playing and that we are a top 10 team. No new striker soon and this will be fact

BHArulz wrote:

Jonathan Mouette wrote:

BHArulz wrote: Same old drivel from the usual suspects who could write what they know about football on a stamp with a felt tip pen. When games go our way again they'll be on here praising poyet. Shame on you.

Similar drivel from the apologists with their blind faith in a manager who builds a team and then criticises them when they don't perform to his criteria. Never a word of self reproachment, never the wrong tactic, never the wrong selection. A quick look at Mancini's interview after Man City's defeat in midweek would show what I mean. I am sure the team will be given credit for good performances and so too will the manager. Neither are worthy of that credit after the abysmal performance in Blackpool.

I've stopped posting on here last season cause I got tired of the fickle fans on here who cannot see what is front of them. In the last week I've seen people suggesting that we bring in Barker from the development squad to jump straight into playing championship football. I mean how much of a cluster f**k would you be to do that at this level. Granted Albion's performance yesterday was very different to what we have come to expect, having said that Blackpool are a good team and a tough place to get a result. When you actually look at recent performances we have been unlucky. Should have seen off Middlesbrough very unfortunate not to and should have got something at Leicester. You have to understand the whole ethos of what Gus & Co are trying to do at Albion will take longer than 2 or 3 seasons. This is a team they will build slowly and within the means of the club over the course of 5 or more seasons. This is where Tony Bloom will reap the benefits of his investment. By laying the foundations now it will give us a better chance of a brighter future in the prawn sandwich league. People need to realize that "hump it" long football in this day and age shows no fruits. Gus will be here for a long time weather you like it or not. Show when you say blind faith Jonathan it's not, it's just i can see what is trying to be achieved and you can't see past your nose. The signs are obvious there building a football academy for Christ sake clearly we are looking long term here. Lastly Gus does come out and say strange things but having spent a huge chunk of my life with Latin people they are very emotional people and will blurt words out without much thought and understanding and regret later, having said that at what stage do the players become responsible for performances? We should have scored a couple at least against Middlesbrough. Lastly, surely a point away playing poorly is better than losing and playing amazing. This is a results business and it does not matter how you get the points on the board. UTA

2 or 3 seasons ??? They are all professional players on very good money and train 5 days a week ..and your happy to wait 3 years for them to get it right ??? I wonder if my boss at work would wait 3 years for me to get my work right ... Sorry , totally disagree .. we should play to our strengths and realise we are not Bacelona or R Madrid ... I would like to see a 4 4 2 again , still playing the passing game just better shape and create chances from wide or through the middle so that at least CMS has chances ! We have a fantastic squad on paper and the best defence in the Championship ... its the middle and upfront we need to stretch teams ... GG

Confidence is a big factor, and certain players are showing a lack of it at the moment. However, to my mind the following players are good enough for any Championship side:-

CMS, Buckley, Kuszcak, El-Abd, Bridge, Bruno, Lopez, Bridcutt. i haven't seen enough of Orlandi yet to make a judgement.

That's 8 possibly 9 players who should form the nucleus of a top 6 Championship side.

Gordon Greer is excellent defensively, and reads the game very well. However, his passing and general distribution is suspect.
Lua Lua is an enigma, but from time to time he has been outstanding. I think he needs to find his niche, and regain that confidence which can make him so lethal. If he was playing every week for say, Blackpool (in Matt Phillips position) I bet he would be getting rave reviews.

Either Crofts or Hammond need to show a bit more improvement (confidence?) in driving forward from midfield, and one of them (not both together IMHO) should be capable of doing this. In their current form they are not worthy of the shirt, but that injury to Crofts has probably held him up (but he looked great for Norwich in the Championship so he has the potential), and for Hammond, he needs to rediscover that goal-scoring appetite, which should have netted him 2/3 goals in his first 3 games (he too has the potential to command the midfield), when he was getting rave reviews. The jury is still out on these two, as they need to be a bit sharper and more accurate with their passing. Hammond has been giving the ball away far too easily recently. However, we said the same about Dicker last season, and he looks sharper this season.

We still lack that creative midfield player - although Orlandi/Vicente are probably Gus's big hopes.

Barnes (and Dobbie) are goal poachers. one or t'other should play just behind the strikers. We need 2 strikers. We have one in CMS. We need another.

We have already shown a more positive, fluid approach to our play (like against Middlesbrough whom we annihilated but couldn't score and the second half against Birmingham).

It all comes back to the need for a ball-winning creative midfield player (like Vicente) and an intelligent finisher, who has presence, good close control, and can hold the ball up. The ideal foil for CMS.

I think Hoskins has some of these attributes, but he is not the big strong target man, that we probably need, so he will probably be a sub for Barnes/Dobbie. None of these 3 players has great pace or physical presence(particularl
y Dobbie) so they will never be target men.

Gus has done a fantastic job, but I question some of the players he has brought in (like Harley), as they are too similar. Whilst it's good to have cover, when you have 3 players all of a similar standard, all vying for one place then that is too many. Whereas we don't have any striker cover for CMS.
Brian Clough made mistakes with some players he bought, and quickly got rid of them. Gus must do the same - not do what so many managers do, which is to try and justify their decisions by keeping them in the squad.

The time schedule for Gus to get us to the Prem is by 2014. The Prem isn’t all it is cracked up to be anyway, just ask Shampton, Reading, QPR, and even Norwich aren’t having such a wild time this year.

Swansea seem to be the only winners of recent promotions, and West Ham are just already well equipped for the Prem.

Apart from yesterday’s game we haven’t played badly, we are just missing a Tevez , a Berbatov or a Bobby Z etc type.

Of course it is frustrating, and if we had the choice of Harry Potter or Gus to manage the team, I am sure we would all say Harry. However this is not the option and we have to just sit back and hope Gus and the team get it right and we get the final piece of the jigsaw.

It isn't really the time to worry about anything. Some frustration maybe, but not worry.

GosportGull wrote:

BHArulz wrote:

Jonathan Mouette wrote:

BHArulz wrote: Same old drivel from the usual suspects who could write what they know about football on a stamp with a felt tip pen. When games go our way again they'll be on here praising poyet. Shame on you.

Similar drivel from the apologists with their blind faith in a manager who builds a team and then criticises them when they don't perform to his criteria. Never a word of self reproachment, never the wrong tactic, never the wrong selection. A quick look at Mancini's interview after Man City's defeat in midweek would show what I mean. I am sure the team will be given credit for good performances and so too will the manager. Neither are worthy of that credit after the abysmal performance in Blackpool.

I've stopped posting on here last season cause I got tired of the fickle fans on here who cannot see what is front of them. In the last week I've seen people suggesting that we bring in Barker from the development squad to jump straight into playing championship football. I mean how much of a cluster f**k would you be to do that at this level. Granted Albion's performance yesterday was very different to what we have come to expect, having said that Blackpool are a good team and a tough place to get a result. When you actually look at recent performances we have been unlucky. Should have seen off Middlesbrough very unfortunate not to and should have got something at Leicester. You have to understand the whole ethos of what Gus & Co are trying to do at Albion will take longer than 2 or 3 seasons. This is a team they will build slowly and within the means of the club over the course of 5 or more seasons. This is where Tony Bloom will reap the benefits of his investment. By laying the foundations now it will give us a better chance of a brighter future in the prawn sandwich league. People need to realize that "hump it" long football in this day and age shows no fruits. Gus will be here for a long time weather you like it or not. Show when you say blind faith Jonathan it's not, it's just i can see what is trying to be achieved and you can't see past your nose. The signs are obvious there building a football academy for Christ sake clearly we are looking long term here. Lastly Gus does come out and say strange things but having spent a huge chunk of my life with Latin people they are very emotional people and will blurt words out without much thought and understanding and regret later, having said that at what stage do the players become responsible for performances? We should have scored a couple at least against Middlesbrough. Lastly, surely a point away playing poorly is better than losing and playing amazing. This is a results business and it does not matter how you get the points on the board. UTA

2 or 3 seasons ??? They are all professional players on very good money and train 5 days a week ..and your happy to wait 3 years for them to get it right ??? I wonder if my boss at work would wait 3 years for me to get my work right ... Sorry , totally disagree .. we should play to our strengths and realise we are not Bacelona or R Madrid ... I would like to see a 4 4 2 again , still playing the passing game just better shape and create chances from wide or through the middle so that at least CMS has chances ! We have a fantastic squad on paper and the best defence in the Championship ... its the middle and upfront we need to stretch teams ... GG

Yes I'm happy to wait 3 years to get it right so we stay in the prem and move on to bigger successes, as opposed to going up and being grateful to survive in the league. Southampton are a perfect example of going up to soon. What is being done at Albion is nothing short of a revolution, at its going to take time. Also as mentioned I would suspect TB would be looking to sell BHA when they get to the prem so he will be looking to make the club as valuable as possible and by building it on firm foundations they will be achieving that. Lastly don't try compare your job to the world of football they are quite literally worlds apart.

Godstone Gull wrote:
I would select Alan Mullery as Albions best Manager for taking us into the top flight and Gus as the best since then, for the promotion and making us a top Championship side two seasons in a row.

I think that Clough and Taylor had a part to play in building up the team. But even in those heady days we were spending at or over our limit and whilst I fully understand the cry for more and better players my concern is that we go the way of Portsmouth/Rangers and Darlington who have now had to sell their new ground and have gone out of busness. I perceive consolidation and steady improvement as the way forward. This does still mean the we should expect the best from the squad we have including the tactics and here I see grounds for comment on GP's approach to many games.

Poolegul wrote:

Godstone Gull wrote:
I would select Alan Mullery as Albions best Manager for taking us into the top flight and Gus as the best since then, for the promotion and making us a top Championship side two seasons in a row.

I think that Clough and Taylor had a part to play in building up the team. But even in those heady days we were spending at or over our limit and whilst I fully understand the cry for more and better players my concern is that we go the way of Portsmouth/Rangers and Darlington who have now had to sell their new ground and have gone out of busness. I perceive consolidation and steady improvement as the way forward. This does still mean the we should expect the best from the squad we have including the tactics and here I see grounds for comment on GP's approach to many games.

Interesting to reflect back on managers. I will always remember Pat Saward fondly for providing for me, the most exciting season -1971-72. Battling with Villa, Notts County and Bournemouth to get promotion. We had a very exciting team and of course, his "Saward Says" column in the Argus every week. I still remember the " Reggie Goodwin for England" banner which was held aloft. Younger posters will not recall Ian Goodwin signed by Saward from his old club Coventry. "Reggie" apparently breezed in to the Goldstone with fantastic confidence to assist at a time when John Napier was having a temporary wobble at the back. A wonderful season.

A point away from home when you are not at your best is ok.
Every side will have an off day or two, getting something out of those games is good news.
It is the number of games that we dominate but fail to win that are starting to become concerning.

Ahh... Pat Saward bought good times to the Goldstone when we were 'potless' as they would say today.
His tactics were to batter the opposition with attack after attack from kick off. (or maybe in my memory, it just seemed like that).
Looking at the bottom three places in the Premiership this morning, I would rather be where we are than where they are. Tony Bloom will be trying to build Albion into a club who are more likely to stay up, if they go up

Nice post Vince - I won't repeat it again here - but I must question just one sentence...
Quote : I think Hoskins has some of these attributes, but he is not the big strong target man, that we probably need, so he will probably be a sub for Barnes/Dobbie. End Quote.
Please Vince, either AB or SD should be the sub to WH, not the other way round. IMHO of course...

Having watched the highlights on the FLS, it looked as if GG lost his marker for the equaliser, and made at least two other big errors, El-abd was very solid.

The GP apologists can continue to bury their heads in the sand like ostriches but the fact remains that BHA have taken 3 points out of the last 18. That's 6 games without a win. Relegation form not promotion form. I question anybody who thinks thats good enough and there aren't problems to address. Will these people still be saying everythings great if we dont get 3 points against Leeds on Friday? GP isn't god.

Why don't you moaners accept the fact that we have a mid table championship squad, and yes, logically, you are going to have to wait a few years till the squad gets sorted out properly. There are no guarantees in football. Just because a player performs well at another club doesn't mean he will do the same for us. Give the new players time to adapt and step up to the style of football we are trying to play.
Having watched the second half of yesterdays game online, it is apparent that quite a few of the players need to improve their control, awareness, passing and off the ball movement when the tempo of the game goes into a higher gear.
If we want to play the 'barca' way, then we have to work as a unit in defence and in attack. This means working hard to get the ball and working hard to keep the ball. It means giving options to the player on the ball.
Yesterday, the centre midfield was way too slow and ineffectual.
We are missing the quality of Vicente or a player of the ilk of Kishikev.

sussexram40 wrote:
The GP apologists can continue to bury their heads in the sand like ostriches but the fact remains that BHA have taken 3 points out of the last 18. That's 6 games without a win. Relegation form not promotion form. I question anybody who thinks thats good enough and there aren't problems to address. Will these people still be saying everythings great if we dont get 3 points against Leeds on Friday? GP isn't god.

I know GP isnt god. But I also dont EXPECT, by RIGHT, an Albion team at this stage of the club's development to be good enough to walk into the Premiership... and stay there.
Its something that has only happened once. Its not something this club is built around doing, certainly not in the past 25 years... it will take time. I'm old enough to watch games season in season out and think, well, we are on the right track... some bad results / performances, but in general, its going ok. Its not our RIGHT to demand a promotion winning team, just 18 months after leaviing WIthdean. Who on earth do some fans think we are?

BHArulz wrote:

GosportGull wrote:

BHArulz wrote:

Jonathan Mouette wrote:

BHArulz wrote: Same old drivel from the usual suspects who could write what they know about football on a stamp with a felt tip pen. When games go our way again they'll be on here praising poyet. Shame on you.

Similar drivel from the apologists with their blind faith in a manager who builds a team and then criticises them when they don't perform to his criteria. Never a word of self reproachment, never the wrong tactic, never the wrong selection. A quick look at Mancini's interview after Man City's defeat in midweek would show what I mean. I am sure the team will be given credit for good performances and so too will the manager. Neither are worthy of that credit after the abysmal performance in Blackpool.

I've stopped posting on here last season cause I got tired of the fickle fans on here who cannot see what is front of them. In the last week I've seen people suggesting that we bring in Barker from the development squad to jump straight into playing championship football. I mean how much of a cluster f**k would you be to do that at this level. Granted Albion's performance yesterday was very different to what we have come to expect, having said that Blackpool are a good team and a tough place to get a result. When you actually look at recent performances we have been unlucky. Should have seen off Middlesbrough very unfortunate not to and should have got something at Leicester. You have to understand the whole ethos of what Gus & Co are trying to do at Albion will take longer than 2 or 3 seasons. This is a team they will build slowly and within the means of the club over the course of 5 or more seasons. This is where Tony Bloom will reap the benefits of his investment. By laying the foundations now it will give us a better chance of a brighter future in the prawn sandwich league. People need to realize that "hump it" long football in this day and age shows no fruits. Gus will be here for a long time weather you like it or not. Show when you say blind faith Jonathan it's not, it's just i can see what is trying to be achieved and you can't see past your nose. The signs are obvious there building a football academy for Christ sake clearly we are looking long term here. Lastly Gus does come out and say strange things but having spent a huge chunk of my life with Latin people they are very emotional people and will blurt words out without much thought and understanding and regret later, having said that at what stage do the players become responsible for performances? We should have scored a couple at least against Middlesbrough. Lastly, surely a point away playing poorly is better than losing and playing amazing. This is a results business and it does not matter how you get the points on the board. UTA

2 or 3 seasons ??? They are all professional players on very good money and train 5 days a week ..and your happy to wait 3 years for them to get it right ??? I wonder if my boss at work would wait 3 years for me to get my work right ... Sorry , totally disagree .. we should play to our strengths and realise we are not Bacelona or R Madrid ... I would like to see a 4 4 2 again , still playing the passing game just better shape and create chances from wide or through the middle so that at least CMS has chances ! We have a fantastic squad on paper and the best defence in the Championship ... its the middle and upfront we need to stretch teams ... GG

Yes I'm happy to wait 3 years to get it right so we stay in the prem and move on to bigger successes, as opposed to going up and being grateful to survive in the league. Southampton are a perfect example of going up to soon. What is being done at Albion is nothing short of a revolution, at its going to take time. Also as mentioned I would suspect TB would be looking to sell BHA when they get to the prem so he will be looking to make the club as valuable as possible and by building it on firm foundations they will be achieving that. Lastly don't try compare your job to the world of football they are quite literally worlds apart.

Thank goodness BHA that someone has a sense of perspective. I get fed up with reading the negativity on these threads.
As fans, of course we are not happy when the Seagulls have a poor run, but as others have pointed out, they have been unlucky with recent results. If Barnes had put away a penalty in midweek, we would have had two draws from two very difficult away games.
Gus may make mistakes - he is human and still learning his trade as a manager. However, those doubting whether he is the right man for the job are talking absolute garbage, and know as much about football as my granny.
Don't think I will bother coming back here - it makes me too despondent!

Fair comments but shouldn't the club be going forwards not stagnating or getting worse? Correct me if I'm wrong but the Albion have started this season worse than last season and are currently only in 10th place and we have to go back 7 games for the last win. Heres hoping for a good result against Leeds that gets us back in winning ways. I think winning is a habit and seems there may be loss of confidence after run of poor outcomes.

Dave in Hastings wrote:

BHArulz wrote:

GosportGull wrote:

BHArulz wrote:

Jonathan Mouette wrote:

BHArulz wrote: Same old drivel from the usual suspects who could write what they know about football on a stamp with a felt tip pen. When games go our way again they'll be on here praising poyet. Shame on you.

Similar drivel from the apologists with their blind faith in a manager who builds a team and then criticises them when they don't perform to his criteria. Never a word of self reproachment, never the wrong tactic, never the wrong selection. A quick look at Mancini's interview after Man City's defeat in midweek would show what I mean. I am sure the team will be given credit for good performances and so too will the manager. Neither are worthy of that credit after the abysmal performance in Blackpool.

I've stopped posting on here last season cause I got tired of the fickle fans on here who cannot see what is front of them. In the last week I've seen people suggesting that we bring in Barker from the development squad to jump straight into playing championship football. I mean how much of a cluster f**k would you be to do that at this level. Granted Albion's performance yesterday was very different to what we have come to expect, having said that Blackpool are a good team and a tough place to get a result. When you actually look at recent performances we have been unlucky. Should have seen off Middlesbrough very unfortunate not to and should have got something at Leicester. You have to understand the whole ethos of what Gus & Co are trying to do at Albion will take longer than 2 or 3 seasons. This is a team they will build slowly and within the means of the club over the course of 5 or more seasons. This is where Tony Bloom will reap the benefits of his investment. By laying the foundations now it will give us a better chance of a brighter future in the prawn sandwich league. People need to realize that "hump it" long football in this day and age shows no fruits. Gus will be here for a long time weather you like it or not. Show when you say blind faith Jonathan it's not, it's just i can see what is trying to be achieved and you can't see past your nose. The signs are obvious there building a football academy for Christ sake clearly we are looking long term here. Lastly Gus does come out and say strange things but having spent a huge chunk of my life with Latin people they are very emotional people and will blurt words out without much thought and understanding and regret later, having said that at what stage do the players become responsible for performances? We should have scored a couple at least against Middlesbrough. Lastly, surely a point away playing poorly is better than losing and playing amazing. This is a results business and it does not matter how you get the points on the board. UTA

2 or 3 seasons ??? They are all professional players on very good money and train 5 days a week ..and your happy to wait 3 years for them to get it right ??? I wonder if my boss at work would wait 3 years for me to get my work right ... Sorry , totally disagree .. we should play to our strengths and realise we are not Bacelona or R Madrid ... I would like to see a 4 4 2 again , still playing the passing game just better shape and create chances from wide or through the middle so that at least CMS has chances ! We have a fantastic squad on paper and the best defence in the Championship ... its the middle and upfront we need to stretch teams ... GG

Yes I'm happy to wait 3 years to get it right so we stay in the prem and move on to bigger successes, as opposed to going up and being grateful to survive in the league. Southampton are a perfect example of going up to soon. What is being done at Albion is nothing short of a revolution, at its going to take time. Also as mentioned I would suspect TB would be looking to sell BHA when they get to the prem so he will be looking to make the club as valuable as possible and by building it on firm foundations they will be achieving that. Lastly don't try compare your job to the world of football they are quite literally worlds apart.

Thank goodness BHA that someone has a sense of perspective. I get fed up with reading the negativity on these threads.
As fans, of course we are not happy when the Seagulls have a poor run, but as others have pointed out, they have been unlucky with recent results. If Barnes had put away a penalty in midweek, we would have had two draws from two very difficult away games.
Gus may make mistakes - he is human and still learning his trade as a manager. However, those doubting whether he is the right man for the job are talking absolute garbage, and know as much about football as my granny.
Don't think I will bother coming back here - it makes me too despondent!

I was beginning to lose hope... Thank you for keeping me sane.

sussexram40 wrote:
Fair comments but shouldn't the club be going forwards not stagnating or getting worse? Correct me if I'm wrong but the Albion have started this season worse than last season and are currently only in 10th place and we have to go back 7 games for the last win. Heres hoping for a good result against Leeds that gets us back in winning ways. I think winning is a habit and seems there may be loss of confidence after run of poor outcomes.

Let's see where we are come January. In my opinion we'll give someone a good thrashing soon and hit a good run. Let's not forget we have Hoskins waiting in the wings who had a blinding pre season and of course not forgetting spains answer to Michael "mentally injured" Owen.

wiseman of hove wrote:
As this run of no wins continues, the player I particularly feel sorry for is CMS. Unable in effect, to play to his strengths. Clearly a player in desperate need of a physical presence close to him with the ability to provide the ball forward for him to run on to. Without that, his lack of a good first touch when the ball is played up to him back to goal, is evident. I think there will be a scramble for his services in the next transfer window, from clubs who can see how CMS's talents are wasted here. In the meantime, we know that he will run his socks off for the team.

Agree with your ''physical presence'' Wiseman. Is Bobby Smith still available? Surely he could still do a better job than AB. He looked totally embarassed about the flukey goal he scored. As if to say by his mannerism, '' What am I doing. I shouldn't have done that, should I''? I believe a number of clubs will make a bid for CMS and he will be off unless Gus gets a big strong player to help him, because at the moment he is wasted. Bet he wishes now that he had signed for Leicester.

Surely, it is all about managing peoples expectations. In recent weeks those expectations have been allowed to soar, perhaps unrealistically.

bring back glenda.his sale to cp will eventually lose gus his job. in my opinion he seems unable to replace the cat.

HOVEPARKPRESIDENT. wrote:
I'm happy, good result.

Yes it was and as we didn’t get any points at Blackpool last year its good to see us making good progress.

saraman wrote:

wiseman of hove wrote:
As this run of no wins continues, the player I particularly feel sorry for is CMS. Unable in effect, to play to his strengths. Clearly a player in desperate need of a physical presence close to him with the ability to provide the ball forward for him to run on to. Without that, his lack of a good first touch when the ball is played up to him back to goal, is evident. I think there will be a scramble for his services in the next transfer window, from clubs who can see how CMS's talents are wasted here. In the meantime, we know that he will run his socks off for the team.

Agree with your ''physical presence'' Wiseman. Is Bobby Smith still available? Surely he could still do a better job than AB. He looked totally embarassed about the flukey goal he scored. As if to say by his mannerism, '' What am I doing. I shouldn't have done that, should I''? I believe a number of clubs will make a bid for CMS and he will be off unless Gus gets a big strong player to help him, because at the moment he is wasted. Bet he wishes now that he had signed for Leicester.

Do not agree with the Barnes comment.
He was in the right place at the right time, to make the most of Croft's persistence and a hesitant defence.
The surprise was that Albion were actually penetrating the Blackpool box, and relieving the relentless home pressure.
I may have been critical of our team performance as a whole, but give credit where it's due to Ash.

the taffster wrote:
bring back glenda.his sale to cp will eventually lose gus his job. in my opinion he seems unable to replace the cat.

good post totally agree

the taffster wrote:

the taffster wrote:
bring back glenda.his sale to cp will eventually lose gus his job. in my opinion he seems unable to replace the cat.

good post totally agree

Let it go now, how can we move forward when we are looking at the past? There are all sorts of rumours running around as to why he left, but at the end of the day he held the club to ransom. No matter who you are, you cannot do that. Learn from it and move on.

the taffster wrote:

the taffster wrote:
bring back glenda.his sale to cp will eventually lose gus his job. in my opinion he seems unable to replace the cat.

good post totally agree

The only way we will lose Gus, is if he is poached by a top club, is given an offer he can't refuse, or we get relegated.

BHArulz wrote:

the taffster wrote:

the taffster wrote:
bring back glenda.his sale to cp will eventually lose gus his job. in my opinion he seems unable to replace the cat.

good post totally agree

Let it go now, how can we move forward when we are looking at the past? There are all sorts of rumours running around as to why he left, but at the end of the day he held the club to ransom. No matter who you are, you cannot do that. Learn from it and move on.

i think the club need to learn a lesson.for the sake of paying the guy a few grand more a week we could have kept him and i honestly think we would be in the promotion places.i will move on now.but gp needs to be accountable for his balls ups.he was quality.

the taffster wrote:

BHArulz wrote:

the taffster wrote:

the taffster wrote:
bring back glenda.his sale to cp will eventually lose gus his job. in my opinion he seems unable to replace the cat.

good post totally agree

Let it go now, how can we move forward when we are looking at the past? There are all sorts of rumours running around as to why he left, but at the end of the day he held the club to ransom. No matter who you are, you cannot do that. Learn from it and move on.

i think the club need to learn a lesson.for the sake of paying the guy a few grand more a week we could have kept him and i honestly think we would be in the promotion places.i will move on now.but gp needs to be accountable for his balls ups.he was quality.

I 100% agree with you but its been mentioned so many times. But your dead right.

the taffster wrote:

BHArulz wrote:

the taffster wrote:

the taffster wrote:
bring back glenda.his sale to cp will eventually lose gus his job. in my opinion he seems unable to replace the cat.

good post totally agree

Let it go now, how can we move forward when we are looking at the past? There are all sorts of rumours running around as to why he left, but at the end of the day he held the club to ransom. No matter who you are, you cannot do that. Learn from it and move on.

i think the club need to learn a lesson.for the sake of paying the guy a few grand more a week we could have kept him and i honestly think we would be in the promotion places.i will move on now.but gp needs to be accountable for his balls ups.he was quality.

I 100% agree with you but its been mentioned so many times. But your dead right.

Poolegul wrote:
I do not post that often but I am have to admit hat I am surprised at the negativity of many of these posts. Some of course must be wind ups. I admit to being a Seagulls supporter for nearly 60 years. Look at where we are now. In the history of Albion these are good days. Historically we are not a very big club with lots ofmoney and in the and it does all comes down to money. We now have the best stadium we have ever had. We seem to be playing reasonably attractive football (honestly some of you should have seen te 3rd Div South days!!). Agreed we need one or two more dynamic players especially up front. But we must support the team and a point at Blackpool must be positive. I recall last year after one of my previous infequent posts reading a persuasive response arguing that we should be aiming at Premier Div and not consolidation which to a degree I accept. But talk of Manager change is nonesense. Support the team wholeheartedly and see where this current very positive developement leads us I believe.

You don't post often but you post very well when you do!

Keep 'em comin', Poolegul!

LACHANCE wrote:
Six games 18 points we only take THREE what more can be said.

What more can be said?
Erm let's think...

- Only 5 goals conceded in 6 games including away to league leaders Leicester and prolific scorers Blackpool

- Gus still finding best formula from current personnel

- it's a marathon not a sprint

- top half on non-top-half-budget

- happen to be having a confidence crisis which leads to lack of movement and incision, which leads to lack of chances / goals

- not the finished article

- some people post over-reactionary bowlocks(sic) in here without keeping things anywhere near in context


How's that for starters?!