Birmingham keeper happy with a point (From The Argus)
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Birmingham keeper happy with a point
1:34pm Sunday 20th January 2013 in Albion By Howard Griggs
Jack Butland clears from Will Buckley
BIRMINGHAM’S man-of-the-match viewed a draw with Albion as a success.
Jack Butland, the 19-year-old England international, produced a stunning late save to deny Dean Hammond as well as a fine stop to keep out Andrea Orlandi’s free-kick earlier in the second half.
He said: “That is what I am here for, to try to help out the team when I can and thankfully it helped us on the way to getting a point.
“Brighton’s away record is incredibly good. We were at home and would have liked to have got more but against a very good Brighton side it is a very good point.”
Comments(35)
Hovite
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2:08pm Sun 20 Jan 13
Even a point against Blackburn wouldn't be that bad.
Middlesbrough have lost the last 3, Palace have only won 2 in 10.
We may have to win the last 2 games of the season for the play off place, but the fat lady hasn't even called a taxi let alone sing.
saraman
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2:18pm Sun 20 Jan 13
Hovite wrote:Fair point Hovite, it's just the frustration getting at me. I'll be OK come Tuesday. We are all hoping for a play-off birth as well as the players I'm sure.
saraman, last year when we were not performing we were still in the play off race for all but the last two games. Even a point against Blackburn wouldn't be that bad. Middlesbrough have lost the last 3, Palace have only won 2 in 10. We may have to win the last 2 games of the season for the play off place, but the fat lady hasn't even called a taxi let alone sing.
wiseman of hove
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2:23pm Sun 20 Jan 13
duncan 74
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2:37pm Sun 20 Jan 13
duncan 74
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2:44pm Sun 20 Jan 13
brightonup
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2:51pm Sun 20 Jan 13
duncan 74 wrote:Fickle... not really a supporter but merely someone who likes to be associated with the buzz of winning! Some people need to be reminded that football is SPORT - and its uncertain outcome is integral to its fascination!
I even had someone say to me that if we go up to the premier league this year he will give his season ticket back. The most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.
saraman
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2:52pm Sun 20 Jan 13
duncan 74 wrote:That sounds a tad drastic. Nobody is having mine.
I even had someone say to me that if we go up to the premier league this year he will give his season ticket back. The most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.
Carlas mum
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3:00pm Sun 20 Jan 13
duncan 74 wrote:He is probably like a lot of us who wont be able to afford season tickets if we go into the premier league. Premier league team means premier league wages, which have to come from gate receipts. It is not so bad if it is only one in the family who wants to go to football but any more and it will be a no go for many. Be careful what you wish for.
I even had someone say to me that if we go up to the premier league this year he will give his season ticket back. The most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.
duncan 74
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3:02pm Sun 20 Jan 13
Hovite
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3:03pm Sun 20 Jan 13
wiseman, we have to go on a winning streak, win, lose or draw against Blackburn. 2 wins in a row would be good for starters.
Looking forward to the Arsenal game to see if Gus will throw on Vicente and Ulloa from the start.
I think we will get smashed in this one either way. I don't fancy the El Abd Walcott dual, but I hope he tweaks his nipples and pats him on the head for the whole 90. El Abd will win that battle I'm sure ;o)
Hovite
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3:08pm Sun 20 Jan 13
duncan 74 wrote:Can you imagine where we would be if Tony Bloom had that attitude.
No it was nothing to do with that. I totally understand the cost issue but this fan said it was because he thought we would get hammered every week. Now that opens a whole debate that I'm sure none of us want to get into but still totally ridiculous.
Carlas mum
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3:11pm Sun 20 Jan 13
duncan 74
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3:23pm Sun 20 Jan 13
Old Scrote of the Amex
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3:33pm Sun 20 Jan 13
wiseman of hove wrote:You think ONE point at this stage of the season could make such a huge difference?
I think a point at Blackburn will keep us in the mix but if we come away empty handed, then reaistically, we will have to on one hell of a winning run to get in the playoffs.
weststandupperlacostearmy
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3:33pm Sun 20 Jan 13
wiseman of hove wrote:Whether we get one or no points at Blackburn it will not make or break the rest of the season. The ten points we have lost to injury time goals will. Its all well and good GP saying he is getting used to it now but what is he going to do about it? We are short of a couple of decent defenders and this needs to be addressed for next season because there is no way Bridge will be here on his current form and salary.
I think a point at Blackburn will keep us in the mix but if we come away empty handed, then reaistically, we will have to on one hell of a winning run to get in the playoffs.
saraman
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3:37pm Sun 20 Jan 13
LACHANCE
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3:40pm Sun 20 Jan 13
weststandupperlacostWe are trying to bring in at least two more players.One center back and a nother defender.Gus knows our short commings and is trying to do something about them.
earmy wrote:
wiseman of hove wrote:Whether we get one or no points at Blackburn it will not make or break the rest of the season. The ten points we have lost to injury time goals will. Its all well and good GP saying he is getting used to it now but what is he going to do about it? We are short of a couple of decent defenders and this needs to be addressed for next season because there is no way Bridge will be here on his current form and salary.
I think a point at Blackburn will keep us in the mix but if we come away empty handed, then reaistically, we will have to on one hell of a winning run to get in the playoffs.
wiseman of hove
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4:09pm Sun 20 Jan 13
Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:I just think it is a question of momentum and keeping this mini undefeated run going. I'm also one who believes that if there is a chance of going up, we seize it. I remember posters a couple of months ago stating that we woud not want to go up prematurely and be a Reading or Soton, who were both struggling. Well, Reading have got a chance of staying up and so have Soton - tho' I'm not so sure after Adkins disgraceful dismissal.
wiseman of hove wrote:You think ONE point at this stage of the season could make such a huge difference?
I think a point at Blackburn will keep us in the mix but if we come away empty handed, then reaistically, we will have to on one hell of a winning run to get in the playoffs.
We are still in with a shout.
Far gull
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4:12pm Sun 20 Jan 13
LACHANCE wrote:Am sure I am accused of negativity but it is realism. This not all about money spend now for me ref gus trying to bring in help , more about second half tactics which are costing us points.
weststandupperlacostWe are trying to bring in at least two more players.One center back and a nother defender.Gus knows our short commings and is trying to do something about them.
earmy wrote:
wiseman of hove wrote:Whether we get one or no points at Blackburn it will not make or break the rest of the season. The ten points we have lost to injury time goals will. Its all well and good GP saying he is getting used to it now but what is he going to do about it? We are short of a couple of decent defenders and this needs to be addressed for next season because there is no way Bridge will be here on his current form and salary.
I think a point at Blackburn will keep us in the mix but if we come away empty handed, then reaistically, we will have to on one hell of a winning run to get in the playoffs.
brightonup
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5:58pm Sun 20 Jan 13
Far gull wrote:I'm not sure I understand this comment - so I am certainly not disagreeing with it - but I do wish people making criticisms (or showing perceived 'negativity') would stop trying to claim they are simply ';realistic'.
LACHANCE wrote:Am sure I am accused of negativity but it is realism. This not all about money spend now for me ref gus trying to bring in help , more about second half tactics which are costing us points.
weststandupperlacostWe are trying to bring in at least two more players.One center back and a nother defender.Gus knows our short commings and is trying to do something about them.
earmy wrote:
wiseman of hove wrote:Whether we get one or no points at Blackburn it will not make or break the rest of the season. The ten points we have lost to injury time goals will. Its all well and good GP saying he is getting used to it now but what is he going to do about it? We are short of a couple of decent defenders and this needs to be addressed for next season because there is no way Bridge will be here on his current form and salary.
I think a point at Blackburn will keep us in the mix but if we come away empty handed, then reaistically, we will have to on one hell of a winning run to get in the playoffs.
Using such terms is to suggest that the contrary view is somehow 'pie in the sky' - or 'unrealistic'
That's just rhetoric!
Freeloaders
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6:04pm Sun 20 Jan 13
LACHANCE wrote:Yes but he can't get Dunk off the wage bill.Because like Hoskins everyone in the football world knows the trouble that comes with him off the park.
weststandupperlacostWe are trying to bring in at least two more players.One center back and a nother defender.Gus knows our short commings and is trying to do something about them.
earmy wrote:
wiseman of hove wrote:Whether we get one or no points at Blackburn it will not make or break the rest of the season. The ten points we have lost to injury time goals will. Its all well and good GP saying he is getting used to it now but what is he going to do about it? We are short of a couple of decent defenders and this needs to be addressed for next season because there is no way Bridge will be here on his current form and salary.
I think a point at Blackburn will keep us in the mix but if we come away empty handed, then reaistically, we will have to on one hell of a winning run to get in the playoffs.
Freeloaders
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6:04pm Sun 20 Jan 13
LACHANCE wrote:Yes but he can't get Dunk off the wage bill.Because like Hoskins everyone in the football world knows the trouble that comes with him off the park.
weststandupperlacostWe are trying to bring in at least two more players.One center back and a nother defender.Gus knows our short commings and is trying to do something about them.
earmy wrote:
wiseman of hove wrote:Whether we get one or no points at Blackburn it will not make or break the rest of the season. The ten points we have lost to injury time goals will. Its all well and good GP saying he is getting used to it now but what is he going to do about it? We are short of a couple of decent defenders and this needs to be addressed for next season because there is no way Bridge will be here on his current form and salary.
I think a point at Blackburn will keep us in the mix but if we come away empty handed, then reaistically, we will have to on one hell of a winning run to get in the playoffs.
VegasSeagull
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6:16pm Sun 20 Jan 13
I think these things balance out over the season.
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championshipgull
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6:54pm Sun 20 Jan 13
Freeloaders wrote:When I was walking my dog in Woodingdean I meet Dunk with his Mum and Dad near where they live. It’s well known locally what a nice sensible person Lewis is. My dog talks more sense than you freeloader, out his back side.
LACHANCE wrote:Yes but he can't get Dunk off the wage bill.Because like Hoskins everyone in the football world knows the trouble that comes with him off the park.
weststandupperlacostWe are trying to bring in at least two more players.One center back and a nother defender.Gus knows our short commings and is trying to do something about them.
earmy wrote:
wiseman of hove wrote:Whether we get one or no points at Blackburn it will not make or break the rest of the season. The ten points we have lost to injury time goals will. Its all well and good GP saying he is getting used to it now but what is he going to do about it? We are short of a couple of decent defenders and this needs to be addressed for next season because there is no way Bridge will be here on his current form and salary.
I think a point at Blackburn will keep us in the mix but if we come away empty handed, then reaistically, we will have to on one hell of a winning run to get in the playoffs.
cullipmyhero
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8:32pm Sun 20 Jan 13
weststandupperlacostearmy
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8:45pm Sun 20 Jan 13
cullipmyhero wrote:So you have an xbox!
3-0 win at Ewood, 2-2 with the gooners, 3-0 vs the Palarse..You heard it here first!
ps who scored against Palarse?
cullipmyhero
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9:02pm Sun 20 Jan 13
weststandupperlacostNo Xbox, no consoles at all in fact!
earmy wrote:
cullipmyhero wrote:So you have an xbox!
3-0 win at Ewood, 2-2 with the gooners, 3-0 vs the Palarse..You heard it here first!
ps who scored against Palarse?
Just a passive gambler and Albion addict!
Someones getting a pasting soon and Palace it shall be!
UTA
weststandupperlacostearmy
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9:10pm Sun 20 Jan 13
cullipmyhero wrote:Have a fiver on a win on pens in the replay at The Emirates then. Good Luck
weststandupperlacostNo Xbox, no consoles at all in fact!
earmy wrote:
cullipmyhero wrote:So you have an xbox!
3-0 win at Ewood, 2-2 with the gooners, 3-0 vs the Palarse..You heard it here first!
ps who scored against Palarse?
Just a passive gambler and Albion addict!
Someones getting a pasting soon and Palace it shall be!
UTA
Freeloaders
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9:13pm Sun 20 Jan 13
championshipgull wrote:Well thanks to the press we all know thats not true.But i can understand you are going to do all you can to keep one of your family freeloading.I just hope the Albion can find another club to take him off the clubs hands.The two they asked soon pulled out once they found out about him.More championship scouts thought the two Crawley lads to be much better players.I know Reading did for sure.Such a nice lad he couldn't even say sorry to the fans after the Palace game.But Buckley could.
Freeloaders wrote:When I was walking my dog in Woodingdean I meet Dunk with his Mum and Dad near where they live. It’s well known locally what a nice sensible person Lewis is. My dog talks more sense than you freeloader, out his back side.
LACHANCE wrote:Yes but he can't get Dunk off the wage bill.Because like Hoskins everyone in the football world knows the trouble that comes with him off the park.
weststandupperlacostWe are trying to bring in at least two more players.One center back and a nother defender.Gus knows our short commings and is trying to do something about them.
earmy wrote:
wiseman of hove wrote:Whether we get one or no points at Blackburn it will not make or break the rest of the season. The ten points we have lost to injury time goals will. Its all well and good GP saying he is getting used to it now but what is he going to do about it? We are short of a couple of decent defenders and this needs to be addressed for next season because there is no way Bridge will be here on his current form and salary.
I think a point at Blackburn will keep us in the mix but if we come away empty handed, then reaistically, we will have to on one hell of a winning run to get in the playoffs.
Vince
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10:39pm Sun 20 Jan 13
saraman wrote:Why aim only for a play-off place. Surely automatic promotion must be the target. Reading were much further adrift last year - and hit a rich vein of form. If we can get rid of this fear of losing leads, and Ulloa and Vicente et al start to sparkle - I could see us putting a run of 8 or more wins in a row sometime soon!
Hovite wrote: saraman, last year when we were not performing we were still in the play off race for all but the last two games. Even a point against Blackburn wouldn't be that bad. Middlesbrough have lost the last 3, Palace have only won 2 in 10. We may have to win the last 2 games of the season for the play off place, but the fat lady hasn't even called a taxi let alone sing.Fair point Hovite, it's just the frustration getting at me. I'll be OK come Tuesday. We are all hoping for a play-off birth as well as the players I'm sure.
UTA
mikeygit
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9:22am Mon 21 Jan 13
Hovite
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11:11am Mon 21 Jan 13
Vince wrote:2nd place is possible and that destiny is still in our hands. Don't think any team will get close to Cardiff though, have to give them credit and they are flying.
saraman wrote:Why aim only for a play-off place. Surely automatic promotion must be the target. Reading were much further adrift last year - and hit a rich vein of form. If we can get rid of this fear of losing leads, and Ulloa and Vicente et al start to sparkle - I could see us putting a run of 8 or more wins in a row sometime soon!
Hovite wrote: saraman, last year when we were not performing we were still in the play off race for all but the last two games. Even a point against Blackburn wouldn't be that bad. Middlesbrough have lost the last 3, Palace have only won 2 in 10. We may have to win the last 2 games of the season for the play off place, but the fat lady hasn't even called a taxi let alone sing.Fair point Hovite, it's just the frustration getting at me. I'll be OK come Tuesday. We are all hoping for a play-off birth as well as the players I'm sure.
UTA
They are one team who are well equipped for the Prem, without having a player overhaul in the summer.
mikeygit
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12:16pm Mon 21 Jan 13
Falmer Wizard
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3:39pm Mon 21 Jan 13
Look at the once top teams with modern stadiums now barely half full, for me a good Championship side is
all we should aim for.
saraman says...
1:45pm Sun 20 Jan 13