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Albion end with a draw
2:25pm Saturday 28th April 2012 in Albion By Brian Owen
An Albion fan in fancy dress dances around a bemused Vicente after the match (photos Simon Dack)
Albion rounded off their return to the Championship with a 0-0 draw at bitterly cold Barnsley today.
It was a tame way to finish what has been a momentous season for the club.
But they would have ended in defeat had home sub John Stones not headed wide from point blank range with the final touch of the match.
The sense of anti-climax was perhaps summed up when a frustrated looking Vicente fired a free-kick over the bar on 90 minutes.
The Seagulls overcame a sluggish start to have the better chances in a quiet first half.
Will Buckley was involved in their better moments.
The winger popped up just beyond the far post to knock the ball back after Vicente had chipped a great cross from the byline but Ashley Barnes’ shot was off target.
Then Buckley’s terrific run and cross on the right set up Gary Dicker for a drive which David Button did well to save.
Barnsley defenders almost contrived to turn an Inigo Calderon cross into their own net while the Tykes’ one moment of menace was ended by Lewis Dunk’s timely sliding tackle as Stephen Dawson bore down on goal.
The second half was a non-event, although David Gonzalez capped a very assured display between the sticks by holding on to Jim O’Brien’s well struck drive.
Comments(52)
brightonup
says...
2:27pm Sat 28 Apr 12
I am not keen on their fans coming on this site - but today is an exception!
Now... let's do the same in season 2012/13
Mr Know It All
says...
2:30pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Seagulls!
brightonup
says...
2:31pm Sat 28 Apr 12
We have had a great season. In years to come people will recall the Donnie match, beating Saints, Newcastle etc.
...and Vicente - what fantastic skills!!
Whatever happens, whoever tries to dampen the spirit.. we are the ALBION - we will prevail!
Hovite
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2:32pm Sat 28 Apr 12
brightonup
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2:38pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Hovite wrote:.... oh yes!!!
Sunderland
... and the demolition of Ipswich!
Lisa has a Chrome Dome
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2:42pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Troll Busters
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2:48pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Makes more sense now!
championshipgull
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2:48pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Portlock Seagull
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2:49pm Sat 28 Apr 12
7Rookie
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2:57pm Sat 28 Apr 12
turtling.
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2:58pm Sat 28 Apr 12
championshipgull
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3:03pm Sat 28 Apr 12
MikeTheMan
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3:03pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Ringmer Rich
says...
3:03pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Troll Busters
says...
3:11pm Sat 28 Apr 12
turtling. wrote:Turtle brain
we should be proud of having the worst disciplinary record in the league and having 'fans?' that appear out of nowhere buying season tickets.......like cockroaches
Neville
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3:15pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Cannot see Vokes being with us next season,very cumbersome and does not have that target man threat about him.
Change of keeper today be interesting who remains,feel Ankergren most likely to leave.
championshipgull
says...
3:15pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Troll Busters wrote:Thank you troll busters I will call you again.
turtling. wrote:Turtle brain
we should be proud of having the worst disciplinary record in the league and having 'fans?' that appear out of nowhere buying season tickets.......like cockroaches
Troll Busters
says...
3:18pm Sat 28 Apr 12
No terms or conditions apply.
HOVEPARKRESIDENT
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3:20pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Troll Busters
says...
3:23pm Sat 28 Apr 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:You also said you were going to watch the Crawley Hereford game. I think you may have missed the kick off, but don't tell me, you are posting on your Ipad.
Well well well!! What did I tell you. As I said Brighton wouldn't win another game pre Burnley and as usual I am correct. What a dull sad way to end the season. Couldn't even beat Barnsley who are one place above the relegation places. No wins in 8! Yes 8!. Are you still gonna say 'what a great season we've had'!! You're all deluded it was at best mediocre.
gordongull
says...
3:24pm Sat 28 Apr 12
I pointed out that the matches were played at the height of our injury crisis, but with a full squad now available, we should make the necessary improvement in the second meeting with those teams, and snatch a play-off place.
This time around, we have picked up a meagre three points out of eighteen, and scored only three goals.
The obvious conclusion is that the players who returned from injury combined with all the loan signings haven't had the slightest effect on our ability to get results.
Having said that, 10th is a very respectable finish, but if the target is The Premiership, it will not be achieved without a major influx of talent.
I don't think second-string Premier league players are the answer, and bringing in players from abroad is always a gamble. We need to poach experienced, proven players who are currently cutting it at this level.
While I love watching Vicente play, his inclusion has coincided with our worst run of results in the entire season. while of course I am not saying this is Vicente's fault, his talents have unfortunately not had the desired effect of raising our game.
It would not look appropriate to speculate on what level of investment Tony Bloom should commit himself to, but it is clear that a lot needs to be done to ensure continued progress.
Taking into consideration the Club's Owner, Manager, Stadium, and the decent bunch of players who have taken us this far, the good news is that there isn't any bad news.
Gee Jay
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3:28pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Great to finish 10th in our return to the Championship, but our forwards have not ben scoring, if it wasn't for 'Caldi' (a full back, for heaven's sake)the last few results would have been worse.
We need a 'finisher' for next season, Becchio or Snodgrass (should be available after Warnock's clear out) A guy who can play effectively alongside CMS.
Albion Always!
HOVEPARKRESIDENT
says...
3:31pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Troll Busters wrote:I am at Crawley watching a proper game of football with a decent team who know how to play football.
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:You also said you were going to watch the Crawley Hereford game. I think you may have missed the kick off, but don't tell me, you are posting on your Ipad.
Well well well!! What did I tell you. As I said Brighton wouldn't win another game pre Burnley and as usual I am correct. What a dull sad way to end the season. Couldn't even beat Barnsley who are one place above the relegation places. No wins in 8! Yes 8!. Are you still gonna say 'what a great season we've had'!! You're all deluded it was at best mediocre.
Troll Busters
says...
3:35pm Sat 28 Apr 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:At Crawley, watching a game and participating on a comment board. At least wait for half time to join in with us.
Troll Busters wrote:I am at Crawley watching a proper game of football with a decent team who know how to play football.HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote: Well well well!! What did I tell you. As I said Brighton wouldn't win another game pre Burnley and as usual I am correct. What a dull sad way to end the season. Couldn't even beat Barnsley who are one place above the relegation places. No wins in 8! Yes 8!. Are you still gonna say 'what a great season we've had'!! You're all deluded it was at best mediocre.You also said you were going to watch the Crawley Hereford game. I think you may have missed the kick off, but don't tell me, you are posting on your Ipad.
You're bashed
gordongull
says...
3:41pm Sat 28 Apr 12
turtling. wrote:Do cockroaches buy season tickets? I didn't know they had that kind of spending power.
we should be proud of having the worst disciplinary record in the league and having 'fans?' that appear out of nowhere buying season tickets.......like cockroaches
Given their small size, this could be an unexploited goldmine, as their seating requirements woulds be minimal.
As for fans ''appearing out of nowhere'', they have always been fans, but until now there wasn't room for them all.
It isn't rocket science!
farside
says...
3:59pm Sat 28 Apr 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:I agree with you at least - Hereford are worth watching
Troll Busters wrote:I am at Crawley watching a proper game of football with a decent team who know how to play football.
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:You also said you were going to watch the Crawley Hereford game. I think you may have missed the kick off, but don't tell me, you are posting on your Ipad.
Well well well!! What did I tell you. As I said Brighton wouldn't win another game pre Burnley and as usual I am correct. What a dull sad way to end the season. Couldn't even beat Barnsley who are one place above the relegation places. No wins in 8! Yes 8!. Are you still gonna say 'what a great season we've had'!! You're all deluded it was at best mediocre.
turtling.
says...
3:59pm Sat 28 Apr 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT
says...
4:02pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Troll Busters wrote:Half time. Just managed to get a snack, drink, go to the toilet and get back to my seat all in 10 minutes. To do that at the Amex I would have to leave my seat at 3.10pm! My season ticket money might just be heading Crawley's way next season.
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:At Crawley, watching a game and participating on a comment board. At least wait for half time to join in with us.
Troll Busters wrote:I am at Crawley watching a proper game of football with a decent team who know how to play football.HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote: Well well well!! What did I tell you. As I said Brighton wouldn't win another game pre Burnley and as usual I am correct. What a dull sad way to end the season. Couldn't even beat Barnsley who are one place above the relegation places. No wins in 8! Yes 8!. Are you still gonna say 'what a great season we've had'!! You're all deluded it was at best mediocre.You also said you were going to watch the Crawley Hereford game. I think you may have missed the kick off, but don't tell me, you are posting on your Ipad.
You're bashed
Troll Busters
says...
4:03pm Sat 28 Apr 12
turtling. wrote:Shell food
bloom's been seen meeting an ugly, shaven-headed man wearing 2 brown moth-tailed caterpillars as eyebrows. rumours have been circulating that pepe guardiola is taking over from this same person
Troll Busters
says...
4:04pm Sat 28 Apr 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:That's good news, it's easy to get to from Croyden.
Troll Busters wrote:Half time. Just managed to get a snack, drink, go to the toilet and get back to my seat all in 10 minutes. To do that at the Amex I would have to leave my seat at 3.10pm! My season ticket money might just be heading Crawley's way next season.HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:At Crawley, watching a game and participating on a comment board. At least wait for half time to join in with us. You're bashedTroll Busters wrote:I am at Crawley watching a proper game of football with a decent team who know how to play football.HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote: Well well well!! What did I tell you. As I said Brighton wouldn't win another game pre Burnley and as usual I am correct. What a dull sad way to end the season. Couldn't even beat Barnsley who are one place above the relegation places. No wins in 8! Yes 8!. Are you still gonna say 'what a great season we've had'!! You're all deluded it was at best mediocre.You also said you were going to watch the Crawley Hereford game. I think you may have missed the kick off, but don't tell me, you are posting on your Ipad.
Troll Busters
says...
4:08pm Sat 28 Apr 12
farside
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4:14pm Sat 28 Apr 12
championshipgull
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4:30pm Sat 28 Apr 12
FalmerFever
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4:55pm Sat 28 Apr 12
I think Reading who have now been brought out by a wealthy group could make mid-table but dont think Southampton have the cash to build a decent Premiership side,it will be interesting to see how they end up.
wiseman of hove
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5:28pm Sat 28 Apr 12
FalmerFever wrote:I would have thought the sale of Oxlade-Chamberlain - was it £12,000,000 with possible add ons? plus decent gates to come - is a good base for the Saints to build on. I think they may do better than Reading. Adkins has done an amazing job. I had forgotten that when he took over they were relegation threatened in League 1.
Happy that Albion finished higher than i expected but also relieved that they did not get promoted as I did not want them to be next season`s Wolves.
I think Reading who have now been brought out by a wealthy group could make mid-table but dont think Southampton have the cash to build a decent Premiership side,it will be interesting to see how they end up.
barnieb
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5:31pm Sat 28 Apr 12
gordongull
says...
5:52pm Sat 28 Apr 12
FalmerFever wrote:Southampton F.C.'s owners are the 5th wealthiest in U.K. football.
Happy that Albion finished higher than i expected but also relieved that they did not get promoted as I did not want them to be next season`s Wolves.
I think Reading who have now been brought out by a wealthy group could make mid-table but dont think Southampton have the cash to build a decent Premiership side,it will be interesting to see how they end up.
What cash will be released for team strengthening in the Premiership remains to be seen.
The Real Ryfish
says...
6:31pm Sat 28 Apr 12
gordongull wrote:Being wealthy means nothing though; QPR's owners were THE wealthiest but they didn't exactly speculate to accumulate. I think Adkins will be found out at a higher level, but I always used to like Saints, so it will be interesting to see how they fare.
FalmerFever wrote:Southampton F.C.'s owners are the 5th wealthiest in U.K. football.
Happy that Albion finished higher than i expected but also relieved that they did not get promoted as I did not want them to be next season`s Wolves.
I think Reading who have now been brought out by a wealthy group could make mid-table but dont think Southampton have the cash to build a decent Premiership side,it will be interesting to see how they end up.
What cash will be released for team strengthening in the Premiership remains to be seen.
HOVEPARKPRESIDENT.
says...
7:25pm Sat 28 Apr 12
jed jenkins
says...
7:28pm Sat 28 Apr 12
but...I really hope they set new record lows in the prem next season and Adkins gets sacked at Xmas.
mark5
says...
8:12pm Sat 28 Apr 12
gordongull wrote:Yep, agree with all you say(as usual!) We are, with the current players, a very adequate mid table Championship side and entertaining too. However, if the Premiership is the ambition, which it clearly is, we need to sign around 6 top Championship/ex Premiership players. That is easier said than done and there is of course the small matter of money..........! Anyway, very enjoyable season, although ending in a whimper which is a shame. Can't wait to next term, extra seats, quality new players(hopefully!) happy days.........! UTA!
While we had six games to go, and were still in with a chance of the play-offs, I reminded us that the last time we played those six sides we collected only four points out of eighteen, and scored just two goals.
I pointed out that the matches were played at the height of our injury crisis, but with a full squad now available, we should make the necessary improvement in the second meeting with those teams, and snatch a play-off place.
This time around, we have picked up a meagre three points out of eighteen, and scored only three goals.
The obvious conclusion is that the players who returned from injury combined with all the loan signings haven't had the slightest effect on our ability to get results.
Having said that, 10th is a very respectable finish, but if the target is The Premiership, it will not be achieved without a major influx of talent.
I don't think second-string Premier league players are the answer, and bringing in players from abroad is always a gamble. We need to poach experienced, proven players who are currently cutting it at this level.
While I love watching Vicente play, his inclusion has coincided with our worst run of results in the entire season. while of course I am not saying this is Vicente's fault, his talents have unfortunately not had the desired effect of raising our game.
It would not look appropriate to speculate on what level of investment Tony Bloom should commit himself to, but it is clear that a lot needs to be done to ensure continued progress.
Taking into consideration the Club's Owner, Manager, Stadium, and the decent bunch of players who have taken us this far, the good news is that there isn't any bad news.
barnieb
says...
8:36pm Sat 28 Apr 12
gordongull
says...
9:03pm Sat 28 Apr 12
barnieb wrote:Maybe you should do a little research before posting wild, unfounded accusations.
If Saints present owners really are the 5th welthiest in the country,as one reader has commented,perhaps they should pay back some or all of the debts wiped away when Southampton FC went into administration.Just wonder how many butchers,bakers and candlestickmakers were dragged down the pan when they walked away from their debts.They should have been chucked out of league football,into ameteur league and oblivion. Have to say it again,cannot stand that cheating, smug Adkins,hope he falls flat on his face.
''Just as it looked like the club would have to fold, the cavalry arrived in the shape of Markus Liebherr, whose DMWSL 613 Limited acquired the share capital of the football club (and other group companies) from the administrators of Southampton Leisure Holdings Plc on 8 July 2009. Not only did the new owner save the club, but he also paid the debts in full, as opposed to many new owners who only pay a few pennies in the pound for debts owed, leaving many small business and public authorities out of pocket.''
barnieb
says...
9:29pm Sat 28 Apr 12
anything is possible
says...
11:50pm Sat 28 Apr 12
wiseman of hove wrote:And remember he has a great first team coach in Dean Wilkins. I'm pleased for him that he's now coaching in The Premiership....he deserves it!
FalmerFever wrote:I would have thought the sale of Oxlade-Chamberlain - was it £12,000,000 with possible add ons? plus decent gates to come - is a good base for the Saints to build on. I think they may do better than Reading. Adkins has done an amazing job. I had forgotten that when he took over they were relegation threatened in League 1.
Happy that Albion finished higher than i expected but also relieved that they did not get promoted as I did not want them to be next season`s Wolves.
I think Reading who have now been brought out by a wealthy group could make mid-table but dont think Southampton have the cash to build a decent Premiership side,it will be interesting to see how they end up.
anything is possible
says...
11:51pm Sat 28 Apr 12
Hovite
says...
1:05pm Sun 29 Apr 12
mark5
says...
2:29pm Sun 29 Apr 12
Hovite wrote:Particularly after the disgraceful way the club treated him! Finish 7th in league1 with pretty poor players, no resources and then sack him!
Yep good old Deano, really pleased for him bouncing back and proving his value!
Hovite
says...
3:23pm Sun 29 Apr 12
I am sure that he is key to the Saints success, though Adkins will take all the credit.
So well done DW!!!
pablobrowno
says...
4:41pm Sun 29 Apr 12
barnieb wrote:I'm a Brighton fan too mate but that's just plain sour grapes! Congrats to the stains. :)
The Albions campaign finished the same as last seasons,just fizzling out at the end.Still,all things considered,would have settled for 10th place if offered at the start of the season,in what is,a very tough division.See Southampton ended up bridesmaid again,think they will really struggle next season,the antics and highly dubious tactics of manager Adkins (cannot warm to him at all),ie getting at opposing teams getting players sent off,will not be tolerated in the Premiership,I think he,like his team will be found out.I think Albion and Southampton will be travelling in opposite directions come the end of next season.
SicklySeagull
says...
11:47pm Sun 29 Apr 12
championshipgull says...
2:27pm Sat 28 Apr 12