Poyet sees the bright side (From The Argus)

turtling. wrote:
the worst losers in football blame the referee or the pitch or the weather and some are really professional and say it's an end of season game ....well done gusset, you've surpassed yourself

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Just about sums it up when the biggest achievment of the season is finishing above Palace. Didn't Palace come to the Amex and destroy Brighton. Yes they did so that trumps the league table position doesn't it.
Gus says he would have bet on a 0-0 at half time. Any decent manager would have changed things if they thought that and gone for a win agains't a team that would have been relegated if Pourstmouth hadn't had the points reduction.
New manager for next season please, sign some talent, less queues, improve the pies and I may reconsider purchasing a season ticket.

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Just about sums it up when the biggest achievment of the season is finishing above Palace. Didn't Palace come to the Amex and destroy Brighton. Yes they did so that trumps the league table position doesn't it. Gus says he would have bet on a 0-0 at half time. Any decent manager would have changed things if they thought that and gone for a win agains't a team that would have been relegated if Pourstmouth hadn't had the points reduction. New manager for next season please, sign some talent, less queues, improve the pies and I may reconsider purchasing a season ticket.

Bob! wrote:

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Just about sums it up when the biggest achievment of the season is finishing above Palace. Didn't Palace come to the Amex and destroy Brighton. Yes they did so that trumps the league table position doesn't it.
Gus says he would have bet on a 0-0 at half time. Any decent manager would have changed things if they thought that and gone for a win agains't a team that would have been relegated if Pourstmouth hadn't had the points reduction.
New manager for next season please, sign some talent, less queues, improve the pies and I may reconsider purchasing a season ticket.

So, one game trumps the whole season does it?

hmmmmm

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:

Bob! wrote:

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote: Just about sums it up when the biggest achievment of the season is finishing above Palace. Didn't Palace come to the Amex and destroy Brighton. Yes they did so that trumps the league table position doesn't it. Gus says he would have bet on a 0-0 at half time. Any decent manager would have changed things if they thought that and gone for a win agains't a team that would have been relegated if Pourstmouth hadn't had the points reduction. New manager for next season please, sign some talent, less queues, improve the pies and I may reconsider purchasing a season ticket.

So, one game trumps the whole season does it? hmmmmm

I'm sure Palace wouldn't give a flying one that they finished below Brighton because they would take more pleasure out of coming to the Amex and giving Brighton a hiding. Simple as

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:

Bob! wrote:

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Just about sums it up when the biggest achievment of the season is finishing above Palace. Didn't Palace come to the Amex and destroy Brighton. Yes they did so that trumps the league table position doesn't it.
Gus says he would have bet on a 0-0 at half time. Any decent manager would have changed things if they thought that and gone for a win agains't a team that would have been relegated if Pourstmouth hadn't had the points reduction.
New manager for next season please, sign some talent, less queues, improve the pies and I may reconsider purchasing a season ticket.

So, one game trumps the whole season does it?

hmmmmm

I'm sure Palace wouldn't give a flying one that they finished below Brighton because they would take more pleasure out of coming to the Amex and giving Brighton a hiding. Simple as

bindaredundat wrote:
hello brighton would just like to say i think you have done well to achieve a top 10 position. in all honesty i think a playoff place was within your grasp.although brighton are not my team and i do not have any right to criticise i am not to sure about the manager and west ham what was that about.anyway we are off to the prem now, just like to say overall the past couple of seasons it's been a pleasure competing against you and wish you well next season

bindaredundat wrote:
hello brighton would just like to say i think you have done well to achieve a top 10 position. in all honesty i think a playoff place was within your grasp.although brighton are not my team and i do not have any right to criticise i am not to sure about the manager and west ham what was that about.anyway we are off to the prem now, just like to say overall the past couple of seasons it's been a pleasure competing against you and wish you well next season

brightonup wrote:
...and the good vibes just keep rolling in! This season has been the most successful in a generation, and I often see children in Brighton shirts. Believe it - our fans and our benign chairmen have taken us to a much higher level - and we have much to look forward to. I still spare a thought for a couple of Albion supporting mates who sadly didn't live to see our homecoming; but I also rejoice in the undoubted pleasure (and success) the future will bring. UTA!!!

GovindaTim wrote:
HPR, How was the Crawley match that you were "Supposedly" at today?? Care to comment??

GovindaTim wrote:
HPR, How was the Crawley match that you were "Supposedly" at today?? Care to comment??

HOVEPARKPRESIDENT. wrote:
At least we get the chance to do the double over palace next season. Great season, top ten finish, would have settled for that at the start of the season. Well done gus, and well done to the players. We held our own in the second tier of a football league that is second to none in the world. onwards and upwards.

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:

GovindaTim wrote: HPR, How was the Crawley match that you were "Supposedly" at today?? Care to comment??

Very enjoyable afternoon of football. Just a football fan enjoying an afternoon of FOOTBALL which I have failed to see at the Amex in months. Thanks for asking now get back to your washing up and Eastenders you sad little person.

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Please remember this page is to comment on football related matters (difficult for a Brighton fan to understand). I find it hilarious that so called Brighton fans waste space on here commenting about me!! If you think I am a troll why do you bother replying to my posts. I know you secretly admire me and agree with everything I say. Every time you reply to one of my comments it says more about you than it does me..... Think about it...., go on I dare you...., go on....... nearly there! Yes you really are a sad person. Goodnight all.

Troll Busters wrote:

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Please remember this page is to comment on football related matters (difficult for a Brighton fan to understand). I find it hilarious that so called Brighton fans waste space on here commenting about me!! If you think I am a troll why do you bother replying to my posts. I know you secretly admire me and agree with everything I say. Every time you reply to one of my comments it says more about you than it does me..... Think about it...., go on I dare you...., go on....... nearly there! Yes you really are a sad person. Goodnight all.

They are not replies, just bait, making sure you come back for your fix. Troll fishing, it's a blood sport.

We have got your attention. Gimp.

gordongull wrote:
Oh well, looks like a close season of transfer speculation and trolls.
At least there is the European Championship to break it up, but we don't even have a manager.
Martin O'neill has ruled himself out, and I'm not sure if Alan Pardew has even been considered.
Assuming we can't get Pep Guardiola interested, I'm thinking of reviving my 'Big Sam for England' campaign in an attempt to generate a little controversy.
Does this make me a Wind-up Merchant?
Only if you can come up with a more convincing candidate.

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:

Bob! wrote:

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Just about sums it up when the biggest achievment of the season is finishing above Palace. Didn't Palace come to the Amex and destroy Brighton. Yes they did so that trumps the league table position doesn't it.
Gus says he would have bet on a 0-0 at half time. Any decent manager would have changed things if they thought that and gone for a win agains't a team that would have been relegated if Pourstmouth hadn't had the points reduction.
New manager for next season please, sign some talent, less queues, improve the pies and I may reconsider purchasing a season ticket.

So, one game trumps the whole season does it?

hmmmmm

I'm sure Palace wouldn't give a flying one that they finished below Brighton because they would take more pleasure out of coming to the Amex and giving Brighton a hiding. Simple as

jed jenkins wrote:
a cracking season. saw every home game bar Burnley (maybe one more voice could have urged in an equaliser!?). Top 10 was all I asked at the beginning of the season and we achieved that. Ups and downs throughout but the over riding theme was one of progress. A bit more tweaking in the summer and hopefully we can improve still further. Palace can have 6 points of us every season as far as I'm concerned as long as our end of season position matches our wishes. It's a 24 team league not a head to head. I hope Vicente stays...so many out of your seat moments in so few appearances...but if he moves on to bigger and better things good luck to him and thanks for the memories. These are great times to be an Albion fan...all the more appreciated for the times that preceded these unimaginable highs. Good Ol Sussex By the Sea la la la.

fairweathersupporter wrote:
'Super' KUMQUAT and Pte must be splitting their sides with this lot on here this afternoon!

Anyway, overall good season. Good, bad and on one or two occasions pretty awful, we have had our highest finish in a long time and some great games against top sides. Dunky's come through, Vicente has shown us the quality that hopefully one day will be the rule as opposed to the exception(al). CMS will hopefully continue to frustrate and be supplied with a worthy partner.I said i'd be pleased with mid table, i know the likes of MBTS were hoping for better signings and a play off spot but there's always next season. On the down side and no doubt the point of several debates to come over the summer, i'd like a plan B when the passing game is not working, some evidence of this after the West Ham game (home) but too often we lacked ideas. Also the striker situation needs sorting. Out of all the loan players, i think we're all agreed that Mattock would be an excellent addition. I'm not so sure that Painter or Dicker have made the grade but i question not their effort or commitment. Gus is learning and his CV is quite impressive. I look forward to my first season ticket in a while...

gordongull wrote:
Oh well, looks like a close season of transfer speculation and trolls.
At least there is the European Championship to break it up, but we don't even have a manager.
Martin O'neill has ruled himself out, and I'm not sure if Alan Pardew has even been considered.
Assuming we can't get Pep Guardiola interested, I'm thinking of reviving my 'Big Sam for England' campaign in an attempt to generate a little controversy.
Does this make me a Wind-up Merchant?
Only if you can come up with a more convincing candidate.

Captain Haddock wrote:

fairweathersupporter wrote:
'Super' KUMQUAT and Pte must be splitting their sides with this lot on here this afternoon!

Anyway, overall good season. Good, bad and on one or two occasions pretty awful, we have had our highest finish in a long time and some great games against top sides. Dunky's come through, Vicente has shown us the quality that hopefully one day will be the rule as opposed to the exception(al). CMS will hopefully continue to frustrate and be supplied with a worthy partner.I said i'd be pleased with mid table, i know the likes of MBTS were hoping for better signings and a play off spot but there's always next season. On the down side and no doubt the point of several debates to come over the summer, i'd like a plan B when the passing game is not working, some evidence of this after the West Ham game (home) but too often we lacked ideas. Also the striker situation needs sorting. Out of all the loan players, i think we're all agreed that Mattock would be an excellent addition. I'm not so sure that Painter or Dicker have made the grade but i question not their effort or commitment. Gus is learning and his CV is quite impressive. I look forward to my first season ticket in a while...

Great post and you'll love the season ticket! We've had some cracking days and nights out at 'The AmStad' with plenty to follow next year.

Let's hope we can keep Vicente and add well to the squad.

Have LOVED this season, being with my mates in this glorious new home, supping Sussex ale and enjoying a **** good sing song on the concourses post match....and not least in Dick's Bar after Brum last weekend!

I bl00dy love this club and (most of) the many Albion fans I know.

Long live The Albion! We will prevail and take our seat at the top table where our future belongs.

Viva Vicente! Viva Gustavo! Viva The Seagulls!

(And no I have been on the vino...yet!)

Captain Haddock wrote:

Captain Haddock wrote:

fairweathersupporter wrote: 'Super' KUMQUAT and Pte must be splitting their sides with this lot on here this afternoon! Anyway, overall good season. Good, bad and on one or two occasions pretty awful, we have had our highest finish in a long time and some great games against top sides. Dunky's come through, Vicente has shown us the quality that hopefully one day will be the rule as opposed to the exception(al). CMS will hopefully continue to frustrate and be supplied with a worthy partner.I said i'd be pleased with mid table, i know the likes of MBTS were hoping for better signings and a play off spot but there's always next season. On the down side and no doubt the point of several debates to come over the summer, i'd like a plan B when the passing game is not working, some evidence of this after the West Ham game (home) but too often we lacked ideas. Also the striker situation needs sorting. Out of all the loan players, i think we're all agreed that Mattock would be an excellent addition. I'm not so sure that Painter or Dicker have made the grade but i question not their effort or commitment. Gus is learning and his CV is quite impressive. I look forward to my first season ticket in a while...

Great post and you'll love the season ticket! We've had some cracking days and nights out at 'The AmStad' with plenty to follow next year. Let's hope we can keep Vicente and add well to the squad. Have LOVED this season, being with my mates in this glorious new home, supping Sussex ale and enjoying a **** good sing song on the concourses post match....and not least in Dick's Bar after Brum last weekend! I bl00dy love this club and (most of) the many Albion fans I know. Long live The Albion! We will prevail and take our seat at the top table where our future belongs. Viva Vicente! Viva Gustavo! Viva The Seagulls! (And no I have been on the vino...yet!)

Two things: I did of course mean "haveN'T been on the vino....yet!" And why is d@mn censored?! Maybe we could ban "blast" and "confound it" too?! ;0)

hogarth123 wrote:
Gus could have given The Saints credit for promotion back to the Premiership which is something the Albion will not be doing for several seasons.

brightonup wrote:

hogarth123 wrote:
Gus could have given The Saints credit for promotion back to the Premiership which is something the Albion will not be doing for several seasons.

Sincere congratulations to Saints and their fans from me; a great achievement.
Just have to add that this was a disingenuous post, given that much of the Albion fans' (temporary) disaffection for SFC was caused by Adkins' gracelessness. Top manager, yes, generous spirit - NO! ... and if I were you, I wouldn't speculate on a team's progress in the future - either Albions or Saints.........

Hovite wrote:

gordongull wrote:
Oh well, looks like a close season of transfer speculation and trolls.
At least there is the European Championship to break it up, but we don't even have a manager.
Martin O'neill has ruled himself out, and I'm not sure if Alan Pardew has even been considered.
Assuming we can't get Pep Guardiola interested, I'm thinking of reviving my 'Big Sam for England' campaign in an attempt to generate a little controversy.
Does this make me a Wind-up Merchant?
Only if you can come up with a more convincing candidate.

Haven't got a clue gordon, the only top manager available at the end of the season is Pep Guardiola.

Roy Hodgson would be good to come in at late notice, because he is a good stable straight forward talking guy, who knows his stuff. You have to forget the time he was at Liverpool, that was when Torres was there and Roy had to base the team around him when out of form, as he has proved with Chelsea.

Not too fussed if the new manager is specifically British as long as they have managed in the Prem or at the very least speak good English and has good communication skills.

Captain Haddock wrote:

gordongull wrote:
Oh well, looks like a close season of transfer speculation and trolls.
At least there is the European Championship to break it up, but we don't even have a manager.
Martin O'neill has ruled himself out, and I'm not sure if Alan Pardew has even been considered.
Assuming we can't get Pep Guardiola interested, I'm thinking of reviving my 'Big Sam for England' campaign in an attempt to generate a little controversy.
Does this make me a Wind-up Merchant?
Only if you can come up with a more convincing candidate.

Yes it does make you a WUM, Gordon! Shirley you must jest?!

P.S You missed The Wheeler Dealer. Still first choice IMHO.

john_wheeler38 wrote:
good luck2 the albion next year hope 2 c u in the prem in the near future u can do it from a saints fan

gordongull wrote:

Hovite wrote:

gordongull wrote:
Oh well, looks like a close season of transfer speculation and trolls.
At least there is the European Championship to break it up, but we don't even have a manager.
Martin O'neill has ruled himself out, and I'm not sure if Alan Pardew has even been considered.
Assuming we can't get Pep Guardiola interested, I'm thinking of reviving my 'Big Sam for England' campaign in an attempt to generate a little controversy.
Does this make me a Wind-up Merchant?
Only if you can come up with a more convincing candidate.

Haven't got a clue gordon, the only top manager available at the end of the season is Pep Guardiola.

Roy Hodgson would be good to come in at late notice, because he is a good stable straight forward talking guy, who knows his stuff. You have to forget the time he was at Liverpool, that was when Torres was there and Roy had to base the team around him when out of form, as he has proved with Chelsea.

Not too fussed if the new manager is specifically British as long as they have managed in the Prem or at the very least speak good English and has good communication skills.

Looking like Roy Hodgson for England. Very perceptive of you Hovite, and I hope your evaluation is right. I listened to interviews with two former Swiss internationals from Roy's era, and they gave glowing reports of his time as Manager.
Apparently Switzerland were ranked third in the world under his tenure!
You could be right about his time at Liverpool. K.D. hasn't done any better after spending fortunes.