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Poyet: Roar us to victory
9:30am Tuesday 21st August 2012 in Albion By Andy Naylor
Vicente returns for Albion tonight
Gus Poyet has urged a record-breaking crowd to help Albion continue their impressive form at The Amex this season.
The Seagulls host Cardiff in their first home game of the campaign tonight, boosted by the return of Vicente and an expanded capacity.
The Welshmen only requested a five per cent allocation but the new upper tier in the east stand and extra seats in the south stand mean the attendance is likely to exceed The Amex high of 21,897 against Liverpool in the League Cup last season.
That was among only five defeats in 28 matches for the Seagulls on home turf, a formidable record Poyet is keen to maintain after Saturday’s unfortunate 1-0 defeat at Hull.
Poyet said: “It’s always key. For me on Saturday the best ten minutes for Hull was after Aluko hit the crossbar from nowhere. That created a bit of atmosphere and the people had a good feeling and they had a go at us for ten minutes, which means the crowd helped the players go to another level.
“If we play the same way we did on Saturday at The Amex it could be incredible. It could create an absolutely magnificent atmosphere.
“You need that sometimes, because we are human beings. The idea, without any doubt, is to be very strong at home and keep performing away, then we will get points sooner or later.”
Vicente is available after missing Hull with an inflamed thigh tendon but winger Will Buckley (hamstring) will be saved for Saturday’s visit by Barnsley, despite impressing in training yesterday.
Comments(48)
Cory and Trevor
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9:59am Tue 21 Aug 12
Does anyone know/have the time to find out when we last had 25000 punters at home? Think on folks..
Cory and Trevor
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10:00am Tue 21 Aug 12
BearwoodSeagull
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10:11am Tue 21 Aug 12
The Real Ryfish
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10:12am Tue 21 Aug 12
Cory and Trevor wrote:Did we get about 28,000 against arsenal in the FA Cup back in 88? Memory fading...
Hopefully, we'll beat a long-standing attendance record this Saturday.
Does anyone know/have the time to find out when we last had 25000 punters at home? Think on folks..
JollyRoger
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10:18am Tue 21 Aug 12
Cory and Trevor wrote:I'm sure I can remember 32,000 for a mid-week game at the Goldstone against Wolves back in the 70s.
Hopefully, we'll beat a long-standing attendance record this Saturday.
Does anyone know/have the time to find out when we last had 25000 punters at home? Think on folks..
Clean Sheet
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10:21am Tue 21 Aug 12
Saul G P Tong
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10:23am Tue 21 Aug 12
The Real Ryfish wrote:I think this too but cannot find any attendance stats
Cory and Trevor wrote: Hopefully, we'll beat a long-standing attendance record this Saturday. Does anyone know/have the time to find out when we last had 25000 punters at home? Think on folks..Did we get about 28,000 against arsenal in the FA Cup back in 88? Memory fading...
Neville
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10:39am Tue 21 Aug 12
rolivan
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10:40am Tue 21 Aug 12
JollyRoger wrote:I was at that Wolves Game 32,000
Cory and Trevor wrote:I'm sure I can remember 32,000 for a mid-week game at the Goldstone against Wolves back in the 70s.
Hopefully, we'll beat a long-standing attendance record this Saturday.
Does anyone know/have the time to find out when we last had 25000 punters at home? Think on folks..
mikeygit
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10:41am Tue 21 Aug 12
Rumours now about Gus being offered a contract in Argentina---when will it ever stop!!!
perran seagull
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10:42am Tue 21 Aug 12
The Real Ryfish
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10:55am Tue 21 Aug 12
Saul G P Tong wrote:Just found something that says 26,467.
The Real Ryfish wrote:I think this too but cannot find any attendance stats
Cory and Trevor wrote: Hopefully, we'll beat a long-standing attendance record this Saturday. Does anyone know/have the time to find out when we last had 25000 punters at home? Think on folks..Did we get about 28,000 against arsenal in the FA Cup back in 88? Memory fading...
Gee Jay
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10:56am Tue 21 Aug 12
I was normally down the front in the 'chicken run' East terrace.
Can you imagine health and safety allowing that these days?
tug509
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11:11am Tue 21 Aug 12
Rhodes Seagull
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11:12am Tue 21 Aug 12
s.co.uk/goldstone_gr
ound.htm
Goldstone Ground -The ground also hosted football games for the 1948 Olympic Games
and we all no who started his way to the top don't we?
On 23 September 1992, David Beckham made his professional début at this stadium, coming on as a substitute for Manchester United in a League Cup Second Round tie.
Rhodes Seagull
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11:14am Tue 21 Aug 12
s.co.uk/goldstone_gr
ound.htm
BearwoodSeagull
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11:15am Tue 21 Aug 12
tug509
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11:15am Tue 21 Aug 12
tug509 wrote:I apologise unreservedly for not putting capitals for Frankie Howard.
According to the Brighton bible,Jan 30th FACR4 against Arsenal-26,467,was the last big gate at home.The Wolves game was Sep 24th 69-70 season Att 32,539.Hope this brings back good memories of what must have been a great night.But i posted an anecdote that the great frankie howard told myself and several others after the FLCR4 night game against Derby (1-1)Oct 26th 1976,official attendance 33,500,he told us he had never seen so many in the Goldstone (Inc Fulham 58)Good luck tonight lads.UTA
Alan G Skinner
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11:28am Tue 21 Aug 12
mikeygit wrote:Haha. Don't worry about this. Compleat rubbish. I seem to remember Gus giving an interview where he described England as the only place to manage, particuarly the Premier League. Can't wait for tonight, big crowd and a big result expected. We need to get some points on the board before we sign the new Striker. Brighton 2-0 Wrexham in disguise.
Good game and atmospeare coming tonight!!
Rumours now about Gus being offered a contract in Argentina---when will it ever stop!!!
Yogi
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11:43am Tue 21 Aug 12
Interesting item on rumours page re Gus.
Dr Baldhead
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11:51am Tue 21 Aug 12
Sing loud and proud people. Times are good!!!
fretlessbass
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12:23pm Tue 21 Aug 12
10:18am Tue 21 Aug 12
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Cory and Trevor wrote:
Hopefully, we'll beat a long-standing attendance record this Saturday.
Does anyone know/have the time to find out when we last had 25000 punters at home? Think on folks..
I'm sure I can remember 32,000 for a mid-week game at the Goldstone against Wolves back in the 70s.”
- I think that was a league cup game in 1970 - which we lost 2-3 and the attendance was 28.000. But it's so long ago I could be wrong !
VegasSeagull
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12:31pm Tue 21 Aug 12
tug509
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12:41pm Tue 21 Aug 12
fretlessbass wrote:Read my post 4th above yours,should`nt have gone to the bother.
JollyRoger says...
10:18am Tue 21 Aug 12
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Cory and Trevor wrote:
Hopefully, we'll beat a long-standing attendance record this Saturday.
Does anyone know/have the time to find out when we last had 25000 punters at home? Think on folks..
I'm sure I can remember 32,000 for a mid-week game at the Goldstone against Wolves back in the 70s.”
- I think that was a league cup game in 1970 - which we lost 2-3 and the attendance was 28.000. But it's so long ago I could be wrong !
Dr Baldhead
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12:41pm Tue 21 Aug 12
VegasSeagull wrote:Totally agree. I'd rather have Vokes, Wood or FFSM back than sign Piqionne. The Bothroyd rumour looks a false one, but am confident we'll see someone soon. Am beginning to think it may be a loan rather than a signing though. After the quality signings we've made in the other departments, this has been an unexpected frustration.
Frederic Piquionne, surely this is not right. I guess the guy could be cover if we fail to get a starting striker but I doubt that he is the solution to our problem up front.
tug509
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12:42pm Tue 21 Aug 12
fretlessbass wrote:Read my post 4th above yours,i should`nt have bothered!
JollyRoger says...
10:18am Tue 21 Aug 12
❝
Cory and Trevor wrote:
Hopefully, we'll beat a long-standing attendance record this Saturday.
Does anyone know/have the time to find out when we last had 25000 punters at home? Think on folks..
I'm sure I can remember 32,000 for a mid-week game at the Goldstone against Wolves back in the 70s.”
- I think that was a league cup game in 1970 - which we lost 2-3 and the attendance was 28.000. But it's so long ago I could be wrong !
ballantrrae
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1:11pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Dr Baldhead wrote:As I said on another thread Piquionne might be just about OK as either a loanee as short-term cover for Hoskins or as a second additional striker.
VegasSeagull wrote:Totally agree. I'd rather have Vokes, Wood or FFSM back than sign Piqionne. The Bothroyd rumour looks a false one, but am confident we'll see someone soon. Am beginning to think it may be a loan rather than a signing though. After the quality signings we've made in the other departments, this has been an unexpected frustration.
Frederic Piquionne, surely this is not right. I guess the guy could be cover if we fail to get a starting striker but I doubt that he is the solution to our problem up front.
I think quite a number of fans are becoming 'restless' at the non signing of the much heralded new striker Poyet wants and has said he feels the squad needs for some considerable time now.
I think we need to remember that Poyet and his team identify the 2 or 3 potential striker targets and then it is down to Burke and others to do the initial work towards acquiring them.
I suspect that Poyet is as frustrated as all of us at the lack of 'visible ' progress although he will know how close we actually are to signing someone.
Of course it isn't only another striker we need but also a CB and a midfielder.
10 days left and counting until the transfer window closes...
VegasSeagull
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1:18pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Dr Baldhead wrote:I can't see us signing a striker, a loan deal has to be the answer just based on costs. Two or three weeks ago I read somewhere, I think Sky Sports, that Pongolle, the dude that once played for Liverpool, wants to get back playing in the UK, and nothing since.
VegasSeagull wrote: Frederic Piquionne, surely this is not right. I guess the guy could be cover if we fail to get a starting striker but I doubt that he is the solution to our problem up front.Totally agree. I'd rather have Vokes, Wood or FFSM back than sign Piqionne. The Bothroyd rumour looks a false one, but am confident we'll see someone soon. Am beginning to think it may be a loan rather than a signing though. After the quality signings we've made in the other departments, this has been an unexpected frustration.
At 27 and with his experience he would be good in the Championship and I think good for Bton.
The report said that several clubs were interested and that his agent is in the UK talking to various people about the options he has. Could we be one of his options?
Cap'n Pugwash
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1:49pm Tue 21 Aug 12
mikeygit wrote:That was a rumour started about a year ago by some Chrystal Payless moron. No doubt the losers up the A23 will be doing something similar this year-especially as they'll have time on their hands seeing as none of go to watch their team anymore.
Good game and atmospeare coming tonight!!
Rumours now about Gus being offered a contract in Argentina---when will it ever stop!!!
Billyboyarnold
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2:03pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Yogi wrote:That is our all time record, Cardiff have NOT sold out all there allocation.
Top crowd 36,747 v Fulham. Plenty more room in the ground that day at the Goldstone.
Interesting item on rumours page re Gus.
Tonight will be between about
27,000 / 27.500, We had some cracking crowds at the Goldstone in the 70's, a dew over 30,000 +
VegasSeagull
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2:06pm Tue 21 Aug 12
A striker named, Chris Wondolowski, who plays for San Hose Earthquakes, just can't stop scoring goals. Over the last 23 games he has scored 18 and has 5 assists. He is aged 29 and is a USA international player. He is a player that has that natural ability of being in the right place at the right time.
If you have the time check out him out.
Conelli98
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2:13pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Saul G P Tong
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2:37pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Thought as much - I remember paying £1.50 for entry into the northstand to what I believe was a league cup game against Gillingham plus and additional £1.50 for a ticket for the Arsenal game. Crazy that you can now pay up to nearly £40 for a match ticket at The Amex.
VegasSeagull
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2:50pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Saul G P Tong wrote:but back then you could buy a round of drinks for less than a quid and a house for under 2 grand.
"According to the Brighton bible,Jan 30th FACR4 against Arsenal-26,467,was the last big gate at home...." Thought as much - I remember paying £1.50 for entry into the northstand to what I believe was a league cup game against Gillingham plus and additional £1.50 for a ticket for the Arsenal game. Crazy that you can now pay up to nearly £40 for a match ticket at The Amex.
rolivan
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2:51pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Billyboyarnold wrote:Hello Bill I was at the Wolves game over 32,000 I think Derek Dougan was in their team.Maybe You could enlighten us.
Yogi wrote:That is our all time record, Cardiff have NOT sold out all there allocation.
Top crowd 36,747 v Fulham. Plenty more room in the ground that day at the Goldstone.
Interesting item on rumours page re Gus.
Tonight will be between about
27,000 / 27.500, We had some cracking crowds at the Goldstone in the 70's, a dew over 30,000 +
Jonathan Mouette
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2:52pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Conelli98
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2:52pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Saul G P Tong wrote:...but you get a comfy seat, you keep dry and the toilets are slightly better! AND if you buy a season ticket it won't be £40.
"According to the Brighton bible,Jan 30th FACR4 against Arsenal-26,467,was the last big gate at home...."
Thought as much - I remember paying £1.50 for entry into the northstand to what I believe was a league cup game against Gillingham plus and additional £1.50 for a ticket for the Arsenal game. Crazy that you can now pay up to nearly £40 for a match ticket at The Amex.
Conelli98
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2:53pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Saul G P Tong wrote:...but you get a comfy seat, you keep dry and the toilets are slightly better! AND if you buy a season ticket it won't be £40.
"According to the Brighton bible,Jan 30th FACR4 against Arsenal-26,467,was the last big gate at home...."
Thought as much - I remember paying £1.50 for entry into the northstand to what I believe was a league cup game against Gillingham plus and additional £1.50 for a ticket for the Arsenal game. Crazy that you can now pay up to nearly £40 for a match ticket at The Amex.
VegasSeagull
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3:12pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:I agree I just don't see Fred as an option.
Good spot Vegas. However he is also one of the highest paid players in the MLS and I'm not sure the allure of Brighton to be sufficient to pry him away from his native California. You may - or may not- remember that I recently scoured the MLS for Uruguayan strikers that could be reunited with GP but with little or no success. One thing for certain is that anything is better than the rumoured Freddy Piquionne. As I have already said in an earlier thread he has an unenviable track record of disrupting dressing rooms going back several years - coinciding with his spiralling lack of form. Even on a freebie he is surely not worth it. Who would you justifiably leave out to accommodate him anyway? Oh well, I wait to be proved wrong - Nooney did it to me on Saturday when he managed two decent crosses, two more than I thought he could do. Fancy Crofts to hit the target tonight and CMS to do the business with a pair. Fingers crossed (which accounts for any typos...)!!!
Yep Wondo would come at a price but if you get a good return, and if we could cut our existing wage bill, the deal could end up as great value for money.
Tonight's game will be tough, or at least should be. It might turn out that the lads produce the quality that we know they have and we simply run the game from start to finish.
Croft, yep could well be on the score card maybe Vincente from a set piece. CMS will be ahandful tonight, of that I am sure, Cardiff might leave gaps just trying to control him, if they can keep up with him that is. ,
mr punch
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4:24pm Tue 21 Aug 12
So, basically we want maximum attendances throughout the campaign so we can get back to that top tier, preferably without going through the play off's :)
By the way, does anyone remember PC Beard (my lord)?
VegasSeagull
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5:00pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Name: Eddie Johnson
Birth Place: USA
Age: 28
Club: Seattle Sounders
Height: 6 feet
Weight: 180lbs
Games started: 113
Goals: 52
Assists: 15
Shots 335
Shots on target: 147
Sounds good to me. A goal every other game, almost. Built for the job of holding the ball. Accurate in shooting. Wouldn't cost a fortune.
The Real Ryfish
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5:38pm Tue 21 Aug 12
mr punch wrote:Constables Bins and Beardy! Happy days...
I have memories of a 30,000 plus crowd at home to Charlton on an Easter Monday in the late '70's no? Back then crowds of 26,000 plus were the norm but then again, we were on our way to the top tier of English football!
So, basically we want maximum attendances throughout the campaign so we can get back to that top tier, preferably without going through the play off's :)
By the way, does anyone remember PC Beard (my lord)?
mikeygit
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5:57pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Gee Jay
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6:06pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Maybe the West and North stands will give you the chance to get in with 'We're the East Stand Brighton Boys' Get that reverberating around three sides of the Amex!
Always Albion
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9:10pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Always Albion
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9:10pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Captain Haddock
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5:29pm Wed 22 Aug 12
Always Albion wrote:AA, any past result from any era against The Croydon Flops makes me smile! ;0)
Heres one for u lovers of that South London mob. Tuesday24th Feb 1976, Albion 2: Palace 0. Att. 33300. Our new signing Sammy Morgan got both goals!!! Hope that makes u smile.
Saul G P Tong says...
9:57am Tue 21 Aug 12