Poyet: What a goal!

Gus cingratulates CMS on his wonder goal (photo Simon Dack) Gus cingratulates CMS on his wonder goal (photo Simon Dack)

Gus Poyet reckons he saw the most spectacular goal of his time as Albion manager today.

And Craig Mackail-Smith’s first against Burnley wasn’t bad either!

Mackail-Smith put Albion ahead with a superb volley and then bettered it with an overhead kick to restore the lead as the Seagulls won 3-1 at Turf Moor.

Poyet referred to the second and said: “I don’t remember in my time at Brighton a goal so spectacular.

“We have had long shots from Benno (Elliott Bennett ), I remember one from Gary Dicker on the volley.

“We have had great moves and Kazenga LuaLua from free-kicks.

“But this was so difficult, so much about the timing.

“The power on the shot was incredible.

“It was coming. If we want to be at the top we need to win away from home, not just at home. I’m absolutely delighted.”

Poyet praised a controlled performance by his side.

He added: “We had to know when to be patient in possession and when to go and create.”

Andrew Crofts left the action with what Poyet described as a muscle injury which will sideline him out for up to three weeks.

That would appear to rule him out of Wales’ two forthcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Comments(101)

Sticky-mess says...
6:20pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Ohhhh I wanna see it!

Alfie T says...
6:27pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Crofts injured, step up Dean Hammond !

rolivan says...
6:28pm Sat 1 Sep 12

We have had over 60 shots on goal in 4 games why couldn't we do this last year? CMS has nearly scored half of his total for last season already.I doubted his ability but hold my hands up, long may the goals continue.

Aylesburyseagull says...
6:28pm Sat 1 Sep 12

I bet you any money it's brushed under the carpet on TFLS tonight!!!!!! Hope not though as it sounds like a contender for goal of the season

Blackheath, Brighton Fan says...
6:29pm Sat 1 Sep 12

late night tonight watching the football league show

Lawro woz God says...
6:34pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Blackheath, Brighton Fan wrote:
late night tonight watching the football league show
Sky plussing it now!

fairweathersupporter says...
6:43pm Sat 1 Sep 12

CMS now top striker as well as top bloke.

Who asked why we signed Hammond? I think we're about to find out why. Get well Crofty...

Gee Jay says...
6:47pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Well played Albion.
This could be THE season for CMS to show just how good he can be with the right service.

Simon Mew says...
6:51pm Sat 1 Sep 12

The joy of reading the fickle Albion faithful make more U-turns than a Tory party conference.

gordongull says...
6:51pm Sat 1 Sep 12

rolivan wrote:
We have had over 60 shots on goal in 4 games why couldn't we do this last year? CMS has nearly scored half of his total for last season already.I doubted his ability but hold my hands up, long may the goals continue.
Quality delivery?

REALAlbionSUPPORTER! says...
6:53pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Simon Mew wrote:
The joy of reading the fickle Albion faithful make more U-turns than a Tory party conference.
Well said! Hang on.... queue someone naming a player who was rubbish today...

gordongull says...
7:00pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Simon Mew wrote:
The joy of reading the fickle Albion faithful make more U-turns than a Tory party conference.
Where did you appear from?
Many supporters don't have a problem with the return of Dean Hammond.
Which posters have you identified as making a U-turn?

gordongull says...
7:03pm Sat 1 Sep 12

And And those who wanted CMS out were in a minority.

gordongull says...
7:09pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Trolls are also in a minority.
Wonder why?

sussexram40 says...
7:16pm Sat 1 Sep 12

3 more points and CMS is stepping up to the plate. 4th place when I checked. This coulc be the year when the Albion stays in the top 6 till May. It's looking good after a sticky start but I'm not going out to count out some chickens just yet.There's still a long way to go but I cant see anything going wrong this year. Forget the Pride carnival, its all about pride in BHA. IGWT.

campotolox says...
7:35pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Listen you lot and all i tried to upset,just do it to get a reaction,dont meen any of it, wish BHA all the best, think they did brill today,yes i live in Spain but miss BHA so much,sorry!!been a supporter since i was 8,70 in Jan,good luck to them.

Hovite says...
7:35pm Sat 1 Sep 12

You're on troll spotting duty tonight then Gordon

Hovite says...
7:43pm Sat 1 Sep 12

That's the funniest post you've ever made campo. I don't think BHA are missing you. Don't fly back soon we are having a great time.

klemaniac says...
7:45pm Sat 1 Sep 12

We're only 2 points behind the leaders, already the league looks tight. Horrible statistic - guess who scored the Croydon rabbles 2

gordongull says...
7:47pm Sat 1 Sep 12

It's a lonely furrow that I plough, Hovite, but I think we might have a convert.

Dave in Hastings says...
7:50pm Sat 1 Sep 12

campotolox wrote:
Listen you lot and all i tried to upset,just do it to get a reaction,dont meen any of it, wish BHA all the best, think they did brill today,yes i live in Spain but miss BHA so much,sorry!!been a supporter since i was 8,70 in Jan,good luck to them.
Well campo, you can enjoy your sangria tonight. Not sure many people are upset - sometimes you are funny, sometimes you are tiresome. But you are forgiven (by me at least). Must be terrible all that sun all day long. ;)

campotolox says...
7:51pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Thats ok Hovite i deserve it!

cullipmyhero says...
8:02pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Waiting for the 'fans' to claim how good all the other teams strikers are in the championship, well I reckon ours aren't bad at all either! 6 in 2 games between them!
Up the mighy seagulls!

Hovite says...
8:02pm Sat 1 Sep 12

gordongull wrote:
It's a lonely furrow that I plough, Hovite, but I think we might have a convert.
I don't believe that for a minute, I think it's smeagol not a seagull, and we have the ring at the moment, 2 pts off the top.

Anyway if I were a reformed troll I wouldn't appologise, I would get a new username and start again without being an idiot.

campotolox says...
8:09pm Sat 1 Sep 12

As and when,you lot are true supporters that will take BHAforward!!

Hovite says...
8:12pm Sat 1 Sep 12

What are you saying precious?

gordongull says...
8:13pm Sat 1 Sep 12

If he's pursuing the Ring, we 're not going to shake him off any time soon.

campotolox says...
8:26pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Se you are F now talk about football,not fridges,air con,what its like in Vegas,what you had for breakfast,its a football site,i have forgotten more than you will ever know about BHA!

IRISHGULL says...
8:28pm Sat 1 Sep 12

last night you could get 20/1 with .corals for us i am pleased i invested a few quid of my hard earned cash. Long way to go and its wide open but just feel we have a great shot with this squad of players! BTONTILIDIE

Hovite says...
8:33pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Good move Irishdull, how much did you risk?

gordongull says...
8:40pm Sat 1 Sep 12

campotolox wrote:
Se you are F now talk about football,not fridges,air con,what its like in Vegas,what you had for breakfast,its a football site,i have forgotten more than you will ever know about BHA!
The cooling system news was written by a fan, Your swimming pool stories were written by a troll.
If you've seen the light, why not start by apologising for calling us muppets?

IRISHGULL says...
8:52pm Sat 1 Sep 12

25 pounds hovite which would give me a great return. Great to see the comments on here are now so much more positive. There is only one way for are super club. And lets all jump on the bus!

campotolox says...
8:53pm Sat 1 Sep 12

sORRY FOR CALLING YOU MUPPITS,DOUGHNUTS ECT!

Hovite says...
9:06pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Good days work then Irishgull.

Yup it's easier just enjoying the bus ride than being a back seat driver. You get a much better view.

ballantrrae says...
9:15pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Simon Mew wrote:
The joy of reading the fickle Albion faithful make more U-turns than a Tory party conference.
And as many U Turns As Labour and the Lib Dems and almost as many as the media !
Many consider it a strength to admit when you are wrong. Others think it is better not to waiver and plough on regardless.
Thank goodness most Albion fans fall into the more enligthened of these
2 groups.

oksouthstander says...
9:28pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Shrewd work Gus.We have a championship promotion squad in depth and a goal machine about to erupt..

VegasSeagull says...
9:37pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Is it just my imagination or are more goals being scored this season compared to last, by all teams I mean.
So many games with 3 or more goals, many with above four and some above 5 or better.

Whilst a lot of goals might mean a lot of good strikers it also means, a lot of weak defenses, Brighton does not have a weak defense, you can see where I am going with this.

We now have fire power, not just CMS but others too. We have a midfield that can both score and control matches.
We have a back four and a keeper that as a collective have no rivals.

If I am right about the number of goals being scored this season, and I know I am right about our team, Gus could be the envy of every other club manager this year.

IRISHGULL says...
9:39pm Sat 1 Sep 12

hopefully some of the troll/cpfc supporters have now decided that we are now just to good for them. and are now chancing their arms with the charlton websites. good luck with your relegation battle this year you south london boys

PressBoxTeaBoy says...
10:24pm Sat 1 Sep 12

Alfie T wrote:
Crofts injured, step up Dean Hammond !
Agree. Lots of "fans" already having criticized the arrival of Hammond will now hopefully see the value of adding Hammond to the squad. Anyone can suddenly get injured and be missing for a month, each position needs to be 2 or 3 deep.

Willie, Willie Irvine says...
10:54pm Sat 1 Sep 12

So pleased for CMS. He's worked like a Trojan for so long with such good grace despit the lack of luck/service. They'll have to keep him chained up between matches before long if he keeps going at the opposition at the current rate!
Suddenly we look genuine contenders 'arry...

gusset snatcher says...
12:10am Sun 2 Sep 12

it weren't that good.. just like the volumes of crap that gets posted on here week after insipid week....... sad... yer u

Baldseagull says...
4:08am Sun 2 Sep 12

PressBoxTeaBoy wrote:
Alfie T wrote:
Crofts injured, step up Dean Hammond !
Agree. Lots of "fans" already having criticized the arrival of Hammond will now hopefully see the value of adding Hammond to the squad. Anyone can suddenly get injured and be missing for a month, each position needs to be 2 or 3 deep.
No post I have seen has knocked Hammond on ability or said we don't need a player with his attributes.
It is his attitude towards the club and the fans in the past that is difficult to swallow.

sdhgfhfuyt says...
5:30am Sun 2 Sep 12

Baldseagull wrote:
PressBoxTeaBoy wrote:
Alfie T wrote:
Crofts injured, step up Dean Hammond !
Agree. Lots of "fans" already having criticized the arrival of Hammond will now hopefully see the value of adding Hammond to the squad. Anyone can suddenly get injured and be missing for a month, each position needs to be 2 or 3 deep.
No post I have seen has knocked Hammond on ability or said we don't need a player with his attributes.
It is his attitude towards the club and the fans in the past that is difficult to swallow.
I don't think he's premier league standard, nor has ever been. He's a has been.

Ken in Spain says...
7:39am Sun 2 Sep 12

I am starting to believe those on here that think the BBC have got something against us. Sky voted maccas the best goal of the week. 4 goals in the only away win in the top 2 divisions and we are still relegated to the scrag end of the Football League show. Oh well, keeps us below the radar, I suppose. Looking forward to the proper highlights on Seagull Player.

gordongull says...
7:48am Sun 2 Sep 12

campotolox wrote:
sORRY FOR CALLING YOU MUPPITS,DOUGHNUTS ECT!
You are obviously a reasonable man, Campotolox!

simonp503 says...
9:12am Sun 2 Sep 12

Outstanding goal and outstanding results, its 3 points in the bag that will all count next May.

HOVEPARKRESIDENT says...
10:26am Sun 2 Sep 12

Good performance and result for Brighton. Things are definitely looking a little better at present. Who knows maybe a mid table finish is now possible........but then again let's not get to carried away!

mark by the sea says...
10:35am Sun 2 Sep 12

Looks like sheffield weds will return half of there ticket allocation, for those that don't go , get down to the shop and buy some, next Friday lets get the Amex rocking!,

9 of us says...
11:12am Sun 2 Sep 12

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Good performance and result for Brighton. Things are definitely looking a little better at present. Who knows maybe a mid table finish is now possible........but then again let's not get to carried away!
Mate, please can we meet up.
I drink before the game in the Railway Bell and wear the number 8 on my home top.
It's my 50th b'day the day after the Sheff wed game and I'd love to buy you a beer.
Looking F'wrd to it already,

best regards
#
Marc

Chi Gull says...
11:27am Sun 2 Sep 12

Ken in Spain wrote:
I am starting to believe those on here that think the BBC have got something against us. Sky voted maccas the best goal of the week. 4 goals in the only away win in the top 2 divisions and we are still relegated to the scrag end of the Football League show. Oh well, keeps us below the radar, I suppose. Looking forward to the proper highlights on Seagull Player.
... and I just bought the Observer and Macca isn't in the Championship top scorers table. It's a media conspiracy!! Talking of which, when the digital switchcover resulted in South Today stopping their coverage of Albion games I hadn't realised the BBC were also stopping their highlights clips for each football league game. Is Seagull's World any good ?

fratsomrover says...
11:46am Sun 2 Sep 12

Sundays are so much better after a Saturday win. Good performance, great goals. I'm wondering how GP is going to integrate Dobbie, Orlandi, Hammond, Lopez, not to mention Vicente into the side. You normally expect new signings to go straight into the side but this would seem a bit harsh on those losing their places on the strength of our last two results. Who'd be a manager ?

Hovite says...
11:50am Sun 2 Sep 12

9 of us; If he turns up I will buy you, and your other 8 pals a pint ;o)

Alfie T says...
12:11pm Sun 2 Sep 12

9 of us wrote:
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Good performance and result for Brighton. Things are definitely looking a little better at present. Who knows maybe a mid table finish is now possible........but then again let's not get to carried away!
Mate, please can we meet up.
I drink before the game in the Railway Bell and wear the number 8 on my home top.
It's my 50th b'day the day after the Sheff wed game and I'd love to buy you a beer.
Looking F'wrd to it already,

best regards
#
Marc
Don't hold your breath, HPR is brave behind a keyboard, face to face a different matter without a doubt.

Alfie T says...
12:17pm Sun 2 Sep 12

fratsomrover wrote:
Sundays are so much better after a Saturday win. Good performance, great goals. I'm wondering how GP is going to integrate Dobbie, Orlandi, Hammond, Lopez, not to mention Vicente into the side. You normally expect new signings to go straight into the side but this would seem a bit harsh on those losing their places on the strength of our last two results. Who'd be a manager ?
Hammond is easy, straight in for the injured Crofts.

jonsyl says...
12:28pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Looks like being an exciting season on what we've seen so far. Keep it up boys and enjoy yourselves. Am waiting to see you perform on tv here in south africa. Well done at burnley. great !!

jonsyl says...
12:28pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Looks like being an exciting season on what we've seen so far. Keep it up boys and enjoy yourselves. Am waiting to see you perform on tv here in south africa. Well done at burnley. great !!

SMF20 says...
1:17pm Sun 2 Sep 12

My £100 bet on us to win the championship is not looking like burnt money now :) No pressure boys but I'd like the return I'll get if you can pull it off please.
I made a comment last week that I did not believe for one second that GP would build such a strong team from the back only to stop as we moved on to the forwards. in Gus I did indeed trust and I put my money where my mouth is. Come on the boys...

gordongull says...
1:46pm Sun 2 Sep 12

The w.u.m.s are having a difficult time.
I bet they sometimes wish they had chosen a less upwardly-mobile club!

Our players most susceptible to injury are midfielders, but we have enough quality in those positions that it shouldn't be an issue this season.
Seven points from twelve, but only two behind the leaders. Considerate of them to let us catch up!
More drawn games like Leeds-Blackburn would be useful, starting with Cardiff-Wolves this afternoon.
There has been much hype about team strengthening throughout the division, and the threat posed by the six new sides. A quick look at results so far in the Championship will confirm that nothing has changed.
Anyone can beat anyone.

campotolox says...
1:48pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Now its all calmed down,what a brill result yesterday,keep up the faith!

paul the hill says...
1:59pm Sun 2 Sep 12

So beat Sheffield Wednesday and we go top happy days
Selection will be interestingly if crofts not fit so will it be:-

Kuz
Bruno
Greer
Elabd
Bridge
Hammond or dicker
Bridcutt
Crofts or Lopez
Cms
Dobbie
Orlandi

Subs
Ank
Calderon
Dicker or Hammond
Lualua
Barnes
Vicente
agdestien

What happens when hoskins is fit?
Think we will storm this leagu
Boyd is looking for a loan deal any good for us and do we need another striker?

Seagulls!!!!

Hovite says...
2:04pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Indeed Gordon, it is not just down to how well we do, it is much wider than that.

Noone's got his first start with Cardiff. Listening to the live commentary with interest.

Hovite says...
2:15pm Sun 2 Sep 12

So far Noone has had a shot on target punched off the line and won a penalty.

Cardiff are going to love Noone, good luck to him!

Score 1-1

mikeygit says...
2:46pm Sun 2 Sep 12

May have been said before--but I e-mailed BBC South Today and they e-mailed back to say that BHA are now only featured on BBC South East. BuT we need just to keep winning and then the BBC 'pundits' may start to believe in us and that we ARE a good team. Be good to see how the New Boys fit in and how the original players will feel. Gus is probably trying to create a rotating squad??

Alfie T says...
2:48pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Hovite wrote:
So far Noone has had a shot on target punched off the line and won a penalty.

Cardiff are going to love Noone, good luck to him!

Score 1-1
Watching Noone playing for Cardiff is like seeing you're Ex with another bloke!

SMF20 says...
2:58pm Sun 2 Sep 12

paul the hill wrote:
So beat Sheffield Wednesday and we go top happy days
Selection will be interestingly if crofts not fit so will it be:-

Kuz
Bruno
Greer
Elabd
Bridge
Hammond or dicker
Bridcutt
Crofts or Lopez
Cms
Dobbie
Orlandi

Subs
Ank
Calderon
Dicker or Hammond
Lualua
Barnes
Vicente
agdestien

What happens when hoskins is fit?
Think we will storm this leagu
Boyd is looking for a loan deal any good for us and do we need another striker?

Seagulls!!!!
No Buckley?

Hovite says...
2:59pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Depends if you sold the Ex in an amicable split.

campotolox says...
3:15pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Got to do this Alfie,thats why she doesnt want to be with you,little willey comes to mind?UTA

Hovite says...
3:16pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Go away smeagol

campotolox says...
3:31pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Oh Hovite you do live a sad life in your bedsit!

VegasSeagull says...
3:36pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Kenzenga has often been described as an, 'impact,' player and I think Gus will want that impact at the start of most matches. He be subbed when his impact has been felt.

Vicente could be, and is by some, thought of in the same way and suffers little niggles, he starts as many games as possible. He gets subbed once his magic has cast it's spell on the match.

CMS, a dangerous workhorse who will chase down every ball and run back to assist midfield, he starts every game and gets subbed when the result is in the bag one way or the other.

Crofts will start every game, his coolness in midfield and his ability to get forward and feed or shoot is why he was bought. He plays 90 minutes unless he is injured or the game is won already.

Strike partner for CMS will be rotational, goals scored each week will decide that.

Remaining midfield player probably Dobbie starting most weeks, the oposition's strenght might have a say in that with Bridcutt being the option.

The back four and keeper remains constant as is.

Brighton now have a squad, not a team plus fill ins.
The new players know what it means to be part of a squad and the existing will come to know if they don't already.

I can see us having a good cup run, a chance to bring in some serious money, we will need the squad if that happens. We will get some injuries, we have one now, Hammond comes in from the squad to fill the gap.

The squad rules, the squad will conquer, all hail the squad. , .

campotolox says...
3:47pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Hovite get down the seafront where you belong,have some pride in yourself!

gordongull says...
5:43pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Hovite wrote:
So far Noone has had a shot on target punched off the line and won a penalty.

Cardiff are going to love Noone, good luck to him!

Score 1-1
Impressive debut for Nooney by all accounts. Looks like my opinions need some re-evaluation.
Can he do it consistently?
Good luck to him, (but not too much).

campotolox says...
5:49pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Just erd Alfie your ex was in bed with Vegas all last night talking about air con, but its ok mate he give her the cold shoulder!!

Hovite says...
6:01pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Turned out he forced two good saves, won a penalty and had an assist.

Hopefully he will still make a difference in a distant way by helping to take points off other teams, whilst we remain above Cardiff of course.

Alfie T says...
6:16pm Sun 2 Sep 12

campotolox wrote:
Just erd Alfie your ex was in bed with Vegas all last night talking about air con, but its ok mate he give her the cold shoulder!!
Yeh, good luck to him on the Black Jack tables, he'll need it !

Alfie T says...
6:29pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Just watched Southampton loose at home, nil points, tough tough division and RVP was so clinical. Their fans unhappy with Adkins at substitutions made. Really hope they stay up which I'm sure they will.

gordongull says...
7:04pm Sun 2 Sep 12

sdhgfhfuyt wrote:
Baldseagull wrote:
PressBoxTeaBoy wrote:
Alfie T wrote:
Crofts injured, step up Dean Hammond !
Agree. Lots of "fans" already having criticized the arrival of Hammond will now hopefully see the value of adding Hammond to the squad. Anyone can suddenly get injured and be missing for a month, each position needs to be 2 or 3 deep.
No post I have seen has knocked Hammond on ability or said we don't need a player with his attributes.
It is his attitude towards the club and the fans in the past that is difficult to swallow.
I don't think he's premier league standard, nor has ever been. He's a has been.
He doesn't need to be Premier League standard, sdhgfhfuyt, we are in the Championship.

Here is an excerpt from a post on the Echo site:

''I would like to thank Dean for his determined way he led our team through two divisions.
He has led by example, always put in a full shift.
Very good loan for Brighton.''

What more could we ask for by way of a recommendation?

Alfie T says...
7:10pm Sun 2 Sep 12

gordongull wrote:
sdhgfhfuyt wrote:
Baldseagull wrote:
PressBoxTeaBoy wrote:
Alfie T wrote:
Crofts injured, step up Dean Hammond !
Agree. Lots of "fans" already having criticized the arrival of Hammond will now hopefully see the value of adding Hammond to the squad. Anyone can suddenly get injured and be missing for a month, each position needs to be 2 or 3 deep.
No post I have seen has knocked Hammond on ability or said we don't need a player with his attributes.
It is his attitude towards the club and the fans in the past that is difficult to swallow.
I don't think he's premier league standard, nor has ever been. He's a has been.
He doesn't need to be Premier League standard, sdhgfhfuyt, we are in the Championship.

Here is an excerpt from a post on the Echo site:

''I would like to thank Dean for his determined way he led our team through two divisions.
He has led by example, always put in a full shift.
Very good loan for Brighton.''

What more could we ask for by way of a recommendation?
Agreed Gordon, Hammond will more than be adequate cover for Crofts, and his extra height will be much needed, he wasn't Saints captain by accident. I accept he has some bridges to build,and I'm sure he will.

Neville says...
7:47pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Just been looking at some youtube goals of CMS and at least half provided by George Boyd who is available for loan although the highest wage earner at Posh I think he would be a great acquisition,anyone else agree?

gordongull says...
8:14pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Yes, skillful and versatile player, but how many teams are we trying to build? Is he available, to get his wages off the Posh books?
Supports Crystal Palace. Would that be an issue?

Alfie T says...
8:18pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Neville wrote:
Just been looking at some youtube goals of CMS and at least half provided by George Boyd who is available for loan although the highest wage earner at Posh I think he would be a great acquisition,anyone else agree?
Not sure I do Nev, think we have masses of talent in midfield already. CMS will get lots of opportunities, as will Barnes and Dobbie.

VegasSeagull says...
8:24pm Sun 2 Sep 12

gordongull wrote:
Yes, skillful and versatile player, but how many teams are we trying to build? Is he available, to get his wages off the Posh books? Supports Crystal Palace. Would that be an issue?
Good point Girdon, re - how many teams.

He would be a good loan if Gus has a plan to start two out and out strikers, but I wonder if the signings he has made suggest that he isn't going that way.

It looks like a single striker with the midfield providing fire power and maybe Dobbie playing just behind CMS.

Agree?

pjwilk says...
8:24pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Amazing,shots on target equals goals,we are finally finding out.

VegasSeagull says...
8:28pm Sun 2 Sep 12

pjwilk wrote:
Amazing,shots on target equals goals,we are finally finding out.
And good service equals shots on targets, lesser service equals half chances and they are rarely on target.

gordongull says...
8:30pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Everything points towards that system Vegas.

VegasSeagull says...
8:43pm Sun 2 Sep 12

If we are to bring in a loan player in the near future I can only see it being a center back.
I suppose Gus might consider an all out striker as cover for CMS but anyone good enough to act as back up to CMS would surely have been bought by another club and not be available for loan.

I can't wait to see how Vicente works with our newly found form up front and the newly aquired quality midfield players.

One possibility, and I stress, 'possibility,' if Vicente is having the same problems he had before pre-season traing, I suppose it might be possible that we do an exchange loan deal from a spanish club. This would allow Vicente to return home, and we would have a player without any issues of being here with his family.

gordongull says...
8:51pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Iniesta?

VegasSeagull says...
8:54pm Sun 2 Sep 12

gordongull wrote:
Iniesta?
I don't think that he would fit in with our style of play but maybe when he has a few more years under his belt.

bindaredundat says...
9:43pm Sun 2 Sep 12

hello brighton 12 months on and how the world has changed.nice to see you are off to a good start. this premier lark is so unforgiving played well in 2 games will have to steel up, anyway ease dean `hammond into your team let him settle and he will be a good asset to the team good luck will sign off with my usual
not sure about the manager but what do i know

ballantrrae says...
9:48pm Sun 2 Sep 12

pjwilk wrote:
Amazing,shots on target equals goals,we are finally finding out.
It is not just more shots on target it starts simply with more actual shots. Even if the shots on target percentage stays the same we inevitably end up with more on target which in turn (4 times out of 5) results in more goals.
Somebody , probably Shankly or Clough, once said football is a simple game.
Poyet realises that. Simple strategy - keep hold of the ball and shoot more often than the othe rside and more often than not you'll win.

ballantrrae says...
9:52pm Sun 2 Sep 12

gordongull wrote:
Iniesta?
Lets be ambitious - Messi.

VegasSeagull says...
9:54pm Sun 2 Sep 12

I just checked out the Lancashire Telgraph news paper, they have a chat section just like this one, man those fans are not happy with Eddie Howe.

Howe blames his defense for yesterdays beating, he accepts that CMS's goals were special but he feels he should not have got the chance to take them.

Lot of banter on there from local rivals.

Big Fat Seagull says...
10:22pm Sun 2 Sep 12

Great performance at Burnley. We now have a far better squad than last season. I suggest everyone gets behind Hammond and puts any personal grievances to one side. We need everyone pulling together. Nice to see Buckley making some clever runs.

Hovite says...
10:59pm Sun 2 Sep 12

bindaredundat wrote:
hello brighton 12 months on and how the world has changed.nice to see you are off to a good start. this premier lark is so unforgiving played well in 2 games will have to steel up, anyway ease dean `hammond into your team let him settle and he will be a good asset to the team good luck will sign off with my usual
not sure about the manager but what do i know
Seemed as if you gave a good account of yourselves though. I think you will be fine.

Ken in Spain says...
12:55am Mon 3 Sep 12

Chi Gull wrote:
Ken in Spain wrote:
I am starting to believe those on here that think the BBC have got something against us. Sky voted maccas the best goal of the week. 4 goals in the only away win in the top 2 divisions and we are still relegated to the scrag end of the Football League show. Oh well, keeps us below the radar, I suppose. Looking forward to the proper highlights on Seagull Player.
... and I just bought the Observer and Macca isn't in the Championship top scorers table. It's a media conspiracy!! Talking of which, when the digital switchcover resulted in South Today stopping their coverage of Albion games I hadn't realised the BBC were also stopping their highlights clips for each football league game. Is Seagull's World any good ?
Just back from a boozy night, forgive me. It seems rude not to respond. I find Seagull Player excellent in many ways but they do have problems.
The highlights are excellent, usually about 20 minutes long and with an unashamed Brighton bias. That will do for me and at 4 quid a month I shouldn't really complain.

Captain Haddock says...
1:38am Mon 3 Sep 12

Hovite wrote:
bindaredundat wrote:
hello brighton 12 months on and how the world has changed.nice to see you are off to a good start. this premier lark is so unforgiving played well in 2 games will have to steel up, anyway ease dean `hammond into your team let him settle and he will be a good asset to the team good luck will sign off with my usual
not sure about the manager but what do i know
Seemed as if you gave a good account of yourselves though. I think you will be fine.
Alright Bindaredundat. Yes unforgiving is indeed the word. And haven't you got Arsenal next? Jeepers!

Anyway, Deano will probably prove a shrewd loan signing back to his homeland (needs to make peace with the faithful though after some very out of order nonsense).

With Crofts injured for up to three weeks after this weekend's match he'll likely figure next time out vs Weds.

Meantime, good luck to Saints! Youre gonna need it!

Bucket feet Duffy says...
4:39am Mon 3 Sep 12

We are playing a different way this season with the luxury of not having to use our midfield to prop up our defence it means we can dominate games, rather than keeping the ball iin our own half, which in turn is not leaving CMS so isolated, if we maintain our level of GD we will be in the Prem text season

Cabin fever says...
8:02am Mon 3 Sep 12

VegasSeagull wrote:
If we are to bring in a loan player in the near future I can only see it being a center back.
I suppose Gus might consider an all out striker as cover for CMS but anyone good enough to act as back up to CMS would surely have been bought by another club and not be available for loan.

I can't wait to see how Vicente works with our newly found form up front and the newly aquired quality midfield players.

One possibility, and I stress, 'possibility,' if Vicente is having the same problems he had before pre-season traing, I suppose it might be possible that we do an exchange loan deal from a spanish club. This would allow Vicente to return home, and we would have a player without any issues of being here with his family.
There's a guy called Ashley Barnes who did pretty well as 'backup' to CMS last season...

It looks to me that Gus has changed his thinking from needing the clichéd 'big man up front', to several options who can create chances (such as Orlandi on Saturday for GG's goal). In the interviews of those arriving, I think three of them mentioned the fact that they can do exactly that, as well as scoring goals.

The point being that the goals will be shared around more than last season, hence there is no need to rely on this '20-goal-season striker'.

And yes, Vegas, that theory could very much see Vicente going home, in exchange for either money, or another player. Amazing player, yes, but if there are others doing what he's known for, all the time he's injured, it could be best for all parties. Especially if he would be happier back in Spain...

AmexicanWave says...
8:35am Mon 3 Sep 12

Many opposition managers will be cursing the fact that they did not defend well against our set pieces this season. Not only are we holding the ball and bringing men into forward positions a lot quicker now, but we are also concentrating on developing set play to our advantage on a far greater scale than last season.
Orlandi's brief appearance at Turf Moor indicated the step up in quality now available to the squad. We have someone whose skills and movements are far greater than the departed Noone. The latter, while appearing to show great workrate and high endeavour, can only achieve this with an excessive use of energy. Orlandi on the other hand, takes everything in his stride, displaying a far higher class level.

cullipmyhero says...
8:53am Mon 3 Sep 12

paul the hill wrote:
So beat Sheffield Wednesday and we go top happy days Selection will be interestingly if crofts not fit so will it be:- Kuz Bruno Greer Elabd Bridge Hammond or dicker Bridcutt Crofts or Lopez Cms Dobbie Orlandi Subs Ank Calderon Dicker or Hammond Lualua Barnes Vicente agdestien What happens when hoskins is fit? Think we will storm this leagu Boyd is looking for a loan deal any good for us and do we need another striker? Seagulls!!!!
Forget Dunk?

Fed up with this says...
8:55am Mon 3 Sep 12

That CMS goal I have seen one before Tottenham V Sheffield Wed or Blackpool
( getting old Can't remember what game)
1960/61 Jimmy Greaves over he kick,
Goal of the season then so what has changed Nothing .Well done CMS.

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