Poyet aims for top nine (From The Argus)
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Poyet aims for top nine
9:00am Tuesday 11th September 2012 in Albion By Andy Naylor
Gus Poyet believes he has a better team than the one which finished tenth last season
Albion boss Gus Poyet has targeted a top nine finish in the Championship with his new-look squad.
And he believes they could make the top six if performance levels stay consistently high.
The Seagulls finished tenth last season. Poyet has vowed to improve on that after strengthening his hand by signing Stephen Dobbie, Dean Hammond, David Lopez and Andrea Orlandi in the closing stages of the transfer window.
The Uruguayan told The Argus: “I think we are a more competitive team than last year, I’ve got no doubt about that, so we should do better this year. We need to be inside the top ten, that is our responsibility now.
“That doesn’t mean it is going to be any easier. There are an incredible number of teams trying to get up but, looking only at us and not the opposition, we are definitely a better team. It will depend on us maintaining our performances and being lucky with injuries.”
Read the full story plus news on Vicente's injury and Albion's plans to bring in a striker on loan in The Argus today
Comments(64)
Seagulls Over Surrey (SOS)
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9:35am Tue 11 Sep 12
Brighton Barca
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9:45am Tue 11 Sep 12
tug509
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9:48am Tue 11 Sep 12
Dr Wombleface
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9:51am Tue 11 Sep 12
SMF20
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9:56am Tue 11 Sep 12
Jonathan Mouette
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Hovite
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10:24am Tue 11 Sep 12
tug509 wrote:Reading between the lines he does say; he believes they could make the top six if performance levels stay consistently high.
It`s always dangerous to read between the lines.....But i dont think Gus is the sort to "settle" for a top 9 finish,so playoffs at the very least.The thing about this report i like the most is that it is an indication that he is staying for the long haul.After all who states a top 9 finish as their final goal? which suggests to me that should the unthinkable happen and we dont get promotion this year,Gus will strengthen the squad again for next year...Come On You SEAGULLS!
davidinsouthampton
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10:29am Tue 11 Sep 12
After all, who knows what bad luck, injury crises or whatever thge next few months could bring.
VegasSeagull
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10:44am Tue 11 Sep 12
The second thing it does, and the most important of the two, it removes a lot of pressure from the players. If after just four games the talk in the dressing room is about promotion it becomes a heavey burden to carry for such along time.
We the fans can speculate as to what is a good season, we can see promotion coming but we don't have the task of delivering what we see.
VegasSeagull
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10:56am Tue 11 Sep 12
pte
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10:59am Tue 11 Sep 12
I would only you've put the price up to 65p so I won't be buying your overpriced rag no more
tug509
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11:05am Tue 11 Sep 12
Hovite wrote:I did`nt mean the top 9 or 6 was reading between the lines,that is obviously a statement of fact.I was referring to my belief that he is staying until the job is done,at least.UTA
tug509 wrote:Reading between the lines he does say; he believes they could make the top six if performance levels stay consistently high.
It`s always dangerous to read between the lines.....But i dont think Gus is the sort to "settle" for a top 9 finish,so playoffs at the very least.The thing about this report i like the most is that it is an indication that he is staying for the long haul.After all who states a top 9 finish as their final goal? which suggests to me that should the unthinkable happen and we dont get promotion this year,Gus will strengthen the squad again for next year...Come On You SEAGULLS!
Cabin fever
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11:31am Tue 11 Sep 12
pte wrote:Quite. I demand to get this service for free, too! I don't want to have to PAY to read stories like this.
"Read the full story plus news on Vicente's injury and Albion's plans to bring in a striker on loan in The Argus today"
I would only you've put the price up to 65p so I won't be buying your overpriced rag no more
For those with a fixation with the number '9', or the ninth position in the league, at no point did he mention this, he just says inside the top 10.
No manager is going to sit there and say, "Yes, I want to finish in 9th place".
Privately he could well be aiming for top three, you just don't know. All that this article states is that he is looking to improve on last year's performance, which, given the investment in new talent is a minimum, I would have thought...
VegasSeagull
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11:45am Tue 11 Sep 12
Part of his deal would be a promise of first team football.
Wenger is cool with the move.
VegasSeagull
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11:56am Tue 11 Sep 12
The ypung wing back has impressed during his trial period. The lad has prviously been at Dover on loan.
VegasSeagull
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11:58am Tue 11 Sep 12
WisdomSpeaks
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12:05pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Can you imagine Fergie telling his players and the public 'we are aiming at finishing above 4th'!!!! No chance. He will be telling everyone that their focus is on finishing TOP!
Gus is proving that he is willing to learn and still has a lot to learn so I hope he starts learning about the mind. Great place to start is Dr Bruce Lipton's mind blowing book 'The Biology of Belief'.
I am holding the belief that we can win this league. Anyone feel like joining me?
SMF20
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12:07pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Gee Jay
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12:08pm Tue 11 Sep 12
I think we all believe we might be higher than 9th.
Bring on Friday evening, fill the Amex and we could hit top spot, if only for a few hours!
fratsomrover
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12:17pm Tue 11 Sep 12
WisdomSpeaks
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12:41pm Tue 11 Sep 12
SMF20 wrote:Wonderful! You're my kind of person. See you at the celebration!!!!! UTA
I have a wager on it Wisdomspeaks. UTA
mr punch
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12:50pm Tue 11 Sep 12
tug509
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12:51pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Hovite
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1:00pm Tue 11 Sep 12
tug509 wrote:I was only joking.
Hovite wrote:I did`nt mean the top 9 or 6 was reading between the lines,that is obviously a statement of fact.I was referring to my belief that he is staying until the job is done,at least.UTA
tug509 wrote:Reading between the lines he does say; he believes they could make the top six if performance levels stay consistently high.
It`s always dangerous to read between the lines.....But i dont think Gus is the sort to "settle" for a top 9 finish,so playoffs at the very least.The thing about this report i like the most is that it is an indication that he is staying for the long haul.After all who states a top 9 finish as their final goal? which suggests to me that should the unthinkable happen and we dont get promotion this year,Gus will strengthen the squad again for next year...Come On You SEAGULLS!
However, with all the Spanish players he has signed, they would have had to be convinced that Gus in it for the long term and that they are integral to the BHAFC project. It is my assumption that with the signings we have made, that Gus has had to assure them of his commitment to the club.
If Gus goes early, which he won’t, you can be sure that, Tarrico, Calderon, Bruno, Orlandi, Lopez and Vicente would also follow, and the Spanish connection would be ended. I don’t think TB would have risked bringing these Spanish players in unless it was for the long haul.
Maybe reading between the lines, if we finish 10th, Gus will leave.
Anyway apart from all that, from the way we have set out this season I see no reason why we won't be fighting for an automatic promotion until the last few games of the season.
At worst, I see a playoff place, but will settle for really good football, win, lose or draw.
fairweathersupporter
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1:06pm Tue 11 Sep 12
WisdomSpeaks wrote:Come on here after a defeat and there's enough negative energy to 'change your life' for the worse: permanently. Perhaps Dr Lipton could use our contributors as a case study… For my part, some gritty realism based on results, performance and hope. Top 3:hopeful. Top 6: feasible. Top 9: achievable.
The comments are interesting. The problem is that it seems Gus and a few others don't understand the power of words, thoughts and intention. Can you imagine Fergie telling his players and the public 'we are aiming at finishing above 4th'!!!! No chance. He will be telling everyone that their focus is on finishing TOP! Gus is proving that he is willing to learn and still has a lot to learn so I hope he starts learning about the mind. Great place to start is Dr Bruce Lipton's mind blowing book 'The Biology of Belief'. I am holding the belief that we can win this league. Anyone feel like joining me?
pte
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1:09pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Hovite wrote:True, but post Gus, we could always hire Martinez or some other latino gaffer
tug509 wrote:I was only joking.
Hovite wrote:I did`nt mean the top 9 or 6 was reading between the lines,that is obviously a statement of fact.I was referring to my belief that he is staying until the job is done,at least.UTA
tug509 wrote:Reading between the lines he does say; he believes they could make the top six if performance levels stay consistently high.
It`s always dangerous to read between the lines.....But i dont think Gus is the sort to "settle" for a top 9 finish,so playoffs at the very least.The thing about this report i like the most is that it is an indication that he is staying for the long haul.After all who states a top 9 finish as their final goal? which suggests to me that should the unthinkable happen and we dont get promotion this year,Gus will strengthen the squad again for next year...Come On You SEAGULLS!
However, with all the Spanish players he has signed, they would have had to be convinced that Gus in it for the long term and that they are integral to the BHAFC project. It is my assumption that with the signings we have made, that Gus has had to assure them of his commitment to the club.
If Gus goes early, which he won’t, you can be sure that, Tarrico, Calderon, Bruno, Orlandi, Lopez and Vicente would also follow, and the Spanish connection would be ended. I don’t think TB would have risked bringing these Spanish players in unless it was for the long haul.
Maybe reading between the lines, if we finish 10th, Gus will leave.
Anyway apart from all that, from the way we have set out this season I see no reason why we won't be fighting for an automatic promotion until the last few games of the season.
At worst, I see a playoff place, but will settle for really good football, win, lose or draw.
Hovite
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1:14pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Hovite
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1:18pm Tue 11 Sep 12
luckystrike
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1:44pm Tue 11 Sep 12
The future looks bright for the Albion. ;)
WisdomSpeaks
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1:53pm Tue 11 Sep 12
tug509 wrote:Absolutely true tug509 and please let's ask all the supporters to chant only what they 'love' (Albion and great performances by Albion) and cease ALL negative chants about abusing their own players, referees, 4th officials, Palace, any opposition players etc etc. If they could only realise that whenever they do that - they are HARMING OUR TEAM!!!!! Maybe that will change their attitude - it HAS to come back sometime and some place. Maybe not that particular match but it will be returned. Let's join in making this wonderful club a credit to the whole of football! Please North Stand Boys - You are our fantastic leaders of VOCAL support. Let go of the FEAR of being DIFFERENT and become real leaders! I've been thinking it would also be cool if we could come up with a fantastic NEW positive Albion song. Easy to remember and easy for EVERYONE to join in and sing. We CAN make this OUR year! C'mmon you Seagulls
The truest words in football imho are the supporters are the 12th man,we`ve all seen the effect a good loud crowd has.With the support the Albion get at the Amex we can and have beaten bigger and so called better.With the additions we have made and Gus` experience of the championship from last season,i cant see us lower than 6th,even though the league is tougher than last season.SMF20 i hope you end up with a nice little earner,stupidly i hav`nt had a bet yet,normally do.UTA
F in L
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2:33pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Hovite
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2:34pm Tue 11 Sep 12
If I was a ref and was getting abuse, I would give the fans something to give me abuse me about, it's a hard enough job for them as it is.
However, I am not perfect, when we had 2 sent off against Burnley in the first 10 mins at the Amex last year, I did sing about the the ref, but I would say as a general rule it is best not to.
pablobrowno
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2:42pm Tue 11 Sep 12
luckystrike wrote:Indeed. I remember some other wise poster on here the other day saying gus has always said it would take a really big club to tempt him away, something special, but in fact that list of bigger clubs/special jobs is getting shorter all the time! With a beautiful 30,000 seat (and full too!) stadium how many better jobs are there if we can get up to the prem? We could be one of the biggest clubs in the uk wishing we could have a 45,000 seated stadium! ****, I wish I'd bought one of those Private Seat Licences that Aussie chap was peddling at the falmer seat purchase meetings!! 😜
The way I see it, the Albion are on a roll: new stadium, in the Championship (Premiership comes later on) and a ton of optimism for the future.
The future looks bright for the Albion. ;)
PittaPatta
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3:07pm Tue 11 Sep 12
He was being interviewed by a German television company, who asked him if he was aiming to finish the season in a position outside the automatic promotion spots.
Gus simply answered "Nein".
Hovite
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3:21pm Tue 11 Sep 12
34 points total out of a possible 40 ;o)
MrHove
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3:46pm Tue 11 Sep 12
WisdomSpeaks
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4:09pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Hovite wrote:Me too Hovite - Burnley was a real test of my philosophy and I confess to having a 'slip' - I really think that is human and what I think we're both referring to is the systematic, pre meditated, abuse. If that can be changed to something positive and humouress - we'd have every TV and Radio Station and Newspaper reporting on our club - in the positive - manner! All those things can add to momentum, where positive energy flows - success goes! I do have a very special feeling about this year. Although I love watching Vicente - something feels right that we are no longer seeing him as the one and only to unlock the doors! It feels that he's going to have to get his head right - which is where I believe his problem lies - and then he'll be one of a few who can do that job. Looking forward to Friday.
Good point WisdomSpeaks, abusing the officials really doesn't help our cause. They should always feel warmly welcome in the stadium and look forward coming here.
If I was a ref and was getting abuse, I would give the fans something to give me abuse me about, it's a hard enough job for them as it is.
However, I am not perfect, when we had 2 sent off against Burnley in the first 10 mins at the Amex last year, I did sing about the the ref, but I would say as a general rule it is best not to.
tooncgull
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4:30pm Tue 11 Sep 12
WisdomSpeaks wrote:Actually - Im not usually one who slags off the officials... but I must admit that during that Burnley game I was fuming. It just seemed so laughably biased - all the decisions went Burnley's way - and Im ashamed to say I joined in the mock applause for the hapless ref...
Hovite wrote: Good point WisdomSpeaks, abusing the officials really doesn't help our cause. They should always feel warmly welcome in the stadium and look forward coming here. If I was a ref and was getting abuse, I would give the fans something to give me abuse me about, it's a hard enough job for them as it is. However, I am not perfect, when we had 2 sent off against Burnley in the first 10 mins at the Amex last year, I did sing about the the ref, but I would say as a general rule it is best not to.Me too Hovite - Burnley was a real test of my philosophy and I confess to having a 'slip' - I really think that is human and what I think we're both referring to is the systematic, pre meditated, abuse. If that can be changed to something positive and humouress - we'd have every TV and Radio Station and Newspaper reporting on our club - in the positive - manner! All those things can add to momentum, where positive energy flows - success goes! I do have a very special feeling about this year. Although I love watching Vicente - something feels right that we are no longer seeing him as the one and only to unlock the doors! It feels that he's going to have to get his head right - which is where I believe his problem lies - and then he'll be one of a few who can do that job. Looking forward to Friday.
Oh well... looking forward to the ex-Saturday Friday Wednesday game...
tug509
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4:31pm Tue 11 Sep 12
MrHove wrote:When we go away from home!!! I remember one of my favourite ever games,away at Rotherham 28-12-99 they were on fire and we were supposed to be cannon fodder,but Mickey Adams played three up front and took the game to them and we won 3-1,if your knocking at their door,more often than not it keeps them away from yours.I appreciate all the counter arguements,they will catch you on the break and so on.But with the keeper and back four we have now,surely the quality we have amassed can better anyone in our league purely with our passing and possession.Said it many times before and say it again,It`s a priviledge to be an Albion supporter,just think of all those poor people who are`nt!!! UTA
agree with all of the above, Gus would be dissapointed if we did not make the play-offs. We do have the quality to achieve this but for me the key is our way form, At Home we look hard to beat and Bridge and Bruno are probs the best 2 full backs in the league when it comes to pushing up the field and supporting the attacking play, however we need to have the belief when we go away from home that we can win games and we proved this at Burnley. It is going to be a long season, however I am happy with the squad and unlike last season I feel as though we have quality on the bench to come on and change a game, still think that we may see a few loan signings but its an exciting time to be an Albion fan
Jonathan Mouette
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5:12pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Guernsey c gull
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5:35pm Tue 11 Sep 12
VegasSeagull
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5:40pm Tue 11 Sep 12
I don't think it's too hard to make a case for Wickham, he seems to have enough in him to tick most of the boxes when trying to fill this role.
One good thing in his favour is that we wouldn't have to wait for him to become match fit.
JoeBlow
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5:42pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:Great points. Except whenever I've seen him he has been rubbish.
And now back to the subject of strikers... Regular readers will know I am an ardent fan of Connor Wickham who at the age of 19 cannot nail a 1st team spot at Sunderland but is good enough for Psycho's U21 team where he scored the winner against Norway. Size, presence, everything we need in terms of a striker. I am sure Martin O'Neill sees the sense in lending him out for the season to get some first team football... Just a thought - fingers crossed... (and before you jump down my throat yes I am the one saying Hosko should be given the chance - this is Plan B...!!!)
PressBoxTeaBoy
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5:47pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Guernsey c gull wrote:UTA - Up The Albion. Not sure where the H plays into it ?
Really thick person calling ,but what does UTAH mean ,I keep seeing it on here
VegasSeagull
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5:51pm Tue 11 Sep 12
I think as a striker the lad is better than those around him, as is Ince in MHO.
The service yesterday was bad
and the linking play wasn't much better.
Put this boy upfront and with all the experience we have in midfield and I think he could deliver.
There is a question mark over him, I wouldn't deny that but, if he had the chance to settle in with Brighton I think in the logn run he will show his true talent. He clearly isn't the finished article yet but he could become more so if he joined us.
Hovite
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6:05pm Tue 11 Sep 12
tooncgull wrote:Yeah tooncgull; we are only human, and that game wasn't of the norm that day. The stadium was in full chorus and probably the loudest the Amex has been up until now.
WisdomSpeaks wrote:Actually - Im not usually one who slags off the officials... but I must admit that during that Burnley game I was fuming. It just seemed so laughably biased - all the decisions went Burnley's way - and Im ashamed to say I joined in the mock applause for the hapless ref...
Hovite wrote: Good point WisdomSpeaks, abusing the officials really doesn't help our cause. They should always feel warmly welcome in the stadium and look forward coming here. If I was a ref and was getting abuse, I would give the fans something to give me abuse me about, it's a hard enough job for them as it is. However, I am not perfect, when we had 2 sent off against Burnley in the first 10 mins at the Amex last year, I did sing about the the ref, but I would say as a general rule it is best not to.Me too Hovite - Burnley was a real test of my philosophy and I confess to having a 'slip' - I really think that is human and what I think we're both referring to is the systematic, pre meditated, abuse. If that can be changed to something positive and humouress - we'd have every TV and Radio Station and Newspaper reporting on our club - in the positive - manner! All those things can add to momentum, where positive energy flows - success goes! I do have a very special feeling about this year. Although I love watching Vicente - something feels right that we are no longer seeing him as the one and only to unlock the doors! It feels that he's going to have to get his head right - which is where I believe his problem lies - and then he'll be one of a few who can do that job. Looking forward to Friday.
Oh well... looking forward to the ex-Saturday Friday Wednesday game...
I do like good banter but I am also very aware that there are children and families in the stadium.
namgo49
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6:14pm Tue 11 Sep 12
SicklySeagull
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6:17pm Tue 11 Sep 12
If you want to attend a Premiership game when the Abion are away there is either QPR or Westham when they get their new stadium
SMF20
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6:19pm Tue 11 Sep 12
WisdomSpeaks wrote:You may be on to something with this positive energy thing. Perhaps at the start of a match we could sing a song to the officials to get them onside.
tug509 wrote:Absolutely true tug509 and please let's ask all the supporters to chant only what they 'love' (Albion and great performances by Albion) and cease ALL negative chants about abusing their own players, referees, 4th officials, Palace, any opposition players etc etc. If they could only realise that whenever they do that - they are HARMING OUR TEAM!!!!! Maybe that will change their attitude - it HAS to come back sometime and some place. Maybe not that particular match but it will be returned. Let's join in making this wonderful club a credit to the whole of football! Please North Stand Boys - You are our fantastic leaders of VOCAL support. Let go of the FEAR of being DIFFERENT and become real leaders! I've been thinking it would also be cool if we could come up with a fantastic NEW positive Albion song. Easy to remember and easy for EVERYONE to join in and sing. We CAN make this OUR year! C'mmon you Seagulls
The truest words in football imho are the supporters are the 12th man,we`ve all seen the effect a good loud crowd has.With the support the Albion get at the Amex we can and have beaten bigger and so called better.With the additions we have made and Gus` experience of the championship from last season,i cant see us lower than 6th,even though the league is tougher than last season.SMF20 i hope you end up with a nice little earner,stupidly i hav`nt had a bet yet,normally do.UTA
Men in Black might be appropriate...
Here come the men in black
Football rules enforcers....
Come on you Refsssss.
The referees a legend etc etc.
tug509
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6:22pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Hovite wrote:For Amex read Turfmoor.
tooncgull wrote:Yeah tooncgull; we are only human, and that game wasn't of the norm that day. The stadium was in full chorus and probably the loudest the Amex has been up until now.
WisdomSpeaks wrote:Actually - Im not usually one who slags off the officials... but I must admit that during that Burnley game I was fuming. It just seemed so laughably biased - all the decisions went Burnley's way - and Im ashamed to say I joined in the mock applause for the hapless ref...
Hovite wrote: Good point WisdomSpeaks, abusing the officials really doesn't help our cause. They should always feel warmly welcome in the stadium and look forward coming here. If I was a ref and was getting abuse, I would give the fans something to give me abuse me about, it's a hard enough job for them as it is. However, I am not perfect, when we had 2 sent off against Burnley in the first 10 mins at the Amex last year, I did sing about the the ref, but I would say as a general rule it is best not to.Me too Hovite - Burnley was a real test of my philosophy and I confess to having a 'slip' - I really think that is human and what I think we're both referring to is the systematic, pre meditated, abuse. If that can be changed to something positive and humouress - we'd have every TV and Radio Station and Newspaper reporting on our club - in the positive - manner! All those things can add to momentum, where positive energy flows - success goes! I do have a very special feeling about this year. Although I love watching Vicente - something feels right that we are no longer seeing him as the one and only to unlock the doors! It feels that he's going to have to get his head right - which is where I believe his problem lies - and then he'll be one of a few who can do that job. Looking forward to Friday.
Oh well... looking forward to the ex-Saturday Friday Wednesday game...
I do like good banter but I am also very aware that there are children and families in the stadium.
tug509
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6:37pm Tue 11 Sep 12
SicklySeagull wrote:RELEGATION !!!!!You must be so jealous. UTA
Very satisfied if we finish between 6th and 8th any higher there is a risk we could be promoted,we cannot afford a team in the Premiership so lets be happy in what we have achieved already.
If you want to attend a Premiership game when the Abion are away there is either QPR or Westham when they get their new stadium
seagullsovergrimsby
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6:48pm Tue 11 Sep 12
VegasSeagull
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6:57pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Satisfied finishing between 6th and 8th, like 7th?
Man if we finished 7th I would be gutted, to miss the playoffs by one spot would be agony for me.
Be happy with what we have achieved, what would we have achieved finishing 7th. If you mean getting into our new stadium, that was last season's news.
We can't afford to be a team in the Premier, so when will we be, how will we, what would change as the seasons go by to give us more money, nothing.
We want to get there and once there, we need to survive for a couple of seasons to build the money in the bank that being in the Premier brings.
Standing still is not an option.
PittaPatta
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7:28pm Tue 11 Sep 12
SicklySeagull wrote:I had to read this twice before believing the words.
Very satisfied if we finish between 6th and 8th any higher there is a risk we could be promoted,we cannot afford a team in the Premiership so lets be happy in what we have achieved already.
If you want to attend a Premiership game when the Abion are away there is either QPR or Westham when they get their new stadium
Sorry, I must have stepped back in time to an era when many fans could not comprehend us reaching the top flight.
As Vegas rightly states "Standing still is not an option"
Anyone seen that Tardis anywhere?
Carlas mum
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7:56pm Tue 11 Sep 12
IRISHGULL
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8:29pm Tue 11 Sep 12
ballantrrae
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8:30pm Tue 11 Sep 12
VegasSeagull wrote:VegasSeagull others may have said this but both your TalkSport report on Miquel and the Redmond Brentford story are 'old' news items that broke around the last 10 days in July. Redmond did sign for Brentford after being released by the Albion.
Brentford are poised to offer Brighton's 20 year old Redwood a contract.
The ypung wing back has impressed during his trial period. The lad has prviously been at Dover on loan.
Miquel would be an excellent loan sugning since he is a left sided CB who can also play left back. However since he hasn't already been signed I suspect it won't happen
I notice that on the end of the report there is a 'throwaway' remark re the club's ideas on signing a target man on loan. Haas anybody heard if we are pursuing any playerin particular ?
sussexram40
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10:14pm Tue 11 Sep 12
VegasSeagull
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12:38am Wed 12 Sep 12
ballantrrae wrote:Now I thought I had heard the reports before but the date on them was current so I posted them.
VegasSeagull wrote: Brentford are poised to offer Brighton's 20 year old Redwood a contract. The ypung wing back has impressed during his trial period. The lad has prviously been at Dover on loan.VegasSeagull others may have said this but both your TalkSport report on Miquel and the Redmond Brentford story are 'old' news items that broke around the last 10 days in July. Redmond did sign for Brentford after being released by the Albion. Miquel would be an excellent loan sugning since he is a left sided CB who can also play left back. However since he hasn't already been signed I suspect it won't happen I notice that on the end of the report there is a 'throwaway' remark re the club's ideas on signing a target man on loan. Haas anybody heard if we are pursuing any playerin particular ?
I haven't seen or heard a word about who or when re target man.
Thanks for pointing out my error and no, nobody else mentioned it.
Rhodes Seagull
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7:17am Wed 12 Sep 12
VegasSeagull wrote:Hi, 2nd the request, asked for the Argus in the village shop and no joy so tried Rhodes town with no joy
Does anyone know if there is a way of reading the whole interview, other than popping down to the shop and buying the Argus, somehting which I can't do.
So if someone bought the paper can they give us a short version here on what was written.
Thanks in advance.
tug509
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8:22am Wed 12 Sep 12
tug509 wrote:My apologies Hovite,i should read properly.
Hovite wrote:For Amex read Turfmoor.
tooncgull wrote:Yeah tooncgull; we are only human, and that game wasn't of the norm that day. The stadium was in full chorus and probably the loudest the Amex has been up until now.
WisdomSpeaks wrote:Actually - Im not usually one who slags off the officials... but I must admit that during that Burnley game I was fuming. It just seemed so laughably biased - all the decisions went Burnley's way - and Im ashamed to say I joined in the mock applause for the hapless ref...
Hovite wrote: Good point WisdomSpeaks, abusing the officials really doesn't help our cause. They should always feel warmly welcome in the stadium and look forward coming here. If I was a ref and was getting abuse, I would give the fans something to give me abuse me about, it's a hard enough job for them as it is. However, I am not perfect, when we had 2 sent off against Burnley in the first 10 mins at the Amex last year, I did sing about the the ref, but I would say as a general rule it is best not to.Me too Hovite - Burnley was a real test of my philosophy and I confess to having a 'slip' - I really think that is human and what I think we're both referring to is the systematic, pre meditated, abuse. If that can be changed to something positive and humouress - we'd have every TV and Radio Station and Newspaper reporting on our club - in the positive - manner! All those things can add to momentum, where positive energy flows - success goes! I do have a very special feeling about this year. Although I love watching Vicente - something feels right that we are no longer seeing him as the one and only to unlock the doors! It feels that he's going to have to get his head right - which is where I believe his problem lies - and then he'll be one of a few who can do that job. Looking forward to Friday.
Oh well... looking forward to the ex-Saturday Friday Wednesday game...
I do like good banter but I am also very aware that there are children and families in the stadium.
Hovite
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golddene
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Carlas mum wrote:I did !
thetungsten - did you work there?
thetungsten says...
9:16am Tue 11 Sep 12