Hammond will be a hit with fans again (From The Argus)
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Hammond will be a hit with fans again
12:30pm Friday 14th September 2012 in Albion By Andy Naylor
Dean Hammond is in line to make his second Albion debut tonight. Picture by Paul Hazlewood
Dean Hammond has been backed to quickly win over his critics in his second spell with Albion.
The former captain is line to replace injured Andrew Crofts in central midfield against Sheffield Wednesday tonight and manager Gus Poyet is convinced his season-long loan signing from Southampton will be a hit with supporters.
Poyet said: “Dean Hammond knows the division and how to get out of the division. He has the quality to play in our system very easily in terms of the technical and tactical ability.
“He has got presence in both boxes which we have missed sometimes. He knows the club and the city so he was very happy to come here. He is going to be the easiest player to convince the fans how much he wants to play.”
Hammond has already apologised for an ear-cupping celebration after scoring against Albion for Southampton at Withdean three seasons ago. That angered fans and caused some of them to be sceptical about his return.
Poyet said: “Maybe people were having a little bit of a doubt with Deano, because of what happened a few years ago. I think that is absolutely rubbish. That shows the passion he has got for the game and how much it means for him to win. He is going to show that.”
Comments(37)
frenchvic
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1:11pm Fri 14 Sep 12
Bish May Turn
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1:30pm Fri 14 Sep 12
frenchvic
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1:37pm Fri 14 Sep 12
Bish May Turn wrote:Lets not be silly now, he did'nt do that much.
Dean has come home and will wear the glorious Blue & White, have a few quid on him to score tonight!
dave from bexill
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1:51pm Fri 14 Sep 12
(Sneaks off into a dark corner to hide)
UTA
fairweathersupporter
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2:02pm Fri 14 Sep 12
dave from bexill wrote:Apparently he's trying to find out how he can recieve the game in Spain. I put him in touch with our ex pat brigade to assist him...
By the way does anyone know if Vicente is fit enough to play? (Sneaks off into a dark corner to hide) UTA
VegasSeagull
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2:21pm Fri 14 Sep 12
dave from bexill wrote:Be careful, mother hen will be all over you.
By the way does anyone know if Vicente is fit enough to play? (Sneaks off into a dark corner to hide) UTA
VegasSeagull
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2:26pm Fri 14 Sep 12
fairweathersupporter wrote:Be warned, mother hen won't like it.
dave from bexill wrote: By the way does anyone know if Vicente is fit enough to play? (Sneaks off into a dark corner to hide) UTAApparently he's trying to find out how he can recieve the game in Spain. I put him in touch with our ex pat brigade to assist him...
tug509
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2:32pm Fri 14 Sep 12
VegasSeagull
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2:45pm Fri 14 Sep 12
tug509 wrote:Well said and I echo your comment.
Tonight must be about the Albion all that has been said in the last few weeks (myself included) is past.Good luck Deano back to back promotions.UTA
I just checked out the Wednesday website, it's devoid of any comment about tonight's match.
There is an interview with Mattock, he tells of wanting to play ect. I was surprised by the absence of a match preview article, the preview they do have is for their last match against Palace.
Oh well, maybe they will write more once they get back home after losing.
paul the hill
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2:46pm Fri 14 Sep 12
Team
Kuszc
Bruno
Elabd
Greer
Bridge
Hammond
Bridcutt
Orlandi
Dobbie
Cms
Buckley or Lopez
Subs
Ank
Calderon
Dunk
Lopez or Buckley
Lualua
Barnes
Dicker
Win go top and we can start singing we are top the league we are top of the league etc
seagulls!!!!
pjwilk
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2:53pm Fri 14 Sep 12
fairweathersupporter
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2:56pm Fri 14 Sep 12
paul the hill wrote:Paul,
Keep the faith seagulls to win 3 nil Team Kuszc Bruno Elabd Greer Bridge Hammond Bridcutt Orlandi Dobbie Cms Buckley or Lopez Subs Ank Calderon Dunk Lopez or Buckley Lualua Barnes Dicker Win go top and we can start singing we are top the league we are top of the league etc seagulls!!!!
Barnes won't be dropped, even with the probable introduction of Dobbie. But i do look forward to a little sing song and i have the faith...
Baldseagull
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3:43pm Fri 14 Sep 12
I do doubt the sincerity of his apology and his affinity for the club.
No one expects a player today to be playing for the love of the club, but one who criticised the club when he left and then abused the fans when he returned is expecting it all to be forgotten and be cheered because he puts a good shift in?
Gus may think it is petty, but he wasn't called a c**t, I bet he would be less forgiving if he and his son had been in the stand that day.
VegasSeagull
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3:44pm Fri 14 Sep 12
pjwilk wrote:Thanks so much for the suggestion, that site has loads of current articles to read and I enjoyed reading them all.
Read the Sheffield Star for more information.
Interesting to note that the local bookies have Brighton odds on to win with the draw being second fav, or at least I think it was the local bookies.
Anyone looking to kill some time go check the site out, maybe even the Argus people.
seagullsforever73
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3:47pm Fri 14 Sep 12
dave from bexill wrote:He is out for a month injured! Surprised?
By the way does anyone know if Vicente is fit enough to play?
(Sneaks off into a dark corner to hide)
UTA
VegasSeagull
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3:51pm Fri 14 Sep 12
seagullsforever73 wrote:Was that the last month or the one to come?
dave from bexill wrote: By the way does anyone know if Vicente is fit enough to play? (Sneaks off into a dark corner to hide) UTAHe is out for a month injured! Surprised?
wiseman of hove
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3:53pm Fri 14 Sep 12
seagullsforever73 wrote:I'm trying to recollect a more injury prone player that we have had in our ranks.
dave from bexill wrote:He is out for a month injured! Surprised?
By the way does anyone know if Vicente is fit enough to play?
(Sneaks off into a dark corner to hide)
UTA
Baldseagull
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3:58pm Fri 14 Sep 12
wiseman of hove wrote:Unfitson
seagullsforever73 wrote:I'm trying to recollect a more injury prone player that we have had in our ranks.
dave from bexill wrote:He is out for a month injured! Surprised?
By the way does anyone know if Vicente is fit enough to play?
(Sneaks off into a dark corner to hide)
UTA
Hoarder12345444
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4:04pm Fri 14 Sep 12
Baldseagull wrote:Oh for gods sake pal jeeez get over it, who cares about it now, I didn't even care then. Get over it for christs sake man. Pathetic you go on and on. Anyone that jeers him tonight is a pathetic sad individual. The guy even apologised which I didnt think wasnt necessary.
I dont doubt Hammonds ability or win mentality. I do doubt the sincerity of his apology and his affinity for the club. No one expects a player today to be playing for the love of the club, but one who criticised the club when he left and then abused the fans when he returned is expecting it all to be forgotten and be cheered because he puts a good shift in? Gus may think it is petty, but he wasn't called a c**t, I bet he would be less forgiving if he and his son had been in the stand that day.
VegasSeagull
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4:07pm Fri 14 Sep 12
Just out of interest though, do we know if he is in England or Spain, just asking, not implying anything or suggesting anything.
VegasSeagull
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4:17pm Fri 14 Sep 12
Hoarder12345444 wrote:Baldseagull.
Baldseagull wrote: I dont doubt Hammonds ability or win mentality. I do doubt the sincerity of his apology and his affinity for the club. No one expects a player today to be playing for the love of the club, but one who criticised the club when he left and then abused the fans when he returned is expecting it all to be forgotten and be cheered because he puts a good shift in? Gus may think it is petty, but he wasn't called a c**t, I bet he would be less forgiving if he and his son had been in the stand that day.Oh for gods sake pal jeeez get over it, who cares about it now, I didn't even care then. Get over it for christs sake man. Pathetic you go on and on. Anyone that jeers him tonight is a pathetic sad individual. The guy even apologised which I didnt think wasnt necessary.
Just two questions that I would ask of you.
1. Do you want Hammond to play a good game tonight.
2. Do you want Hammond to score tonight.
markymark03
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4:24pm Fri 14 Sep 12
VegasSeagull wrote:He has been in England since Monday. Gus stated that he was back in the country in an interview. I think it was on seagull player but can't remember.
Guys come on, you really must back off with all the Vicente comments, you know how much it upsets mother hen. Just out of interest though, do we know if he is in England or Spain, just asking, not implying anything or suggesting anything.
Would check for you but 'hard' at work with the company blockers on!
markymark03
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4:26pm Fri 14 Sep 12
Hoarder12345444 wrote:Agreed, get over yourself man. I'm sure your kids have heard it all by now anyway.
Baldseagull wrote: I dont doubt Hammonds ability or win mentality. I do doubt the sincerity of his apology and his affinity for the club. No one expects a player today to be playing for the love of the club, but one who criticised the club when he left and then abused the fans when he returned is expecting it all to be forgotten and be cheered because he puts a good shift in? Gus may think it is petty, but he wasn't called a c**t, I bet he would be less forgiving if he and his son had been in the stand that day.Oh for gods sake pal jeeez get over it, who cares about it now, I didn't even care then. Get over it for christs sake man. Pathetic you go on and on. Anyone that jeers him tonight is a pathetic sad individual. The guy even apologised which I didnt think wasnt necessary.
Lifes far too short. If he says hes sorry, then why should we think otherwise?
Up the Deano!
VegasSeagull
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4:34pm Fri 14 Sep 12
markymark03 wrote:Thanks for that.
VegasSeagull wrote: Guys come on, you really must back off with all the Vicente comments, you know how much it upsets mother hen. Just out of interest though, do we know if he is in England or Spain, just asking, not implying anything or suggesting anything.He has been in England since Monday. Gus stated that he was back in the country in an interview. I think it was on seagull player but can't remember. Would check for you but 'hard' at work with the company blockers on!
I guess there are better medical facilities in Spain than at the Amex. Well it's good to know that he is working hard to get fit to play again.
VegasSeagull
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4:46pm Fri 14 Sep 12
I asked earlier but maybe you missed it.
1. Do you want Hammond to play well tonight?
2. Do you want Hammond to score tonight?
Jonathan Mouette
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4:47pm Fri 14 Sep 12
http://www.newsnow.c
o.uk/h/Sport/Footbal
l/Championship/Brigh
ton
I guarantee this site will provide all of you with enough information to keep even the coldest of anoraks (and I think there may be many...) nice and warm when the cold weather sets in again... Ho hum, hope Deano hits the winner, fingers crossed!!!
Jonathan Mouette
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4:52pm Fri 14 Sep 12
(Fingers crossed)
bigE
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4:55pm Fri 14 Sep 12
Baldseagull wrote:Why dont you get a life baldy,so some words were said, oh what a shame ,perhaps you and your son ought to find a less offensive sport like tiddlywinks or conkers to watch,footballs about passion and determination unfortunately swearing and winding players up is part of the game as well,but nearly always players shake hands at the end of the match and probaly have a drink and chat as well,get over it because we dont want to hear your winging anymore,I feel better now
I dont doubt Hammonds ability or win mentality.
I do doubt the sincerity of his apology and his affinity for the club.
No one expects a player today to be playing for the love of the club, but one who criticised the club when he left and then abused the fans when he returned is expecting it all to be forgotten and be cheered because he puts a good shift in?
Gus may think it is petty, but he wasn't called a c**t, I bet he would be less forgiving if he and his son had been in the stand that day.
klemaniac
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5:41pm Fri 14 Sep 12
fairweathersupporter
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5:43pm Fri 14 Sep 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:Now Jonathan, play nicely... The geeky boys can play too and post as many times as they like. Just like the boys who pretend to be other boys and the boys who just like to spoil the game.
Hello and welcome to the all new VegasSeagull.com site where you can spend all day answering questions from the site editor. Today's question is "Where do I get up to-to-the- minute information on the Albion - team news, injuries, useless inuendo, etc... - and similar information on their current opponents?" The answer is as follows :
http://www.newsnow.c
o.uk/h/Sport/Footbal
l/Championship/Brigh
ton
I guarantee this site will provide all of you with enough information to keep even the coldest of anoraks (and I think there may be many...) nice and warm when the cold weather sets in again... Ho hum, hope Deano hits the winner, fingers crossed!!!
Now, you boys all enjoy yourselves, i'm off to the game and no doubt i'll see some of you there...
VegasSeagull
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5:59pm Fri 14 Sep 12
Now back to conkers, mine is a 86ah what's yours.
VegasSeagull
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6:06pm Fri 14 Sep 12
If that paper can do it then why can't ours.
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IRISHGULL
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6:33pm Fri 14 Sep 12
VegasSeagull wrote:been looking at the sheffield press, and they appear to have several players returning from injuries, as well as a loan youngster from everton. Still feel its all about the way we play tonight, if were on song 11/10 will look pretty tasty. And to put the icing on the cake palace to get beaten at charlton. SUPER SEAGULLS
On a more serious note Jonathan, PJWILK suggested that I look at The Star Sheffield web site, take a look if you have time and see just how many articles that paper has supplied over the last few days. I doubt anyone in Sheffield is short on news about their club.
If that paper can do it then why can't ours.
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pjwilk
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6:47pm Fri 14 Sep 12
VegasSeagull wrote:Thats ok Vegas Seagull ,the star does a really good job of keeping the Wednesday fans informed.
pjwilk wrote:Thanks so much for the suggestion, that site has loads of current articles to read and I enjoyed reading them all.
Read the Sheffield Star for more information.
Interesting to note that the local bookies have Brighton odds on to win with the draw being second fav, or at least I think it was the local bookies.
Anyone looking to kill some time go check the site out, maybe even the Argus people.
Jonathan Mouette
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6:56pm Fri 14 Sep 12
Gee Jay
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7:00pm Fri 14 Sep 12
These are the new improved Brighton & Hove Albion supporters, let's not go back to the 70's and 80's when we had to be caged in.
We should be, and are, better than you suggest, if we want a club where parents (including mums) can bring their kids.There is nothing wrong with principals.
Albion Always.
VegasSeagull says...
12:42pm Fri 14 Sep 12