Blackburn go top, Albion joint second (From The Argus)
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Blackburn go top, Albion joint second
5:06pm Saturday 15th September 2012 in Albion By Brian Owen
Blackburn went top of the Championship in dramatic style this afternoon.
Overnight leaders Albion are now neck and neck with Blackpool for second place.
Blackburn looked to have blown their chance of going a point clear when they twice conceded equalisers at Bristol City.
But Scott Dann and Jordan Rhodes, with his second goal of the game, both scored in added time to give Rovers a thrilling 5-3 win.
Blackpool, who were top 24 hours ago, drew 1-1 at Barnsley.
Thomas Ince’s 30th-minute leveller means the Tangerines and the Seagulls have exactly the same record – three wins, a draw and a defeat with 11 goals scored and three conceded.
Former Albion striker Craig Davies put the Tykes ahead at Oakwell.
Nottingham Forest came from two down to draw 2-2 with Birmingham.
Hull and Cardiff are level on points with Albion and Blackpool after winning at home today.
Previously goalshy Hull did all their scoring in the first half to thump Millwall 4-1 at the KC Stadium.
Peter Whittingham’s penalty proved to be the winner as Cardiff beat Leeds 2-1. All the goals came after the 64th-minute exit of Craig Noone, whose substitute Craig Bellamy got the opener.
Albion’s next opponents Watford lost 2-1 at Bolton.
Comments(38)
championshipgull
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5:23pm Sat 15 Sep 12
We are now seeing the cream coming to the top. Shame saints are still on Nil points after 4 games. They are an embarrassment to the south coast.
VegasSeagull
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5:44pm Sat 15 Sep 12
If I am right this bodes well for Brighton because we have a solid back four, a fantastic keeper and fire power up front.
Maybe I am wrong, maybe it's just my fading memory playing tricks.
rolivan
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6:06pm Sat 15 Sep 12
VegasSeagull wrote:As you say they are leaking at the seams,sorry couldn't help it.It makes for great entertainment as long as we continue this way the future looks amazing.I would love us to give a top six team a thumping.
I don't know if it's just my imagination but this year there seams to be more leaky defences than last. Every week there are so many goals being scored, eight just in the Blackburn match.
If I am right this bodes well for Brighton because we have a solid back four, a fantastic keeper and fire power up front.
Maybe I am wrong, maybe it's just my fading memory playing tricks.
BobGear
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7:03pm Sat 15 Sep 12
PressBoxTeaBoy wrote:Of course there is!
There's no such thing as joint 2nd in a football league table?
The 2 sides have exactly the same stats!
BobGear
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7:03pm Sat 15 Sep 12
PressBoxTeaBoy wrote:Of course there is!
There's no such thing as joint 2nd in a football league table?
The 2 sides have exactly the same stats!
Conelli98
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9:40pm Sat 15 Sep 12
...The Amex. Two years ago we were playing in front of 6,500 and last night there was 20,000 more bums on seats. A fantastic effort by all last night. To have all four sides of the stadium singing, is a sight to behold. lets make every game a noise fest and keep the Amex rocking. Can we not adopt a song abit like Celtics' just can't get enough'? any ideas anyone? UTA
bhafcforever
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10:09pm Sat 15 Sep 12
rolivan wrote:What place in the league were Sheffield Wednesday when we beat them last night? Sixth I believe, therefore we we have delivered the "thumping" already.
VegasSeagull wrote:As you say they are leaking at the seams,sorry couldn't help it.It makes for great entertainment as long as we continue this way the future looks amazing.I would love us to give a top six team a thumping.
I don't know if it's just my imagination but this year there seams to be more leaky defences than last. Every week there are so many goals being scored, eight just in the Blackburn match.
If I am right this bodes well for Brighton because we have a solid back four, a fantastic keeper and fire power up front.
Maybe I am wrong, maybe it's just my fading memory playing tricks.
The future looks VERY bright.
UTA!!
saraman
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6:59am Sun 16 Sep 12
Rhodes Seagull
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7:05am Sun 16 Sep 12
Jonathan Mouette
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7:50am Sun 16 Sep 12
Rhodes Seagull wrote:If you blinked you missed it... Hope CMS didn't see it. He will wonder what he did to upset Nooney who provided 2 footed service to the Cardiff strikers that we didn't see here for far too long. Never mind, we have ample solutions in this team. Only Paddy Power seem to have doubts about our potential offering 9/2 on a top 6 finish. All the other bookmakers have dropped their odds to 3/1... and how often do they throw their money away?
Just watched The football League Show but either I missed any video or mention of Brighton or we didn't get either??????
dave from bexill
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9:41am Sun 16 Sep 12
dave from bexill
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10:10am Sun 16 Sep 12
Don't know if anyone from the Argus executive reads this stuff, if you do, an explanation regading this rip off would be appreciated. Thanks.
Back to the footy Brilliant match, brilliant score, brilliant crowd' Lifes good(apart from the price o the Argus) UTA
lmspike
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10:16am Sun 16 Sep 12
Conelli98 wrote:The I believe song/chant on youtube by the Utah basketball fans would be amazing at the AMEX. Would be good to get it on the screens down there so all can see and adopt.....
Highest attendance in the championship so far this weekend was at.................. ...The Amex. Two years ago we were playing in front of 6,500 and last night there was 20,000 more bums on seats. A fantastic effort by all last night. To have all four sides of the stadium singing, is a sight to behold. lets make every game a noise fest and keep the Amex rocking. Can we not adopt a song abit like Celtics' just can't get enough'? any ideas anyone? UTA
championshipgull
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12:12pm Sun 16 Sep 12
Conelli98 wrote:I see Bobby Z was playing against Chelsea yesterday, watched by hardly 18,000. If he comes back home to us he can play in front of a decent crowd.
Highest attendance in the championship so far this weekend was at..................
...The Amex. Two years ago we were playing in front of 6,500 and last night there was 20,000 more bums on seats. A fantastic effort by all last night. To have all four sides of the stadium singing, is a sight to behold. lets make every game a noise fest and keep the Amex rocking. Can we not adopt a song abit like Celtics' just can't get enough'? any ideas anyone? UTA
Alfie T
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12:46pm Sun 16 Sep 12
dave from bexill
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1:11pm Sun 16 Sep 12
Yesterdays paper carried advert for the Argus App, which evidently carries the full printed edition. I'm not very into tablets and all that, but evidently the application is now available on IPhone and IPad @ £3.99 a month up to £29.99 for 12 months. Don't know if this is of use to any of you. UTA
VegasSeagull
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1:32pm Sun 16 Sep 12
dave from bexill wrote:Thanks Dave.
Hi Vegas and other ex pats, who may have mentioned their wish that they could access the Argus online. Yesterdays paper carried advert for the Argus App, which evidently carries the full printed edition. I'm not very into tablets and all that, but evidently the application is now available on IPhone and IPad @ £3.99 a month up to £29.99 for 12 months. Don't know if this is of use to any of you. UTA
VegasSeagull
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1:37pm Sun 16 Sep 12
Alfie T wrote:Adkins is one of the best things to happen in years for the Saints, crazy talk.
Just been on the echo site, some Saints fans want Adkins out now and Rednap in, nuts or what. Just hope when we reach the Prem we are prepared and ready for it,if you ever can be.
If Brighton get promoted we will find, just as Saints did, that most of the squad are not good enough to make the transition, survive your first year if you can and continue to build.
What would Rednap bring that Adkins hasn't got.
Alfie T
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2:18pm Sun 16 Sep 12
VegasSeagull wrote:I think of the current squad the following are capable of making the jump. TK, Bridge, Bruno, Bridcutt, Dunk,Hammond, Crofts, Buckley, CMS, Lua Lua. Too early to include the other new lads,but I suspect they wouldn't be embarrassed at that level. I don't suppose many will agree with my views, but I honestly believe if they all stay together they can perform in the Premiership.
Alfie T wrote:Adkins is one of the best things to happen in years for the Saints, crazy talk.
Just been on the echo site, some Saints fans want Adkins out now and Rednap in, nuts or what. Just hope when we reach the Prem we are prepared and ready for it,if you ever can be.
If Brighton get promoted we will find, just as Saints did, that most of the squad are not good enough to make the transition, survive your first year if you can and continue to build.
What would Rednap bring that Adkins hasn't got.
IRISHGULL
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4:48pm Sun 16 Sep 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:Jonathan, really surprised we are still 9/2 for the top six Just about to invest some of my friday night winnings! Its very open this season but i am still very happy with my 20/1 at the start of the season. We have a much stronger squad this season. has everybody noticed that alot of the doubters and jokers have disappeared from this site!
Rhodes Seagull wrote:If you blinked you missed it... Hope CMS didn't see it. He will wonder what he did to upset Nooney who provided 2 footed service to the Cardiff strikers that we didn't see here for far too long. Never mind, we have ample solutions in this team. Only Paddy Power seem to have doubts about our potential offering 9/2 on a top 6 finish. All the other bookmakers have dropped their odds to 3/1... and how often do they throw their money away?
Just watched The football League Show but either I missed any video or mention of Brighton or we didn't get either??????
wiseman of hove
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5:06pm Sun 16 Sep 12
Jonathan Mouette
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5:49pm Sun 16 Sep 12
IRISHGULL wrote:Hiya Irishgull, Maybe you can find your way around the Paddy Power site - their odds on a top 6 finish in the Championship seem to have disappeared and the best I can find now is 7/2 with a variety of bookmakers... You can check all the odds on the site
Jonathan Mouette wrote:Jonathan, really surprised we are still 9/2 for the top six Just about to invest some of my friday night winnings! Its very open this season but i am still very happy with my 20/1 at the start of the season. We have a much stronger squad this season. has everybody noticed that alot of the doubters and jokers have disappeared from this site!
Rhodes Seagull wrote:If you blinked you missed it... Hope CMS didn't see it. He will wonder what he did to upset Nooney who provided 2 footed service to the Cardiff strikers that we didn't see here for far too long. Never mind, we have ample solutions in this team. Only Paddy Power seem to have doubts about our potential offering 9/2 on a top 6 finish. All the other bookmakers have dropped their odds to 3/1... and how often do they throw their money away?
Just watched The football League Show but either I missed any video or mention of Brighton or we didn't get either??????
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VegasSeagull
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5:58pm Sun 16 Sep 12
Alfie T wrote:I like your selection with the possible exception of Dunk. Your players are, all bar Dunk, regular starters and as you say, too early to comment on the new lads, but I would choose all three.
VegasSeagull wrote:I think of the current squad the following are capable of making the jump. TK, Bridge, Bruno, Bridcutt, Dunk,Hammond, Crofts, Buckley, CMS, Lua Lua. Too early to include the other new lads,but I suspect they wouldn't be embarrassed at that level. I don't suppose many will agree with my views, but I honestly believe if they all stay together they can perform in the Premiership.Alfie T wrote: Just been on the echo site, some Saints fans want Adkins out now and Rednap in, nuts or what. Just hope when we reach the Prem we are prepared and ready for it,if you ever can be.Adkins is one of the best things to happen in years for the Saints, crazy talk. If Brighton get promoted we will find, just as Saints did, that most of the squad are not good enough to make the transition, survive your first year if you can and continue to build. What would Rednap bring that Adkins hasn't got.
Bridge will be one year older and may not want Prem football, America beckons for him me thinks.
Between us we have about 13 selected, that would leave 14 from the current 25 not making the trip, remove my two question mark players, and Vicente and that would make my number 17 not making the trip. We are close in our thinking.
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Alfie T
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6:20pm Sun 16 Sep 12
VegasSeagull wrote:I still have high hopes for Dunk, without doubt he has other things on his mind and that has affected his performances, before his indiscretion he was attracting interest from Premiership sides. I still think he is very much in the Albion's plans, he is a classy player and will be a high quality centre back.
Alfie T wrote:I like your selection with the possible exception of Dunk. Your players are, all bar Dunk, regular starters and as you say, too early to comment on the new lads, but I would choose all three.
VegasSeagull wrote:I think of the current squad the following are capable of making the jump. TK, Bridge, Bruno, Bridcutt, Dunk,Hammond, Crofts, Buckley, CMS, Lua Lua. Too early to include the other new lads,but I suspect they wouldn't be embarrassed at that level. I don't suppose many will agree with my views, but I honestly believe if they all stay together they can perform in the Premiership.Alfie T wrote: Just been on the echo site, some Saints fans want Adkins out now and Rednap in, nuts or what. Just hope when we reach the Prem we are prepared and ready for it,if you ever can be.Adkins is one of the best things to happen in years for the Saints, crazy talk. If Brighton get promoted we will find, just as Saints did, that most of the squad are not good enough to make the transition, survive your first year if you can and continue to build. What would Rednap bring that Adkins hasn't got.
Bridge will be one year older and may not want Prem football, America beckons for him me thinks.
Between us we have about 13 selected, that would leave 14 from the current 25 not making the trip, remove my two question mark players, and Vicente and that would make my number 17 not making the trip. We are close in our thinking.
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born again seagull
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7:56pm Sun 16 Sep 12
Alfie T
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8:50pm Sun 16 Sep 12
born again seagull wrote:Thanks, not the automatic starter he was last season, however having him on the bench at the very least would be fantastic.
I know this is getting boring, but the 1st hand news I got this weekend may hopefully change few peoples mind about Vicentes commitment to the club. He, his lady, young one and club intepretor have been actively looking at priivate schools this week. This is surely a good sign that he intends to stick around. Now lets just hope he can get fit soon since with him in the squad our chances are even better. This is all I have to say on the subject. What a game on Friday, absolutely chuffed.
LeKevo
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9:32pm Sun 16 Sep 12
Hovite
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10:07pm Sun 16 Sep 12
50 years a fan
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11:13pm Sun 16 Sep 12
Bish May Turn
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8:00am Mon 17 Sep 12
LeKevo wrote:Agree, however as you say fans are entitled to their opinions on here, just as Alfie and Vegas are doing, so let them debate, one thing is for certain they are huge Albion supporters, end of.
What is happening on & off our hallowed turf is awesome. Though as much as i want our beloved team to be the best, & on evidence we can probably all agree that on current form we are looking good for top 6, why after 5 games are people questioning life in the Prem with the same squad.? Enjoy the football week by week, lets hope the results keep coming in, opinions are of course entitled though after such an amazing journey in a little less than 3 years don't you believe the Albion know what they are doing.? The board are great, the management is great, the team is performing, the squad has strengthened...let th good times roll
LeKevo
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8:24am Mon 17 Sep 12
Too many Harveys
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10:21am Mon 17 Sep 12
born again seagull wrote:This if true is great news. There can be as much rumour and speculation on here as we like but you don't look for a school for your child if you are going back to Spain next month. Whilst we seem to be in no way dependent on him this season we're certainly better with him than without. When fit he's still the best we've got imo and that's against some pretty stiff competition this year.
I know this is getting boring, but the 1st hand news I got this weekend may hopefully change few peoples mind about Vicentes commitment to the club. He, his lady, young one and club intepretor have been actively looking at priivate schools this week. This is surely a good sign that he intends to stick around. Now lets just hope he can get fit soon since with him in the squad our chances are even better. This is all I have to say on the subject. What a game on Friday, absolutely chuffed.
Too many Harveys
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10:27am Mon 17 Sep 12
Alfie T wrote:Unbelievable. I'm no fan of Adkins as a man but what he's done for them since he arrived has been nothing short of miraculous. If he doesn't get the whole season it will be a disgrace, although if they're rock bottom at Christmas I suspect he won't. Wigan at home was a bad defeat but apart from that what did they expect to realistically get from Man City, Man Utd and Arsenal?! Short memories. After Friday night's great entertainment and the warm glow we have all had since it seriously makes me wonder if I even want to go up. Trouble is with no ambition then nights like Friday lose their meaning so I guess I'll just have to cope with the Premiership rollercoaster if we get there.
Just been on the echo site, some Saints fans want Adkins out now and Rednap in, nuts or what. Just hope when we reach the Prem we are prepared and ready for it,if you ever can be.
Hovite
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12:27pm Mon 17 Sep 12
I thought Shampton were fairly well equiped for the Prem, albeit a rotten starting fixture list and still too soon to judge their season. Reading are also having a slow start in this league.
The best way to step up to the Prem is to win promotion by a country mile and to really be the best of the Championship, and to more or less start in the Prem with the team who wins promotion.
Hovite
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12:33pm Mon 17 Sep 12
LeKevo wrote:Some are bigger debaters than others ;o)
Indeed. It is us the supporters that are the lifeblood of this amazing football club & tbh a good discussion on our mutual love must be encouraged. I want nothing more than life in the Prem but at the mo we are not. The club have built a pretty strong squad to assault the dizzy heights we strive though the here & now is to debate the last match, the next match, the current issues. There is still along way to go to say that player isnt good enough, he wont make the step etc etc. One thing is common for all of us mass debaters (lol), is our love for the Albion
Alfie T
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4:15pm Mon 17 Sep 12
LeKevo wrote:Nicely put Lekevo.
Indeed. It is us the supporters that are the lifeblood of this amazing football club & tbh a good discussion on our mutual love must be encouraged. I want nothing more than life in the Prem but at the mo we are not. The club have built a pretty strong squad to assault the dizzy heights we strive though the here & now is to debate the last match, the next match, the current issues. There is still along way to go to say that player isnt good enough, he wont make the step etc etc. One thing is common for all of us mass debaters (lol), is our love for the Albion
Vince
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10:17pm Mon 17 Sep 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:But did you not notice that all the goals were scored AFTER Noone was substituted. He is a great dribbler, but is always in so much of a hurry that his shots or passes are invariably weak or inaccurate. There were many occasions last season when he decided to shoot instead of pass to a better placed colleague. IMHO £1m is a good return for a talented but infuriatingly inconsistent player.
Rhodes Seagull wrote: Just watched The football League Show but either I missed any video or mention of Brighton or we didn't get either??????If you blinked you missed it... Hope CMS didn't see it. He will wonder what he did to upset Nooney who provided 2 footed service to the Cardiff strikers that we didn't see here for far too long. Never mind, we have ample solutions in this team. Only Paddy Power seem to have doubts about our potential offering 9/2 on a top 6 finish. All the other bookmakers have dropped their odds to 3/1... and how often do they throw their money away?
Maybe Malky Mackay will tell him to stick to the wing and provide the crosses for others. If he does this well, it will be a good signing for them.
In my opinion, Vicente is a similar, but far, far better player than noone will ever be.
PressBoxTeaBoy says...
5:15pm Sat 15 Sep 12