Poyet spoilt for choice (From The Argus)

saraman wrote:
It must be better for Gus having lots of choice as opposed to having very little choice last season when he had to field less than fit players. All of the players old and new will get their chance over a long season. The only possible ever present will be our super goal keeper.

VegasSeagull wrote:
Reading the article it suggest to me that a tactical change will be made, probably just one.

I mentioned in a different post that Watford commited the most fouls in the division during their weekend match, this could be a physical test as well as a skills test.

I can't see any change in the back four, and CMS will start if fit so possibly a different strike partner for CMS or maybe someone to add some physical strength in midfield.

To be honest I haven't got a clue as to what I would do in his (Gus) shoes, anyone got any ideas?

bruce beckett wrote:
Let's hope we play better than we did at Watford last season. That was a game I thought we would win but we were very disappointing on the night.

Sussex by the Sea wrote:
I am assuming that Gus didn't write his comment! If he knew that it was something new, he would not have said what he knew that he thought he said.

rolivan wrote:

VegasSeagull wrote:
Reading the article it suggest to me that a tactical change will be made, probably just one.

I mentioned in a different post that Watford commited the most fouls in the division during their weekend match, this could be a physical test as well as a skills test.

I can't see any change in the back four, and CMS will start if fit so possibly a different strike partner for CMS or maybe someone to add some physical strength in midfield.

To be honest I haven't got a clue as to what I would do in his (Gus) shoes, anyone got any ideas?

Yes! whatever you do don't read the comments that appear on this site regularly, regarding team selection.

kwaidam wrote:
four points from six, would settle for that in either order although as going to the den on saturday a draw and a win would be just fine... as for squad cover, left back seems to be the only place which is a potential problem so let's pray Mr Bridge stays fit...

bruce beckett wrote:
Where's that Watford fan that used to come on here berating Buckley and Hoskins, can't remember his name?

His name was Buckler, I seem to recall. Hasn't been around for a while.

Alfie T wrote:
I wouldn't change starting eleven or the bench, my only possble change would be crofts on the bench if fit, he might be required to add some more muscle in the final fifteen mins when we are 2.0 up.

Howie2 wrote:
I'm worried about HOVE PARK RESIDENT. He doesn't appear to have much to say these days !!

Gazza by the sea wrote:
Right let's stir the pot a bit - Dobbie for Barnes.

Baldseagull wrote:

Alfie T wrote: I wouldn't change starting eleven or the bench, my only possble change would be crofts on the bench if fit, he might be required to add some more muscle in the final fifteen mins when we are 2.0 up.

Start Crofts, drop Hammond

VegasSeagull wrote:

Baldseagull wrote:

Alfie T wrote: I wouldn't change starting eleven or the bench, my only possble change would be crofts on the bench if fit, he might be required to add some more muscle in the final fifteen mins when we are 2.0 up.

Start Crofts, drop Hammond

If Crofts is fit,I would still start Hammond, they all say he had a great game against Wednesday.

ballantrrae wrote:

Sussex by the Sea wrote:
I am assuming that Gus didn't write his comment! If he knew that it was something new, he would not have said what he knew that he thought he said.

Point taken Sussex by the Sea.
It may be a new situation for Poyet but as a result of the International break he should now know rather more about the new players than he knew 14 days ago.
If Poyet signs a Target man and a CB, both of which he is still on record as wanting, then the team/squad selection will become even more 'complicated' still.
Personally I think it is a good thing that Poyet is going to have these sort of issues to face over the coming months. The knowledge acquired now will help him mature further as a Manager.
Howeve,r subject to CMS's fitness, I don't anticipate any changes to the starting line up or bench selection tomorrow night so we won't get to see this 'new knowledge' being applied in the immediate future. This means it will probably be a couple of Matches before new players like Lopez get to start.
With Hosco and Crofts also now due to become available again shortly things should become really interesting....
On top of all this JFC's loan to Oxford is due to end in January. No wonder players like Sparrow were warned that their chances of playing were slim !

Alfie T wrote:

VegasSeagull wrote:

Baldseagull wrote:

Alfie T wrote: I wouldn't change starting eleven or the bench, my only possble change would be crofts on the bench if fit, he might be required to add some more muscle in the final fifteen mins when we are 2.0 up.

Start Crofts, drop Hammond

If Crofts is fit,I would still start Hammond, they all say he had a great game against Wednesday.

He did, a very solid performance, extra height also adds to the side, starts for me.

hannover seagull wrote:

ballantrrae wrote:

Sussex by the Sea wrote:
I am assuming that Gus didn't write his comment! If he knew that it was something new, he would not have said what he knew that he thought he said.

Point taken Sussex by the Sea.
It may be a new situation for Poyet but as a result of the International break he should now know rather more about the new players than he knew 14 days ago.
If Poyet signs a Target man and a CB, both of which he is still on record as wanting, then the team/squad selection will become even more 'complicated' still.
Personally I think it is a good thing that Poyet is going to have these sort of issues to face over the coming months. The knowledge acquired now will help him mature further as a Manager.
Howeve,r subject to CMS's fitness, I don't anticipate any changes to the starting line up or bench selection tomorrow night so we won't get to see this 'new knowledge' being applied in the immediate future. This means it will probably be a couple of Matches before new players like Lopez get to start.
With Hosco and Crofts also now due to become available again shortly things should become really interesting....
On top of all this JFC's loan to Oxford is due to end in January. No wonder players like Sparrow were warned that their chances of playing were slim !

I said some time ago that i don.t think we need this striker come target man as the whole shape of the team has
changed with the addition of Bruno and Bridge

We now push much further out from our back line of 3/4 with confidence and we are not caught out so often as last year playing square balls across the 18 yd line etc and being forced to play passing football too deep

Our style and urgency this season is
fantastic to watch and CMS is finally getting all the ball he needs because we are playing our football much further up the pitch and support is coming from full backs ,midfield and fair to say all over the place

This is going to be a very exciting season once again

Greetings from Germany

UTA,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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hannover seagull wrote:

hannover seagull wrote:

ballantrrae wrote:

Sussex by the Sea wrote: I am assuming that Gus didn't write his comment! If he knew that it was something new, he would not have said what he knew that he thought he said.

Point taken Sussex by the Sea. It may be a new situation for Poyet but as a result of the International break he should now know rather more about the new players than he knew 14 days ago. If Poyet signs a Target man and a CB, both of which he is still on record as wanting, then the team/squad selection will become even more 'complicated' still. Personally I think it is a good thing that Poyet is going to have these sort of issues to face over the coming months. The knowledge acquired now will help him mature further as a Manager. Howeve,r subject to CMS's fitness, I don't anticipate any changes to the starting line up or bench selection tomorrow night so we won't get to see this 'new knowledge' being applied in the immediate future. This means it will probably be a couple of Matches before new players like Lopez get to start. With Hosco and Crofts also now due to become available again shortly things should become really interesting.... On top of all this JFC's loan to Oxford is due to end in January. No wonder players like Sparrow were warned that their chances of playing were slim !

I said some time ago that i don.t think we need this striker come target man as the whole shape of the team has changed with the addition of Bruno and Bridge We now push much further out from our back line of 3/4 with confidence and we are not caught out so often as last year playing square balls across the 18 yd line etc and being forced to play passing football too deep Our style and urgency this season is fantastic to watch and CMS is finally getting all the ball he needs because we are playing our football much further up the pitch and support is coming from full backs ,midfield and fair to say all over the place This is going to be a very exciting season once again Greetings from Germany UTA,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,

Sorry forgot to mention our fantastic keeper(What a sighning)

albionfan33 wrote:
Anyone else think we need to get bridge signed up asap? also some cover at lb. If he goes crock its the only area we really struggle for decent back up.

hannover seagull wrote:

albionfan33 wrote:
Anyone else think we need to get bridge signed up asap? also some cover at lb. If he goes crock its the only area we really struggle for decent back up.

Tottally agree 33

and good left backs are hard to find

GosportGull wrote:

hannover seagull wrote:

hannover seagull wrote:

ballantrrae wrote:

Sussex by the Sea wrote: I am assuming that Gus didn't write his comment! If he knew that it was something new, he would not have said what he knew that he thought he said.

Point taken Sussex by the Sea. It may be a new situation for Poyet but as a result of the International break he should now know rather more about the new players than he knew 14 days ago. If Poyet signs a Target man and a CB, both of which he is still on record as wanting, then the team/squad selection will become even more 'complicated' still. Personally I think it is a good thing that Poyet is going to have these sort of issues to face over the coming months. The knowledge acquired now will help him mature further as a Manager. Howeve,r subject to CMS's fitness, I don't anticipate any changes to the starting line up or bench selection tomorrow night so we won't get to see this 'new knowledge' being applied in the immediate future. This means it will probably be a couple of Matches before new players like Lopez get to start. With Hosco and Crofts also now due to become available again shortly things should become really interesting.... On top of all this JFC's loan to Oxford is due to end in January. No wonder players like Sparrow were warned that their chances of playing were slim !

I said some time ago that i don.t think we need this striker come target man as the whole shape of the team has changed with the addition of Bruno and Bridge We now push much further out from our back line of 3/4 with confidence and we are not caught out so often as last year playing square balls across the 18 yd line etc and being forced to play passing football too deep Our style and urgency this season is fantastic to watch and CMS is finally getting all the ball he needs because we are playing our football much further up the pitch and support is coming from full backs ,midfield and fair to say all over the place This is going to be a very exciting season once again Greetings from Germany UTA,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,

Sorry forgot to mention our fantastic keeper(What a sighning)

Any of you chaps remember a top quality player called Vicente ? I wonder what is going through his mind now ... **** i wish i was playing in such a brilliant team or now i stand an even better chance of leaving Brighton ? Hmm.... Where would he fit in anyway ? Best prospect for him would be an impact player from the bench ..but wouldnt that be good with all the Spainish connections to see him playing well in the team too ...mouth watering prospects :)
GG

Baldseagull wrote:

Alfie T wrote:
I wouldn't change starting eleven or the bench, my only possble change would be crofts on the bench if fit, he might be required to add some more muscle in the final fifteen mins when we are 2.0 up.

Start Crofts, drop Hammond

Tony the tiger eastbourne wrote:

Baldseagull wrote:

Alfie T wrote:
I wouldn't change starting eleven or the bench, my only possble change would be crofts on the bench if fit, he might be required to add some more muscle in the final fifteen mins when we are 2.0 up.

Start Crofts, drop Hammond

Don't be daft, Hammond had a good game and deserved to start tomorrow. Crofty not quite fit yet

Bazwipe wrote:
Long time BHA supporter but have lived in the States for some time. Can't get much news over here, is Vincente injured? Not in the line up so wondered what happened to him.

Baldseagull wrote:

Tony the tiger eastbourne wrote:

Baldseagull wrote:

Alfie T wrote:
I wouldn't change starting eleven or the bench, my only possble change would be crofts on the bench if fit, he might be required to add some more muscle in the final fifteen mins when we are 2.0 up.

Start Crofts, drop Hammond

Don't be daft, Hammond had a good game and deserved to start tomorrow. Crofty not quite fit yet

Hammond is not fit, to wear the shirt.

I seem to be the only one who is not happy to have him back though.

Well done to the rest of you for swallowing your pride, but it sticks in my throat.

And for Vegas, I don't want him to play badly, I just don't want him to play.

Baldseagull wrote:

Tony the tiger eastbourne wrote:

Baldseagull wrote:

Alfie T wrote: I wouldn't change starting eleven or the bench, my only possble change would be crofts on the bench if fit, he might be required to add some more muscle in the final fifteen mins when we are 2.0 up.

Start Crofts, drop Hammond

Don't be daft, Hammond had a good game and deserved to start tomorrow. Crofty not quite fit yet

Hammond is not fit, to wear the shirt. I seem to be the only one who is not happy to have him back though. Well done to the rest of you for swallowing your pride, but it sticks in my throat. And for Vegas, I don't want him to play badly, I just don't want him to play.

VegasSeagull wrote:
To try and sign Bridge now would probably be impossible due to costs. I don't know how long he has left on his contract with City but if he is in his last year, then as a free agent we might be able to put a deal together.
America will come for Bridge, I am sure that some teams in the MLS are already planning.
Promotion to the prem would mean extra money available for wages so it might be possible to hold onto him for one more season.

Captain Haddock wrote:

VegasSeagull wrote:
To try and sign Bridge now would probably be impossible due to costs. I don't know how long he has left on his contract with City but if he is in his last year, then as a free agent we might be able to put a deal together.
America will come for Bridge, I am sure that some teams in the MLS are already planning.
Promotion to the prem would mean extra money available for wages so it might be possible to hold onto him for one more season.

I believe he IS in his final year at City, so yes a deal would be poss (especially if .....I mean WHEN!!! ... we go up).

VegasSeagull wrote:
To try and sign Bridge now would probably be impossible due to costs. I don't know how long he has left on his contract with City but if he is in his last year, then as a free agent we might be able to put a deal together.
America will come for Bridge, I am sure that some teams in the MLS are already planning.
Promotion to the prem would mean extra money available for wages so it might be possible to hold onto him for one more season.