Macca set to miss home run at The Amex (From The Argus)
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Macca set to miss home run at The Amex
9:30am Wednesday 26th September 2012 in Albion By Andy Naylor
Craig Mackail-Smith is not expected to be fit for the next two home games
ALBION expect Craig Mackail-Smith to miss an Amex double header.
The Championship leaders fear their leading marksman will be forced to sit out Saturday’s home match against Birmingham and the visit of Ipswich on Tuesday.
But Mackail-Smith should be back for the next away game on October 6 at Derby, where he scored the only goal last season.
The hamstring muscle damage suffered by Mackail-Smith in the first half of Saturday’s win at Millwall is not severe but enough to sideline him for ten days.
It is an inconvenience for the Seagulls, with their rejuvenated record buy in such hot form.
Mackail-Smith has scored in four of the last five games and six goals in total but manager Gus Poyet has options to cover his absence.
Ashley Barnes scored on his instant return to the starting line-up at Millwall and Stephen Dobbie is available for his full debut after coming through a run-out in the Development League on Monday night.
Either or both could start against Birmingham, with Barnes poised to resume penalty taking duties after Mackail-Smith struck from the spot at Watford last week while he was on the bench.
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smegbuster
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9:51am Wed 26 Sep 12
CanfieldRob
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9:59am Wed 26 Sep 12
the taffster
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9:59am Wed 26 Sep 12
tug509
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10:06am Wed 26 Sep 12
ith at least one of the wingers on at all times.On monday he set up at least 2 of our 6 goals playing this way.Any thoughts.UTA
Claude Back
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10:15am Wed 26 Sep 12
tug509 wrote:I agree. Dobbie behind Barnes is the sensible option.
Macka works so hard he is always going to be missed.Stating the obvious ,it depends on how Gus will set the team up on saturday,i thought Barnes taking over CMS role and Dobbie playing from the middle where he has been doing the most damage (Blackpool-Swansea)w
ith at least one of the wingers on at all times.On monday he set up at least 2 of our 6 goals playing this way.Any thoughts.UTA
markymark03
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10:26am Wed 26 Sep 12
Dobbies time to shine and maybe soon so will Lopez.
Orlandi has proven himself in my books. He works well as a defencive midfielder when called upon and can deliver fantastic crosses which has set up a couple of goals already (Greer and El Abd/ Barnes)
Tony the tiger eastbourne
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10:29am Wed 26 Sep 12
AGT999
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10:42am Wed 26 Sep 12
Willie, Willie Irvine
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10:42am Wed 26 Sep 12
Not a bad plan B on paper, and C & D probably aren't too shabby either!
dave from bexill
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10:54am Wed 26 Sep 12
LACHANCE
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10:59am Wed 26 Sep 12
Too many Harveys
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11:04am Wed 26 Sep 12
rolivan
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11:06am Wed 26 Sep 12
dave from bexill
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11:09am Wed 26 Sep 12
mark5
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11:32am Wed 26 Sep 12
Gee Jay
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11:50am Wed 26 Sep 12
Dave from Bexhill has a point that many might have noticed, that in October we have some matches against likely contenders. The Albion have been making sure they pick up points from those teams that are unlikely to feature in the top half of the table come March. Hull and Cardiff results prove the point, but we have got into top gear since those two games.
Hovite
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11:55am Wed 26 Sep 12
I am disappointed about CMS but equally I am excited to see how we play without him.
tug509
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12:19pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Jonathan Mouette
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12:24pm Wed 26 Sep 12
OMG (and not GMO, which I think some of you guys are on...!) this is really uninspiring. So here's something a little more interesting to be thinking about. A recent piece on Clubcall mentioned that the latest Braga (Portugal) home game had attracted scouts from the following 3 clubs. Man Utd, Man City and... Brighton. So, do something useful - even if it is only speculation - and identify the Brighton target... By the way Braga were playing against Rio Ave... Apparently Utd and City may have interest in Braga's Portuguese winger Barbosa and the Brazilian left back Ismailly... and us? Mouth watering isn't it...?
Maybe it is to find the missing striker...Well, what are you waiting for?
tug509
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12:42pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:No apologies necessary JM,good to hear that there is some movement in that direction,hope we get some confirmation of a new CB or Striker sooner rather than later.Just saw on Sky News that John Bond has passed away,always hate hearing of the loss of a good man.
So, in an unusual turn of events - I have never done this before - I will re-run my belated post from the previous, oh so bloody boring, thread which was sadly turned into a question of mental stability of certain contributors... sad! So here it is again - I await your comments and constructive contributions and perhaps a little humour with bated breath... So here it is (and apologies to Tug who has already seen it!)...
OMG (and not GMO, which I think some of you guys are on...!) this is really uninspiring. So here's something a little more interesting to be thinking about. A recent piece on Clubcall mentioned that the latest Braga (Portugal) home game had attracted scouts from the following 3 clubs. Man Utd, Man City and... Brighton. So, do something useful - even if it is only speculation - and identify the Brighton target... By the way Braga were playing against Rio Ave... Apparently Utd and City may have interest in Braga's Portuguese winger Barbosa and the Brazilian left back Ismailly... and us? Mouth watering isn't it...?
Maybe it is to find the missing striker...Well, what are you waiting for?
fairweathersupporter
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12:45pm Wed 26 Sep 12
I suppose Barnes has a reasonable record and Dobbie whilst not prolific, could trouble them. And Hammond looks like he's due a goal, oh and Buckley's got a good finish. Bridge has got a couple and always looks capable, Bruno's gone close a few times (not the free kick though!). And then Greer and El Abd look dangerous from corners. I even remember Bridcutt scored a couple of scorchers but that was awhile ago now...
ballantrrae
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12:47pm Wed 26 Sep 12
LACHANCE wrote:An interesting point you make Lachance about rotating players since there is an article in today's Argus where CMS says that the players are 'ready for Gus Poyet's squad rotation'.
We have a team in depth now so it should not be a problem rotating players is what moden football is all about.Barns will do his best and score in the next two games but l have a feeling that Birmingham and lpswich will play with ten full backs and a goalkeeper.
Obviously CMS being injured is forcing this 'rotation' on Poyet but it is good to see that a pragmatic long term view is being taken.
As Too many Harvey's points out Barnes is a good finisher and he works hard too - in a less eye catching manner. Dobbie's creativity judging from the posts about his performance for the Development squad might be just what we might need especially Lachance if you are right and Birmingham and Ipswich pack their defences.
There is one stat that is quoted in the Argus's 'Rotation' article which I found most illuminating and which demonstrates how different we are this season compared with last.
Apparently CMS and Barnes combined have already had 34 shots this season. In the whole of last season the total for the two of them was 133 !
Whilst I am looking forward to Saturday I do so with caution since I expect Birmingham to react strongly to their 5-0 drubbing against Barnsley.
pappaK
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12:58pm Wed 26 Sep 12
MackGull
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1:02pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Hovite
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1:03pm Wed 26 Sep 12
fairweathersupporter wrote:Good post
Not sure where the goals are going to come from now…
I suppose Barnes has a reasonable record and Dobbie whilst not prolific, could trouble them. And Hammond looks like he's due a goal, oh and Buckley's got a good finish. Bridge has got a couple and always looks capable, Bruno's gone close a few times (not the free kick though!). And then Greer and El Abd look dangerous from corners. I even remember Bridcutt scored a couple of scorchers but that was awhile ago now...
Hovite
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1:07pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:GMO?
So, in an unusual turn of events - I have never done this before - I will re-run my belated post from the previous, oh so bloody boring, thread which was sadly turned into a question of mental stability of certain contributors... sad! So here it is again - I await your comments and constructive contributions and perhaps a little humour with bated breath... So here it is (and apologies to Tug who has already seen it!)...
OMG (and not GMO, which I think some of you guys are on...!) this is really uninspiring. So here's something a little more interesting to be thinking about. A recent piece on Clubcall mentioned that the latest Braga (Portugal) home game had attracted scouts from the following 3 clubs. Man Utd, Man City and... Brighton. So, do something useful - even if it is only speculation - and identify the Brighton target... By the way Braga were playing against Rio Ave... Apparently Utd and City may have interest in Braga's Portuguese winger Barbosa and the Brazilian left back Ismailly... and us? Mouth watering isn't it...?
Maybe it is to find the missing striker...Well, what are you waiting for?
genetically modified organisms?
tug509
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1:26pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Hovite wrote:Agreed made me chuckle and feel reassured all at once ahhhh!..UTA
fairweathersupporter wrote:Good post
Not sure where the goals are going to come from now…
I suppose Barnes has a reasonable record and Dobbie whilst not prolific, could trouble them. And Hammond looks like he's due a goal, oh and Buckley's got a good finish. Bridge has got a couple and always looks capable, Bruno's gone close a few times (not the free kick though!). And then Greer and El Abd look dangerous from corners. I even remember Bridcutt scored a couple of scorchers but that was awhile ago now...
Hovite
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1:34pm Wed 26 Sep 12
The fact the Brighton scouts are mentioned alongside Man C and U is a good sign of our club working proactively off the field and just fills me with confidence for the future.
Bish May Turn
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1:41pm Wed 26 Sep 12
tug509 wrote:We do have goals in us from all over the pitch, although when a side has a prolific in form striker like CMS, it does rather focus the oppositions concentration on him. This can be a great advantage to other goal threats,with perhaps a little more freedom.It would be disappointing not to take maximum points against two struggling sides before things get tougher in October.
Hovite wrote:Agreed made me chuckle and feel reassured all at once ahhhh!..UTAfairweathersupporter wrote: Not sure where the goals are going to come from now… I suppose Barnes has a reasonable record and Dobbie whilst not prolific, could trouble them. And Hammond looks like he's due a goal, oh and Buckley's got a good finish. Bridge has got a couple and always looks capable, Bruno's gone close a few times (not the free kick though!). And then Greer and El Abd look dangerous from corners. I even remember Bridcutt scored a couple of scorchers but that was awhile ago now...Good post
Baldseagull
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1:49pm Wed 26 Sep 12
MackGull
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1:50pm Wed 26 Sep 12
tug509 wrote:My guess would be that we were looking at Braga's defender Hass. He has played in our division for Middlesborough and has not played for Braga since signing in june. A season long loan might help him and his club.. .
Jonathan Mouette wrote: So, in an unusual turn of events - I have never done this before - I will re-run my belated post from the previous, oh so bloody boring, thread which was sadly turned into a question of mental stability of certain contributors... sad! So here it is again - I await your comments and constructive contributions and perhaps a little humour with bated breath... So here it is (and apologies to Tug who has already seen it!)... OMG (and not GMO, which I think some of you guys are on...!) this is really uninspiring. So here's something a little more interesting to be thinking about. A recent piece on Clubcall mentioned that the latest Braga (Portugal) home game had attracted scouts from the following 3 clubs. Man Utd, Man City and... Brighton. So, do something useful - even if it is only speculation - and identify the Brighton target... By the way Braga were playing against Rio Ave... Apparently Utd and City may have interest in Braga's Portuguese winger Barbosa and the Brazilian left back Ismailly... and us? Mouth watering isn't it...? Maybe it is to find the missing striker...Well, what are you waiting for?No apologies necessary JM,good to hear that there is some movement in that direction,hope we get some confirmation of a new CB or Striker sooner rather than later.Just saw on Sky News that John Bond has passed away,always hate hearing of the loss of a good man.
MackGull
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1:59pm Wed 26 Sep 12
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dave from bexill
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2:04pm Wed 26 Sep 12
MackGull wrote:I've seen Hass play for Boro. If I was to say he's a poor player, it would be flattering him, I kid you not.
tug509 wrote:My guess would be that we were looking at Braga's defender Hass. He has played in our division for Middlesborough and has not played for Braga since signing in june. A season long loan might help him and his club.. .
Jonathan Mouette wrote: So, in an unusual turn of events - I have never done this before - I will re-run my belated post from the previous, oh so bloody boring, thread which was sadly turned into a question of mental stability of certain contributors... sad! So here it is again - I await your comments and constructive contributions and perhaps a little humour with bated breath... So here it is (and apologies to Tug who has already seen it!)... OMG (and not GMO, which I think some of you guys are on...!) this is really uninspiring. So here's something a little more interesting to be thinking about. A recent piece on Clubcall mentioned that the latest Braga (Portugal) home game had attracted scouts from the following 3 clubs. Man Utd, Man City and... Brighton. So, do something useful - even if it is only speculation - and identify the Brighton target... By the way Braga were playing against Rio Ave... Apparently Utd and City may have interest in Braga's Portuguese winger Barbosa and the Brazilian left back Ismailly... and us? Mouth watering isn't it...? Maybe it is to find the missing striker...Well, what are you waiting for?No apologies necessary JM,good to hear that there is some movement in that direction,hope we get some confirmation of a new CB or Striker sooner rather than later.Just saw on Sky News that John Bond has passed away,always hate hearing of the loss of a good man.
Clean Sheet
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2:15pm Wed 26 Sep 12
ballantrrae
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3:26pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Clean Sheet wrote:Seconded !
The main concern must be Barnes's disciplinary record. He is 1 booking away from a ban. Lets hope he does not pick this up on Saturday, as we will then be struggling to fill the gap next week, while CMS is recovering.
I am still waiting to see some sort of update on Hosko's fitness and when he might become available for selection.
Alternatively if we could sign the target man Poyet wants....
bruce beckett
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3:53pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Hovite
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3:56pm Wed 26 Sep 12
MackGull
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4:36pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Hovite wrote:It looks like CMS is going to miss the next 3 matches, I wonder what Gus will do if the results and performances from those matches are really good.
I don't mind Toby getting a run out at all, I've got a really good feeling about him and he is a complete unknown to the opposition.
Does CMS get his place back when fit or does he have to wait until we have a downturn in results or a injury to one of our new front line set up.
albionbloke
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4:46pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Hovite
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4:59pm Wed 26 Sep 12
MackGull wrote:Barnes might be suspended by then
Hovite wrote:It looks like CMS is going to miss the next 3 matches, I wonder what Gus will do if the results and performances from those matches are really good.
I don't mind Toby getting a run out at all, I've got a really good feeling about him and he is a complete unknown to the opposition.
Does CMS get his place back when fit or does he have to wait until we have a downturn in results or a injury to one of our new front line set up.
IRISHGULL
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5:44pm Wed 26 Sep 12
saraman
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6:04pm Wed 26 Sep 12
IRISHGULL wrote:How true that is Irishgull. Following our next 2 games it will be a fair bet that one of them will be sacked if not both. Six points up for grabs for The Albion. Still a little concerned over our scoring potential without CMS. The next 2 games will be a test of character and squad strength.
i feel a very important point in the next two games is two managers under alot of pressure. Both lee clarke and jewell appear to have issues with players and fans! The time is good to play them both, before the managers are sacked, and new appointments are made, which usually leads to a upturn in fortunes.
Falmer Wizard
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7:03pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Alfie T
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7:17pm Wed 26 Sep 12
MackGull wrote:Of course he does, he's our best striker.
Hovite wrote:It looks like CMS is going to miss the next 3 matches, I wonder what Gus will do if the results and performances from those matches are really good.
I don't mind Toby getting a run out at all, I've got a really good feeling about him and he is a complete unknown to the opposition.
Does CMS get his place back when fit or does he have to wait until we have a downturn in results or a injury to one of our new front line set up.
MackGull
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7:44pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Falmer Wizard wrote:Brighton are not a one man team, I don't agree that if CMS does not play then we stand a chance of drawing rather than winning. The team has shown thta it can score from different quarters. Dobbie will see the next two or three games as a chance to stake a claim for a regular place on the sheet. Barnes can control his temper, we saw that against Millwall, I think he will step up his game.
On his present form CMS would likely had his goal tally increased over the next two home games,without him we could lose points,however following the two winning matches away from home the loss of a couple of points would still keep us in the top half of the table.
We have players in midfield that can score and our defense is becoming dangerous from set peices.
No way are we a one man team. Two wins from the next two games.
kwaidam
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7:53pm Wed 26 Sep 12
kwaidam
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7:55pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Rob_in_Tulsa
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8:11pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Baldseagull wrote:not a bad way to spend the afternoon!
Braga have a goalkeeper called Quim, it wouldn't surprise me if the scouts spent the afternoon looking at Quim.
fratsomrover
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8:18pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Dr Baldhead
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8:28pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Against Burnley he was unplayable and I hear he was very good at Hull too. On the otherhand last week at Watford he was ordinary and missed a good chance to kill the game after he potted the penalty. In the home games against Cardiff and Barnsley he was average - I know he scored a couple in the latter, but Barnes was the better of the two by some way in that game.
He is a good striker but I think we can manage without him. From what I've seen of Dobbie, he is more skillful, tries the more audacious and has more vision to link in other players. He has less speed than CMS, is not as fit and does not chase the ball down as much (few strikers do). He'll do for me in the next two games.
Please don't think I'm saying CMS isn't a good striker coz I'm not, but I am saying that the woes predicted by some posters that if we lose him we can't cope, are wide of the mark. I've faith enough in our squad to believe that we can cope with his loss.
Hovite
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8:36pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Poyet admitted he should have changed a few for Millwall.
Quote from me;
CMS was injured at Watford and probably should have been rested or been on the bench.
Cabin fever
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9:08pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Dr Baldhead wrote:I think that's pretty spot on Dr B and, as I said last week or something, goals are being created and scored all over, by players in all positions.
Guys. Some interesting points raised. I'm not saying this to be deliberately controversial, but I don't think we'll miss CMS as much as most other posters seem to think we will.
Against Burnley he was unplayable and I hear he was very good at Hull too. On the otherhand last week at Watford he was ordinary and missed a good chance to kill the game after he potted the penalty. In the home games against Cardiff and Barnsley he was average - I know he scored a couple in the latter, but Barnes was the better of the two by some way in that game.
He is a good striker but I think we can manage without him. From what I've seen of Dobbie, he is more skillful, tries the more audacious and has more vision to link in other players. He has less speed than CMS, is not as fit and does not chase the ball down as much (few strikers do). He'll do for me in the next two games.
Please don't think I'm saying CMS isn't a good striker coz I'm not, but I am saying that the woes predicted by some posters that if we lose him we can't cope, are wide of the mark. I've faith enough in our squad to believe that we can cope with his loss.
On another point, it is interesting to see the difference in opinion of CMS now, compared with the days leading up to the transfer deadline where he was off to Norwich.
Really pleased he has had a good start to this season, just hope it teaches people to have a bit of patience.
PS, not many posts on this story...
saraman
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9:22pm Wed 26 Sep 12
dave from bexill
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9:30pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Hovite wrote:Once fit again, I'm sure that CMS will be straight back into the team and in my view rightly so.What I think is different this term is that if he hits a barren patch again, Gus at least has other excellent options to step in and it's up to the likes of Dobbie and others to prove there worth and to try and make it impossible for Gus to leave them out. Hopefully this will be a good problem for Gus to solve.
MackGull wrote:Barnes might be suspended by then
Hovite wrote:It looks like CMS is going to miss the next 3 matches, I wonder what Gus will do if the results and performances from those matches are really good.
I don't mind Toby getting a run out at all, I've got a really good feeling about him and he is a complete unknown to the opposition.
Does CMS get his place back when fit or does he have to wait until we have a downturn in results or a injury to one of our new front line set up.
dave from bexill
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9:34pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Cabin fever wrote:Once fit again, I'm sure that CMS will be straight back into the team and in my view rightly so.What I think is different this term is that if he hits a barren patch again, Gus at least has other excellent options to step in and it's up to the likes of Dobbie and others to prove there worth and to try and make it impossible for Gus to leave them out. Hopefully this will be a good problem for Gus to solve.
Dr Baldhead wrote:I think that's pretty spot on Dr B and, as I said last week or something, goals are being created and scored all over, by players in all positions.
Guys. Some interesting points raised. I'm not saying this to be deliberately controversial, but I don't think we'll miss CMS as much as most other posters seem to think we will.
Against Burnley he was unplayable and I hear he was very good at Hull too. On the otherhand last week at Watford he was ordinary and missed a good chance to kill the game after he potted the penalty. In the home games against Cardiff and Barnsley he was average - I know he scored a couple in the latter, but Barnes was the better of the two by some way in that game.
He is a good striker but I think we can manage without him. From what I've seen of Dobbie, he is more skillful, tries the more audacious and has more vision to link in other players. He has less speed than CMS, is not as fit and does not chase the ball down as much (few strikers do). He'll do for me in the next two games.
Please don't think I'm saying CMS isn't a good striker coz I'm not, but I am saying that the woes predicted by some posters that if we lose him we can't cope, are wide of the mark. I've faith enough in our squad to believe that we can cope with his loss.
On another point, it is interesting to see the difference in opinion of CMS now, compared with the days leading up to the transfer deadline where he was off to Norwich.
Really pleased he has had a good start to this season, just hope it teaches people to have a bit of patience.
PS, not many posts on this story...
dave from bexill
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9:38pm Wed 26 Sep 12
dave from bexill
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9:45pm Wed 26 Sep 12
I see that Miquel has scored for the Arsenal tonight. Is that the CB reportedly interesting Gus?
rolivan
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9:47pm Wed 26 Sep 12
tug509
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10:14pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Hovite wrote:Brum have taken Robinson on loan ,clogger ,muller,animal, take your pick,the last time he was at Brum he broke a guys jaw,even they are not happy.We will beat them ,and our mate Craig Mickael Smith will be watching and cheering us to a 3-0 at least,if Toby gets his feet wet,he will not let us down,he is quality for the future.UTA
MackGull wrote:Barnes might be suspended by then
Hovite wrote:It looks like CMS is going to miss the next 3 matches, I wonder what Gus will do if the results and performances from those matches are really good.
I don't mind Toby getting a run out at all, I've got a really good feeling about him and he is a complete unknown to the opposition.
Does CMS get his place back when fit or does he have to wait until we have a downturn in results or a injury to one of our new front line set up.
tug509
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10:35pm Wed 26 Sep 12
tug509 wrote:This robinson is by Birmingham posts an animal who broke a jaw last time at StA ,Will will destroy any right side if needed,but i hope not at the expense of one of our best players,Toby is a gem waiting to prove that he has it ,the feeling of pride is palpable,we truly are what we were always intended to be.THE BEST....Forever Albion.
Hovite wrote:Brum have taken Robinson on loan ,clogger ,muller,animal, take your pick,the last time he was at Brum he broke a guys jaw,even they are not happy.We will beat them ,and our mate Craig Mickael Smith will be watching and cheering us to a 3-0 at least,if Toby gets his feet wet,he will not let us down,he is quality for the future.UTA
MackGull wrote:Barnes might be suspended by then
Hovite wrote:It looks like CMS is going to miss the next 3 matches, I wonder what Gus will do if the results and performances from those matches are really good.
I don't mind Toby getting a run out at all, I've got a really good feeling about him and he is a complete unknown to the opposition.
Does CMS get his place back when fit or does he have to wait until we have a downturn in results or a injury to one of our new front line set up.
Ken in Spain
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11:21pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Obviously I get most of my information second hand. I seem to remember the season before last, Gus was always talking about getting a target man. Never happened and Glenn Murray, Ashley Barnes both got 20+ and Chris Wood got 19. Poor old Sandaza couldn't get a look in, went back to Scotland and is doing well.
I love CMS but I get the impression that Gus is pretty ruthless and very professional. Would we have it any other way? Noone was a crowd favourite but a good offer came in and off you go son. If Dobbie comes in and we keep winning, he will keep the shirt. That is only right and I am sure will be accepted by CMS. He is not a prima dona. If Norwich do come in with a silly offer for him then fair enough. If the lad can advance himself, they are in the Premiership after all, he would go with my best wishes. The grass isn't always greener but players have to take the opportunities that arise. Whatever happened to Elliot Bennett?
The thing is, we are in with the big boys now. Brighton players are being looked at because of the football we play. Premiership teams will loan players to us because they know they get a good education. They will also look at our players to try and cherry pick. We have seen it already. This is good because young players know they will get a higher profile playing for us. Forget this loyalty crap. Supporters are loyal, players are employees.
tug509
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11:29pm Wed 26 Sep 12
tug509
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11:44pm Wed 26 Sep 12
Ken in Spain wrote:Excellent post ,i would like to hear your opinnions on Vicente as he seems an a-hole .Before anyone has a pop ,when did he last speak to us or explain his injury.I think he is a sicknote ,and if hovite has a problem with that,i am as we all are waiting for an explanation,or are we not worthy.UTA..UTA..UTA
Trying not to get carried away, and failing, but wanted to say that I watched that programme on TV and was at first disappointed. It was about last season and seemed so dated. I watched it thinking, the stadium is so different now and so is the team. The progress we are making is simply astonishing to this ex-pat.
Obviously I get most of my information second hand. I seem to remember the season before last, Gus was always talking about getting a target man. Never happened and Glenn Murray, Ashley Barnes both got 20+ and Chris Wood got 19. Poor old Sandaza couldn't get a look in, went back to Scotland and is doing well.
I love CMS but I get the impression that Gus is pretty ruthless and very professional. Would we have it any other way? Noone was a crowd favourite but a good offer came in and off you go son. If Dobbie comes in and we keep winning, he will keep the shirt. That is only right and I am sure will be accepted by CMS. He is not a prima dona. If Norwich do come in with a silly offer for him then fair enough. If the lad can advance himself, they are in the Premiership after all, he would go with my best wishes. The grass isn't always greener but players have to take the opportunities that arise. Whatever happened to Elliot Bennett?
The thing is, we are in with the big boys now. Brighton players are being looked at because of the football we play. Premiership teams will loan players to us because they know they get a good education. They will also look at our players to try and cherry pick. We have seen it already. This is good because young players know they will get a higher profile playing for us. Forget this loyalty crap. Supporters are loyal, players are employees.
Ken in Spain
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11:59pm Wed 26 Sep 12
What's all this grief for VegasSeagull? I am only an occasional visitor here so as an outsider this all smacks of cyber bullying. All you keyboard warriors, take a look at yourselves. Are you even aware of how stupid you look? Up to you.
tug509
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12:27am Thu 27 Sep 12
Ken in Spain
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12:40am Thu 27 Sep 12
I also think Vicente was charmed by Gus and offered the chance to resurrect his career at Brighton. Gus brings a high profile, a huge personality and immense personal charm. Tony Bloom is a shrewd judge and made a great choice.
Vicente may well turn out to be seen as disappointing but the fact that he signed for us was a huge statement by the club. It says we are playing with the big boys now. Look who has followed him. Our back 5 is Premiership standard, I don't care what anyone says. The other signings have blown my mind, to be honest.
I'm just gonna sit in the sun and watch this incredible story unfold before me. I have never met him but I will always be thankful for Tony Bloom.
tug509
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12:52am Thu 27 Sep 12
Ken in Spain wrote:I`m sorry Ken ,not a good day for me.I think your assesment is probably the same as ours,except some dont want to see it,they think he is some sort of supersub.If he cant play ,tell him goodbye,go home loser,those that are here are winners,and they will collect their medals at the end of the season to prove their achievements.To those that take offence at this post,I would crawl across broken glass naked to see my Albion,WHERE IS Vicente!!!!!!!
Tug, all I can say is that I live in the Valencia region. I was excited when we signed him but the locals looked at me, shrugged and smiled. My Spanish is not great but I was definitely given the impression,"Wel
l, good luck with that!"
What's all this grief for VegasSeagull? I am only an occasional visitor here so as an outsider this all smacks of cyber bullying. All you keyboard warriors, take a look at yourselves. Are you even aware of how stupid you look? Up to you.
Ken in Spain
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1:22am Thu 27 Sep 12
tug509
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1:47am Thu 27 Sep 12
Ken in Spain wrote:I like you hope and hope,with all respect Ken i want to see Vicente,but the man does`nt even keep us informed of his progress,if any.I`m sorry but if he can only put in a part time show when he see`s fit,then stuff it,what is the point of having a so called world class player that does`nt play!!!UTA
tug509 Vicente has been "fragile" for some years now, hence the knowing looks from the locals here. Lots of people on here have said he is the best player they have ever seen in the stripes. I can only take their word for that. He is, without doubt, a superb footballer and if anyone can get the best out of him I reckon Gus can. With the squad we have now hardly anyone asks where he is. Will he respond to the challenge? Gus will expect him to, for sure. We'll see.
Ken in Spain
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2:11am Thu 27 Sep 12
I know Gus says "It's difficult" a lot of the time and I am sure it is. We are not talking journey men players here. We ain't used to this. Wayne Bridge! ffs! Can you see him at Withdean? It's a different ball game and we have to get used to this. Great innit!
Baldseagull
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3:11am Thu 27 Sep 12
Gus thinks his talent is worth the gamble and so do I, if he only makes it for the last ten games of the season I will be happy.
I was frustrated by his absence last season until I changed the way I thought about it, you have to see it as a treat when he appears, because it is.
pappaK
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5:08am Thu 27 Sep 12
saraman wrote:His laptop exploded,over worked after doing the marathon 11 hour, 33 posts on Tuesday.I regret to say he will be back.
I am so happy to go to bed tonight resting in the comfort of all the good positive posts. No Vegas input I note, What a relief.
saraman
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5:28am Thu 27 Sep 12
pappaK wrote:Good morning pappak. Can't sleep, home late or off to work early? Me I'm always up at this time. Cannot change the habit after after my working days commuting to London on the 6.36 from Portslade to London Bridge. I know none of this is Albion related, but heck who is going to moan at this time of the morning?
saraman wrote: I am so happy to go to bed tonight resting in the comfort of all the good positive posts. No Vegas input I note, What a relief.His laptop exploded,over worked after doing the marathon 11 hour, 33 posts on Tuesday.I regret to say he will be back.
rolivan
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7:13am Thu 27 Sep 12
LAWgull
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8:45am Thu 27 Sep 12
Ken in Spain wrote:ELLIOT BENNETT IS DOING REALLY WELL AT NORWICH NEARLY ALWAYS STARTS IN FIRST TEAM BUT HAS BEEN OUT INJURED FOR SOME WHILE NOW. HE WILL SOON BE BACK
Trying not to get carried away, and failing, but wanted to say that I watched that programme on TV and was at first disappointed. It was about last season and seemed so dated. I watched it thinking, the stadium is so different now and so is the team. The progress we are making is simply astonishing to this ex-pat. Obviously I get most of my information second hand. I seem to remember the season before last, Gus was always talking about getting a target man. Never happened and Glenn Murray, Ashley Barnes both got 20+ and Chris Wood got 19. Poor old Sandaza couldn't get a look in, went back to Scotland and is doing well. I love CMS but I get the impression that Gus is pretty ruthless and very professional. Would we have it any other way? Noone was a crowd favourite but a good offer came in and off you go son. If Dobbie comes in and we keep winning, he will keep the shirt. That is only right and I am sure will be accepted by CMS. He is not a prima dona. If Norwich do come in with a silly offer for him then fair enough. If the lad can advance himself, they are in the Premiership after all, he would go with my best wishes. The grass isn't always greener but players have to take the opportunities that arise. Whatever happened to Elliot Bennett? The thing is, we are in with the big boys now. Brighton players are being looked at because of the football we play. Premiership teams will loan players to us because they know they get a good education. They will also look at our players to try and cherry pick. We have seen it already. This is good because young players know they will get a higher profile playing for us. Forget this loyalty crap. Supporters are loyal, players are employees.
Ken in Spain
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10:29am Thu 27 Sep 12
pappaK
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1:07pm Thu 27 Sep 12
saraman wrote:G`Day Saraman and all you posties out there.I am back in the UK after 50 years for a few month`s maybe to the end of the season.I used to watch the Albion from the Chicken run as a kid,followed them when I went to OZ,no internet those days so could only read the scores from the paper.They have come a long way your Stadium looks beaut.Found out about this blog by chance and enjoy the read.The support and passion you all put in to your posts are really good.You all seem a great bunch of guys and shelias, you like a good banter,are all wanna be footy managers at heart,passionate about the Albion,taking everyones remarks in good humor,None of you want to be footy writers except maybe a few,but you all seem to write from the heart.You should all give your fingers a rest from posting and meet up at Dick`s bar with name tags on.Collectively I think you will have sorted out all the ill`s by the time you drink Dick`s bar dry.Thankyou boys enjoy the season
pappaK wrote:Good morning pappak. Can't sleep, home late or off to work early? Me I'm always up at this time. Cannot change the habit after after my working days commuting to London on the 6.36 from Portslade to London Bridge. I know none of this is Albion related, but heck who is going to moan at this time of the morning?
saraman wrote: I am so happy to go to bed tonight resting in the comfort of all the good positive posts. No Vegas input I note, What a relief.His laptop exploded,over worked after doing the marathon 11 hour, 33 posts on Tuesday.I regret to say he will be back.
pappaK
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1:10pm Thu 27 Sep 12
saraman wrote:G`Day Saraman and all you posties out there.I am back in the UK after 50 years for a few month`s maybe to the end of the season.I used to watch the Albion from the Chicken run as a kid,followed them when I went to OZ,no internet those days so could only read the scores from the paper.They have come a long way your Stadium looks beaut.Found out about this blog by chance and enjoy the read.The support and passion you all put in to your posts are really good.You all seem a great bunch of guys and shelias, you like a good banter,are all wanna be footy managers at heart,passionate about the Albion,taking everyones remarks in good humor,None of you want to be footy writers except maybe a few,but you all seem to write from the heart.You should all give your fingers a rest from posting and meet up at Dick`s bar with name tags on.Collectively I think you will have sorted out all the ill`s by the time you drink Dick`s bar dry.Thankyou boys enjoy the season
pappaK wrote:Good morning pappak. Can't sleep, home late or off to work early? Me I'm always up at this time. Cannot change the habit after after my working days commuting to London on the 6.36 from Portslade to London Bridge. I know none of this is Albion related, but heck who is going to moan at this time of the morning?
saraman wrote: I am so happy to go to bed tonight resting in the comfort of all the good positive posts. No Vegas input I note, What a relief.His laptop exploded,over worked after doing the marathon 11 hour, 33 posts on Tuesday.I regret to say he will be back.
ballantrrae
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1:17pm Thu 27 Sep 12
dave from bexill wrote:Apparently it is/was.
For 'there' please read 'their'
I see that Miquel has scored for the Arsenal tonight. Is that the CB reportedly interesting Gus?
rolivan
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1:46pm Thu 27 Sep 12
rolivan wrote:That was meant to be 4xxxxs
pappaK wrote:What's your favourite tipple ****?
saraman wrote:G`Day Saraman and all you posties out there.I am back in the UK after 50 years for a few month`s maybe to the end of the season.I used to watch the Albion from the Chicken run as a kid,followed them when I went to OZ,no internet those days so could only read the scores from the paper.They have come a long way your Stadium looks beaut.Found out about this blog by chance and enjoy the read.The support and passion you all put in to your posts are really good.You all seem a great bunch of guys and shelias, you like a good banter,are all wanna be footy managers at heart,passionate about the Albion,taking everyones remarks in good humor,None of you want to be footy writers except maybe a few,but you all seem to write from the heart.You should all give your fingers a rest from posting and meet up at Dick`s bar with name tags on.Collectively I think you will have sorted out all the ill`s by the time you drink Dick`s bar dry.Thankyou boys enjoy the season
pappaK wrote:Good morning pappak. Can't sleep, home late or off to work early? Me I'm always up at this time. Cannot change the habit after after my working days commuting to London on the 6.36 from Portslade to London Bridge. I know none of this is Albion related, but heck who is going to moan at this time of the morning?
saraman wrote: I am so happy to go to bed tonight resting in the comfort of all the good positive posts. No Vegas input I note, What a relief.His laptop exploded,over worked after doing the marathon 11 hour, 33 posts on Tuesday.I regret to say he will be back.
Bish May Turn
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5:38pm Thu 27 Sep 12
rolivan wrote:Not backwards in coming forwards are you Rolivan...
rolivan wrote:That was meant to be 4xxxxspappaK wrote:What's your favourite tipple ****?saraman wrote:G`Day Saraman and all you posties out there.I am back in the UK after 50 years for a few month`s maybe to the end of the season.I used to watch the Albion from the Chicken run as a kid,followed them when I went to OZ,no internet those days so could only read the scores from the paper.They have come a long way your Stadium looks beaut.Found out about this blog by chance and enjoy the read.The support and passion you all put in to your posts are really good.You all seem a great bunch of guys and shelias, you like a good banter,are all wanna be footy managers at heart,passionate about the Albion,taking everyones remarks in good humor,None of you want to be footy writers except maybe a few,but you all seem to write from the heart.You should all give your fingers a rest from posting and meet up at Dick`s bar with name tags on.Collectively I think you will have sorted out all the ill`s by the time you drink Dick`s bar dry.Thankyou boys enjoy the seasonpappaK wrote:Good morning pappak. Can't sleep, home late or off to work early? Me I'm always up at this time. Cannot change the habit after after my working days commuting to London on the 6.36 from Portslade to London Bridge. I know none of this is Albion related, but heck who is going to moan at this time of the morning?saraman wrote: I am so happy to go to bed tonight resting in the comfort of all the good positive posts. No Vegas input I note, What a relief.His laptop exploded,over worked after doing the marathon 11 hour, 33 posts on Tuesday.I regret to say he will be back.
pappaK
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7:02pm Thu 27 Sep 12
Bish May Turn wrote:Victoria Bitter
rolivan wrote:Not backwards in coming forwards are you Rolivan...
rolivan wrote:That was meant to be 4xxxxspappaK wrote:What's your favourite tipple ****?saraman wrote:G`Day Saraman and all you posties out there.I am back in the UK after 50 years for a few month`s maybe to the end of the season.I used to watch the Albion from the Chicken run as a kid,followed them when I went to OZ,no internet those days so could only read the scores from the paper.They have come a long way your Stadium looks beaut.Found out about this blog by chance and enjoy the read.The support and passion you all put in to your posts are really good.You all seem a great bunch of guys and shelias, you like a good banter,are all wanna be footy managers at heart,passionate about the Albion,taking everyones remarks in good humor,None of you want to be footy writers except maybe a few,but you all seem to write from the heart.You should all give your fingers a rest from posting and meet up at Dick`s bar with name tags on.Collectively I think you will have sorted out all the ill`s by the time you drink Dick`s bar dry.Thankyou boys enjoy the seasonpappaK wrote:Good morning pappak. Can't sleep, home late or off to work early? Me I'm always up at this time. Cannot change the habit after after my working days commuting to London on the 6.36 from Portslade to London Bridge. I know none of this is Albion related, but heck who is going to moan at this time of the morning?saraman wrote: I am so happy to go to bed tonight resting in the comfort of all the good positive posts. No Vegas input I note, What a relief.His laptop exploded,over worked after doing the marathon 11 hour, 33 posts on Tuesday.I regret to say he will be back.
rolivan
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9:38pm Thu 27 Sep 12
pappaK wrote:I suppose you know why its called ****.
Bish May Turn wrote:Victoria Bitter
rolivan wrote:Not backwards in coming forwards are you Rolivan...
rolivan wrote:That was meant to be 4xxxxspappaK wrote:What's your favourite tipple ****?saraman wrote:G`Day Saraman and all you posties out there.I am back in the UK after 50 years for a few month`s maybe to the end of the season.I used to watch the Albion from the Chicken run as a kid,followed them when I went to OZ,no internet those days so could only read the scores from the paper.They have come a long way your Stadium looks beaut.Found out about this blog by chance and enjoy the read.The support and passion you all put in to your posts are really good.You all seem a great bunch of guys and shelias, you like a good banter,are all wanna be footy managers at heart,passionate about the Albion,taking everyones remarks in good humor,None of you want to be footy writers except maybe a few,but you all seem to write from the heart.You should all give your fingers a rest from posting and meet up at Dick`s bar with name tags on.Collectively I think you will have sorted out all the ill`s by the time you drink Dick`s bar dry.Thankyou boys enjoy the seasonpappaK wrote:Good morning pappak. Can't sleep, home late or off to work early? Me I'm always up at this time. Cannot change the habit after after my working days commuting to London on the 6.36 from Portslade to London Bridge. I know none of this is Albion related, but heck who is going to moan at this time of the morning?saraman wrote: I am so happy to go to bed tonight resting in the comfort of all the good positive posts. No Vegas input I note, What a relief.His laptop exploded,over worked after doing the marathon 11 hour, 33 posts on Tuesday.I regret to say he will be back.
saraman says...
9:46am Wed 26 Sep 12