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« Reply #210 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:06:20 » |
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Haven't seen any pre season friendlies so was really looking forward to tonight and I wasn't disappointed. Any neutral watching on the tv would of been saying the game needs a goal to get things going but we were holding our own against a solid championship side so going in at half time drawing was good enough for me. Second half was a joy to watch and Brighton came off at the end looking a bit shell shocked. Keep the County Ground a fortress and we will be right up there again this season.
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« Reply #211 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:08:08 » |
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Noticed one or two Brighton fans comment on our "small" pitch. Didn't think it was particularly small myself. I'm sure DV will know where it ranks in square footage.
Perhaps they haven't erased the nightmare of the Withdean yet and still expect a running track around the edge.
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« Reply #212 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:12:12 » |
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I watched in a bar in Corfu.
A couple behind me were Brighton fans.
Thought our final third was poor up against brightons in the first half.
Fantastic second half.....very impressed as we improved and Brighton faded.
The couple fucked off when the second went in and I leapt to my feet.....yesssssssss!
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« Reply #213 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:13:29 » |
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Their board does make for some pretty hilarious reading at the moment.
A lot like last season, we start games slowly and build to a crescendo in the second half.
We did well in the first half, it wasn't pretty but we contained them well, the full backs were pressing us back a lot and at times Devera did what any CB playing full back does and drifted inside a little too far giving them too much space but he had another solid game - under rated player imo.
Second half we came out with more energy and started taking the game to them. Andy Williams heavily involved in all 3 goals was my MOM.
Very happy with that tonight and I can't wait to go up to Hartlepool!
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« Reply #214 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:14:24 » |
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Never tire of seeing that Rogers Wembley goal - well done Sky!
I was a mere whippersnapper!
As a north London boy aged 8 I still supported the Arsenal, only one in Mounford Manor school I reckon. |
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« Reply #215 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:16:34 » |
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Noticed one or two Brighton fans comment on our "small" pitch. Didn't think it was particularly small myself. I'm sure DV will know where it ranks in square footage.
Perhaps they haven't erased the nightmare of the Withdean yet and still expect a running track around the edge.
Used to be one of the widest, until it was trimmed by mcmahon i think. |
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« Reply #216 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:19:15 » |
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When's the draw?
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« Reply #217 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:24:53 » |
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When's the draw?
Tomorrow, 12-30pm. |
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I headed the ball. eeeeeeeeeeeeeee-aaaaaaaawwwwwww |
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« Reply #218 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:27:55 » |
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Thought we were poor in attack in the first half. Williams couldn't get the ball under control and seemed to be trying too hard, Ritchie couldn't get the ball in any kind of space, and our crossing was largely wasteful.
The difference in the second half? We started using Benson to hold the ball up better, which gave Williams more opportunities to find space and run at people. All of a sudden he was much more impressive. I think Brighton got a bit lax in defence too, which gave our midfield much more space and allowed Navarro to push forward, leading to his goals.
Good stuff and a real positive heading into our first league game, not that we can take anything for granted on Saturday.
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« Reply #219 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:33:25 » |
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Lovely. Enjoyed that. Went at their pace in the first half and it was largely a stalemate, second half we seemed to grab the initiative and deserved the victory. Williams was vital. Really good effort and skills from him and his linking up with Benson was impressive.
Anyway. Anyone know where I can see the goals again without having sky?
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« Reply #220 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:36:59 » |
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Anyway. Anyone know where I can see the goals again without having sky?
The League Cup Show, tomorrow night 11:15, BBC1. Unless someone sticks them on youtube sooner |
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« Reply #221 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:37:47 » |
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Cheers. Ill keep an eye on youtube.
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« Reply #222 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 22:53:59 » |
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Literally bumped into Manish Bhasin tonight in the stands, I said sorry and he just looked me up and down, miserable little shit.
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« Reply #223 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 23:02:34 » |
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Going to be on Sky Sports News shortly (apparently).
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« Reply #224 on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 23:09:12 » |
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Now
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