The Prophet Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) Tough game, but a winnable one. Without Caicedo and Mac Allister, they're a weaker side than the one we demolished at SJP, but they still have plenty of fret. I hate going to the Amex, we've had some honking results down the years. A point would be fine, a win would be very good. Edited August 29, 2023 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Don't think there's any actual evidence that the subs are 'pre-planned' no matter what. I find that a bit of a weird accusation given everything Howe does is based on very sound reason and logic, not cos it's what he wrote in his notepad the night before. Barnes and Wilson coming on when they did the other day was in response to the actions on the pitch at the time, he says as much in his quotes. Anyway, I'll take a point and a decent performance all day here. A win and we're all feeling a lot better but tbh I don't think we will; not cos we've lost the plot, just cos Brighton are a good side and need a response themselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 14 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Tough game, but a winnable one. Without Caicedo and Mac Allister, they're a weaker side than the one we demolished at SJP, but they still have plenty of fret. I hate going to the Amex, we've had some honking results down the years. A point would be fine, a win would be very good. In fairness Mac Allister didn’t play start against us at St James and Caicedo played RB so can’t read much into that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 We got a Paraguay-off in this one? Haven’t seen Brighton play yet but I imagine Enciso is still starting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: In fairness Mac Allister didn’t play start against us at St James and Caicedo played RB so can’t read much into that. Aye and we twatted them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Just now, gbandit said: We got a Paraguay-off in this one? Haven’t seen Brighton play yet but I imagine Enciso is still starting? He has a long term injury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Just now, andyc35i said: He has a long term injury Unfortunate for the lad and Brighton but good news for us for the match Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) Milner played right back last couple of games for them according to flash score Gordon should be rubbing his hands Edited August 29, 2023 by jack j Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 After a defeat I always want the next one to come around quickly, it'll feel like an eternity until Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Both teams will be up for this to right the past wrongs. Will be an interesting match for sure. I live in Brighton so if we win, it'll be all that much sweeter for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Only watched the 2nd half of their game against WHam but Brighton were atrocious defensively. Like, joke stuff. If that’s the limit of their CBs ability we’ll have them. If it was a bad day at the office and they can coached out of that it’ll be a very different proposition. We certainly have the quality to take the points. Will depend on how well the players respond I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 19 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: Draw would be a good result, think both teams will score and Brighton will win. Hope you choke on those prediction points 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 No reason why we can't win, but our record down there isn't the best. Would be happy with a draw just to calm things down a little. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I know they’re a well drilled team but looking at their starting XI there’s only one or two (Estupinan and Mitoma) i would have in our team. We should really dominate the midfield and hopefully score the goals needed for a good win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Brighton are a well known side these days, they'll try to lure us up the pitch and play through or over the press. Villa absolutely battered us with this at their place. There's two ways to counter it. Don't engage, low-block and break is a method Everton and West Ham have deployed really well. We won't do that though. The other way is to do what we did to them at SJP with a really controlled, intense press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) CM - Bruno CM - Tonali LW - Joelinton RW - Gordon AM - Isak CF - Wilson Possibly? The option of moving Joelinton to a midfield 3 and Isak left if need be. Edited August 30, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: CM - Bruno CM - Tonali LW - Joelinton RW - Gordon AM - Isak CF - Wilson Possibly? The option of moving Joelinton to a midfield 3 and Isak left if need be. It’s one of those that looks great on paper and would fall flat in reality imo. I’m not sure Tonali and Bruno would have the discipline the protect the defence enough. It’s something you pull out when needing a goal rather than start with imho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I could see it unchanged again, then the rotation coming about once the level of opposition drops a bit and the CL games start coming around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said: I could see it unchanged again, then the rotation coming about once the level of opposition drops a bit and the CL games start coming around. I think you’d be looking to freshen it up and make a couple of changes tbh. Problem is, all of those that came on vs Liverpool hardly staked a claim and it’s unlikely either Hall or Tino will be deemed ready to start either. Im guessing the change will be the obvious Targett for Botman and that’s it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 If that’s the case, you would imagine Targett will be pushing to leave before tomorrow. I’d have thought it would be Burn moved to CB and Targett in at LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 13 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: If that’s the case, you would imagine Targett will be pushing to leave before tomorrow. I’d have thought it would be Burn moved to CB and Targett in at LB. You’d think so, he’s back in the situation he was at Villa. That being said, we need a permanent deal and we need to make sure we don’t take a loss so it might be difficult to do given the limited time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 What the fuck is Douglas on about. There's no way Lascelles slots in at LCB. I don't think he's played there once under EH, not in pre season or anything. It will be Burn LCB and Targett LB. I honestly don't think these journalists know their arse from their elbow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Fancy us to win, it’d be very Eddie Howe to blow them away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 No idea what to expect in this one . We are looking at a very ordinary league placing if we lose this mind even this early Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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