“When Seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think Eddie’s Fishers of Men will be thrown into the sea.”

[trophyshy 7535]

We’re pretty solid. Good result. Hot day out. We could do with a magic forward. Maybe next year.  

[Polarboy 2317]

Brighton 0-0 Newcastle United: Eddie Howe praises new signing Nick Pope's performance - BBC Sport

[thebrokendoll 10791]

  On 13/08/2022 at 16:38, trophyshy said:

We’re pretty solid. Good result. Hot day out. We could do with a magic forward. Maybe next year.  

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canny result. very, very lucky point.

[trooper 940]

Lucky point, crying out for a striker.  But we all know that

[Rayvin 6425]

  On 13/08/2022 at 16:13, wykikitoon said:

How did the stats on ASM do? 

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IMO his game wasn't as bad as people might think - the temptation is to think he was passing to no one a few times because... I mean he was. But 3 separate occasions in there, he carried the ball into the box and passed to midbox where a theoretical onrushing midfielder might be, and no one was there. Now, yes, maybe he should put his head up and check for that. But equally, if someone had made that run all three times I'm pretty sure we would have gotten something from it.

 

Starting to think he relies on where he thinks people should be, more than where they are.

[Ayatollah Hermione 15024]

  On 13/08/2022 at 16:38, trophyshy said:

We’re pretty solid. Good result. Hot day out. We could do with a magic forward. Maybe next year.  

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This is it. Time is on our side; the players will come.

[MMXXVIII 1296]

I think he's just not a team player. Howe's tried but it isn't in him. You'll get the odd unplayable periods but they're just too far in between.

[Holden McGroin 7879]

He seems to be the only one who hasn't progressed under Howe.

 

[ewerk 34008]

Some people just don’t want to be coached. That’s why he liked Bruce.

[Dr Gloom 24210]

I mean, I agree. But he clearly he been listening because there were far fewer mazy runs and more attempts to pass or cross, even if they didn’t always come off  

[MMXXVIII 1296]

  On 13/08/2022 at 18:27, Dr Gloom said:

I mean, I agree. But he clearly he been listening because there were far fewer mazy runs and more attempts to pass or cross, even if they didn’t always come off  

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Yeah he's definitely trying. I don't think his failings are down to him rebelling or owt.

[Alex 37664]

On the plus side those wondering how long it would take to cruise past Man Utd May have already had that one answered 

[MMXXVIII 1296]

When was the last time they finished bottom half of the top division?

[Holden McGroin 7879]

ASM is definitely trying to change his game so fair to play him but he is struggling to adapt. Hopefully it comes as he has bags of talent.

[Dougle 3808]

The bloke has indeed got bags of talent but surely if he is coached into being a much more practical player, the positive’s in his maverick, artistic side can’t help but be reduced?  🤷‍♂️

[Gemmill 52138]

Nah I don't buy that. And even if you're right then he needs to leave and we'll replace him with someone with slightly less talent who can do the other team contribution stuff that's expected of them. 

 

I think/hope he can stay, adapt, and thrive though. 

 

[wykikitoon 23677]

One thing to say to @Christmas Tree is that @PaddockLaddidn't lose 😂

[Dr Gloom 24210]

  On 13/08/2022 at 18:39, Alex said:

On the plus side those wondering how long it would take to cruise past Man Utd May have already had that one answered 

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Gutted we’re not playing them next 

[Ayatollah Hermione 15024]

The quiet upcoming hiding is Wolves. They can’t score to save their life, haven’t improved the team in the slightest from their terrible end to last season and we’re about to knock on their door. Get through Man City with our pride and they’re there for a battering

[ewerk 34008]

  On 13/08/2022 at 19:51, Dougle said:

The bloke has indeed got bags of talent but surely if he is coached into being a much more practical player, the positive’s in his maverick, artistic side can’t help but be reduced?  🤷‍♂️

 

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A maverick gets it right 1 time out of 20. If we can improve his overall game to get it right 1 time in 10 that’s a massive improvement.

[Ayatollah Hermione 15024]

It’s definitely high foot btw  Wilson is trying to control a ball that’s 6 foot in the air

[Dougle 3808]

  On 13/08/2022 at 20:00, Gemmill said:

Nah I don't buy that. And even if you're right then he needs to leave and we'll replace him with someone with slightly less talent who can do the other team contribution stuff that's expected of them. 

 

I think/hope he can stay, adapt, and thrive though. 

 

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Correct. Punt the bloke on. He is a show pony. What’s the point in reducing the good side of the bloke so that hopefully he can manage what plenty of other players could do naturally?

 

[PaddockLad 19539]

  On 13/08/2022 at 20:10, wykikitoon said:

One thing to say to @Christmas Tree is that @PaddockLaddidn't lose 😂

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Are you back on duty next week to allay the knicker wetting fears of certain posters or do we just get me to start and @Monkeys Fist to name it again? 🤔

[thebrokendoll 10791]

  On 13/08/2022 at 21:26, PaddockLad said:

Are you back on duty next week to allay the knicker wetting fears of certain posters or do we just get me to start and @Monkeys Fist to name it again? 🤔

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I think it's probably irrelevant who starts it next week!

[wykikitoon 23677]

We fear no one