Dr Gloom 19736 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Eh? QPR aside, we've been the better side in every game we've played. It was ridiculous that we didn't leave Norwich with 3 points Every game I've watched recently, and I've seen most of them, has been painful viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12447 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Tbf that's the majority of games in the Championship. Brighton have regularly been pissed on for 80 minutes before bagging 2 late goals to win 2-1. We're a workmanlike side that's lacking much quality/creativity but we're good at grinding out wins. As long as we keep Shelvey on the pitch we'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4949 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Aye as long as we get over the line one way or another, who cares how pretty it is. Â Have to say mind, our biggest issue is that we do like kinda turgid and lacking in bite sometimes. But that doesn't automatically mean any of the teams we're about to go up against will be better. We should be able to handle any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Every game I've watched recently, and I've seen most of them, has been painful viewing. Agreed even the other night when we went 2-0 up against Villa it still didn't feel comfortable. 7 times this season we've scored within the first 10 minutes, 2 of those times we've scored in the 1st minute both those games QPR & Norwich we drew 2-2. As I said before we seem to lack the killer instinct that's why I'm hoping we can rectify this on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 We can afford to slip up. We're 5pts and 29 goals better off than 3rd.  This isn't Mitrovic's only chance either.  And even if both those things were​ true, how does that explain your 4-0 Mitro hat trick prediction? ;lol: Sorry for the confusion mate I should have said hope the lad scores a hat trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19736 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Tbf that's the majority of games in the Championship. Brighton have regularly been pissed on for 80 minutes before bagging 2 late goals to win 2-1. We're a workmanlike side that's lacking much quality/creativity but we're good at grinding out wins. As long as we keep Shelvey on the pitch we'll be fine. Yeah, I agree with that. I think we'll go up because we've got the best coach in the league who can get results despite the limitations of the side. It isn't always pretty so people are getting nervous because we're accumulating points with little panache. Â I'm not about to wet the bed. Don't think I'm quite ready to wave the willy though either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19736 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Aye as long as we get over the line one way or another, who cares how pretty it is. Â Have to say mind, our biggest issue is that we do like kinda turgid and lacking in bite sometimes. But that doesn't automatically mean any of the teams we're about to go up against will be better. We should be able to handle any of them. We're basically the least shit side in the league in a battle of turds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12447 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Yeah, I agree with that. I think we'll go up because we've got the best coach in the league who can get results despite the limitations of the side. It isn't always pretty so people are getting nervous because we're accumulating points with little panache.  I'm not about to wet the bed. Don't think I'm quite ready to wave the willy though either. Nah I know you're one of the people confident of promotion. I get what you're saying that the more grinding nature of our wins is leading people to worry. Rafa has always been fairly pragmatic as we've both alluded too and even though they've not been spectacles we've dominated the majority of games this season. Agree with what you've said.  We looked better last time as I think the squad had a better balance to it and we had more creativity in the side, which is what I think a lot of people have in their mind when comparing this season to that one.  I'm happy enough to wave my willy about as it's about the only time we've had any sort of cause too for nearly 10 year. Edited February 23, 2017 by Howay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4949 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I see willy waving has gone mainstream. Kind of a weird tribute to CT I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19736 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) I do think this side will struggle in the premier league without serious investment. We can't rely on Rafa's organisational skills and tactical nous alone in the top flight if dummet, Anita, colback and gouff are starting games Edited February 24, 2017 by Dr Gloom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4949 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 You just know at least one of those four will still be here and getting games next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30241 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I'm going to this so expect a defeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8949 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Sorry for the confusion mate I should have said hope the lad scores a hat trick  I don't accept your apology.  Nah I know you're one of the people confident of promotion. I get what you're saying that the more grinding nature of our wins is leading people to worry. Rafa has always been fairly pragmatic as we've both alluded too and even though they've not been spectacles we've dominated the majority of games this season. Agree with what you've said.  We looked better last time as I think the squad had a better balance to it and we had more creativity in the side, which is what I think a lot of people have in their mind when comparing this season to that one.  I'm happy enough to wave my willy about as it's about the only time we've had any sort of cause too for nearly 10 year.  I'm not sure we were much easier on the eye to be honest. A lot of our goals were pretty ugly and their were endless complaints about Nolan's immobility, Simpson's defending, a lack of creativity in the centre etc.  A football fan's nature to be a moaning cunt though isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4183 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Tactically we're seeing Rafa drilling and planning for us going into the PL where we won't be a cut above everyone we play, we could've been more aggressive/attacking all season and probably would be better off but then we'd have to have a big re-structure over summer to prepare ourselves for the PL.Benitez is an attention to detail manager who focuses a lot on discipline, shape etc, hence his constant tweaking during games, always in the technical area instructing people. Getting that drilled in over an entire season rather than a summer will, you'd think, yield much better results next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 A football fan's nature to be a moaning cunt though isn't it? Yes & to be unforgiving lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob032 38 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I feel like a few fringe players will get a look in also but none of them have covered themselves in glory when called upon this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 They're saying Gayle could even be available on Tuesday now. Â Would be a big bonus to have him back for the upcoming games but it sounds like Rafa thinks he's not mentally over the injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4949 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I thought he was out for six matches?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Apparently not according to Rafa today. Â Although I wouldn't rule it out still personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8949 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Even if he "only" sits out 3 matches, that's good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Big three matches though. Â Plus the 4th one would be Reading and he's not going to be back fully match fit by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToony 41 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 2-1 to the Mitros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8949 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I feel like a few fringe players will get a look in also but none of them have covered themselves in glory when called upon this season.  To be fair, most times the fringe players have been brought in they've been brought in en masse. We've not really seen Lazaar at left back with the rest of our 1st team alongside him, or Gamez.  Big few games for Mitrovic, but games I fancy him to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 4-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13808 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 3-NOWT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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