Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 West Ham Utd (17/08/19)

[NorthBank86]

The idea is to pass them to death and be clinical.

If you’re right, it will be a beautiful thing to watch.

[PortCityIron]

I’d rather Yarma in the team for sheer strength. We look lightweight, and our defence could be tested severely.

Not sure if you’ve forgotten about his style of play but it’s essentially go forward, do a step over of two, cruyff, lose the ball and walk back. When he played last season, his defensive abilities and tracking back were hardly stellar

[ashbanki]

Looking forward to Sanchez starting next weekend with the captain's armband.Not!
Pelle doesn't seem to know the question,let alone the answer,imo.

[swerley]

I am predicting this game will not be boring. As to the final score...no idea.

[prophet:marginal]

I'd happily take a 0-0 with that team.

Me too.

[miles]

-10 goal difference and rock bottom of the table by the end of the day. :cry:

[S-H]

Get a grip, man!!

[S-H]

Ajeti will score.

[Paddy O'Hammer]

All settled in under the table. This wont be pretty. The match that is....not under the table. That's pretty..

[OFT]

It's just like we've signed nobody

COYI

[Patito]

The idea is to pass them to death and be clinical.

I like the sound of that, here’s hoping.

[chigwells finest]

still think i'd of liked Antonio up top with hernandez, just to add a serious physical presence vs Dunk and co

[Het-Field]

Not sure if you’ve forgotten about his style of play but it’s essentially go forward, do a step over of two, cruyff, lose the ball and walk back. When he played last season, his defensive abilities and tracking back were hardly stellar

It would be for his attacking instincts I’d want him, he is uncompromising, but I feel in a game against a tough side we need more muscle and strength. Ditto, why I’d like Antonio in.

[bristolhammerfc]

I am quite looking forward to this.

If we can keep possession in midfield, I think we have a good shot at winning by 2 or 3.

I like Snodgrass and Wilshere playing together

[Croydon]

Has to be one of our longest "pre match" Match Threads yet?

Can't see us doing much with Hernandez up front on his own. 3-1 Brighton.

[Chip Korea]

Weird looking starting 11.
I take it Cresswell is injured ?
Captain one game, not in the squad for the next one.

I think Masuaku might have had a week off due to being back late in the summer. Back to regular start for him from now on.

If you decide to drop Cresswell why on earth do you think he automatically deserves a place on the bench - surely the bench is the best 7 subs for that first 11 and opposition?

[S-H]

The width will com from Masuaku and Fredericks.

Fornals, Lanzini and Wilshere with the slick passing.

Hernandez might struggle against their thuggish centre backs, Ajeti will smash them all to f*** when he comes on.

[Morocco Mole]

Given the injuries perhaps the mist incongrous decision is leaving Antonio on the bench.

They are a big physical side and our only big physical presence isn’t starting.

Bite your hands off for a draw right now.

[Colours never run]

I'd happily take a 0-0 with that team.


Me too.

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[3Dicks]

An interesting line up with injuries already after the first game, hopefully our technical players can make an impact and with their back line perhaps it could be a day we get awarded a penalty or two.... maybe anyway