The9 Posted 28 November, 2012 Share Posted 28 November, 2012 At the time though, as you've alluded to, they were 10 points ahead of us. That means that since the beginning of the season they had 10 more points than we did, ergo, they were a better team. Even catching up 1 point since game 9 means very little, especially as I seem to remember Lua Lua, who was their best and most dangerous player that season, being out for the best part of the 10 weeks between those times. Would you like me to draw you a diagram ? They were much better than us when we were sacking Pardew and being rubbish for the first 2 months, basically until we'd played 9 matches (the end of September), building their 11 point lead over us. When Adkins took over we were better than them for the rest of the season by the tune of 8 points, including not losing to them in either match between the teams. As for Kazenga LuaLua, he only played in 5 Brighton wins in that entire season (all between Sep and Nov when we were already closing the gap), and they had a win percentage of 31% when he came back in the Championship, so I don't think he's much of a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 28 November, 2012 Author Share Posted 28 November, 2012 Would you like me to draw you a diagram ? They were much better than us when we were sacking Pardew and being rubbish for the first 2 months, basically until we'd played 9 matches (the end of September), building their 11 point lead over us. When Adkins took over we were better than them for the rest of the season by the tune of 8 points, including not losing to them in either match between the teams. As for Kazenga LuaLua, he only played in 5 Brighton wins in that entire season (all between Sep and Nov when we were already closing the gap), and they had a win percentage of 31% when he came back in the Championship, so I don't think he's much of a factor. And November was when he got injured. It was 1 point between those times. I don't see how that makes you clearly right. 1 point, and their best player missing for 10 weeks. I think he was definitely worth 1 point over that time, don't you? The point remains, they were a better team than us at the time of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 21 March, 2013 Share Posted 21 March, 2013 ...is that Brighton have a better side. HTH Poyet to Reading? Adkins to Brighton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocco boxo Posted 21 March, 2013 Share Posted 21 March, 2013 Adkins will be Manager of Wolves next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 21 March, 2013 Share Posted 21 March, 2013 Ah, but we have a better CEO......... .....and a better ground ......and better fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 21 March, 2013 Share Posted 21 March, 2013 Manager merry go round has gone mad this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 21 March, 2013 Share Posted 21 March, 2013 The difference between Southampton and Brighton... PMSL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 21 March, 2013 Share Posted 21 March, 2013 But, can they keep up with us though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 21 March, 2013 Share Posted 21 March, 2013 History will remember them as L1 Champions 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonist Posted 21 March, 2013 Share Posted 21 March, 2013 History will remember them as L1 Champions 2011. and for playing outstanding football that year. never forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 21 March, 2013 Share Posted 21 March, 2013 History will remember them as L1 Champions 2011. Would you swap L1 champions 2011 for 2 auto promotions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 21 March, 2013 Share Posted 21 March, 2013 Pubs closer to our ground. Public transport options better. Better colour scheme. The list goes on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 21 March, 2013 Share Posted 21 March, 2013 I wrote this a few weeks ago which seems quite apt now: http://betweenthelinesuk.wordpress.com/2013/02/15/brighton-hove-albion-and-gus-poyet-crossroads-ahead/ Would still be suprised if he went to Reading though, think he is just showing his "ambition" by refusing to rule it out and then galvansising Brighton in a few days by annoucing he has turned down Reading and wants to get promoted this season at the Amex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 21 March, 2013 Share Posted 21 March, 2013 ...we will be in higher division in 3 years time Or 2 higher in 2 years time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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