OttawaSaint Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 (edited) BHA winning. I've got a friend who supports them. He says it's pretty much what we did a few years back. He's enjoying it but trying not to worry about all the players that they discovered being spirited away and if they get the replacements wrong like we did, they'll face what we've faced. Edited 14 May, 2023 by OttawaSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 Brighton are so close to being exceptional. The parallels are absolutely all there, but the way they do their recruitment in advance may lead to more longevity on their side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 Hopefully Brighton hold on to the win today, because then when they beat us they'll be 4 points ahead of Spurs who will then struggle to even get in the Conference League. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 Les Reed got complacent and believed his own hype, that was our downfall. Two things Brighton are doing to show they're not getting complacent/resting on their success is that they're signing players before selling their stars. They've already got Joao Pedro in and James Milner is all but confirmed with a handful of games left in the season. That would've been unthinkable under our previous lot. Boufal, for example, Mane's replacement was signed on 29th August 2016. Two days before the window closed, wasn't given a pre-season and we sold Mane two months prior on 28th June 2016. Then there was the Van Dijk replacement debacle. Sold him before the January window opened, so a complete reverse to what Brighton are doing and then didn't "replace" him until the following summer with a complete flop in Wesley Hoedt for £15m. That then brings the next point. Brighton are obviously going to sell some players this summer. We sold Van Dijk for a then record fee for a centre-back. But, we continued to shop in the £10m-£20m market, when prices had inflated following our previous success. So, we signed Hoedt for £15m, when probably about two years prior he would have been worth £10m and a fairer reflection on his poor quality. We saw the same when we "replaced" Ings, who was sold for £30m with Adam Armstrong for £15m. Even Leeds have two £30m+ forwards. They're both rubbish, but it's surely got to be easier to find quality for £30m than us looking for "bargains" below £20m. Joao Pedro cost Brighton £30m, so they're investing their predicted income into their transfer fees, while we were always told that the other half of our transfer income had to go towards agent fees and what not. They were the two mistakes we made, so it will obviously take time, but Brighton could sustain this for a bit longer. It also helps that they have an invested owner, a fan of the club. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 Brighton will never be in the bottom half of the table ever ever again. Well done them for mastering the Premier League 👏 👍 🙌 👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 14 May, 2023 Author Share Posted 14 May, 2023 Brighton are just annoying me now. The one f**king game I wanted them to turn up and put in a performance was Everton and they played like they were on prescription painkillers . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 LOL at Arsenal Fair play to Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 Game / Title over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 It's the Sky last-day hype merchants I feel sorry for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 0-3 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 Always good to see a south coast club scoring 3 goals at the Emirates... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 Ramsdale does a Bazunu... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 Just now, trousers said: Always good to see a south coast club scoring 3 goals at the Emirates... Brighton need to enjoy next season, as that is where it peaks. No way does De Zerbi remain there beyond end of next season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 I hope no one got injured at the stampede at the Arsenal game today. I'm guessing it was a fire alarm that made everyone leave so quickly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 33 minutes ago, CB Fry said: It's the Sky last-day hype merchants I feel sorry for. Looks like it’ll all be about the fight for fourth again this year. It’s going right to the wire I tell you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 Just now, Turkish said: Looks like it’ll all be about the fight for fourth again this year. It’s going right to the wire I tell you Don't underestimate the battle for 11th, quite a few teams ready to catch Chelsea to claim those honours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 1 minute ago, Turkish said: Looks like it’ll all be about the fight for fourth again this year. It’s going right to the wire I tell you Just so happens, Liverpool and Man United are battling for his very honour. Just imagine the luck.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 1 minute ago, S-Clarke said: Don't underestimate the battle for 11th, quite a few teams ready to catch Chelsea to claim those honours. The title for Top of the bottom is up for grabs and going to the last day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said: Just so happens, Liverpool and Man United are battling for his very honour. Just imagine the luck.... Two giants of the game, two great managers, two clubs with class and history head to head in the battle for fourth. This is why the premier league is the greatest league in the world 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 14 May, 2023 Share Posted 14 May, 2023 1 hour ago, The Cat said: Hopefully Brighton hold on to the win today, because then when they beat us they'll be 4 points ahead of Spurs who will then struggle to even get in the Conference League. Spurs fans I know genuinely hoping they finish outside of Euro spots, so spoilt they'd rather not have Europa or conference as its beneath them and focus on getting champions league again next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 It's disapointing the Prem has become uncompetitive if/when City win again to make it 4 out of the last 5 league titles . I was hoping Arsenal would win this one to shake it up slightly but we seem to be stuck with a league dominated by 3 or 4 teams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 18 minutes ago, East Kent Saint said: It's disapointing the Prem has become uncompetitive if/when City win again to make it 4 out of the last 5 league titles . I was hoping Arsenal would win this one to shake it up slightly but we seem to be stuck with a league dominated by 3 or 4 teams. not just saying this as we finished 20th but the difference between the bottom 10 and top 10 has surely got larger. Everyone’s dogshit in the lower half of the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 28 minutes ago, SotonianWill said: not just saying this as we finished 20th but the difference between the bottom 10 and top 10 has surely got larger. Everyone’s dogshit in the lower half of the table. maybe, but the top 10 has Fulham, Brentford, Brighton and Villa in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 15 May, 2023 Author Share Posted 15 May, 2023 13 hours ago, JRM said: Spurs fans I know genuinely hoping they finish outside of Euro spots, so spoilt they'd rather not have Europa or conference as its beneath them and focus on getting champions league again next season * Without Kane holding them back, when he f**ks off to Man Utd, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 2 hours ago, Lighthouse said: * Without Kane holding them back, when he f**ks off to Man Utd, obviously. Are you suggesting Kane is Spurs JWP ?😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 17 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said: I hope no one got injured at the stampede at the Arsenal game today. I'm guessing it was a fire alarm that made everyone leave so quickly.... I dont think we can mock that after Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 11 hours ago, SotonianWill said: not just saying this as we finished 20th but the difference between the bottom 10 and top 10 has surely got larger. Everyone’s dogshit in the lower half of the table. I did chuckle yesterday during the Arse/Brighton game when Martin Tyler was banging the drum for the Premier League again. Basically saying it was the best league in the world as its not dominated by one team each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: I did chuckle yesterday during the Arse/Brighton game when Martin Tyler was banging the drum for the Premier League again. Basically saying it was the best league in the world as it’s not dominated by one team each year. Gary Neville was claiming how it’s amazing any team in the prem can get a big manager from another league citing wolves with Lopa.. and Villa with Emery. Um he should ask Leicester and Saints fans about that. We ended up with Nathan Jones FFS Edited 15 May, 2023 by SotonianWill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 Leicester leaving themselves a lot to do now. If they lose this they'll be 2 points from safety and play Newcastle next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Cat said: Leicester leaving themselves a lot to do now. If they lose this they'll be 2 points from safety and play Newcastle next. 8th last season to relegation this some fall! Why they appointed Dean Smith who got sacked from Norwich fck knows experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 Leicester look as doomed as us, it has to be said. I think most fans accept being beaten by quality, but it's the lack of effort and closing down which is killing Leicester here and it's what has killed us for a lot of the season. The way their confidence left them as soon as they lost a single goal was so relatable though. I do think they'll be joining us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 18 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Leicester look as doomed as us, it has to be said. I think most fans accept being beaten by quality, but it's the lack of effort and closing down which is killing Leicester here and it's what has killed us for a lot of the season. The way their confidence left them as soon as they lost a single goal was so relatable though. I do think they'll be joining us. Agree with that. No fight left in that team either. They might get something against West Ham, depending if they are still in Europe come the last day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunglasses Ron Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 Yup, Leicester look cooked. What a ride they’ve had, Premier League champions and FA Cup winners (plus that tragic helicopter crash). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 TAA buried that fucker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 Here comes the collective wanking over TAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 19 minutes ago, bpsaint said: Boring v exciting? 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 1 hour ago, The Cat said: Leicester leaving themselves a lot to do now. If they lose this they'll be 2 points from safety and play Newcastle next. They’ve got a safe (pretty much) West Ham to play last game of the season, so there may be one final chance. Leeds play West Ham next too, and they actually looked alright against Newcastle so could see them getting the result that would drag Forest back into the mix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 15 May, 2023 Share Posted 15 May, 2023 It would be so sweet if Newcastle slip out of the top four. If that happens, I see them sacking Howe before Christmas if they don’t make a similar start to this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixedkebab Posted 16 May, 2023 Share Posted 16 May, 2023 Top atmosphere at Luton tonight, the benefit of an old compact ground for a big match 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 16 May, 2023 Share Posted 16 May, 2023 20 minutes ago, Mixedkebab said: Top atmosphere at Luton tonight, the benefit of an old compact ground for a big match 😢 good game this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint Posted 16 May, 2023 Share Posted 16 May, 2023 Watching this game on TV, we need to move up three gears to be competitive next year. The touch might not be super good but the speed of play from these two sides is refreshing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 16 May, 2023 Share Posted 16 May, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said: Watching this game on TV, we need to move up three gears to be competitive next year. The touch might not be super good but the speed of play from these two sides is refreshing. Luton would batter us. Definitely shows you need solid CBs who are not afraid of a physical battle and do the basics well. Not Lyanco essentially. Bednarek would actually be well suited. Edited 16 May, 2023 by Dusic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixedkebab Posted 16 May, 2023 Share Posted 16 May, 2023 11 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said: Watching this game on TV, we need to move up three gears to be competitive next year. The touch might not be super good but the speed of play from these two sides is refreshing. Was hoping Luton stayed down as fancied that as an away trip much more than Sunderland but agreed both would dick Saints at this moment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 16 May, 2023 Author Share Posted 16 May, 2023 35 minutes ago, Mixedkebab said: Top atmosphere at Luton tonight, the benefit of an old compact ground for a big match 😢 It’s more the occasion than the ground. St Mary’s was heaving for the JPT Southern final, second leg when we had a trip to Wembley on the table. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 16 May, 2023 Share Posted 16 May, 2023 Sunderland struggling to get to grips with this, as it stands I can't see past Luton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 16 May, 2023 Share Posted 16 May, 2023 Now ahead on agg ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca155 Posted 16 May, 2023 Share Posted 16 May, 2023 (edited) First time I've seen Luton, they would beat Saints on this showing. The quote ' Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard' definitely applies to them. Sunderland's talented youngsters are being overwhelmed. However can they maintain it. Most decent teams absorb the pressure and then pounce when they run out of energy and ideas. Remember Poch's early teams after 70 mins. Always a testing times. Guess this is what Jones wanted to do with Saints Edited 16 May, 2023 by macca155 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SambaMaverick Posted 16 May, 2023 Share Posted 16 May, 2023 Loving this game. Full blooded and gripping, everything we've been missing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 16 May, 2023 Share Posted 16 May, 2023 Luton really know how to take corners, whip the ball in with plenty of pace. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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