Hughes is absolute dog turd. He loses the ball every times he gets it and gives away a foul with nearly every tackle. It's not just like playing with 10 men, but more like 9 as his contributions have a negative impact. Dawson so far is looking no better than we already had.
I didn't expect signing a relegated defender would sure up our defence. We're going to have to rely on our forwards, thank god we have 2 attacking creative players about to join up
I just wish to god Gracia would try something other than hoof to Deeney and hope something happens off the 2nd ball
What's the point in Pawson mining pointing at his watch and making clear he's aware of Brighton's timewasting, if he then adds on 1 measly minute at the end of the half? Hardly acts as a disincentive.
As dogsh*t a half as it gets. You knew the writing was on the wall at the audible groans from the Rookery when they switched ends.
He's never worth that in my mind but if clubs wanna pay it good luck to em. He just happened to be good for us and can be forgiven his mistakes. At a top club he would be dropped.
Good opening 10 minutes followed by 20 minutes of Brighton and then 15 mins us again. Both teams shown lack of quality on the ball but they've punished us for a poor touch whereas we haven't. Deulofeu missing this half out wide. Pereyra in at LW, Gray off and Deulofeu up front please.
Aside from Deulofeu and Capoue the rest of the team need to step up. Lack of effort for one. Misplaced passes galore gifting opportunities, acres of space between players not covering each other, not winning secondary balls and too slow in attack dithering as what to do. Hughes needs to be dragged off for Pereyra or Cleverley as we have little hold in midfield and are constantly going long to avoid their congesting of midfield. Deeney for all his bravado looks slow and lethargic and the press is poor and disunited most of the time. Brighton are bang average but we have been well below par and you could see the goal coming. Acres of space and lack of communication as against Sociedad.
Fat bloke embarassing himself running round in circles on the edge of the penalty area in front of the Rookery. Then Deeney went off for half time and the half time entertainment started.
Not great but flashes from us. Brighton deserve to lead imho We can improve and have 45 mins for it to happen. Holebas so close with the FK. Capoue lively and sone good saves from Foster. Brighton are a totally new side. Werr not out of it but we need an eaely goal. Time to get my drink.
I would take Deeney and Hughes off. Bring Cleverley and Pereyra on and match them in midfield. Bring Doucoure further forward, Pereyra in a free role and Deulofeu playing off Gray. Deeney and Hughes have contributed the sum of nothing. We look to be playing as if it is a friendly.
Good first five minutes then remainder Brighton the better side. Pererya on please. Deeney anonymous, no one covering themselves in glory. Return of z cars brought a year to my eye... About to piss down
Far too sloppy and not tough enough , need someone to step up and start playing with flair, don’t think they look that good but are crowding us out every time we get the ball Come on u orns