Mark Albrighton Posted November 29, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 29, 2021 27 minutes ago, Keyblade said: Does it matter if you're still ticking along and sitting 8th? Booing just blows my mind. I thought we were starting to get a little too entitled this season. These guys haven't finished higher than 15th since they've been back up 4 years ago. I don’t think people think like that, by and large. I think they’re more likely to think “Ah I’ve just spent another £30+ to watch us not win a match.” And much like we see on here when posters complain about dropped points against weaker opposition relatively early into the season, I reckon a few Brighton supporters will be of a similar mindset. Like this season could be their best league placing ever and dropped points to another relegation threatened team could scupper it. Just to clear, I’m not particularly of the opinion they should be jeering at the full time whistle. I’m just not surprised it happened. People acclimatise to their club’s current circumstances quite quickly, I feel. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 33 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: I don’t think people think like that, by and large. I think they’re more likely to think “Ah I’ve just spent another £30+ to watch us not win a match.” And much like we see on here when posters complain about dropped points against weaker opposition relatively early into the season, I reckon a few Brighton supporters will be of a similar mindset. Like this season could be their best league placing ever and dropped points to another relegation threatened team could scupper it. Just to clear, I’m not particularly of the opinion they should be jeering at the full time whistle. I’m just not surprised it happened. People acclimatise to their club’s current circumstances quite quickly, I feel. Perfect way to put it. I thought we were pretty quick since we've hovering between 15th in the PL to 13th in the Championship for 10 years. They have never finished higher than 13th in the top flight in their history (which happened the season we won the European Cup). In fact, this is only their 9th season ever in the top flight, 5 of those coming since they beat us to promotion 5 seasons ago. I understand the feeling of being let down for the money you paid, but it should probably be tempered with the knowledge of the product you're paying for. I'm guessing PL tickets are expensive as hell though and not much variance between the teams that win every week and the ones who don't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Manager having a pop at the fans. You love to see it..... at other clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted November 30, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 30, 2021 At least in this case if he were to ask “who could you get that’s better?” the answer wouldn’t be “literally anybody, or even having nobody.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 That's football. No matter what a manager achieves no matter how far you come. You start to stagnate or have a few bad months people will boo people will stop going. That's just human nature. People want to see progress again and again and again. Unfortunately everyone has a ceiling and when you reach it fans will turn off. So all the talk about 60k stadium at VP is a bit silly for me. We will soon reach a peak and it won't be CL football.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Funny old game. Like Dean Smith he's gone from plaudits to getting the sack in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Shocking form. There is no defending it. The people claiming he was only the flavor of the month are being proven right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 20 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Shocking form. There is no defending it. The people claiming he was only the flavor of the month are being proven right. Bielsa, Potter and Wilder. Who can you big up next as a wonder manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, Zatman said: Bielsa, Potter and Wilder. Who can you big up next as a wonder manager So what's your opinion on Gerrard now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, Zatman said: Bielsa, Potter and Wilder. Who can you big up next as a wonder manager Dean Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted December 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 15, 2021 Twelve winless matches in a row. Eleven in the league, one in the cup. Man Utd next. Sticking my neck out to say that will take it to 13 matches. Then Brentford. If they don’t win that one it’s Chelsea to round out the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: Twelve winless matches in a row. Eleven in the league, one in the cup. Man Utd next. Sticking my neck out to say that will take it to 13 matches. Then Brentford. If they don’t win that one it’s Chelsea to round out the year. Yeah their form is abysmal. Good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Having a go at the fans a few weeks ago was bad. O'Leary like without having done anything. I think a lot of the fans a bit sick of hin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted December 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, osmark86 said: Yeah their form is abysmal. Good. Somehow over those 11 games, they are just the fourth worst team for form. Brighton 8 points -6 GD Newcastle 8 points -10 GD Everton 8 points -11 GD Watford 7 points -8 GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: Somehow over those 11 games, they are just the fourth worst team for form. Brighton 8 points -6 GD Newcastle 8 points -10 GD Everton 8 points -11 GD Watford 7 points -8 GD Oof Everton. Knew they've been awful but even worse than Brighton? Ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted December 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 15, 2021 20 minutes ago, Zatman said: Having a go at the fans a few weeks ago was bad. O'Leary like without having done anything. I think a lot of the fans a bit sick of hin It will be interesting to see if he falls into the Brucey trap of “that will shut up a few up” when they do win a game. Personally I’m all for managers having a dig back now and then, but it’s a risky move if they beat Brentford only to then get battered by Chelsea in the next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 If we stay on our current trajectory then we will finish in a decent position. Brighton may struggle and be nearer the bottom as they are finding it difficult to win games. Bissouma will be worth a look at if we can get him here. I'm sure he will have other offers but getting a top 8 finish perhaps will and a good salary plus the opportunity to work under gerrard could be a good move for him. 25 years old so a decent age. probably one of the more outside chance transfers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas5898 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 17 hours ago, Villatillidie95 said: If we stay on our current trajectory then we will finish in a decent position. Brighton may struggle and be nearer the bottom as they are finding it difficult to win games. Bissouma will be worth a look at if we can get him here. I'm sure he will have other offers but getting a top 8 finish perhaps will and a good salary plus the opportunity to work under gerrard could be a good move for him. 25 years old so a decent age. probably one of the more outside chance transfers Allegedly, Bissouma has off field issues involving the police and sexual assault allegations. Just to confirm he has not be charged with anything, but he was bailed pending investigation. Should he be charged, our club doesn't want any part of that. Purslow said character is a massive part of our hiring process and it may alienate some of our fanbase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, pas5898 said: Allegedly, Bissouma has off field issues involving the police and sexual assault allegations. Just to confirm he has not be charged with anything, but he was bailed pending investigation. Should he be charged, our club doesn't want any part of that. Purslow said character is a massive part of our hiring process and it may alienate some of our fanbase. interesting, not heard anything about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Villatillidie95 said: interesting, not heard anything about that. Its why this thread got started 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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