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**The Realist** · 08-11-2018, 02:39 PM

Anyone that knows EPL knows any of the bottom 10 teams can beat one another, this was just one of those games, on another day Brighton would beat WhatFor? 4-0, so Keep Calm and Carry on!

**Medzdidz** · 08-11-2018, 03:35 PM

Well that sucks , he didn’t even get any screen time on Match of the Day.

**O-ZoNe** · 08-11-2018, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by Medzdidz View Post

Well that sucks , he didn’t even get any screen time on Match of the Day.

He got plenty. Even the photographer snapped a few of him. Check out last 5 pictures or so.

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2018/august/gallery-watford/

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**Perseus** · 08-11-2018, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by GolfePersique View Post

Come on guys. All this negativism after only one game?
We all know BHA ain't no manchester or Chelsea. Let's wait anther 6-7 weeks before judging them.
EPL is not an easy competition and most teams outside the big6 play their best at home games. I am sure we will see a much better team after all these new signing like ARJ, Bissouma, etc will get to know each other.
Let's enjoy that our boy celebrated his 25th Birthday with a debut in PL!
Good luck to BHA and Alireza!

Fulham at home on the first of September is already looking like a bottom of the table clash.

Watford game assessment
Bernardo said, “They (Watford) were better than us - stronger, faster and smarter. They fully deserved to win. We need to improve because if we play like that in our next matches, it won’t be an easy season.
“The new players have settled in very well with the team. [Yves] Bissouma had a good match and Ali [Jahanbakhsh] is also a fantastic player.

“Bruno is a very important player, and when he’s not playing, that’s not good for us. It could have been an influence, but it wasn’t the main reason for our defeat.”

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2018/august/bernardo-we-have-the-quality-to-improve/

**ehsan singapore** · 08-11-2018, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by Payam_Ali View Post

2-3 days. I live in California

you used fast express curior?

**freak** · 08-11-2018, 08:04 PM

^ LOL, ffs.

**kobekarimi88** · 08-12-2018, 04:01 AM

Anyone here planning on going to the ManU game next weekend?

**Perseus** · 08-12-2018, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by kobekarimi88 View Post

Anyone here planning on going to the ManU game next weekend?

Season ticket holder. Anyone going to the Amex for the first time needs travel advice from locals. Please ask.

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/siteassets/201718-images/pdfs/travel-guide-nov17.pdf

**aenima_8** · 08-12-2018, 11:30 AM

"Jahanbakhsh sees brighter times for Albion

Alireza Jahanbakhsh believes Albion will have “good days” when their new-look squad settles.

The Iran international was one of two debutants, along with Yves Bissouma, to come off the bench during the second half of the 2-0 defeat at Watford.

Bernardo started while Leon Balogun and David Button were on the bench.

Florin Andone and Martin Montoya are still not available after summer moves from Spain and Jose Izquierdo has also yet to get into the action.

Jahanbakhsh said: “Every team needs time to get used to each other.

“We have four or five new players, maybe more.

“Most of the guys who played (yesterday) had played together last year.

“Me and Bissou went on in the second half.

“But it is just the beginning of the season.

“I think there are going to be good days for us.

“We have quality players, a good manager and a good group.”"

Jahanbakhsh sees brighter times for Albion

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/16413754.alireza-jahanbakhsh-sees-brighter-times-for-albion/

Alireza Jahanbakhsh believes Albion will have “good days” when their new-look squad settles.

**O-ZoNe** · 08-12-2018, 12:28 PM

Grading every Premier League debutant from opening weekend (including ARJ).

Grading every Premier League debutant from opening weekend

https://www.thescore.com/eng_fed/news/1583183

The opening weekend of the Premier League season has come and gone, with a host of summer signings getting to showcase their skills for the first time in England's top flight.Here, we grade every player who made his Premier League debut with a new team over the last three days.Note: Only newly-signed players who have never played in the Premier League this summer are included in this list - Riyad Mahrez, for example, is not eligible, having already plied his trade in the league with Leicester City. Players who stayed with one of the three promoted clubs over the summer are also not included, as they did not join a new side during the transfer window.Dazzling debuts (Grade: A)Naby Keita (Liverpool): You'd be hard-pressed to find a better Premier League debut this season. Keita started the play on Liverpool's opener and was a threatening presence making runs into the area that forced West Ham's backline to play obscenely narrow. That precaution set the table for both of the Reds' first two goals.James Maddison (Leicester City): Fresh off earning Norwich City's Player of the Year honors, Maddison dispelled doubts that he would struggle to acclimate to the English top flight with a first-rate performance in defeat to Manchester United. A central creative force in Claude Puel's 4-3-3-1 formation, Maddison will learn to refine the skills that were on full display Friday.Jorginho (Chelsea): After appearing off the pace and fraught with nerves in the Community Shield against Manchester City, Jorginho was on form against a lifeless Huddersfield Town. Meticulous in possession with a stellar 94 percent pass completion, Jorginho also scored one of his trademark saucy goals. Everybody knew it was coming except Ben Hamer.Jean Michael Seri (Fulham): An overall solid debut for the Cottagers standout £18-million summer swoop Seri, who profited from having Kevin McDonald sitting deep doing the dirty work. Tidy in possession with an eye for moving the ball forward quickly, the Ivorian completed 84 of 93 passes to go with a half-dozen tackles. He will improve alongside Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa.Encouraging early signs (Grade: B)Yves Bissouma (Brighton): Former Lille midfielder Bissouma came on at the hour mark for last season's Seagulls' standout Pascal Gross and almost immediately showed flashes of a varied skill set that merited the reported £15-million fee. Chris Hughton now faces a dilemma of finding a spot for the 21-year-old Mali international in the starting XI.Ricardo Pereira (Leicester City): A full-back who was slotted in on the right side of a three-man attacking midfield, Pereira had no trouble matching the Premier League's pace. Should Puel opt for a back-three - a likely outcome - Pereira will relish an opportunity to play at wing-back. Great display, though he should have done better on Luke Shaw's match-winner.Maxime Le Marchand (Fulham): For all of Fulham's gaffes at home to Crystal Palace, center-half addition Le Marchand was solid alongside Arsenal loanee Calum Chambers. The Frenchman completed 87 percent of passes, looked composed in possession, and paired three tackles with three successful aerial duels. Not too shabby for a modest £3.5 million.Raul Jimenez (Wolves): More busy than effective for the majority of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Everton, but, like a good striker often does, the Mexican made his mark on the contest when he got his marquee opportunity, redirecting a pinpoint cross from Ruben Neves to rescue a point for Wolves. At the end of the day, goals are what define strikers, and Jimenez delivered.Jannik Vestergaard (Southampton): Mark Hughes opted for a back three for Sunday's scoreless draw with Burnley, and it was Dane Vestergaard who slotted into a central position. The 26-year-old was an aerial colossus, winning a half-dozen duels against a Clarets attack that features players the build of a rugby brute.Mixed reviews (Grade: C)Fred (Manchester United): A slew of loose touches from £47-million man Fred made for a mediocre debut in Friday's victory over Leicester City. Such is the plight of a newcomer acclimating to the pace and physicality of the English top flight. The Brazilian completed 49 of 53 passes, but was largely outplayed by midfield partner Andreas Pereira.Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea): David Wagner's Terriers managed just six shots, and only one on target, gifting Kepa a facile Chelsea debut in a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Huddersfield Town. Next Saturday's visit from capital city rival Arsenal should provide a more adequate litmus test for the world-record £71.6 million acquisition.David Brooks (Bournemouth): Baby-faced midfielder Brooks looked fit to play in the top flight with Saturday's 65-minute outing versus Cardiff City. Despite missing a sitter on the hour mark, the 21-year-old Wales international displayed some panache on the ball and provided an attacking impetus that is so often missing from Bournemouth's set-up. Decent Westlife hair as well.Rui Patricio (Wolves): There was nothing he could do to prevent either of Richarlison's goals. His distribution and handling was assured - as would be expected of a goalkeeper of his pedigree and experience. It's famously difficult to attach a grade to goalkeepers given the (often) uneventful roles they play, but Patricio should prove an excellent acquisition as the season goes on.Alisson (Liverpool): Calmly caught Fabian Balbuena's header, watched a pair of Marko Arnautovic efforts skip wide in the first half, and spent the majority of Sunday's one-sided defeat enjoying the Anfield ambiance in a debut that left the Brazilian very little to do. Next Monday's trip to Selhurst Park may provide more of a challenge for the former Roma star.Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Brighton): Now the seventh player to make a Premier League debut on his birthday, Iranian World Cup standout and defending Eredivisie goals leader Jahanbakhsh had an anonymous 20-minute run-out, making a scant three passes to go with a pair of successful dribbles at Vicarage Road.Joao Moutinho (Wolves): Wolves should be very excited about their midfield duo. Neves stole the show on Saturday, but his freedom to move about the pitch and take some chances going forward has plenty to do with the calm, steady presence of his veteran compatriot, Moutinho. His passing remains excellent, and complements Neves nicely.Felipe Anderson (West Ham): Immediately became the target of derision from Liverpool fans after a rather dramatic tumble, but Anderson made a decent account of himself and displayed a solid work rate. The former Lazio star tracked back and helped overmatched defenders Angelo Ogbonna and Arthur Masuaku. It could have been a lot worse.Andriy Yarmolenko (West Ham): Came on in the 67th minute for Arnautovic with the result already sorted, and Yarmolenko looked decent despite the small sample size. A threat in wide positions, the 28-year-old Ukraine international may very well snatch a starting gig from Michail Antonio. Plenty of reason for optimism.Stuart Armstrong (Southampton): After moving to the south coast in the summer from Celtic, Armstrong acclimated quickly and displayed a commendable work rate that should immediately endear him to the Saints faithful. The 26-year-old will need to sharpen his passing skills, and hopes are he didn't suffer a serious ankle injury when forced off in the 56th minute.Matteo Guendouzi (Arsenal): Surprise selection in Unai Emery's starting XI for Arsenal's unenviable visit from Manchester City, 19-year-old Guendouzi had energy to burn and will learn from his positioning on Raheem Sterling's opener. Was nearly at fault for City's second when he slipped as last-man back on a corner. Still 100 times the player Granit Xhaka is.Stephan Lichtsteiner (Arsenal): Forced to come on early and play out of position at left-back after Ainsley Maitland-Niles limped off, Switzerland international captain Lichtsteiner was given a tough task in marking speed demon Kyle Walker, and actually did a decent job of it. In the end, his ability to challenge Hector Bellerin for first-choice duties will be an asset.Lackluster first impressions (Grade: D)Fabri (Fulham): On loan Sevilla shot-stopper Sergio Rico would have fancied Fabri's Fulham debut, especially on Crystal Palace's second goal when the Spaniard got caught in no man's land and was easily beaten by Wilfried Zaha. The former Besiktas No. 1 did make seven saves in a performance that chiefly mirrored that of his Cottagers.Bernardo (Brighton): Mercurial debut for the Brazilian Bernardo, who started at left-back only to switch flanks early courtesy of Bruno's injury. Showed flashes of the talents he displayed at RB Leipzig, but appeared restraint considered his greatest asset may be an ability to surge forward with marauding pace.Florent Hadergjonaj (Huddersfield Town): Tasked with marking Chelsea's Willian for much of Saturday's one-sided defeat, Huddersfield newcomer Hadergjonaj did not make a great account of himself. On the right side of a five-man midfield, the Swiss 24-year-old was expected to help with the attack. Spoiler alert: he didn't, managing just 25 passes and zero efforts on goal.Fabien Balbuena (West Ham): Balbuena's towering header in the 27th minute was West Ham's best chance of the opening stanza, and the Paraguayan showed a penchant for passing with 94 percent completion. Unfortunately for the debutant, the Irons' backline was poor, and hopes are Issa Diop can pair with Balbuena going forward in relief of Ogbonna.Ryan Fredericks (West Ham): Really tough debut for the former Fulham standout as part of a back four that played far too narrow and were comprehensively picked apart in the defeat to Liverpool. Fredericks showed some flashes going forward, but that doesn't help the fact he was a passenger on both of Andrew Robertson's incisive deliveries in the first half.Sokratis Papasthathopoulos (Arsenal): Certain to become a fan favourite, no nonsense center-half Sokratis couldn't do much about City's two world-class finishes, though if Arsenal fans think they've signed the second coming of Tony Adams, they'd be wise to temper those expectations. The Greek international should be a good influence on Shkodran Mustafi.Small sample sizesThere were also a half-dozen Premier League debuts this weekend by players who were offered brief appearances. Yoshinori Muto looked positive for Newcastle and may challenge Ayoze Perez for a spot in the starting XI, and Adama Diakhaby showed plenty of promise after coming on for Huddersfield. Xherdan Shaqiri appears to have bought into Jurgen Klopp's two-way demands, Lucas Torreira looked great in a 20-minute run-out versus City, and both Luciano Vietto (Fulham) and Leo Bonatini (Wolves) didn't show enough to draw any conclusion.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)

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**Seagull** · 08-13-2018, 02:08 AM

Originally posted by Hoorad View Post

In their words: "We have the 8th best defense in the Premier League."

We conceded the 8th least goals in the Premier League last season.

That does not mean we will concede the 8th least this season but when you made your claim previously it was factually inaccurate.

On average we conceded 1.5 goals per away game last season (11 teams conceded more that that on average away).

Concededing 2 to Watford doesn't mean we suddenly have a terrible defence.

Perhaps our defence will be poor this season - but it's too soon to draw such conclusions.

**Seagull** · 08-13-2018, 02:17 AM

Originally posted by Farhad21 View Post

Got benched on a weak team, could have gone to leicester city
I think they will get relegated this season

Our record away from home last season.

Won 2.
Drew 5.
Lost 12.

We stayed up fairly comfortably.

The 15th worst record in the league had 14 points away (3 more than us). That is the ball park area that we will be.

So we are 0-0-1. Pffft, another 18 away games to go. It's disappointing to lose to Watford but it's very difficult away from home in the PL.

**Seagull** · 08-13-2018, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by inarsenewetrust View Post

wasnt their some that said pouraliganji isnt as good as brightons defenders. LOL.
I was of the view before that he should have gone to leicester, just a way better team, and he would have started if just played decent, regardless of the "vibe" he got from them. Now he is on a way inferior team...
Anyways, hopefully hughton cuts the bullshit and just plays the best players from here on our. Montoya, Jahanbakhsh, Bissouma, Locadia/Andone all need to start, and bong,stephens,march,murray need to be quickly benched.

Bullshit?

"Hughton said: "I've got no complaints with the result. We lost out in most departments.

"We never had anywhere near enough of an effect on the game which allows you to get a result away from home.

"No excuses. We have a system that we play and the players that played know the system very well."

If you start all of the new players, you end up getting criticised for making two many changes, the players not knowing each other and needing time to learn each others game and the system etc.

Andone is injured. Montoya has only just signed and hasn't even had a day training with the team. Jahanbakhsh has very little time playing pre-season or we have our players. Bissouma is young and has to compete with a very established midfield trio. Locadia was injured in pre-season at Wimbledon and only had a weeks training before the game, competing against Murray who did very well for us last season.

Bong started benched. It was unfortunate we lost Bruno to injury.
Stephens is one of our most important players. I can't find the stat to hand but our W/D/L record with him in or not in the team is crazy.
March will not be starting week in, week out. Everyone knows that.
Easy to say Murray should be benched when Locadia did nothing for us last season and we've never seen Andone play. Murray is decent enough but we'll certainly be hoping Andone/Locadia can step it up and prove to be an upgrade.

**Seagull** · 08-13-2018, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by TAJ_LIVERPOOL View Post

With all due respect to the Brighton fans on this forum it almost makes me cringe to see one JB play for Brighton. The guy was the top scorer in eredevise last season with double digit assists. The year before that he was the best winger in the league, two years before that in NEC he was the best player of the second division. This kid has proven himself year after year in the Netherlands but the best team that seriously wanted him is Brighton. What have we done as a culture to deserve this?

With all due respect to you, the Eredivisie is not a strong competition. It is nothing to do with your culture. There have been so many players that have come from Eredivisie to England and failed that clubs see it as a gamble.

**Seagull** · 08-13-2018, 02:51 AM

Originally posted by Taz View Post

I don't kmow what's more painful for my eyes, having to watch a Hughton side at an away game or watchig the kneejerk reactions in here.
He got 20 minutes in the prem in the team's first game to test the water and experience what it's like. Watford away is the Wet and Windy Tuesday Night at Stoke of the prem these days, a team filled with geezers who wouldn't look out of place headlining the next UFC event. You can't make clear judgements on any player or team this early on in the season but get used to watching Brighton set up so negatively, particularly away from home. At least it still beats having to watch that shite we know as the Eredivisie.

It is possible that I am over thinking it - but from someone who watched every match in person last season - and was there on Saturday.

It felt to me like we were trying to press higher - did you guys notice Gross was virtually level with Murray pressing their centre backs - did you notice how we pushed 3 men forward to deter the goalkeeper passing out from the back?

It also felt like we had bigger spaces between our players, in terms of width and in terms of defence-midfield-forwards. So it felt like our midfielder were further up, and our forwards further up. I believe the intention of this was to try and impose ourselves on Watford more. To try and use our own qualities more and to essentially evolve the team from last season.

Last season, we were more likely to have 11 completely behind the ball and we'd really frustrate the opposition. It felt to me that by trying to evolve our game a little this season rather than frustrate we just encouraged Watford because they could find more space to hurt us in.

Perhaps I'm looking for something that isn't there, but that was my takeaway from it.

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