The Offical Brighton & Hove Albion 2013/14 Season Thread

by NickisBHAFC Fri 28 Jun 2013, 12:06 pm

Going to be a disaster.

by Marky Fri 28 Jun 2013, 12:11 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrMkoCco6-c

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 28 Jun 2013, 11:31 pm

Will ask same question again seeming as my threads seem to have been deleted for no apparant reason and with no reason telling me why

Why you convinced next season will be a disaster Nick (took me like 10 mins to get here due to no internet and crappy 3g so give us a proper answer i am actually intrigued)

by NickisBHAFC Fri 28 Jun 2013, 11:48 pm

Still hurt from the play offs. Team morale will be low after Gus leaving. Can't see us attracting better play offs. Oscar will be the next Stale Solbacken.

Going down.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 29 Jun 2013, 12:27 am

Its Offical

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 29 Jun 2013, 9:37 am

So you dont advocate/support the appointment of Oscar Garcia then Nick?

Who would you have liked instead if that is the case?

by Marky Sat 29 Jun 2013, 10:52 am

Jose Mourinho.

by NickisBHAFC Sat 29 Jun 2013, 2:21 pm

As Above. Maybe Pep Pep Guardiola instead.

by NickisBHAFC Tue 02 Jul 2013, 4:47 pm

Stephen Dobbie has gone Yahoo

by NickisBHAFC Fri 05 Jul 2013, 4:30 pm

Sad news Charlie Oatway has left the club today. Charlie has been here since 1999. Probably one of the funniest and scariest players ever to play for the club and coach at the club.

Saw him play in my first Brighton match back in 2001. I remember whenever he got tackled or fouled, the crowd would chant "Charlies gunna get ya" because he always would get the ball back whilst hurting the player at the same time Laugh

A tough tackling Center Mid to say the least

Had to retire from football in 2006 due to a serious injury, helped out a lot in Albion in the Community Program and has always been a key part of that superb scheme. Then got into coaching and has been a key part of Gus Poyet coaching backup.

All the best to Charlie, hopefully he remains part of Gus's coaching and he can land a decent job soon.

by NickisBHAFC Fri 05 Jul 2013, 6:47 pm

Adam El-Abd has signed a new 2 year deal

Good news, been playing with the club since he was 10. A true legend to say the least and always love a big tackle.

Hopefully we can still sign a new center back, ideally Matt Upson would be perfect. Greer, El-Abd and Dunk isn't enough IMO.

by NickisBHAFC Sat 06 Jul 2013, 5:44 pm

Whitehawk 0-3 Brighton, first pre season result

Goals from Solly March, Ashley Barnes and Andrea Orlandi. Hopefully we can see more of the kids next season.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 06 Jul 2013, 11:03 pm

Where da fook did me brighton thread go

by NickisBHAFC Sun 07 Jul 2013, 10:57 pm

WE SACK WHEN WE WANT
WE SAAAACK WHEN WEEEE WANT
O GUS POYET
WE SACK WHEN WE WANT

After a few beers at the Wimbledon bbq today Laugh

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 07 Jul 2013, 11:59 pm

^ The above is the problem with football chants. Theres no wit or creativity in that. Sloop John B should be banned from all grounds

by Marky Tue 09 Jul 2013, 8:50 am

Scoop Scoopy Dog Dog would be rolling in his grave.

If he were dead.

Or existed.

by NickisBHAFC Tue 09 Jul 2013, 12:57 pm

by NickisBHAFC Wed 10 Jul 2013, 3:02 pm

Matt Upson signs a one year deal Yahoo

Fantastic signing. Was part of the best defense in the Championship last season, he really helped the play off push when he joined on loan last season from Stoke. Bristol City away was my particular favorite game of his.

Guess the defense now will be

Bruno Greer Upson Shorey - If we offer him a deal

With Calderon El-Abd Dunk and Maksimenko

Luckily for him he has signed a one year deal, as we will be in league one next season.

by NickisBHAFC Thu 11 Jul 2013, 2:58 pm

Nicky Shorey trial has finished and will not be joining the lads for pre season in Spain. Shame really, not really sure who will we get in now tbh, poor by the club. Sounds like Shorey is going to Millwall.

Also David Lopez is probably leaving, sounds like he wants an offer, we can't offered. We should, offer him what he wants though IMO, class player at this level. But i always trust the club on wages, mind you the last class player we lost by not offering a higher deal was Glenn Murray Sad

Bad day all round really Sad

by NickisBHAFC Fri 12 Jul 2013, 12:05 pm

Lopez gone :(I said to my mates, if he stays i will act like a 10 year old again and get his name on the back of my Brighton shirt next season. Guess i won't now Sad

Christ, were screwed aren't we.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 14 Jul 2013, 3:04 pm

Signed some geezer named Chickson

by NickisBHAFC Sun 14 Jul 2013, 7:04 pm

Bit of a step down from Bridge, can't say im buzzing about this signing.

by NickisBHAFC Wed 17 Jul 2013, 10:46 pm

Beat Getafe 1-0 tonight thanks to a goal from Andrea Orlandi.

Sounds like Getafe rested some lads tonight though.

Hopefully we can snap up a couple of Spanish midfielders soon. Or hopefully we can sign some 40 year old cloggers.

by Marky Thu 18 Jul 2013, 12:59 am

Meanwhile Whitehawk 0-0 Crawley Town XI was happening down the road The Offical Brighton & Hove Albion 2013/14 Season Thread 3559488474

by NickisBHAFC Thu 18 Jul 2013, 3:34 pm

haha i went to Lewes vs Eastbourne Town mate!

by TopoftheChops Thu 18 Jul 2013, 5:01 pm

Big fan of Orlando, liked him at Swansea as well

by NickisBHAFC Thu 18 Jul 2013, 5:15 pm

Yeah when we signed him i didn't think we would be that good.

But he was class last season, could do a job on the wing, he tore Tripper apart at the AMEX and he is one of the best full backs in the league and he is a great little creative player in the middle, chipped in with a fair amount of goals as well, but did miss a lot of sitters.

Has a great haircut as well!

by Marky Thu 18 Jul 2013, 5:29 pm

I signed Orlandi from Brighton for my Crawley side on FIFA 13, was pretty awesome on there. But then loads of players quality on Fifa are often gash in real life!

by NickisBHAFC Fri 19 Jul 2013, 11:25 pm

Garcia has signed a 3 year deal as manager, and has brought in his coaching staff ...

Nathan Jones - Former player, used to love him when he played for us, but he acted like a di*k in a game against Yeovil in 2008 when he got one of our players sent off.

Juan Torrijo Navarro - Worked with Oscar at Barca and Maccabi

Ruben Martinez - As above.

by Marky Mon 22 Jul 2013, 7:40 pm

Crawley v Brighton this Wednesday. AKA the A23 Derby. AKA No-one cares.

I'm busy working, not going to bother trying to change shifts (I only do that for real games, not friendlies) but I still want us to play well and win. I will still give you stick if we win, and expect some back if we don't.

by NickisBHAFC Mon 22 Jul 2013, 10:35 pm

I couldn't care less if you beat us 5-0, or if we win 5-0 tbh.

I may go, depends if i can be asked. How much are tickets do you know mate?

by Marky Tue 23 Jul 2013, 2:50 pm

£10 tops I think.

by NickisBHAFC Tue 23 Jul 2013, 2:59 pm

Decent, may pop along then. Probably park at K2.

by Marky Tue 23 Jul 2013, 4:25 pm

When I drive, I park round the back of the Half Moon. Better pre-game pub and only a short walk to the ground.

by NickisBHAFC Tue 23 Jul 2013, 10:31 pm

Yeah im not up for getting smashed as its only a friendly lol! I may park at a mates in Crawley and just walk to the ground from there. Hopefully i can kill my tennis match off early tomorrow, so i can make kick off, or most likely ill lose 3-0 Laugh

by NickisBHAFC Wed 24 Jul 2013, 11:07 pm

Beat local freinds Crawley tonight 2-0 thanks to goals from George Barker ( Shocked

) and Andrew Crofts.

4/4 pre season wins. I know its only pre season, but would rather win all 4 than lose all 4!

by NickisBHAFC Fri 26 Jul 2013, 4:16 pm

Ryan Harley has left and joined Swindon Yahoo

100% not good enough for this level, rubbish player.

Scored a wonder free kick on his debut against Peterborough, but since then just got worse and worse.

by NickisBHAFC Sat 27 Jul 2013, 2:51 pm

Signed Kemy Agustien from Swansea

Another Swansea Reject, but if he is as good as Andrea Orlandi i am happy! However if he is on Ryan Harley and Stephen Dobbie Standard, i will be banging my head against a wall.

Off to the Amex tonight against Villareall, should be good, mind you a storm is brewing around Sussex!

by Marky Sat 27 Jul 2013, 4:49 pm

It's usually a sh*tstorm, and usually in the away dressing room.

by NickisBHAFC Sun 28 Jul 2013, 11:58 am

Lost 3-1 against Villareal

For £12 i had a really good time. Villareal looked a class team, and as Garcia rightfully said after the game we won't play a side like Villareal in the Championship.

First half we looked class, Barnes, Ulloa and Buckley looked a real threat as attacking 3 and Orlandi playing just behind. I think were 3-4 players light though, but get some signings in and we will be fine Smile

Final pre season match on Tuesday against Norwich, not paying £12 for that. Then its the real business on Saturday, away at Leeds, where i recon we will lose 1-0.

Also word on Villareal fans, superb, enjoyed the banter. They seemed to really enjoy there evening which was good to see.

by NickisBHAFC Mon 29 Jul 2013, 3:11 pm

Spanish Dave re-signs Yahoo

Don't care how well he plays, as long as he is here next season!!!!

Club still yet to confirm the signing of Aguestin which is becoming a bit scary.

Bring on the 1-0 defeat at Leeds.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 30 Jul 2013, 4:10 pm

We play your riff raff with our riff raff tonight

You going?

by NickisBHAFC Tue 30 Jul 2013, 8:35 pm

Naaa not going mate, only went on Saturday because it was Oscar first game and i fancied it. Don't really enjoy going friendly's tbh as i find it a waste of money!

1-0 down, sounds like Redmond and Wolf are playing well for your lot.

by ncfc_Tooze Tue 30 Jul 2013, 8:40 pm

HOWSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON

by NickisBHAFC Tue 30 Jul 2013, 8:43 pm

Luckily its only pre season and i couldn't care less if we get tonked 5-0 but Orlandi just missed an open goal by tripping over himself apparently. If he did that in an actual match i would be having a swearing fit.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 30 Jul 2013, 8:43 pm

Yeah i feel the same about friendlies rather save me cash for cup games/away days/games that matter

by NickisBHAFC Tue 30 Jul 2013, 8:47 pm

Exactly what i have done Olly my boy, spent my money on Newport in the cup and Birmingham away in Augest. Also went to Villareal on Saturday, so tonight was never going to happen.

by ncfc_Tooze Tue 30 Jul 2013, 8:56 pm

im doing the panathinikos friendly but not the other one and paid for hull with that money

by NickisBHAFC Tue 30 Jul 2013, 9:37 pm

1-1 wonder goal from Solly March apparently.

Sounds like he has been tearing you're full back apart in the 2nd half.

I've played against Solly a few times #BoringFact

by ncfc_Tooze Tue 30 Jul 2013, 9:54 pm

remember that you are 3 weeks ahead of us in pre season though nick.
Our players wont be fully match fit yet

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