Paul Triplo Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 So if roles were reversed... ...and if we were going into our home game with 2 first teamers banned and 4 first teamers injured, would you fancy us to get a result? I don't think so? That is the position Brighton are in. I do not think that Brighton's squad is as deep as ours so I really think they are going to struggle to be up for Monday. Fitness wise, the quick turnaround really suits us and Carlos's rotation policy which has kept our squad fit. I'll still be nervous as a kitten until we score though, but all hail Carlos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelswfc Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 1 goal on Monday and we will be fine. We have drawn 0-0 against them twice so Carlos clearly knows how to nullify them and get that draw if necessary. Very confident. Not complacent, but confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfcnathan Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Was saying the same last night. Our strength in depth is miles ahead of Brightons. We could potentially make 2-3 changes and not weaken the side one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latemodelchild Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 According to talksport last night we've got a nightmare lead and Loads of teams have stacked it after being 2 up. Happens all the time, look at how Liverpool come back and Leicester and blah blah blah. We are in the box seat, whatever that means. Summat rude I hope. If we end up losing out Brighton will have deserved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Brighton have managed two shots on target in three games against us if you look at the BBC match reports TWO SHOTS ON TARGET IN 270 MINUTES We'll be reight Edited May 14, 2016 by StudentOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaskedowl Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I would not like to swap with them right now even with a home leg coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Then we play Derby or Hull who between them in 4 games, also haven't managed to beat us this season. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobbinTheDonkey Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Last 20 minutes we coasted, and extra goal or two would have been great but it looked more a case of we will take what we have and will not over exert ourselves, keeping fresh for a game two days later. We do have to stop giving away stupid freekicks though. All season we have seen the opposites facing away from our goal and one of our players had tried knicking the ball from behind and given away a freekick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike312 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 They simply have to come at us at the AMEX. We will hit them on the break which actually suits us better than 10 men sat behind the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0114 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Played Brighton 3 times and not conceded a goal. They need 3 and to hope we don't score. By no means do I think it's done and dusted but I am more than happy to be taking a two goal lead to Brighton but let's be professional and go and play the same as we did last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaskedowl Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Then we play Derby or Hull who between them in 4 games, also haven't managed to beat us this season. Just saying. ahhhh but you're forgetting the OT mantra, we haven't beaten Derby or Hull this season. Or something. Edited May 14, 2016 by themaskedowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhouston Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 No team in the history of the Championship playoffs have overturned a 2-0 deficit before... Biggest thing for me is Knockaert. That looked very nasty injury and only 2 1/2 days to recover from it. I have a feeling quite a few of their big players will be having injections to try get them to play... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I'd be hoping that we could nick a goal and put the pressure on, in the sense that there wouldn't be much to lose. But I wouldn't hold much hope. No doubt it is ours to lose, the question is whether we can handle that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaskedowl Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I'd be hoping that we could nick a goal and put the pressure on, in the sense that there wouldn't be much to lose. But I wouldn't hold much hope. No doubt it is ours to lose, the question is whether we can handle that I would say the way our lads were joking about on the pitch last night (FF, RW and GH) they seemed pretty relaxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I really need us to score first on Monday. 30 odd years experience tells me I wouldn't cope well if we go into the last ten minutes at 0-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Owl Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Sorry Dobbin negged by mistake...can some nice folk plus his post whilst I get a bigger phone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miffed Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I'm not so confident. If the roles were reversed would we be capable of scoring two at home with a full house behind us and nothing to lose? Any team in the play offs could score two at home, bear in mind that we haven't been that great away from home. I think it will come down to whether we can hold our nerves.....or whether we can score ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modboy Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 a 3rd would have made it much easier. Two is nothing really when at home as Miffed said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I really need us to score first on Monday. 30 odd years experience tells me I wouldn't cope well if we go into the last ten minutes at 0-0. I'd take 0-0 with 10 left given the advantage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Taking the blue and white glasses off.. They have to score in the first half. If they do, and get some momentum, it'll be difficult for us. That said, we are so much better on the counter. They have injuries to key players, we have everyone available. if they don't score in the first half, they will be under huge pressure early 2nd half, and they'll leave gaps everywhere. I hope they play Bruno centre back. He was causing all sorts of issues for us at right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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