Brighton v Blackpool (away) 20/09/14

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BRIGHTON v BLACKPOOL 

Saturday 20th September 3.00 pm

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RESULT 0-0

1 pt   

LEAGUE POSITION  23/24

POST MATCH

I'm sorry to say but that was just dire against a terrible side.

If Blackpool are a gauge on where we are then we will be fighting relegation.

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I felt like we played like a team that wasn't entirely sure they wanted to score. Blackpool packed their box out time and again and we never, ever, ever have an answer for that. We didn't when west ham did it, not when wigan did it, not when blackpool did it. We don't have the creativity, movement, strength, or determination to break down a well or just moderately disciplined defence - even when they're down to 10 men.

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Blackpool reminded me of us when we used the championship while at withdean and had no money. They fought hard and got a good point. We did that to many a good championship side. I don't understand why they are so skint though with parachute payments.

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Horrible horrible game of football. We made Blackpool look semi competent which is not a good thing. 

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We showed pretty little today and could easily have been beaten by an odd goal from a relatively poor side. Give them credit though, Blackpool have had some problems but to only let one goal in during the past 3 games is to their credit.

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Blackpool were incredibly bad, so at least we are not worse than they are, just about equal.

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As a team Blackpool were quite dreadful, spirited but talentless yet they came closer to scoring than we did. Says it all really.

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Blackpool's centre halves had Baldock and Colunga in their pockets and had a pretty easy afternoon to be honest.

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PRE MATCH

Blackpool have just consistently lost by the odd goal and are no mugs. Expect a tough game. They will look 'rubbish' of course as most consider the opposition are, but I expect them to be pretty effective. 

Blackpool will reckon they can win this and nearly will !!!

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We're not great at the moment but Blackpool aren't either. Based on them only losing by the odd goal I'm plumping for 2-1

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On the grounds that Blackpool have only lost by more than 1 goal once this season, and have a well drilled defence, I am going for an optimistic 1-0 win

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Its quite a common occurrence Ex Albion players scoring against us.....as long as we get the 4 first I wouldn't begrudge Orlandi getting on the score sheet

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The Blackpool game COULD be a turning point in our season--lose it and we are in trouble--if we are to be there or there abouts at the end of the season we now need to be putting in good performances against every team and especially those deemed to be poorer teams

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Lose to Blackpool though and there should be some difficult questions asked of Hyypia's management credentials.

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I do remember last season ..peeps were expecting a struggling Blackpool side to be thrashed ..1/1 draw ...however a defeat to probably an even weaker side than before would be more than a tad disappointing.... we do need to get that first goal

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Blackpool are by far and away the worst team in the division (Fulham have got problems but they are better than bottom) and almost nailed on for relegation even at this early stage. Not even their manager's fault, they just weren't prepared for the season after finishing last season very badly. Eight players or whatever it was the week before, and you know what's coming.

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I doubt Blackpool are going to arrive and play open and attacking football. We will need to be patient and take any chances that come our way. 

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Blackpool have let in 10 goals so far this season - the same as us. They haven't lost by more than the odd goal since the 2-0 defeat at Forest on the opening day.

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Anyway, we are the absolute masters at ending struggling sides losing streaks, so with Blackpool having lost 6 from 7 including losing all 4 away games scoring only 1 goal.... I will be thoroughly suspicious that something was wrong if we don't go ahead and let them Win.

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