Pre-Match Brighton (A) Sun 8/11 14:00 (4 Viewers)

[Banana]

This is definitely a MUST WIN GAME!

We've never won in the PL at the Amex (I think!), so we need to wipe that smile off Bloom's face!

Thiago hat-trick incoming.

 

[Jezybee]

Last win at the AMEX I can recall is the 2-0, Hogan brace, about a decade ago in the Championship
We’re definitely due and they’ve got to have their version of “it’s Brentford innit” by beating Arsenal and Man City and losing to us. Straw clutching much?

 

[upnorthbee]

I mean clearly the toughest game of the season so far, they're absolutely flying.

Look, we're not too shabby ourselves but we're going to need a massive performance here, it'll need to be "vintage" new Brentford in this one.

Kelleher
Kayode Ajer VDB KLP
Sangare Janelt Yarmo
Outtara Thiago Schade

I love Jensen so happy to see him in there for Yarmo but I think we might need his bite for this. No point in changing a back line off the back of a clean sheet either.

I don't care if we play well in this one, the result is literally all that matters. Would take a point now.

 

[Untouchable]

I mean clearly the toughest game of the season so far, they're absolutely flying.

Their 2 defeats this season were against Chelsea and Liverpool. We were comfortable against both of these (and probably would have beaten Liverpool but for the Yarmo red card). Hopefully our analysts have found something we can exploit.

 

[Oldboy TW8 0AW]

This game is set up nicely.
I am sure that all this week, it will be about Brighton's win at City yesterday.
It will be a tough game, but I am sure that Keith Andrews and Co are already plotting Brighton's downfall.
With Yarmoluik available for selection,and no niggles or injuries during the week, Brentford can go into this game with almost a full squad and confidence.
Come on you Bees, go and beat the Seagulls at the Amex.

 

[Gazza Bee]

Very, very tricky game but not insurmountable - they will boss possession so we need to be incisive and take our chances when they come. Take a point 100%

 

[horshambees]

I am sure that all this week, it will be about Brighton's win at City yesterday.

It will be about City losing to Brighton.

Brighton on a Sunday.
Crawley on the Tuesday.
Lets win both of these.

 

[A Real Mysteron]

To be fair, from the highlights on MOTD City battered them and might have scored 7 or 8 on another day.

 

[Friji]

We can get something here, they aren't all that. Bit boring to have another draw but would take one now!

 

[Jezybee]

Only realised this morning that they’re away at Getafe in the Conference League on the Thursday before our game. Should have clocked with the game being played on Sunday.

Suspect they’ll still play their Cup team despite it being a level up from Tromso, Kauno Zalgiris (W) and Jablonec (D), whom they’ve played so far. Especially with Getafe having a poor start to the season and Brighton having Premier League title aspirations. Have a good chance of skipping the Europa League to qualify directly for next season’s Champions League.

Despite this and their good form, if there was a good time on paper to play them, this might be it. Brighton have had a busy time playing most midweeks during this mini phase, whereas we go into the 2nd International Break with a whole week to prepare and can leave it all out there with several players then having two weeks off. Yes, I’m still clutching at straws…

 

[BFC1997]

We should be excited by the chance to play this lot. They’ve set a great standard they’re not a flawless side and they have lost twice as many games as we have in the PL this season. They’re just one place ahead of Chelsea who we beat 3-0 not long ago.

They have a UECL match on the Thursday before our game as well.

If we win we will go into the second international break anywhere from 4th - 6th, a draw will almost certainly see us 6th.

Very exciting time. I’m picturing Schade pinning Dunk and Vuskovic, neither having the pace to keep up with him.

 

[horshambees]

Only realised this morning that they’re away at Getafe in the Conference League on the Thursday before our game. Should have clocked with the game being played on Sunday.

Suspect they’ll still play their Cup team despite it being a level up from Tromso, Kauno Zalgiris (W) and Jablonec (D), whom they’ve played so far. Especially with Getafe having a poor start to the season and Brighton having Premier League title aspirations. Have a good chance of skipping the Europa League to qualify directly for next season’s Champions League.

Despite this and their good form, if there was a good time on paper to play them, this might be it. Brighton have had a busy time playing most midweeks during this mini phase, whereas we go into the 2nd International Break with a whole week to prepare and can leave it all out there with several players then having two weeks off. Yes, I’m still clutching at straws…

They want that Conference League Trophy.
Especially has it has got Palace DNA all over it and the taunt of "have you won anything yet ?"

 

[BmthBee]

This looks to me like the biggest test of the season for us so far. Brighton are flying at the moment and the Amex is far from a happy hunting ground for us.
We will 100% need a top performance to come away with anything and I for one would take a point all day long

 

[JCMcBee]

We can get something here, they aren't all that. Bit boring to have another draw but would take one now!

....ermmm... don't agree re 'they aren't all that'.... they actually are tbf....and a draw down there wouldn't be boring....it would be a result....a win would be off the scale.

 

[Bigbee]

Apparently theyve let in one goal at home this season ,I'll take a loss now.........................

 

[kaebess]

Won’t be there but should be a good game as they are not anti football.

 

[Hippobee]

This is one game where I'd be happy with a draw! Brighton have looked brilliant in the 3 or 4 games I've seen - so fast and slick. Their defence can be got at, though.

Although with my 'Brentford innit' hat on, this is the kind of game we will end up winning after struggling against Sunderland and Hull!

 

[Windmill Rd Bee]

I’m very glad to have Yarmo coming back in for this. I’d expect him to get the nod over Sangaré.

 

[tinman]

We’ve scored in every game so far this season. No reason to not do so again.

 

[Wooburn Bee]

I’m very glad to have Yarmo coming back in for this. I’d expect him to get the nod over Sangaré.

Yep I also think midfield will be Janelt, Yarmo and Jensen leaving us with midfield enforcements from bench of Sangare, Hickey and Damsgaard.

 

[stevil]

Must win game as far as I'm concerned. Surrounded by plastic Brighton fans. It's nauseating.

 

[cliffbee]

Really tough test as Brighton are excellent both in defence and attack. I think they'll finish third in the league this season, possibly second if City get their punishment before the end of the season. Even to get a draw we'll have to play very well. Yarmoliuk should be on the bench as he has to earn his starting place back and learn his lesson.
Kelleher
Kayode VDB Ajer KLP
Jensen Sangare Janelt
Ouattara Thiago Schade

 

[Beelated]

This is going to be a tough test for us. When we had Thomas as manager I always thought that when playing Brighton it was like playing ourselves (e.g. similar tactics). With Keith it’s a slightly different style, nonetheless I think we stay unchanged for this game.

What we need to do is to stay ultra-focused at all times during the game. Brighton play at a quick pace and want to keep the ball in play as much as possible so we need to be switched on at re-starts (e.g. throw-ins, fee kicks, etc.) and our fullbacks need to put in top performances for those quick one-two’s in and around the penalty area.

Having watched the MOTD highlights against Man City they had less possession (to be expected) and Verbruggen had a standout game. Can he repeat it? Who knows.

But, as others have said, it would be nice to get a PL win at the Amex.

 

[Baubaul]

Oh on Thursday they play the dictionary definition of anti-football, hopefully they’ll have their energy drained like Colin Robinson would drain it in a council meeting. IYKYK

 

[Voice from the Braemar]

Tough one and will happily take a point a year ago they were utter rubbish but now are prob the only 1 to challenge arse/citeh for the title ….looking forward to a proper test and a proper ….letting the train take the strain

 

[Jay Bee]

Only realised this morning that they’re away at Getafe in the Conference League on the Thursday before our game. Should have clocked with the game being played on Sunday.

Suspect they’ll still play their Cup team despite it being a level up from Tromso, Kauno Zalgiris (W) and Jablonec (D), whom they’ve played so far. Especially with Getafe having a poor start to the season and Brighton having Premier League title aspirations. Have a good chance of skipping the Europa League to qualify directly for next season’s Champions League.

They want that Conference League Trophy.
Especially has it has got Palace DNA all over it and the taunt of "have you won anything yet ?"

They want to do well in Europe... but getting out of that group should be a formality, they will be making every league game a priority. I suspect they'd even trade missing out on the top 8 of the group (skipping a round) for say 3 extra PL points. CL qualification would dwarf the rewards of winning the conference league, much as a trophy is nice.

 

[Beelated]

Some might enjoy watching this, others not, perhaps, but I think, as a tactical viewpoint, it gives us a little more insight as to what we are likely to encounter on Sunday.


View: https://youtu.be/sVtg0FBw7vo?is=O2mY6D-ah4cKMeDU

 

[SH]

Some might enjoy watching this, others not, perhaps, but I think, as a tactical viewpoint, it gives us a little more insight as to what we are likely to encounter on Sunday.


View: https://youtu.be/sVtg0FBw7vo?is=O2mY6D-ah4cKMeDU

Thanks for posting. Really interesting. Bonkers to have centre backs running all over the pitch man-marking imho. Sunday looks tailor-made for Sangaré. There will certainly be some miles covered!

 

[Bill Benn]

Brighton play Getafe Thursday night who are officially the dirtiest side in la liga hopefully they limp home

 

[kaebess]

Liked your post as old-er school but believe they have been making 9 plus changes when playing in Europe, all be it this should be a toughest game than they have had so far

 

[bexleybee]

Take a point

 

[jlove]

Bonkers to have centre backs running all over the pitch man-marking imho.

If all the players know that's what's happening and drop into cover positions, then it's great tactic. Just think Lewis-Potter for us being a full back who, when we're attacking, will look for free spaces anywhere on the pitch – our other players know what's going on and flex shape accordingly. It's all part of modern football's "chaos" that often makes formation graphics look a bit silly.

 

[Gazza Bee]

If all the players know that's what's happening and drop into cover positions, then it's great tactic. Just think Lewis-Potter for us being a full back who, when we're attacking, will look for free spaces anywhere on the pitch – our other players know what's going on and flex shape accordingly. It's all part of modern football's "chaos" that often makes formation graphics look a bit silly.

Yes eventually CBs will be more like CDMs and play in different areas to traditional formations - look at Guardiola playing with his fullbacks dropping into midfield a couple of seasons ago to create an overload.

 

[Untouchable]

View: https://x.com/jonharland_/status/2118344889377104135?a=aXtN5b8utDVc7JuYMDo&s=46