havanatopia Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Good morning once again from sunny Manila for another exciting match day. You know I often hear forum fans posting a question about where to eat or drink in the near vicinity of an away day fixture. While I cannot profess to know Brighton that well I'd like to share some streets that are to be avoided or visited depending on your predilection circa 1839 which may or may not ring true today..Coincidentally, 'Nottingham' Street, a well known haunt of tramps and beggars and Egremont Street, of the lowest prostitutes and thieves, are or were colourful mainstays where, amongst most of the rest of the town and owing to imperfect and insufficient drainage, the inhabitants were compelled to have recourse to numerous cess pools as receptacles for water and refuse of all kinds. Tone should have a field day with this introduction. These were the rather negative aspects of Brighton, or Brighthelmston* as was once known, as it became the first seaside and dormitory town of London bringing not just wealth but also the poor. The wealthy came for the 'healing' waters and George III loved it so much that he of course commissioned the Royal Pavillion; without doubt the most celebrated piece of architecture in the town and after the railway opened in 1841 it became the fastest growing settlement in the country.*Another coincidence to us, of Brighton, is an earlier name, recorded in the Domesday Book, that sounds rather like an extension of Bristol; Bristelmestune was, amongst others, a number of names bestowed on the town.Brighton had a professional football club in 1897 with the formation of Brighton United even though it only competed in the Southern League so that word professional may be incorrect, I would venture. The club folded in 1900 and a new club started the same year called Brighton & Hove Rangers, an amateur club that, interestingly, played in Withdean where, about a century later, the modern club would temporarily play after selling the Goldstone Ground to retail development. This team also folded having lasted, again, a meagre 2 years. In 1901 Brighton & Hove United came along, however, local rivals Hove FC complained and the team changed its name to Brighton & Hove Albion; I cannot for the life of me see how that made any difference but those are, apparently, the facts. There is no notation as to whether the two clubs amalgamated or when Hove folded.The two teams did share Hove F.C's Goldstone Ground, however, which is what Brighton did again in 1997 when they moved to Gillingham, back to Withdean and then finally to Falmer. Gas fans will wish to remind us that in 1973 they thrashed Brighton 8-2 when a certain Brian Clough was in charge at the Goldstone. Warboys and Banister probably?Brighton have a few near misses and a few trophys worth an honorary mention; they were twice runners up in the FA Cup and twice winners of the Charity Shield; not sure how either came about without winning a top division title or an FA Cup. Not bad though considering they have spent 5 fewer seasons that City in the top flight, only 4, 22 in the second tier, 55 in the third and 7 in the old 4th division. So while our average historical league position spoken about last week is about bottom of the Championship that of Brighton will be about upper third of the old Division 3.Their trajectory is definitely and, they would say, finally upwardly mobile; they have very respectable average attendances of around 27,000 and will be hoping they remain the only Football League to remain undefeated so far this season after tonights encounter. Someone, sometime, has to end their run and I fully expect City, as always, will give a very good account of themselves. Whether we get the rub of the green on the night and can stop those few defensive mistakes remains the question. If the back line play like they did against Forest we will have a chance at pulling off a decent win. I would be happy with a 2-2 draw to keep our own upturn going. No reason to be anything but optimistic.An enormous thank you from all of us to all of you guys going to the match tonight.. absolutely fabulous effort as always... sing your hearts out and help the City get a win.Kodjia and Cox to score tonight. 25 and 78th minutes.UTCOh and enjoy 'the Queen of Watering Places' . Edited October 20, 2015 by havanatopia 15 Quote Link to comment
reddogkev Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 It's a great feeling to rise from your slumber and gaze upon the match day thread. Havanatopia, an exceptional write up, as always.I'm going for a 1- 1 City draw, with Wilbs to score again.COME ON YOU REDSSSS. 1 Quote Link to comment
... Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) I hereby nominate Hava for the Nobel Prize for utter bull ***t."Bravo him". Uncle TFRP.S. Very happy with a point.P.P.S. And Baldock red-carded Edited October 20, 2015 by Taxi for Rennie Quote Link to comment
Major Isewater Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Good morning once again from sunny Manila for another exciting match day. You know I often hear forum fans posting a question about where to eat or drink in the near vicinity of an away day fixture. While I cannot profess to know Brighton that well I'd like to share some streets that are to be avoided or visited depending on your predilection circa 1839 which may or may not ring true today..Coincidentally, 'Nottingham' Street, a well known haunt of tramps and beggars and Egremont Street, of the lowest prostitutes and thieves, are or were colourful mainstays where, amongst most of the rest of the town and owing to imperfect and insufficient drainage, the inhabitants were compelled to have recourse to numerous cess pools as receptacles for water and refuse of all kinds. Tone should have a field day with this introduction. These were the rather negative aspects of Brighton, or Brighthelmston* as was once known, as it became the first seaside and dormitory town of London bringing not just wealth but also the poor. The wealthy came for the 'healing' waters and George III loved it so much that he of course commissioned the Royal Pavillion; without doubt the most celebrated piece of architecture in the town and after the railway opened in 1841 it became the fastest growing settlement in the country.*Another coincidence to us, of Brighton, is an earlier name, recorded in the Domesday Book, that sounds rather like an extension of Bristol; Bristelmestune was, amongst others, a number of names bestowed on the town.Brighton had a professional football club in 1897 with the formation of Brighton United even though it only competed in the Southern League so that word professional may be incorrect, I would venture. The club folded in 1900 and a new club started the same year called Brighton & Hove Rangers, an amateur club that, interestingly, played in Withdean where, about a century later, the modern club would temporarily play after selling the Goldstone Ground to retail development. This team also folded having lasted, again, a meagre 2 years. In 1901 Brighton & Hove United came along, however, local rivals Hove FC complained and the team changed its name to Brighton & Hove Albion; I cannot for the life of me see how that made any difference but those are, apparently, the facts. There is no notation as to whether the two clubs amalgamated or when Hove folded.The two teams did share Hove F.C's Goldstone Ground, however, which is what Brighton did again in 1997 when they moved to Gillingham, back to Withdean and then finally to Falmer. Gas fans will wish to remind us that in 1973 they thrashed Brighton 8-2 when a certain Brian Clough was in charge at the Goldstone. Warboys and Banister probably?Brighton have a few near misses and a few trophys worth an honorary mention; they were twice runners up in the FA Cup and twice winners of the Charity Shield; not sure how either came about without winning a top division title or an FA Cup. Not bad though considering they have spent 5 fewer seasons that City in the top flight, only 4, 22 in the second tier, 55 in the third and 7 in the old 4th division. So while our average historical league position spoken about last week is about bottom of the Championship that of Brighton will be about upper third of the old Division 3.Their trajectory is definitely and, they would say, finally upwardly mobile; they have very respectable average attendances of around 27,000 and will be hoping they remain the only Football League to remain undefeated so far this season after tonights encounter. Someone, sometime, has to end their run and I fully expect City, as always, will give a very good account of themselves. Whether we get the rub of the green on the night and can stop those few defensive mistakes remains the question. If the back line play like they did against Forest we will have a chance at pulling off a decent win. I would be happy with a 2-2 draw to keep our own upturn going. No reason to be anything but optimistic.An enormous thank you from all of us to all of you guys going to the match tonight.. absolutely fabulous effort as always... sing your hearts out and help the City get a win.Kodjia and Cox to score tonight. 25 and 78th minutes.UTCOh and enjoy 'the Queen of Watering Places' .'Oh and enjoy 'the Queen of Watering Places' , that really is no way to talk about a stalwart of OTIB , i think you owe Big Tone an apology.Top matchday introduction again H , for those who say OTIB is not what it used to be , i give you exhibits Havanatopia and Red Yoshi , these guys are taking a lot of their time to add something to the forum . Well done and thank you to you both .The mods have had their thread of glory where they were , quite rightly , praised so i won't go there . 2 Quote Link to comment
Welcome To The Jungle Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I can't be arsed to read that! Where is @BigTone 2 Quote Link to comment
Major Isewater Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I can't read . Quote Link to comment
Bar BS3 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I got here early and Egremont street appears to be a real let down. Gutted. 2 Quote Link to comment
Major Isewater Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I got here early and Egremont street appears to be a real let down. Gutted. Ah , they only come out at night , or in this case the day . Quote Link to comment
BigTone Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Condensed VersionBrighton: Pleasant shit hole on south coast where most of its inhabitants support the other side.2 piers.......1 laden with amusement machines and 1 laden with bird shit 2 Quote Link to comment
Wanderingred Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I fancy a creditable 0-0. Quote Link to comment
downendcity Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Condensed VersionBrighton: Pleasant shit hole on south coast where most of its inhabitants support the other side. Are you suggesting that the inhabitants referred to in the second part of the sentence prefer that to which you refer to at the start of the sentence Quote Link to comment
TheCulturalBomb Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Feel confident for a win as I did about the Forest game. Brighton are not a good team, but a team on form. Four Four Two had them as relegation favorites along with MK Dons and Preston, so they are due a loss. Concerned about their wing play though, with correct exploitation like B-Ham did to us we will be in danger. Need to learn from mistakes. Brighton 1 - 2 Bristol City Zamora for Brighton and Kodjia and Wilbraham for us. Quote Link to comment
BigTone Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Are you suggesting that the inhabitants referred to in the second part of the sentence prefer that to which you refer to at the start of the sentence They either take their delivery's by the back door or like to munch on their rugs 1 Quote Link to comment
RumRed Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Lovely sunny day here in Brighton for all those that are on their way. Hoping for one of those usual weird City results that goes against what's expected (Colchester away last season, yep I'm looking at you) obviously the the other way round this time! Edited October 20, 2015 by RumRed Quote Link to comment
REDOXO Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 FANCY A WIN TODAY! COYR! Quote Link to comment
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Lovely sunny day here in Brighton for all those that are on their way. Hoping for one of those usual weird City results that goes against what's expected (Colchester away last season, yep I'm looking at you) obviously the the other way round this time!Colchester at home unlikely now til next season. Quote Link to comment
ciderup Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Condensed VersionBrighton: Pleasant shit hole on south coast where most of its inhabitants support the other side.2 piers.......1 laden with amusement machines and 1 laden with bird shit They either take their delivery's by the back door or like to munch on their rugsTone, you are an absolute legend. I at the 2nd one! Edited October 20, 2015 by ciderup Quote Link to comment
ten minutes of rough Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Naaa... stereotypical homophobic. Quote Link to comment
Phileas Fogg Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Love reading all these hilarious gay jokes/innuendo every time we play Brighton 1 Quote Link to comment
Drew Peacock Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Love reading all these hilarious gay jokes/innuendo every time we play Brighton Buggered if I do 3 Quote Link to comment
downendcity Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Love reading all these hilarious gay jokes/innuendo every time we play Brighton To be honest I bend over backwards to avoid them now. 1 Quote Link to comment
KevP Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Wait for it.......... Quote Link to comment
downendcity Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Buggered if I doBacks to the wall performance tonight then. 1 Quote Link to comment
Vincent Vega Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 In the Lord Nelson Thatchers on tap Quote Link to comment
cityexile Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 We win a game, and we seem almost absurdly over confident about a result here. They are top by four points, unbeaten all season. They must have something about them. A draw would be a fantastic result. Hopefully the players lose their nerves and share our confidence today! 1 Quote Link to comment
downendcity Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 We win a game, and we seem almost absurdly over confident about a result here. They are top by four points, unbeaten all season. They must have something about them. A draw would be a fantastic result. Hopefully the players lose their nerves and share our confidence today!Think the Forest game showed that there has been no loss confidence, despite results.You are right in that Brighton will be a tough nut to crack and any sort of result will be a plus. My main hope s that we carry on from Friday's first half, because if we do then we will be in with a chance but think a lot will depend on how well we defend tonight. Thinking a narrow defeat is the most likely outcome. Quote Link to comment
cityexile Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Well, even if we get stuffed tonight, I can reassure myself we essentially swapped Baldock for Kodiji. Don't get me wrong, huge fan of Sam when he was here, model professional, but no doubt in my mind who is the better player. Quote Link to comment
BigTone Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Naaa... stereotypical homophobic.Whats their latest CD like ? 1 Quote Link to comment
TNBT Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Great write up as per Havana and Tone as well :-D Quote Link to comment
And Its Smith Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 My first time here and very impressive. Good food and alcohol in the ground. Working wifi (good when you get here so early!) and great looking stadium. Pitch looking tip top as well.only slight annoyance is literally no boozers anywhere near the ground. Quote Link to comment
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