Brighton vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[VillaTim]

Tonight’s objective is win and be up to 7th. Still in touch with Newcastle, C115y and Chelsea. Nothing else matters.

A win tonight and on Saturday and we're only 6 points behind Forest as well.  I've been waiting for them to falter, but they've kept getting the results so far.

they were quite lucky last night against an awful ManUre side

[Brazilian Villain]

I think Forest are just too far ahead given our run-in, but it would be lovely to batter them on Saturday.

[DB]

Our run does give us the opportunity to beat those around us, not only to get the points but stop them from  gaining more. Just have to win them...

[rob_bridge]

Our run does give us the opportunity to beat those around us, not only to get the points but stop them from  gaining more. Just have to win them...

We  need 6 ipts rom these 2 games to give us a chance of Top5. Lose them both and game over for CL

Win and pressure transfers to Brighton Chelsea Toon Fulham and Bournemouth.

[ADVILLAFAN]

I feel worryingly optimistic for tonight.

[simon ward 50]

I feel worryingly optimistic for tonight.

What's going on?

[RamboandBruno]

We need a run...and we need it now. Come on Villa. Let's get top five back in play.

We're already on one, we just need to make sure our form is reflected in the league.

I think people are forgetting we've only lost 3 of our last 18 games in all competitions, admittedly a few too many draws but not losing.

Which isn't enough. We don't need a run, we need a RUN.

Last five league games: DDWLW (8 from 15)

Needs to be far, far better for fifth.

I think something that it feels we've gone too long without is a make-you-really-believe, statement win.

Either a proper four or five goal shellacking where everything just clicks. Or a losing 1-0 after 80 minutes and scoring two or three late goals. Basically Brighton or Palace at home last season.

Obvioulsy tomorrow I'll still take a "boring first half, two quick goals at the start of the second, them obviously scoring and us panicking for the last ten minutes but ultimately holding on" as well, but it feels like too many of our wins have been that and not enough of the really fun stuff.

Funnily enough I said to my son on Monday, that as exciting as this season is turning out, and it really is starting to feel exciting, it doesn’t feel that we’ve hit the heights performance wise as pre xmas last season. My son didn’t agree, then he’s 15 and doesn’t agree with much I say.

Saying all that, Brighton rarely get hammered at home, so doubt this is the game for the statement type win. A professional 2-0 will more than do tonight.

[PeterWithesShin]

0-0 HT. 1-2 FT.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I feel worryingly optimistic for tonight.

I'm bricking it. There's so much hanging on this game. We have to win, a draw is no use to us. That said I've had a feeling for ages we'll need to go to Old Trafford on the last day of the season and win to clinch 5th place..and we will.

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

They're a very good side, we're an excellent side, who are just peaking at the right time of the season.

0-2 Villa.

[Brazilian Villain]

0-0 HT. 1-2 FT.

That sounds about right. Hopefully we're 2-0 before a late consolation Brighton in the 94th minute.

[Louzie0]

0 - 8

A bonanza in a good way for Guess The Goal! 👍

[rob_bridge]

I feel worryingly optimistic for tonight.

I am very sure we are going to win. I thought they looked dead on their feet on Saturday.

A recuperated Ollie to bag a couple with Rogers and Youri adding one each.

1.4

[Steve67]

Is it on telly anywhere?

[Dave]

Not in the UK