Brighton v Rovers

[MrFrost]

No threads in here for a while.
Shall we start with some predictions?

[Snods Shinpad 2]

I predict Osbourne's austerity package will lead to a double-dip recession.

Brighton 3-0 Rovers

[hoolahoop]

2-1 either way, I can't make my mind up. Sharp first scorer though.

[Standanista]

I think this game has draw written all over it, 1-1.

[VikingJames]

Can't see us winning unfortunately. Desperately hope to be proven wrong though.

I would settle for a draw.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

I think Brighton might get carried away with the occasion and hopefully we'll have too much for them.

Similar to Bentley Bullet's prediction I can see us going 2-0 up and I think we'll see the game out 2-1.

[Old Popsider]

Draw 2-2

[RobTheRover]

1-0 to us.  

It reeks of Derby 3 years ago to me!  Now, where's Lewis Guy when you need him.....

[CusworthRovers]

2-1 Donny. Billy with a brace.

...........Woods.............

Muzzy....Naylor...Gorgeous....Spurr

......Gilly....Oster (c)
...Copps...............Mason......

.......................Hayts
............Billy

[roverssam1879]

any one car to share thoughts on a result ?

im going for a 1-2 Rovers Win...

[Woodhead Passer]

I'll take a draw.... 1-1

[andysly]

1-3
35/1 on paddy power

[DRFC-PERKINS]

1-2
Sharp and Oster
Brighton will go 1-0 up into half time.

[MrFrost]

There's already a thready in the lucky pint.

[Wildey]

0-1 Billy in the first 10mins

[Mr1Croft]

I think Brighton will fancy their chances and take control of the game early on. I reckon 1-0 to them before half time, maybe a Gordon Greer header

I think the deciding factor will be because it's a new pitch once we start playing our football to our best then there is no stopping us. A second onslaught with goals from Sharp, Oster and maybe a new signing to finish the game 3-1.

[awsworth_rover]

Absolutely love to come away with a win, but in all honesty, id take a pont from this. Emotions will be high for the 'older' genreation of fans on both sides, and waves of enthusiasm from all others.... New ground, new division, shock factor, all with brighton, but im going for a 1-1, with a cheeky copps chip, 'a la city ground stylie' a cpl of years ago!!
Not there on saturday, gutted!!

[mkrover]

fingers crossed for a win like last year, but think a draw could be the best result we can aspire for. 4-4 should make for a special way for the ground to open its league account. Cant wait for it all to start.

[roverssam1879]

I think Brighton will fancy their chances and take control of the game early on. I reckon 1-0 to them before half time, maybe a Gordon Greer header

I think the deciding factor will be because it's a new pitch once we start playing our football to our best then there is no stopping us. A second onslaught with goals from Sharp, Oster and maybe a new signing to finish the game 3-1.

Sounds perfect Mr Croft ! :cheer:

[jmt]

I get a feeling of 3-1 to the rovers, but they do know where the goal is, and seem to shoot on sight, so it could be a high scoring game. Let's hope our new defence is as good as it looks on paper.

[MachoMadness]

1-2
Sharp and Oster
Brighton will go 1-0 up into half time.

You're expecting Oster to shoot, never mind score!?  

Can't argue with a 2-1 scoreline though, I'll be positive and say Sharp to nab both for Rovers!

[scuzzer]

0-1 for me with our new found solid defence holding them out and Mason with the winner from a jinky run in the 2nd half towards our fans!

[I-was-there1976]

3-3

3-1 up with 10 mins to go

Strikers off, defenders on

BOOOOOM !!!!

[RUPRECHT]

2-1 DONNY

[PBBaggy]

Is there a radio station this game will be on ?

[DRFC-PERKINS]

Is there a radio station this game will be on ?

I hope so

EDIT - Its on BBC radio Sussex

bbc

[Jonathan]

I'll pick my team:

Woods

Dumbuya
Naylor
Friend
Spurr

Gillett
Oster
Coppinger
Barnes
Mason

Sharp

Subs:

Sullivan
Hird
Bennett
Hayter
Brown

[StocksArmy]

I think we can foget about Barnes starting or even getting a game as i think we will break him in gently against Tranmere. Anyway 0-1 Naylor from a corner .

[DonnyOsmond]

Sharp

Barnes Mason Coppinger

Gillett Oster

Spurr Friend Naylor Dumbuya

Woods

EDIT: Just noticed that's the same as Jonathan's.

[RoversAlias]

I think we'll lose...3-1. If I had to plump for a scorer, I'd go out on a limb (<_<) and say Sharp.

Team:

Woods

Dumbuya
Naylor
Friend
Spurr

Coppinger
Oster
Mason
Bennett

Hayter

Sharp

It may be a tad too attack-minded though. Either that XI or Gillett in for Bennett anyway. Barnes, Brown on the bench.

I really can't wait to take in some proper football again, it's been way too long since Middlesbrough.