Brighton Opposition Views

[James 5,219]

This weekend Chelsea visit Brighton & Hove Albion in a pre season friendly. Ahead of the game the lads from Amexnorthstand.com have taken time out to answer a few questions ahead of the game.

Firstly, thank you very much for taking the time to answer the questions. We'll start the interview with a few easy questions. Who are you and how long have you supported Brighton and Hove Albion?

Amexnorthstand is a group of lads who have followed Brighton for between 15 & 40 years

What are the targets for Brighton as a football club this season?

Without doubt promotion to the Prem, hopefully automatically. Would settle for a play off place though

Ex blue Gus Poyet is your manager, is he the right man for the job?

Gus is definitely the right man. Superb pedigree as a player and now proving to be a great manager. He is attracting some fantastic players to our club, notably Vicente, Bruno & Kuzsak!!

Poyet used to play alongside Di Matteo in the 90's, now there oppostition managers do you think they'll be mind games on Saturday?

Both have big ego's and will not want to lose the game, so we would expect a great tactical battle. Having said that, we only play one way, similar to you guys, passing the ball on the deck.

I see you've signed Wayne Bridge on loan for the season, what will he bring to your squad next season?

Hopefully Wayne will combine some great attacking flair down the wing to support Lua Lua & Noone and ultimately make the defence more solid

Liam Bridcutt came through our youth system, how did he perform last season?

Liam Bridcut had a fantastic season last year. Brilliant holding midfielder who obviously spent a long time observing Makalele If we don't go up this year, we would be surprised if a Prem team didn't come in for him

If you had to pick one Chelsea player to join Brighton, who would it be and for what reason?

Would settle for Torres Had a bit of unfair criticism from the press, always has been and still is a world class striker. The old 'from is temporary, class is permanent' cliche Probably one area we are lacking at the moment is a 20 goal a season striker

What did you think of Chelsea winning the Champions League last season?

Pleased that a British club won and pleased for your fans & Di Matteo, he seems like a nice bloke.

What do you think Chelsea can achieve this season?

Top 4 we think, very difficult to compete with Man City over a season but maybe the Champs League will come a calling again! Hopefully Hazard will have a good first season. If your not going to play him, can we have Luaka on loan please

What are your views of Chelsea and the fans?

Don't really know too many Chelsea guys but have no problem at all with your club or fans, looking forward to meeting a few on Saturday

And finally, can you give us a prediction for the game?

Through gritted teeth 3-2 to you guys

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[Zone 290]

Always nice to read one of these. That bit about torres made me laugh though, someone tell him that we're looking for a 20 goals a season guy too.

[Melanicus 5,208]

Oh my God, somebody wants Torres! Sell him nooooooooooow!

[Hutcho 8,443]

He can have lukaku on loan... That would give him guarenteed first team football, and should give him a world of confidence...