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And the men in Coventry have a better than 50/50 chance of liking girls.:wtf:

luwalla said:

Anyone asking themselves if it will ever really be possible for us to get back to the premier league , with no assets & no ground etc, take look at the history of Brighton! The similarities to our situation over recent years is uncanny.

And Coventry have a much bigger fan base & population!

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I think that of all the clubs that have been in trouble over the past 20 years or so Brighton, as you say, were in the position most similar to ours. Shocking owners, ground sold from under them, having to play home games 60 miles away. They have survived all of that plus nearly going out of the league and are now back in the top league with fantastic ground and training ground. Something to aim for once Sisu have gone.

Irish Sky Blue said:

I think that of all the clubs that have been in trouble over the past 20 years or so Brighton, as you say, were in the position most similar to ours. Shocking owners, ground sold from under them, having to play home games 60 miles away. They have survived all of that plus nearly going out of the league and are now back in the top league with fantastic ground and training ground. Something to aim for once Sisu have gone.

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If only, stop teasing.

letsallsingtogether said:

If only, stop teasing.

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I seem to remember to that in some of their darker days that they would have a certain nominated game in a season where fans of other clubs would attend a Brighton game wearing their own clubs shirt as a sign of unity and support. Maybe we might even get SUFC or SAFC fans coming to one of our games? Maybe not!

But we don't have a much bigger fan base and population, very similar in fact!

Gynnsthetonic said:

But we don't have a much bigger fan base and population, very similar in fact!

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Population is half the size of Coventry?

Attendances, taking into account league position, momentum and era are lower, though possibly better in terms of population

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dubed said:

Population is half the size of Coventry?

Attendances, taking into account league position, momentum and era are lower, though possibly better in terms of population

England historical attendance and performance

England historical attendance and performance

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Population of Brighton and Hove 273,000
Population of Coventry 316,000

People seem to think we are a big club with massive support and fan base, we are not, but this does not mean you can't be a decent well run club that has the potential to be a premier league club.

Took them nearly 15 years to get their own permanent home again, 20 years to get into the top flight after the loss of the Goldstone, and over 30 years to get back in the top flight after relegation.

So yes, there is hope, but it's a kind of long-term hope!

Thats how far we have fallen. Its realistic that it will take that long for us to get back.

On the plus side, the promotion party'll coincide nicely with my retirement!

NorthernWisdom said:

On the plus side, the promotion party'll coincide nicely with my retirement!

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I will be nearly 90 but would hope to be around for our return to the big time! Realistically it would be nice to just see a little upward momentum. Promotion next season would be a start.

Irish Sky Blue said:

I will be nearly 90 but would hope to be around for our return to the big time!

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Think how good it'll feel, after all this heartache!

None of this taking-for-granted bollocks.

NorthernWisdom said:

Took them nearly 15 years to get their own permanent home again, 20 years to get into the top flight after the loss of the Goldstone, and over 30 years to get back in the top flight after relegation.

So yes, there is hope, but it's a kind of long-term hope!

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I'll be long gone and buried (or burnt) by then! Can someone have a cheer and a pint for me when it happens, seeing as I won't be around! ....... :emoji_coffin: or :emoji_amphora:

Houchens Head said:

I'll be long gone and buried (or burnt) by then! Can someone have a cheer and a pint for me when it happens, seeing as I won't be around! ....... :emoji_coffin: or :emoji_amphora:

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We can scatter you on the sacred turf of our new Pool Meadow ground, built when they do away with a central bus hub.

Pool Meadow would be a great site. The ball might end up on the ring road occasionally, but a more central place you couldn't find. Might even be able to reconfigure the road lay out so that the new club grounds could occupy the area where the swimming baths and the sports hall are now. Right close to the Cathedrals that people sing about too. Yes, I know it will never happen but a nice thought. Much more space than the Butts too.

luwalla said:

Anyone asking themselves if it will ever really be possible for us to get back to the premier league , with no assets & no ground etc, take look at the history of Brighton! The similarities to our situation over recent years is uncanny.

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But we don't have that sea air to invigorate us like Brighton has.

Gynnsthetonic said:

Population

Population of Brighton and Hove 273,000
Population of Coventry 316,000

People seem to think we are a big club with massive support and fan base, we are not, but this does not mean you can't be a decent well run club that has the potential to be a premier league club.

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Don't they also have a massive cachement area as well as Crystal Palace are probably their nearest football league club to them?


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Gynnsthetonic said:

Population

Population of Brighton and Hove 273,000
Population of Coventry 316,000

People seem to think we are a big club with massive support and fan base, we are not, but this does not mean you can't be a decent well run club that has the potential to be a premier league club.

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ah, overlooked the hove bit. In which case they're quite a poorly supported team.

I think most people see us as a club with a large population base and average support (akin to Leicester rather than, say, Derby), and which would comfortably support a Championship side.

Brighton are not poorly supported at all. Walk around the centre of Brighton and you see a lot more Brighton shirts being worn that you do Coventry shirts in Coventry.

Gazolba said:

But we don't have that sea air to invigorate us like Brighton has.

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By the time we are back in the big time with global warming we might have the sea air:emoji_relaxed:

Terry Gibson's perm said:

By the time we are back in the big time with global warming we might have the sea air:emoji_relaxed:

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More likely that we will be under water by then. Maybe we will have a good synchronised swimming team?

Speedies_Chips said:

More likely that we will be under water by then. Maybe we will have a good synchronised swimming team?

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Don't give the council any ideas the city of synchronised swimming

singers_pore said:

And the men in Coventry have a better than 50/50 chance of liking girls.:wtf:

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It's good of you to travel all the way from the 1950s to share this post.

singers_pore said:

And the men in Coventry have a better than 50/50 chance of liking girls.:wtf:

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Settle down Roy

singers_pore said:

And the men in Coventry have a better than 50/50 chance of liking girls.:wtf:

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A bit of casual homophobia there ?
Hilarious :emoji_thumbsdown:

You can but look at the likes of Brighton & Bournemouth and think "If only......".

Its the fun thing about the league structure.....anyone can make it........ Fleetwood in the Prem anyone ? I mean....really ???

Anyway, you might not think so now, but riding the rollercoaster of ups & downs is much more fun than following boring teams like Arsenal et al !!

Essexyellows said:

You can but look at the likes of Brighton & Bournemouth and think "If only......".

Its the fun thing about the league structure.....anyone can make it........ Fleetwood in the Prem anyone ? I mean....really ???

Anyway, you might not think so now, but riding the rollercoaster of ups & downs is much more fun than following boring teams like Arsenal et al !!

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Trouble is our rollercoaster seems to only go one way mate.

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Gynnsthetonic said:

Population

Population of Brighton and Hove 273,000
Population of Coventry 316,000

People seem to think we are a big club with massive support and fan base, we are not, but this does not mean you can't be a decent well run club that has the potential to be a premier league club.

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Thats a bit selective thats Coventry population from 2011 & Current Brighton population! Current Cov population 347650 also Cov is fastest growing City outside of London.

Brighton threatened to contest council seats in order to get backing from Brighton and Hove council.
Perhaps this is a feasible route once SISU leave. (I know that's not likely any time soon)

There is a subtle difference - The Brighton owner Tony Bloom has spent (invested) around £250 million. This included £93 million on the new ground and training facilities.
With our useless owners we would be lucky to see £250.00.
Hughton: I know Brighton’s history and what the fans are feeling

covmark said:

Trouble is our rollercoaster seems to only go one way mate.

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Yep backwards,but at least we can't see the shit that's about to hit us.

We've given a whole new meaning to the phrase "when the shit hits the fan"
This particular fan is sick of being hit with shit.:emoji_poop:

WinchesterSkyBlue said:

There is a subtle difference - The Brighton owner Tony Bloom has spent (invested) around £250 million. This included £93 million on the new ground and training facilities.
With our useless owners we would be lucky to see £250.00.
Hughton: I know Brighton’s history and what the fans are feeling

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Yes but SISU are in the football business to make money and have failed

Bloom is in the football business to spend money and has succeeded

Sick Boy said:

Brighton are not poorly supported at all. Walk around the centre of Brighton and you see a lot more Brighton shirts being worn that you do Coventry shirts in Coventry.

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That's because its warmer there. Walk around Coventry and you'll see more City winter coats than you see of Brighton in Brighton

Essexyellows said:

You can but look at the likes of Brighton & Bournemouth and think "If only......".

Its the fun thing about the league structure.....anyone can make it........ Fleetwood in the Prem anyone ? I mean....really ???

Anyway, you might not think so now, but riding the rollercoaster of ups & downs is much more fun than following boring teams like Arsenal et al !!

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Id rather be on a rollercoster that stops in Munich Madrid and Lisbon rather than Morecombe Grimsby and Barnet.