Tinpot

[The Informant]

[quote="Winston Biscuit"]LOL @ Sky trying to big up a match between the 2 least fashionable teams in the division[/quote

Jesus, we really are self depreciating.

Plenty less fashionable than us

[Winston Biscuit]

quote fail^

[jd82]

add in that we 'stole' Coppell and went on to have the most successful period in our history with him at the helm (lol)

[Stranded]

add in that we 'stole' Coppell and went on to have the most successful period in our history with him at the helm (lol)

Probably what it boils down to in the end - we "stole" Coppell, Sidwell and Ingimarrsson and had a great time whilst they frankly didn't.

[Chuckle Brother]

[Maguire]

"Anyway Tinpot suits them, like Massive suits Wednesday and Mighty or Dirty (old school) suits Leeds"

Hmmm........really struggling to think of what is the most appropriate word that suits Brighton.

Self-deluding.

Not being able to realise that they are essentially the same club as us. Yes, probably with more fans but they are where they are now generally due to a rich fan (or fans) who wanted to a) save the club and b) take it as far as they can. We were saved and moved to a new stadium, as have they. The only difference is we did it about 15 years before them.

I think they dislike us, as when they really think about it and look at themselves as a club they see that they are just another club having some success as someone is pumping some money in.

Look at the comparisons:

Both in the Southern League
Both joined the FL in 1920
Brighton have spent 64 years in the 3rd tier or lower we've had 65
They've had 4 years in the top flight, we've had 3

Both clubs have been turned into higher level Championship/potential regular PL clubs by someone coming in with money.

So the only thing I can see that is different really, is one FA Cup final appearance and a Charity Shield win in 1910 and they get bigger crowds currently with an arguably bigger catchment area - that's it. Be hard pushed to find two clubs with such similar stories and that is the problem for them I think as some think they are bigger than that.

Spot on. Been saying this for a few years - we're incredibly similar to Brighton, just got on our recent upward trajectory ten years earlier (building of the MadStad, making the PL in '06).

[No Fixed Abode]

"Anyway Tinpot suits them, like Massive suits Wednesday and Mighty or Dirty (old school) suits Leeds"

Hmmm........really struggling to think of what is the most appropriate word that suits Brighton.

Self-deluding.

Not being able to realise that they are essentially the same club as us. Yes, probably with more fans but they are where they are now generally due to a rich fan (or fans) who wanted to a) save the club and b) take it as far as they can. We were saved and moved to a new stadium, as have they. The only difference is we did it about 15 years before them.

I think they dislike us, as when they really think about it and look at themselves as a club they see that they are just another club having some success as someone is pumping some money in.

Look at the comparisons:

Both in the Southern League
Both joined the FL in 1920
Brighton have spent 64 years in the 3rd tier or lower we've had 65
They've had 4 years in the top flight, we've had 3

Both clubs have been turned into higher level Championship/potential regular PL clubs by someone coming in with money.

So the only thing I can see that is different really, is one FA Cup final appearance and a Charity Shield win in 1910 and they get bigger crowds currently with an arguably bigger catchment area - that's it. Be hard pushed to find two clubs with such similar stories and that is the problem for them I think as some think they are bigger than that.

Most Brighton fans won't share your opinion. So let's hope they don't engage with you.

[Half Biscuit]

I find it slightly strange how we have been so completely ignored by the media. Not a bad thing particularly, but I find it strange that there has been so little coverage of our win (even Udders have had a few back pages etc), and also I've seen absolutely none of our players linked elsewhere - not even out of contract Williams. Likewise no players linked with us 'if we go up' bar a few virtual unknowns.

Happy if it stays that way, frankly.

[North London Royal]

Hi all... Been lurking round here for a while and thought it about time I said something!

Now I appreciate that opposition fans are jumping on the 'tinpot' bandwagon through jealousy, bitterness, and disappointment at their seasons not going to plan, but I still find it bleedin' annoying - hence the reason I decided to post something...

Personally I like the fact that we still get excited about success and wouldn't want it any other way. When Newcastle got promoted, it didn't look like they were even bothered.

Anyway, bring on Wembley...

[Sutekh]

**** off newbie

[North London Royal]

**** off newbie

Was expecting that.

[Ian Royal]

**** off newbie

Was expecting that.

It makes me really happy when someone gets that.

Welcome (and oxf*rd off newbie)

[genome]

One of the worst HNA memes tbf

[BR0B0T]

One of the worst HNA memes tbf

oxf*rd off pcunt!

[Stanley]

You guys are quite aggressive aren't you?

Aren't we all Reading fans?

[glass half full]

You guys are quite aggressive aren't you?

Aren't we all Reading fans?

Yup.

[Royal With Cheese]

You guys are quite aggressive aren't you?

Aren't we all Reading fans?

You're new here aren't you?

[Platypuss]

You guys are quite aggressive aren't you?

Aren't we all Reading fans?

You're new here aren't you?