So why did some Town fans not rate the Amex?

Saturday 25th February 2012, Brighton and Hove Albion 3 Ipswich Town 0, The Championship - Amex Stadium.




For some strange reason, some Town fans did not rate the new Brighton ground - the Amex - now I thought it was superb, not the usual copycat design of most new stadiums. the outside designed to match the South Downs stone, the banners with former Albion players, the quirky stands. Then the beer and pie, even serving a Suffolk beer!




So why did some Town fans not enjoy the experience? I think it was our display. First half we were the better team but went in one nil down and then the second half was a non-event.Over 2,000 Town fans and not even a song - the team were flat and so were the supprters.




But I for one thought it was a stadium worth a second visit. Well done Brighton (and anything would be better than the Withdean!)

Back to playing football

Saturday 1st October 2011, Ipswich Town 3 Brighton and Hove Albion 1 - Championship, Portman Road

What a display, losing but coming back, confidence, passing, plenty of shots and on top of that superb defence from the likes of Sonko and Collins.

I will own up, I was not sure Paul Jewell was the right boss and i was not too keen on his signings but I was wrong. Maybe the first time in about 5 years we are now back playing football.



Both Bobby and Sir Alf would have approved!