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Yep - @CountingCrows announcing UK dates for 2026, and it's just Bristol and Southampton. Do bands not realise there's a North?

@BennettsField Agree. He'd waste his career moving there - Drinkwater, Dewsbury-Hall etc should be warnings, not examples.

We should keep English young talent. It will hurt a lot more to see them go.

A UK tour just playing Bristol and Southampton is madness. I love Counting Crows, but I can't justify a 9 hour round trip for a gig.

@Brightonian_ I hope Lewis ends his career with us, and that he gets the testimonial he deserves. However, it's only fair we should accept the offer, and let him decide how he wants to see out the next few years. Would be gutted to see him go though #bhafc

I’ve lost count the number of times I’ve seen comments on here from fans, or on podcasts, saying Dunk’s time here is coming to an end. Don’t lie. And saying he may not be first choice soon. So in that light, would this kind of story really be that shocking. Of course the club may be open minded to a last move for the player… if he wants it. You can’t have it both ways.

@Brightonian_ He did. He didn't come over and applaud in front of the fans like Jack, Mitoma etc, but he did clap them as he was walking to the tunnel. Unlike Babis, who stormed off down the tunnel and wouldn't come over, even when Georgi tried to make him.

Good article, and interesting that Brian says Hurzeler DID clap the fans at Fulham? (Some said on here he didn’t)

@SeagullSimon It's interesting that some of the more prominent #bhafc accounts seem to be trying to force an agenda. People I speak to at both home and away games are much more positive in their outlook.

Time to only use twatter for transfers/news/updates. So much doom and gloom on the #bhafc timeline. I can't be arsed with it all tbh.

@SeagullSimon @AndrewJames1901 I think Ferdi has been exceptional this season. Him, Bart and JP have all really shone so far, with Ayari not too far behind.

@AndrewJames1901 Yep agree, but STILL there are fans calling for Bart to be dropped in favour of Jason Steele. 🤷‍♂️

A Question Albion fans! ⚽️💙🤍 Who’s been YOUR player of the season so far??? 🤔🧐 For me it’s either Ferdi Kadioglu or Bart Verbruggen, both have been superb!👌🏻 #Brighton #BHAFC

@colincurryer @BrettMendoza_ I think the twitter fans tend to be more reactionary - certainly the ones I speak to at games are more positive. I'll always back the manager whilst he's in role - he got the subs wrong yesterday, but in other games he's won them due to his management.

Came back to see the results of your poll @BrettMendoza_ very interesting. Whilst it’s still not a majority for “out” the fact only a quarter still think “in” is damning. I think he goes in the summer, unless there is a marked improvement in results and league position. #bhafc

@ryanadsett @wearebrighton Wieffer was great when he came on today. Would love to see him in the middle though

@wearebrighton Yeah, Wieffer Rb

Has there ever been a worse decision made in the history of the German people than Fabian Hurzeler continuing to play Georginio Rutter as a number nine? #BHAFC

Huge thanks to @SusanWr38555367 for my @ChristmasBkSwap present. Another new author - can't wait to read it!

@OfficialBHAHelp Just emailed - am getting error messages when we try and download.

Not received your Liverpool ticket? 🎟️ STEPS TO FOLLOW: Friday evening/Saturday morning Email: supporter.services@brightonandhovealbion.com Subject: Liverpool Ticket Duplicate Request Message Body: Your name, Seat details - request duplicate. Collection Point: The Main Stand Hospitality Collection Point from Midday Photo ID is required for all collections #BHAFC

@WeleSzn Thought Carlos had his best game in ages tonight. Definitely a positive.

I think some losses are tougher than others This just doesn’t feel that bad Put three goals past a villa team that conceded two in their last five games Carlos looking a bit more on the pace tonight I’ve seen enough positive signs recently that I’m encouraged about our direction right now Plenty of runway left for a great season

Agree. Same with detective novels .

@BrettMendoza_ I quite enjoyed the Elvis song. No idea why they played it though.

So weird that the famous Selhurst atomsphere is 2 blokes with a megaphone who spend 90% of the game with their back to the pitch, screaming at 50 teenagers dressed in black. Yet the best stadium noise came from chants not started by them🤣

@YorkshireBook48 This one is my current - really enjoying it. Certainly an emotional read.

So Book Twitter, it looks like we are so back! Delighted to see so many book lovers are still active on here 😀 Please tell me your latest read and keep the book chat going! This is mine, 3/4 of the way in and not entirely sure how I feel 😅📚

Wherever he is, I hope Russell Lockwood is having a terrible day. #lufc #bhafc

Suicide. I'm choosing to be deliberately blunt and provocative in this post because it's necessary. Government, charities, football clubs are all pushing water up a hill in highlighting what is undoubtedly a major health crisis. You take a rope. You put it up in a garage or a tree nearby or far away. You're thinking about every loved one you'll leave behind as you put that rope around your neck. Then you drop. Some are decapitated. Some aren't. All are found by someone who has a lifetime of trauma that will never leave them. A son. A daughter. A brother. A sister. A mother. A father. I know 2 men who hung themselves. One was found by his Mom. One was found by his brother. Neither have recovered fully. 20 and 30 years on. A life sentence for people who were already worrying, terrified their loved one may do something. So just visualise the above and ask, "is there another way"? A segway for a moment. I do a few Q&A's every year. Tales of yesterday with a 99% male audience of my age group. After the stories and fun, my last question back to the audience is.. "Hands up if you struggle with a mental health issue". Nobody ever puts a hand up. Despite 1 in every 3 of 500 attendees statistically struggling. "Ah, nobody, that's fucking brilliant! Well I do! ". I then graphically tell people, stunned into silence about how a rope around my neck in the middle of nowhere jolted me to go home and cry like a baby to my Mom. After the Q&A has finished, something always happens. I'll be chatting to a few guys, saying bye and one by one, men will come over and whisper " I struggle". Or my mailbox the next day will have 30 emails from guys, their partners or kids saying " Dad/Uncle /Brother was there last night and what you said hit them hard". And that's how some people realise that it's time to speak to a pal or family member or even rant to me in an email. It works, I often get a follow up email a year or 6 later saying that they took responsibility for their suicidal feelings and are now flying. Humans are programmed to want to live, to have families and to keep the species growing and thriving. So for a human to want to short circuit that desire isn't normal, and it should never be spoken of as normal. It's the ultimate red flag. If you suspect your mate, Dad, Brother, Uncle is struggling mentally, they deserve your intervention. They deserve a " are you OK, please tell me what's up". They deserve an opportunity to get past wanting to hang a rope over a tree or in a garage and slowly struggle until they die and you find them. If you've been there and trust me I have plenty, then you'll know that text out of the blue, or a footie mate or one of your kids asking jow you are can open the curtains to some sunshine. Because when suicide is your only answer, the room is already dark, and you can't see a way out. So please, fucking pretty please, ask that husband, Dad, Uncle, Cousin, footie pal TODAY how they are. You may be shocked what comes back but extremely glad that you asked. For those who struggle, you're not alone.

@robin35311 Exactly, and Buonanotte is even lower down the order. It's tricky balancing a large squad and keeping them all happy. Remember his loan last season wasn't exactly a success, although that was mostly due to poor management at Leicester.

@seagullsim The same Gruda who never starts in a league game?

remember everyone, Fab doesn’t think he’s good enough for our first team

@Brightonian_ I'd rather he's match fit for when the inevitable injuries start piling up in the winter. No need to rush him.

Why are some of the comments so angry about this? Chill. He will be involved, why does it matter if he’s rushed in now? Think a little longer term.