The first half was basically missing everything. The Withdean and 6000 fans doesn't inspire the best atmosphere on a freezing cold night, but this was obviously going to be as quiet as incoming transfers! Brighton started livelier and had some fair possession but we had the best chance of the half when Harley beat his man and put a low cross in, Branch flicked at it but unfortunately it lifted over and wide of the target. Ricketts was trying is hardest, not easy your very first game with a new team playing as a lone man. It is also something he certainly hasn't been used to. But he made some nice touches and most fans comments about his fitness seemed completely off the mark with him looking quick and nimble. Apart from branch getting a nasty knock to his left ear early on, that was all the excitement we were going to get. Brighton did test Beast from a free kick, but it was straight at him.

The Second Half didn't get much better, with Brighton again shading the possession and often hitting us on the break. It took over 30 minutes to get anything of note. Chris McCann had come on with ten minutes left to play and linked up well with Hyde to set up James O'Connor. After running at Brighton he slipped the ball right to Garreth O'C but his cross was sent over the bar. With Ricketts at the far post waiting it was a frustrating end to a good move. That was basically it with John Spicer being given 3 minutes run out.

Now all we need is SC to do the press conference and put us all out of our misery. Oh and we still have over an hour of the transfer window left!!!

UP THE CLARETS

"I was flattered by Leicester's interest, but I'm happy working for BFC and my relationship with the chairman is good and we've spoke today and will tomorrow."