Very interesting. Lots of energy in midfield with game-changers on the bench.

Very surprised to see JM not start.

McAtee, Emmanuel & Taylor on the bench. Looks like the usual line up 3  2  3 1 1

With the exception of Deniz Undav for Welbeck or Veltman, Brighton are indeed at full strength…

Hold em till half time.
Bring on the game changers and nick it…..

Not too surprised with that. Thought we might opt for Smith as the 3rd centre back just to sure up the defence. JM a bit of a surprise, but I guess Hurst trusts Khan to cover more ground.

Whatever happens today I am so so proud of this team.

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

With the exception of Deniz Undav for Welbeck or Veltman, Brighton are indeed at full strength…

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Only 1 World Cup winner in their starting line up then?

Come on Town, just don’t f*****g freeze !!

Massively disagree with leaving Hunt out, and you need to start McAtee in games like this - he's our main big game player.

Already around £1M secured for the war chest next season, job done.

Anything from now on is a bonus.

Very solid line up for back 9 and plenty of running from Orsi and Khan.  I expect Taylor and McAtee to come on shortly after half time.

A message to the players and fans alike,

Be proud.
Be brave.
And never give up.

Quoted from promotion plaice

Already around £1M secured for the war chest next season, job done.

Anything from now on is a bonus.

100% this, even Brighton’s warm up looks faster then ours 😬

I'm an optimist :-

Quoted from RonMariner

Whatever happens today I am so so proud of this team.

That’s exactly what I said to my son earlier.

Officially in the last 6 of the FA Cup and we could have McAtee v McAtee.

I’m nervous now, just listen to those Mariners fans. Brilliant!

What a fantastic place to watch football and a fantastic atmosphere. This is one he'll of a day out!!!

NL less than a year ago.  TalkSPORT said today that Messi relied on through balls from World Cup winner McAllister at the World Cup.

How far have we come so quickly?  Long may it continue.

De Zerbi looks like a wedding photographer, when you get the album two months later, there are no men in the photos, just a  blurry, flurry of female flesh

Besides a World Cup winner, Brighton had 9 other players at the World Cup.  They also believe that they should have 3 players in the current England squad.  

Sh!t 1-0 down, still 85 mins to score

Not great keeping  :'(

1-0 already. If it wasn't a mountain to climb anyway...

Poor keeping there.

A gift tbh.

We might be 1 - 0 down but the fans are giving it their all. You can hear them above the commentary..

Handball. Must be red

Handball from their keeper all day surely!?

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

Handball. Must be red

Got away with it VAR

How was that in the area.

I think we've carried out the tactics quite well so far. Efete looks nervous though and has played them on several times.

I’d like to see that Sánchez incident again. It looked outside the box to me.

How was that not handball! Would have been a red and a game changer

A good omen for us they're No.22 missed a sitter

Id just bring mcatee on at half time

Taylor on for me, nothing is sticking up top.

If we can keep it at 1-0 then we have a chance in the 2nd half

We are defending well and holding our own, we just can’t let another in though, get to half time at 1.0 and who knows, bring McAtee on at half time

Quoted from supertown

How was that not handball! Would have been a red and a game changer

Apparently if the keepers feet are inside the box then it's not handball. A ref just told me - crazy I know but that is the law.

We are lacking strength up front and keep leaving someone on the back post unmarked.

Quoted from rancido

Apparently if the keepers feet are inside the box then it's not handball. A ref just told me - crazy I know but that is the law.

That’s not right at all, they said on tv only some of the ball has to be over the line

Quoted from arryarryarry

We are lacking strength up front and keep leaving someone on the back post unmarked.

I think the plan is to stay in the game till half time, which they have done.

That's gone alright. We've had brief flashes of trying to get forward so take the positives out of that.

Disappointing but still in the game.

The VAR incident did look outside the area in one angle.

Quoted from rancido

Apparently if the keepers feet are inside the box then it's not handball. A ref just told me - crazy I know but that is the law.

That’s bonkers that!

Anyway 1 - 0 down at half I’d of probably taken that, not sure if we could have reacted quicker for the goal but there you go.

What the team has done this half shows they can play. They might be under pressure but they are competing with a prem side looking to play in Europe.

Quoted from MarinerDevil

I think we've carried out the tactics quite well so far. Efete looks nervous though and has played them on several times.

Yes including the goal

Quoted from rancido

Apparently if the keepers feet are inside the box then it's not handball. A ref just told me - crazy I know but that is the law.

It’s the ball that matters and where the contact is with the hand. If it’s beyond the line and outside the area, it’s handball.

Least it's only 1-0. I think we'll start to tire as it goes on but it's better than it looked like it might be with that early goal.

Defensively we've been pretty sound and conposed, but when we attack we just fall apart l, poor passes, poor decision making and just being clumbsy.

Still in the game. When Orsi has got the ball he has given it away almost every time. Would probably change him for MaCatee or Taylor.

We’ve worked really hard and competed so well, but it’s disappointing to be so flat footed for the goal. Didn’t want to concede early and not a basic error. Fans are superb!

Quoted from HertsGTFC

That’s bonkers that!

Anyway 1 - 0 down at half I’d of probably taken that, not sure if we could have reacted quicker for the goal but there you go.

It’s bonkers cos it’s wrong, his mate needs to go back to referee school 🤨

Think we've executed the plan, limiting a very good side. Wouldn't be surprised to see Taylor and McAtee come on at half time to give us more up top. Maybe I'm delusional but they've actually given us space a couple of times but our execution has been poor.

Quoted from Stadium

Disappointing but still in the game.

What was disappointing was Burnley, top of the Championship and probably moving up to the prem, losing 6 -0 nil and failing to score a goal. We're about 70 odd places below Brighton and go in at half time only 1-0 down.

We're still in it. Hurst needs to pluck a rabbit out of that hat from the bench.

Hmm…from those strangely limited camera angles and taking into account the Mitoma effect that did for Germany in the WC, some of the ball was still on the line.

Difficult to tell though.

It’s a bit bizarre if we’re using VAR without proper cameras in place for key decisions like that.

Wish Orsi did not have a touch of a horse. Proper shovel feet.

Im not saying hurst was wrong when I say bring mcatee on, just saying that we need his quality on the rare occasion we get the ball up the pitch

Can't keep hold of the ball, but then we often can't in League 2, so...

Come on town. Never give up

Hunt ans McAtee on for Green and Orsi

McAtee & Hunt on so lets see what we can do

Really positive subs.  Mcatee csn create chaos....

Living dangerously, but if Brighton can't put the game to bed then we're still in it.

Unfortunately, they did 2-0, but it was a good finish

Ooof....that was a nice goal.  Damn.....   they are good

You have to question why we are now not looking to get Taylor and Emanuel on and punt it a bit.

Ah our idiots being idiots.

Quoted from sonofmadeleymariner

Ah our idiots being idiots.

True. And they shouldn’t do it.

Although Jonathan Pearce seems to think scrunched up paper is as dangerous as semtex.

To say some fans couldn't get a ticket is a shame considering we have quite a few idiots here today...

Proud of the boys, but not some of our fans today

Ah well, gulf in class.  We’ve done brilliant to get this far.

Good quality goal for them, 3-0 down and a goal too many. Let's hope for a consolation goal to send the fans who travelled something to cheer about.

I think on the whole Grimsby have done alright, it was always going to be difficult for us but their class is showing now, what the commentators are forgetting is that these players who play for Brighton are worth millions, I’m proud of my team.

Quoted from TheFryingSquad

Ah well, gulf in class.  We’ve done brilliant to get this far.

We’re arguably playing against one of the top 10 clubs in Europe at the moment. Top 20 in the world. Not many teams would fancy a cup match against the Seagulls at the moment.

Besides facing top players, we are up against a very talented 18 year old who knows where the net is.

Fans are class. Bit of scrunched up paper! Bah!

Quoted from cmackenzie4

I think on the whole Grimsby have done alright, it was always going to be difficult for us but their class is showing now, what the commentators are forgetting is that these players who play for Brighton are worth millions, I’m proud of my team.

I agree with you Chris, let's not forget Brighton could sell one of their cheaper players, buy Grimsby and still have a few million in the bank. The difference in quality and class is tremendous, but hey ho we move on.

The second goal was the killer. Brilliant from a young player who looks likely to have a good career ahead of him. They were a bit jammy for the third.. Just a real pity we didn't manage a better go of things today.

For all the huff and puff, we've just not passed the ball well enough when we have had possession. Too often the case this season.

Quoted from cmackenzie4

I think on the whole Grimsby have done alright, it was always going to be difficult for us but their class is showing now, what the commentators are forgetting is that these players who play for Brighton are worth millions, I’m proud of my team.

The wages of one of their players would pay our entire wage bill for two years

McAtee added a bit of a threat since he came on. First half Efete made some promising runs down the line  .

Brighton too good though.

Very proud of the lads here. Great effort.

Soft goal but never mind

That o.g. hit both of Luke’s legs before dribbling in.

We’ve certainly not had the bounce of the ball today. Used up our deflection luck with Richardson’s arsê cheek goal.

Town done amazing to get this far and proud of them all. But offered nothing today. Considering they are getting unrivalled exposure not one stood out. UTM

Anybody get the away gate?

At least I didn't have any heart attack moments today.  :)

A step too far for us, but I like that we were still giving it a go at 4-0 down. What a great cup run though we'll remember this for years to come. Fair play to brighton they took us seriously and good luck to them in the semis.

I was very worried about March and Mitoma ripping us to shreds. The fact they didn’t shows how well Glennon and Efete played.

Glennon was unbelievable. Hopefully that’s given him confidence that he can defend as well as he attacks because he was brilliant.

We did well. A bit disappointing going forward and what was Waterfall doing at the end? Did he forget he's a league 2 CB  ;D

So so proud. They’re a great team.

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

I was very worried about March and Mitoma ripping us to shreds. The fact they didn’t shows how well Glennon and Efete played.

Glennon was unbelievable. Hopefully that’s given him confidence that he can defend as well as he attacks because he was brilliant.

Totally agree mate.

The money we've made will set us well up for next few seasons.

I don't feel down as the lads and fans gave their all. We dreamed a dream at Southampton but Brighton are a class too much. Nothing to be disappointed about.

Quoted from sonofmadeleymariner

We did well. A bit disappointing going forward and what was Waterfall doing at the end? Did he forget he's a league 2 CB  ;D

I think Waterfall heard there were some Napoli scouts in the ground and wanted to show them he could do the beauty and the brawn.

He and we will always have Wrexham. And Notts County. And Solihull Moors. And Southampton. And…etc

Wow those scenes at the end

Proud

Proud to be a Mariner as always. Well done lads. We dared to dream UTM

Amazing scenes at the end and Town supporters showing real class. Think the Town players were a bit taken back by the support and emotion after the final whistle. Makes you proud to be a mariner, even in defeat. Watch out Mansfield we’re coming for you. UTM

Couldn't lay a glove on them. Too good for us, but we gave our all and the fans were great.

Long way for a hammering, but glad I went.

History makers.

Well done Fans and Players today . Brilliant 🙏💕. Effete and Glennon were superb today .

Love this team.

Well done Brighton. Go win it!

I'd also like to say well done to Brighton. Very good football team and the locals were helpful and friendly.

Brighton deserved the win, they are a very good side and  there is no shame losing to them.

Our lads gave everything today. They can hold their heads up. And the reception they got at the end was incredible. Despite being disappointed, the players stayed on that pitch saluting the fans for ages at the end. Very classy from both the players and the fans.

There is a real bond between the payers, management, ownership and fans. And that is why today we may have lost a football match, but we are winners in every other respect.

Our club is back.        

Quoted from heppy88

Amazing scenes at the end and Town supporters showing real class. Think the Town players were a bit taken back by the support and emotion after the final whistle. Makes you proud to be a mariner, even in defeat. Watch out Mansfield we’re coming for you. UTM

Very classy support, I really hope you push on.

Quoted from ginnywings

Long way for a hammering, but glad I went.

We've lost to teams in the same league as us by similar scorelines, Burnley lost by more (yeah, albeit only 1) to City and they're only 1 league below. Their team was worth what, 350  x ours, I don't think it was as bad as it could have been.

Wonderful memories. So proud of our club.

Like Cloughie I believe in miracles but hand on heart, I couldn't see any scenario where we could possibly have won that game, such was the gulf in class. I predicted 6-0 so 5-0 exceeded expectations. You have to put your hands up and say well done Brighton, incredible team.

The players and fans gave it their all. I'm delighted the players got a magnificent send off from the fans at the end, which was class. You'd have thought we'd won the cup, rather than lost 5 zip but it was completely justified given the players heroics to reach an historic quarter final.

I think I had something in my eye at the end.

Special mention for all the Brighton fans on here and who we met over the weekend who were all friendly, humble and very complimentary about both of our fullbacks after the game. Class act. Hope BHA go on to win it.

Back to reality with Mansfield up next. Think we'll see a few changes from Sunday as the players looked dead on ther feet at the end.

Onwards and upwards! UTM.

Quoted from mariner83

We've lost to teams in the same league as us by similar scorelines, Burnley lost by more (yeah, albeit only 1) to City and they're only 1 league below. Their team was worth what, 350  x ours, I don't think it was as bad as it could have been.

Well yeah, I know that.

Was just thinking that it's the furthest I've travelled in 50 years watching Town, almost knowing what the outcome would be, but glad to do it anyway.

As I said, we made history.

Can we have this as a sticky so whenever we have a bad result we can pop onto here and reminis  :X

Quoted from lukeo

Can we have this as a sticky so whenever we have a bad result we can pop onto here and reminis  :X

I'd rather not remember a 5-0 drubbing, thanks!

Would be better to have the Luton game thread here as that was by far our best performance in the Cup this season.

Quoted from lukeo

Can we have this as a sticky so whenever we have a bad result we can pop onto here and reminis  :X

No need, there is a good chance that the thread will get resurrected after 21:45 tonight.