BRENTFORD - SATURDAY 10/02/07

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The term "6 pointer" is often banded about at this point in the season, but the away match at Brentford would take on huge significance. Following an awful run, coupled with an up turn in Brentford's form, a victory for the home side would see Brighton dragged to within two points of the relegation zone. The omens were not good, one goal scored in 2007 so far, and the fact that the last three visits to Griffin Park have seen an aggregate result of 8-0 to Brentford indicated it wouldn't be a happy day for the Crocs in West London

Upton enjoys the train journey to our nations fine capital McCarthy and Kane would be feeling particularly harsh this morning after a night out in Burgess Hill on the Friday
We question whether this sign could be deemed offensive A visit to Victoria Station is in order for some food - and Kane manages to win £30 in Ladbrokes following a spontaneous betting spree
Kane has enjoyed a McDonalds breakfast These delighted chaps show off their McDonalds drinking utensils
McCarthy went for the healthy breakfast option, of a Subway and a can of Strongbow This man had what can only be described as an incredible hair cut
Kane ponders whether he would get away with a disabled child ticket from Clapham to Brentford Clapham Junction - the Crewe of the south
Upton was wearing these dashing pink socks And he looks delighted to have arrived in Brentford
Griffindor Park comes into view over the houses The ground is famous for having a pub on each corner - here is number one

And here is number two The greatest honor of this mans distinguished media career so far was no doubt being photographed for the Crocs website
We enter one of the four pubs After Potter refuses to buy McCarthy a drink, he takes the alternative approach and pours his last can of cider into a glass
Why sunglasses were required in the middle of February is anyone's guess The main stand of this fine arena
The double decker stand behind the goal, with seats built on top of the terracing The other side
Potter looks happy to be alive on such a day Witham complete with gay scarf
Upton and friend look slightly worse for wear McCarthy pulls the Bruce
The Albion warm up for the big game The teams emerge for the game
If Kuipers was shaking hands with the linesman to confirm a bribe, it certainly didn't work The Albion prepare to go into their pre-game huddle
Rumble soon manages to find us This plane was taking off from Heathrow and was no double full of lucky holiday makers heading to a superior climate such as Belgium
The Albion go forward Dean Wilkins was once again far behind in the fashion stakes
Kane has consumed so much Powerade and WKD that his tongue has morphed into a blue colour Kerry Mayo on the pitch - make the most of it
Adam El Abd as a central midfielder has to be some sort of sick joke Good effort Upton
Nathan Abbey was obviously taking fashion tips from Millwalls Chris Day Brighton attack in order to try and score only their second goal of 2007
The Brentford fans can sense they will be pulling closer to getting out of the relegation zone after today This steward attempts to keep things in order
The ref only had one arm, but gave a decent enough performance Brighton lose 1-0, but we console ourselves by seeing pub number 3
Followed by pub number 4 As we wait for our train at Clapham, Kane and McCarthy decide to get some much needed food

Disaster was about to follow though...... The rest of the Crocs - including ticket bearer Potter - have got on the train, thinking McCarthy and Kane have
McCarthy can't believe it - him and Kane are now stranded at Clapham with no ticket to get home, and the fare costing £17 single to Brighton After a heated argument, an enraged Potter comes from East Croydon back to Clapham to pick up the two strays to round off a pretty poor day