BRISTOL CITY - TUESDAY 23/01/07

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A shocking run of form has seen any hopes of silverware in the league disintegrate for Brighton. With a seeming relegation battle on their hands, the side had the chance to take their mind of of it in the Johnstone Paint Trophy Southern Semi Final. Facing arguably the best side left in the competition, Bristol City, a victory at Ashton Gate would put them just two games away from a return to the Millennium Stadium

McCarthy was behind the wheel once again for this journey This photo suggests what we have suspected all along, and that is that Potter is some sort of special child
As we head towards Portsmouth to pick up Witham and Wright, a whistling denotes that Potters door is not closed properly - so we are forced to lock it in order to ensure it does not come open on the M27 After taking part in the traditional 16oz Steak challenge in Portsmouth, Wright looks forward to the journey
Witham is delighted to be heading for Bristol, despite the fact his over garment was covered in some sort of silver paint McCarthy is feeling tired ahead of the long drive, but a can of Red Bull would soon have him raring to get behind the wheel
Potter checks the bible of Crocs outings, the Football Grounds Guide, to see where we are going While Wright browses the traditional adult magazine that is supplied in the Mac Mobile
The Sat Nav system would completely defy its point, by going onto getting us hopelessly lost in Bristol with helpful directions such as "please turn around" After giving up on her, we follow these Brighton fans, who also appeared to be lost after a blazing row in which the passenger attempted to hit the driver - sparking memories of the infamous "son hitting father" incident over a year ago at Luton
The flag has been in the back of the car since our trip to Oxford, and this means Wright and Potter have the challenge of folding it up After a brisk walk, we arrive at Ashton Gate
Questions had to be asked - while the lubricated penis was rather nice, the bread was as stale as the skin of a 90 year old pensioner The Main Stand at the Gate

The Britannia Atveo Stand - one of the flairest in the country, simply due to the fact that the it is behind the goal and holds the players entrance The wooden seats in this stand gave an element of retro to it
Witham is delighted to be in Bristol Wright is happy to be at his first Albion game since Boston in the Carling Cup - god only knows why
Michel Kuipers is obviously harboring concerns over a frozen pitch, as he talks to the officials - we could only hope that the game would be called off so we would have to attempt the journey for a third time Potter and Wright attempt - and fail - to erect the flag, much to the amusement of the watching crowd
Such was the importance of this game, a large TV presence had been sent to capture it The flag is moved to a new location, but despite the best efforts of Yorkie, only becomes half erect
Michel Kuipers prepares for action, with his considerably firm buttocks The teams prepare for battle
Scott Murray - Aston Villa and Reading legend - would terrorize the Albion defence all evening This mans attractive backside only goes to emphasise the flairness that continental-style seats with no backs offer
Brighton have a rare attack with a corner City dominate the game and are rarely troubled by the lackluster visitors
Adrian Basso - short sleeves, white socks, and did star jumps and over exuberant stretches when he had nothing to do - which was often - is there a more flair keeper currently plying his trade in England? Dean Cox and Sam Rents discuss how best to cock up another free-kick in a dangerous position
After a disappointing day, McCarthy ponders whether to kill himself with this petrol Over 12 hours after leaving for the game, and we are still not in Sussex after McCarthy and Potter spent the night in Porstmouth
McCarthy has breakfast, which contrary to popular belief was not Tony Benns penis This sandwich was much more attractive than Potter, and quite rightly was used to cover his face
The day was rounded off in style, with Sussex looking as good as ever with a covering of snow on Wednesday afternoon