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25/26 January Transfer Window (49 Viewers)

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TomRad85

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  • Today at 9:14 AM
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Deity said:
I really like BTA. Seems a genuinely great guy.

His goals this season have been an unbelievable surprise but don’t let it cloud your judgement of him as a player. He’s very limited. He plays with his head down, can’t spot a pass, and runs into blind alleys.

We need him back for his goal contribution and squad depth but I very much doubt he can step up another league should we get there.
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Fans should be prepared to alter the long held opinions when performances improve drastically in front of their very eyes, there is nothing clouding my judgement. BTA has been outstanding this season. He's pacy, he's strong, he's prepared to shoot. I'm not saying he'd be a Prem superstar or that he'd start depending on who we bring in but he deserves a go as much as anyone this season.
 
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mrtrench

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  • Today at 9:17 AM
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The inevitable highlights link, for those like me that don't follow football generally (only the city) and had never heard of him.

Looks to me that he's better than Haji all round but especially with his head and ball retention.

 

TomRad85

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  • Today at 9:19 AM
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mrtrench said:
The inevitable highlights link, for those like me that don't follow football generally (only the city) and had never heard of him.

Looks to me that he's better than Haji all round but especially with his head and ball retention.

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He'd be a ridiculous signing, anyone suggesting otherwise is a certified lunatic. Can't see it happening though.
 
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Jamesimus

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  • Today at 9:19 AM
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mrtrench said:
The inevitable highlights link, for those like me that don't follow football generally (only the city) and had never heard of him.

Looks to me that he's better than Haji all round but especially with his head and ball retention.

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How and why would this happen when he could go to a lower Premier League club quite comfortably?

Just not seeing why he’d drop to the Championship after being at Roma and the clubs he has been at.
 
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Sick Boy

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  • Today at 9:19 AM
  • #2,595
mrtrench said:
The inevitable highlights link, for those like me that don't follow football generally (only the city) and had never heard of him.

Looks to me that he's better than Haji all round but especially with his head and ball retention.

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He'd be an brilliant signing for this season and would have long-term potential. Despite scoring for Roma recently, I'm not sure he'll stay there.
 
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Sick Boy

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  • Today at 9:20 AM
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Jamesimus said:
How and why would this happen when he could go to a lower Premier League club quite comfortably?

Just not seeing why he’d drop to the Championship after being at Roma and the clubs he has been at.
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I imagine it'd be a loan with a view to signing him if promoted.
 

TomRad85

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  • Today at 9:21 AM
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Sick Boy said:
I imagine it'd be a loan with a view to signing him if promoted.
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If we can pull that off, i'll pull Doug off.
 
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HuckerbysQuiff

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  • Today at 9:21 AM
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Can’t see Evan Ferguson happening - if it does I for one would eat my words. Likewise he’d also play more games for us than his Dad even did when he was on the books in our PL years.
 

Jamesimus

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  • Today at 9:22 AM
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Sick Boy said:
I imagine it'd be a loan with a view to signing him if promoted.
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Oh I get that’s how we would likely structure it, I’m just failing to see why he would choose to come here!
 
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TomRad85

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  • Today at 9:22 AM
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Jamesimus said:
Oh I get that’s how we would likely structure it, I’m just failing to see why he would choose to come here!
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Jamesimus

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  • Today at 9:25 AM
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TomRad85 said:
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He does look nice there actually.
 
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Skyblue Bangkok

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  • Today at 9:29 AM
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HuckerbysQuiff said:
Can’t see Evan Ferguson happening - if it does I for one would eat my words. Likewise he’d also play more games for us than his Dad even did when he was on the books in our PL years.
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The Roma mentioned his lack of commitment and attitude on his current loan. They don't want him to continue his loan
 
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ptr

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  • Today at 9:30 AM
  • #2,603
TomRad85 said:
He'd be a ridiculous signing, anyone suggesting otherwise is a certified lunatic. Can't see it happening though.
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Anyone suggesting that he could sign for us is a certified lunatic.
 
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Lamps

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  • Today at 9:30 AM
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Jamesimus said:
Oh I get that’s how we would likely structure it, I’m just failing to see why he would choose to come here!
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He likes football and we're a football club?
 

HuckerbysQuiff

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  • Today at 9:31 AM
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For what it’s worth his Ferguson games/stats… wouldn’t be exactly licking your lips with excitement.

Get his still young at 21 & got bags of potential, yet that would probably cost you more than we sell Haji for, as I said on previous post measured risk & a costly one.

 
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Jamesimus

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  • Today at 9:32 AM
  • #2,606
Lamps said:
He likes football and we're a football club?
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Since when did this happen? Was this something to do with the stadium purchase?
 

HuckerbysQuiff

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  • Today at 9:33 AM
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Skyblue Bangkok said:
The Roma mentioned his lack of commitment and attitude on his current loan. They don't want him to continue his loan
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Yeh I’ve heard & seen that - my thought is there’s more potentially suitors out there other than us. Unless we’re offering the most money to Brighton in whatever deal is or isn’t on the table we won’t be first to the table imo.
 
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saveitforthewombles

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  • Today at 9:37 AM
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Roma rumoured to be after Raspadori and Zirkzee - so not beyond the realms of possibility that Ferguson's loan is cut short.
 

mrtrench

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  • Today at 9:39 AM
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Google says: was at one stage valued at £65m. Brighton were willing to sell for £25m in the summer but he went on loan to Roma with a EUR 40m option.

Also says Haji value is between £10m - 12m.

I don't think this is impossible. We'd only need an extra £10m or so to top up proceeds from a Haji sale.

Further, we know Brighton want to sell and we are about the right level for him. And being top of the league and his family connection could make it attractive to the player.

If he can find form here we have massively strengthened an area where we have been weak (my opinion, I know others disagree).
 
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HuckerbysQuiff

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  • Today at 9:46 AM
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Just to rattle people - here’s Sporting Life’s team of the year so far…

We’d need to replace the best striker in the league but hey Haji is shit
 

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saveitforthewombles

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  • Today at 9:49 AM
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HuckerbysQuiff said:
Just to rattle people - here’s Sporting Life’s team of the year so far…

We’d need to replace the best striker in the league but hey Haji is shit
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I'm afraid there are a lot of fans who throw out 'effort' and 'commitment' as reasons to beat players over the head. Happened at Southampton when we were down to 10 and a few morons were screaming at Wright for not closing down one of the three Soton centre halves. Frank is right - the levels of these teams means you're just wasting energy if you don't or can't press together (pretty tough 10 vs 11). But hey, Sean Flynn tried and he won us a lot of trophies sooooooo
 
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jas365

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  • Today at 9:49 AM
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We're not signing Ferguson
 
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ptr

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  • Today at 9:50 AM
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HuckerbysQuiff said:
Just to rattle people - here’s Sporting Life’s team of the year so far…

We’d need to replace the best striker in the league but hey Haji is shit
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Not taking that seriously at all when I see Rushworth isn’t in goal.
 
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larry_david

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  • Today at 9:52 AM
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HuckerbysQuiff said:
Just to rattle people - here’s Sporting Life’s team of the year so far…

We’d need to replace the best striker in the league but hey Haji is shit
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Hows that clown in goal!
 

HuckerbysQuiff

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  • Today at 9:52 AM
  • #2,615
ptr said:
Not taking that seriously at all when I see Rushworth isn’t in goal.
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I instantly thought same for that position

Despite that find a more consistent & better striker in the league… there isn’t one & everyone knows it.
 
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SBT

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  • Today at 9:53 AM
  • #2,616
mmttww said:
I hope he stays and clicks but if there's a buyer for £10m or more and we've got a replacement lined up, I'd understand it.
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Better hope they hit the ground running on day 1 then.
 
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mmttww

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  • Today at 9:57 AM
  • #2,617
SBT said:
hope they hit the ground running on day 1
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which is why it's a risk I'd probably not take if it was my neck on the block. I've not seen anything credible that says he'll leave or that a replacement is lined up. Ideally a new winger and midfielder spark us and him back to life a bit.
 

Sick Boy

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  • Today at 10:08 AM
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Who was it on here that started the rumour?
 

Gibbo

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  • Today at 10:10 AM
  • #2,619
PVA said:
It's mad that it's nearly 2026 and we're still bringing Jamie Allen off the bench to try and change a game.

Hopefully we've got a couple of deals ready to go early in the window.
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But a Jamie Allen "type" of player would have been very handy in the last month
 
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Viktor17

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  • Today at 10:15 AM
  • #2,620
saveitforthewombles said:
I'm afraid there are a lot of fans who throw out 'effort' and 'commitment' as reasons to beat players over the head. Happened at Southampton when we were down to 10 and a few morons were screaming at Wright for not closing down one of the three Soton centre halves. Frank is right - the levels of these teams means you're just wasting energy if you don't or can't press together (pretty tough 10 vs 11). But hey, Sean Flynn tried and he won us a lot of trophies sooooooo
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This is the point, dont mean to rude but people just dont understand what they are bellowing/demanding expecting A PLAYER to constantly close down a GK or centre half when they have the ball - as above, its just wasted energy, energy we want being used when you are free, through on goal. Appreciate its a tough watch at times, but thats also the game plan, you jump out then you give them an easy out and open us up.

its just far more nuanced than just "close him down ffs".

*Im not totally defending a haji, as there is absolutely times where he can do better, first goal on monday night for example, on heels, gets beaten too easily.
 
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Gibbo

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  • Today at 10:21 AM
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Winny the Bish said:
Rushworth to sign permanently if we get promoted by the looks of things

Lampard keen to make £10m permanent transfer for Rushworth after Coventry loan

CARL RUSHWORTH could make a permanent move from Brighton to Coventry if he gets promotion to the Premier League. The £10-million-rated on-loan keeper has been in brilliant form for Frank Lampard’s …
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His price might have risen after that save in the first half on Monday night. Memories of Gordon Banks against Pele. Extraordinary
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Today at 10:24 AM
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Sick Boy said:
Who was it on here that started the rumour?
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@pusbccfc

Selling Haji and adding an extra £10m for Ferguson is ridiculous business
 

Sky Blue Goblin

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  • Today at 10:26 AM
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Doug pls rehire the kit man. I can’t deal with the insanity around this January
 
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MAFF

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  • Today at 10:29 AM
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Ccfcisparks said:
They'd be superb signings, not sure why youre laughing
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because it's fucking batshit. are you detached from reality????
 
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AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Today at 10:31 AM
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MAFF said:
because it's fucking batshit. are you detached from reality????
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He is.
 
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