Brighton Sky Blue
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I said as much in January
It's a shame that we're already talking about a rebuild when the team we had last season could have been playoff material with a bit of investment.
What have been the false promises, false dawns and lies?It sort of makes sense not to move in the window if what money you have is limited. Finding the best FA signings out there or letting a contracted player know you have a deal for them if they were a free agents, is being creative. We have done it before and im sure it will be done again.
Free agents will now be actively looking to get back in and settled at clubs. And i see MR using this option, i cant honestly see MR not having things lined up. He was probably told the situation and picked this options as the best path to go down.
As for the owners, god, they do know how to piss on a parade, don't they. Every chance they have to get it right they balls it up with false promises, false dawns and lies. Fans will not forgive them for the horse shit they spread. They will say but the big 3..... but in reality we all know fate has played a bigger part in this, than them in keeping the 3 together. Its time they understood the excuses are wearing thin, the blame game is fading fast and the false promises are all being exposed.
Fans will back the players and manager to the moon a back, because they have shown passion and commitment to the club. In my opinion the owners have shown nothing but contempt and disrespect to the fans and club, which is something that has always been there. Its a shame we are now limited by those who helped us gain this momentum, it's a shame they have nothing more to give, but just to ask us to give for them to pick the limit we can enjoy and what they take take. Lets hope MR did have a plan and free agency was part of it. Time will tell, long way to go but we are a long way behind..
That big building with loads of seats in and grass in the middle is a pretty big one.What have been the false promises, false dawns and lies?
Yep new stadium is one absolutelyThat big building with loads of seats in and grass in the middle is a pretty big one.
Well, amazed we ended up with the other major players still here. Let's hope they're here by choice, and don't lose motivation.
A bit concerned about the lack of centre backs mind you. We're too close to Dabo playing there. Next season will be an entirely new centre back line, you feel...
He's out of contract though, and past rumours etc suggests he'll be off to pastures new.You do indeed, though I think Rose would stay. I suspect the team in general will have a very different look.
Well, amazed we ended up with the other major players still here. Let's hope they're here by choice, and don't lose motivation.
A bit concerned about the lack of centre backs mind you. We're too close to Dabo playing there. Next season will be an entirely new centre back line, you feel...
He's out of contract though, and past rumours etc suggests he'll be off to pastures new.
He's probably the big winner of this close season, mind you!
The problem is, players out of contract who haven't yet been picked up, tend to have a reason for that.Hopefully there’s an out of contract CB available.
Yeah, we've had some shockers. No preseason or games, they would need 6-8 weeks to be anywhere near ready to play in the first team.The problem is, players out of contract who haven't yet been picked up, tend to have a reason for that.
Moussa's the only one I can think of who's paid off for us, and we certainly got the best of his career!
Few late moves went through then. That heilik guy from Barnsley, callum Wright
The problem is, players out of contract who haven't yet been picked up, tend to have a reason for that.
Moussa's the only one I can think of who's paid off for us, and we certainly got the best of his career!
He was being offered Blackburn not crack
The problem is, players out of contract who haven't yet been picked up, tend to have a reason for that.
Moussa's the only one I can think of who's paid off for us, and we certainly got the best of his career!
Guys you all keep banging on about keeping the big 3. We only kept the big three because o hare got injured which means we didn't get the financial boost required and we don't have him til November. No one wanted Hamer. Gyokeres is the best keep in the situation.
We now need to focus on results because the season is not lost yet but no win in the next 3 and it gets very scary
You get a like for glass half full! I am concerned about central defence. Hyam going was fine if a decent replacement came in, but it has shades of Davenport's sale in a way, and then we relied on inexperienced CBs who went on to have a half decent career, but were erratic at best for us as they gained experience. Am hoping Doyle's pedigree at least means his season at Sunderland has ironed a lot of those inconsistencies out.Also you would think they would already be training with us and being assessed. I would rather not take the punt especially at this level.
Too many fans are panicking already after a disapointing start. I always thought it would be a tough season but I actually think the squad is about the same strength as last year .
However I have always advocated doing your business in the summer not January. I would of liked to have seen two strong signings aged 26-29 to take over from McFadzean and Kelly. Cornerstones to build around for next 3 years.
But the budget is almost non existent due to owners stance. Lets hope some of the youngsters can kick on and take their opportunities. I think they need to be judged over the season rather than a few games.
There is no reason Gyokores, Godden and Waghorn cant improve on last year for different reasons. Palmer looks a better option than the never present party head that couldnt make the training ground let alone the team.
Panzo and Doyle look promising. Bidwell already looks better than last year. If Kane gets his head down and proves a point, even if just to get in the shop window. Eccles and Tavares can contributr if handled right. Hamer and Sheaf still have the potential to improve.
Hopefully Moore can get his confidence back and in the past we have had worse than Wilson.
The biggest problem is football depends on confidence as much as ability. We need to start picking up some points even if just a sequence of draws to begin with to stabilise the ship.
The season is young, especially for us. The stop start beginning has been a real hinderance. Training doesn't replicate competitive football, the challenge of different opponents and tactics every week. Once we get match sharp and get the rhythm from a proper sequence of games things can improve., Even if that transition is gradual, we can survive.
I am sure that means something in Brighton?
Anyway, if Reid turns down a loan, let's hope that's because he has confidence in his ability, and let's hope that his confidence is not misplaced. Would rather try him than Dabo at CB if needed, he can't do any worse!
I can see it now Andy Turner’s comeback article: “one winner and two losers after the close season”He's out of contract though, and past rumours etc suggests he'll be off to pastures new.
He's probably the big winner of this close season, mind you!
I don’t think we’d want to extend Rose based on form over last two years. We should be aiming higher than that.He would extend if push came to shove, as I think Sheaf would unless we’re miles adrift.
Michael Hector knocking about tooCould we get Ryan Bennett? Might be mates with Bidwell from Swans and we play proper footy still. Are there any other candidates out there on frees?
Didn’t actually realise until just now that we’re the only club in the league not to part with a transfer fee this season.
Turns out the model was made of Lego and smashed into a thousand pieces as Asian as some pressure was applied.
Regardless of signings, that’s a good end to this horrible window. We’ve kept the ‘big 3’ that will do me.
Now let’s stop fucking about and get some wins on the board. Phoenix rising and together and all that
Yeah Palmer wasnt free was he? Despite what some want to think.
Yeah Palmer wasnt free was he? Despite what some want to think.
Didn’t actually realise until just now that we’re the only club in the league not to part with a transfer fee this season.
Turns out the model was made of Lego and smashed into a thousand pieces as Asian as some pressure was applied.
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