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Adams wants six new players
Albion chief Micky Adams is aiming to sign six new players with League One or Championship experience.
Areas he is targeting include wingers and utility players like the out-of-contract Adam El-Abd.
Adams, outlining his blueprint for squad strengthening, revealed: "We have got probably 12 or 13 you would class as first team squad members and I am hoping to add another six to them, not necessarily older players but players that have experienced League One or the Championship.
"We are looking at all areas and out wide is one I will be looking to strengthen for sure, with a little bit of pace. My teams generally like to get into the last third of the pitch and get crosses into the box.
"Within those 12 or 13 players we are still waiting on an answer from Adam El-Abd. That might be key because Adam can play in a few positions.
"It could well be that we will bring in a couple of players that can play in a number of positions. When you are looking at smaller squads that is important at this level."
El-Abd is on holiday and Adams is yet to speak to him but he will honour the new deal offered to the Brighton-born powerhouse prior to his reappointment as manager at the expense of Dean Wilkins.
"The two-year deal is on the table for him and that hasn't changed since I got here," Adams said. "Obviously, I would like an answer sooner rather than later so that I can plan."
Adams believes Albion already possess some of the qualities which helped Swansea to the League One title. He will build his team around a formidable backbone provided by the likes of Michel Kuipers, Nicky Forster, Glenn Murray, Tommy Elphick and Joel Lynch.
"I saw most of the top teams in the division last year, including Swansea, and a lot of the attributes they had we have got here to a certain degree,î he said.
"They had a strong core through the middle of the pitch with the goalkeeper, two centre halves, Bodde in midfield and then the centre forwards that were scoring goals, Jason Scotland in particular. That spine was key to it all.
"We need a little bit of strengthening in a certain area through the spine of the team and a bit more strength in depth."
Who would you like to see Micky Adams sign?
10:15pm Tuesday 20th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: andy, suffolk on 10:46pm Tue 20 May 08
richards from ipswich for start as for wingers kanshelskis or currie lol well past it these 2 i hope it happens soon as all the best go early on in pre-season .
richards from ipswich for start as for wingers kanshelskis or currie lol well past it these 2 i hope it happens soon as all the best go early on in pre-season .
Posted by: eric, oxford on 11:06pm Tue 20 May 08
steven gillespie from cheltenham. Would fire us into the championship
steven gillespie from cheltenham. Would fire us into the championship
Posted by: pete, brighton on 12:04am Wed 21 May 08
I think the reason Wilkins is delaying his answer is because he is still trying to take the knife out of his back.[bold]bold[/bold]
I think the reason Wilkins is delaying his answer is because he is still trying to take the knife out of his back.
Posted by: Simon, Trophy Club on 1:14am Wed 21 May 08
I thought El-Abd was not able to sign his new contract because he was so focused on trying to get fit for the Bristol Rovers game? Now he's on holiday? Of course it's not about money. Why would we ever think that?
I thought El-Abd was not able to sign his new contract because he was so focused on trying to get fit for the Bristol Rovers game? Now he's on holiday? Of course it's not about money. Why would we ever think that?
Posted by: gully, hove on 5:27am Wed 21 May 08
dream on! richards is not signing and dw has gone. El-Abd is back from his holiday and is insulted by the offer on the table - I hope he finds better! Brighton is a joke and treats its home grown players as such - no respect creates bad feeling lucky escape for those released.
dream on! richards is not signing and dw has gone. El-Abd is back from his holiday and is insulted by the offer on the table - I hope he finds better! Brighton is a joke and treats its home grown players as such - no respect creates bad feeling lucky escape for those released.
Posted by: marc, worthing on 7:52am Wed 21 May 08
Get the lad S.G. from Cheltenham. He's ideal for this club and he is a constant thorn in our side whenever we play them. If we don't then others will.
Get the lad S.G. from Cheltenham. He's ideal for this club and he is a constant thorn in our side whenever we play them. If we don't then others will.
Posted by: Adam, garden on 8:02am Wed 21 May 08
I thought I would just let you all know that my pink rose bush has just flowered for the first time......how exciting
I thought I would just let you all know that my pink rose bush has just flowered for the first time......how exciting
Posted by: Wemman, Shropshire on 8:04am Wed 21 May 08
I think he should sign Kit Napier or Gerry Armstrong or, failing that, that Portuguese bloke - Ronaldo is it?
I think he should sign Kit Napier or Gerry Armstrong or, failing that, that Portuguese bloke - Ronaldo is it?
Posted by: Auntie Sledd, Highway To Hove on 8:22am Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]gully[/bold] wrote:
dream on! richards is not signing and dw has gone. El-Abd is back from his holiday and is insulted by the offer on the table - I hope he finds better! Brighton is a joke and treats its home grown players as such - no respect creates bad feeling lucky escape for those released. [/quote] What a marvellous lil' ray of sunshine you are. How can you say our home-grown players are treated badly? At least a lot of 'em get extended runs in the 1st team - which is more than I can say for any Premiership team. Do you support one perchance?
gully wrote:
dream on! richards is not signing and dw has gone. El-Abd is back from his holiday and is insulted by the offer on the table - I hope he finds better! Brighton is a joke and treats its home grown players as such - no respect creates bad feeling lucky escape for those released.
What a marvellous lil' ray of sunshine you are. How can you say our home-grown players are treated badly? At least a lot of 'em get extended runs in the 1st team - which is more than I can say for any Premiership team. Do you support one perchance?
Posted by: Martyn on 8:29am Wed 21 May 08
We have eleven first team players and the rest are of Conference standard!
With twenty players aged under 25 and fifteen aged 21 or under what we need is experience as only Kuipers, Thomson and Forster can be termed experienced players.
Utility player? That's another word for jake of all trades master of none!
What do we need wingers for as we have Robinson and Cox?
We have 23 contracted players at the moment and with the six new signings the squad could be as large as 29, one bigger than last season! Why do we need 29 players when other teams in the division manage fine with just 22?
If we sign six players how many games are Sullivan, Hinshelwood, Pearson, Loft, Fogden, Royce, Wilis, Chamberlain, Gatting, Dixon, Louis and Gargan going to play next season?
Andy - Forget Currie or Kanchelskis as they are too old.
We don't need six new players four will suffice. The players we should sign are:
Matt Richards
Ian Westlake
Peter Leven
Steven Gillespie
We have eleven first team players and the rest are of Conference standard!
With twenty players aged under 25 and fifteen aged 21 or under what we need is experience as only Kuipers, Thomson and Forster can be termed experienced players.
Utility player? That's another word for jake of all trades master of none!
What do we need wingers for as we have Robinson and Cox?
We have 23 contracted players at the moment and with the six new signings the squad could be as large as 29, one bigger than last season! Why do we need 29 players when other teams in the division manage fine with just 22?
If we sign six players how many games are Sullivan, Hinshelwood, Pearson, Loft, Fogden, Royce, Wilis, Chamberlain, Gatting, Dixon, Louis and Gargan going to play next season?
Andy - Forget Currie or Kanchelskis as they are too old.
We don't need six new players four will suffice. The players we should sign are:
Matt Richards
Ian Westlake
Peter Leven
Steven Gillespie
Posted by: Cap'n Pugwash, at sea on 8:43am Wed 21 May 08
So Martyn-we have wingers in Robinson and Cox do we?
Both given plenty of opportunities to prove themselves but both showed to be less than consistent. A vocal section of Albion fans kept calling for Robinson to be played more often-he got the chance and frequently did his Invisible Man impersonation.
I hope Adams brings in 2 wingers who play for 90 minutes-God knows we need them. However, if Robinson and Cox respond to a totally different management style they could be useful. It is down to them.
So Martyn-we have wingers in Robinson and Cox do we?
Both given plenty of opportunities to prove themselves but both showed to be less than consistent. A vocal section of Albion fans kept calling for Robinson to be played more often-he got the chance and frequently did his Invisible Man impersonation.
I hope Adams brings in 2 wingers who play for 90 minutes-God knows we need them. However, if Robinson and Cox respond to a totally different management style they could be useful. It is down to them.
Posted by: larry saunders, BURGESS HILL on 8:48am Wed 21 May 08
where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>
where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>
Posted by: Benny Dorm, Spain on 8:48am Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]gully[/bold] wrote:
dream on! richards is not signing and dw has gone. El-Abd is back from his holiday and is insulted by the offer on the table - I hope he finds better! Brighton is a joke and treats its home grown players as such - no respect creates bad feeling lucky escape for those released. [/quote] DW has gone? When did that happen?
So Brighton treats its home grown players as a joke? What a fool you are.
Do you think Robinson, Cox, El Abd, Lynch, Elphick, Frasier, Fogden and others have been treated as a joke? You clearly haven't got a clue about The Albion. Stick to your cross-stitching and leave us all alone.
gully wrote:
dream on! richards is not signing and dw has gone. El-Abd is back from his holiday and is insulted by the offer on the table - I hope he finds better! Brighton is a joke and treats its home grown players as such - no respect creates bad feeling lucky escape for those released.
DW has gone? When did that happen?
So Brighton treats its home grown players as a joke? What a fool you are.
Do you think Robinson, Cox, El Abd, Lynch, Elphick, Frasier, Fogden and others have been treated as a joke? You clearly haven't got a clue about The Albion. Stick to your cross-stitching and leave us all alone.
Posted by: Peter, London on 9:08am Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]larry saunders[/bold] wrote:
where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>[/quote] You are an idiot. We spent £300k on a striker in the transfer window. Money is there to spend otherwise I doubt Micky would have returned.
Why don't we wait until we sign someone before moaning?
larry saunders wrote:
where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>
You are an idiot. We spent £300k on a striker in the transfer window. Money is there to spend otherwise I doubt Micky would have returned.
Why don't we wait until we sign someone before moaning?
Posted by: Bob, Brighton on 9:13am Wed 21 May 08
The only reason the 4 youngsters were offered 1 year contracts was to help the club fulfill the reserve fixtures.It is well known amongst the coaching staff (who aren't that subtle )that they were the "best" of a very poor bunch.Pearson too small for a centre half and doesn't read the game that well,Louis and Wills too small for midfielders.Hope next seasons crop are better.
The only reason the 4 youngsters were offered 1 year contracts was to help the club fulfill the reserve fixtures.It is well known amongst the coaching staff (who aren't that subtle )that they were the "best" of a very poor bunch.Pearson too small for a centre half and doesn't read the game that well,Louis and Wills too small for midfielders.Hope next seasons crop are better.
Posted by: Chris, Brighton on 9:25am Wed 21 May 08
At last! We are actualy going to play with some width. Does that mean signing a left sided winger tather than sticking right footed cox out there, having to constantly having to cut back in which opposing teams sused out 1/3 in to the season and stifled him! Thank you Micky, lets hope the "play it through the middle every time" or the famous "Butters HOOF" are now behind us
At last! We are actualy going to play with some width. Does that mean signing a left sided winger tather than sticking right footed cox out there, having to constantly having to cut back in which opposing teams sused out 1/3 in to the season and stifled him! Thank you Micky, lets hope the "play it through the middle every time" or the famous "Butters HOOF" are now behind us
Posted by: Andrew, Patcham on 9:29am Wed 21 May 08
[quote]My teams generally like to get into the last third of the pitch[/quote]
I was initially concerned about re-appointing Micky Adam, but he clearly has some fresh and innovative tactics.
My teams generally like to get into the last third of the pitch
I was initially concerned about re-appointing Micky Adam, but he clearly has some fresh and innovative tactics.
Posted by: Peter, London on 9:31am Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]Bob[/bold] wrote:
The only reason the 4 youngsters were offered 1 year contracts was to help the club fulfill the reserve fixtures.It is well known amongst the coaching staff (who aren't that subtle )that they were the "best" of a very poor bunch.Pearson too small for a centre half and doesn't read the game that well,Louis and Wills too small for midfielders.Hope next seasons crop are better.[/quote] Even if that is true, I am amazed that anyone in the coaching staff would tell you and it is a disgrace to put that on here. Why do people have to be so negative? They have been given one year deals to see how they develop. Some will do well, while others won't get another contract.
Bob wrote:
The only reason the 4 youngsters were offered 1 year contracts was to help the club fulfill the reserve fixtures.It is well known amongst the coaching staff (who aren't that subtle )that they were the "best" of a very poor bunch.Pearson too small for a centre half and doesn't read the game that well,Louis and Wills too small for midfielders.Hope next seasons crop are better.
Even if that is true, I am amazed that anyone in the coaching staff would tell you and it is a disgrace to put that on here. Why do people have to be so negative? They have been given one year deals to see how they develop. Some will do well, while others won't get another contract.
Posted by: sam, hove on 9:51am Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]gully[/bold] wrote:
dream on! richards is not signing and dw has gone. El-Abd is back from his holiday and is insulted by the offer on the table - I hope he finds better! Brighton is a joke and treats its home grown players as such - no respect creates bad feeling lucky escape for those released. [/quote] That is great. We have such loyal trusting fans! Have you noticed that Adams is the one with the contract not you? That is because he is a manager and you are a fan. If Adam rejects the contract mabey Mickey Adams will offer a better one! Have faith or stop supporting the Albion, a club that relies on the fans for support!
gully wrote:
dream on! richards is not signing and dw has gone. El-Abd is back from his holiday and is insulted by the offer on the table - I hope he finds better! Brighton is a joke and treats its home grown players as such - no respect creates bad feeling lucky escape for those released.
That is great. We have such loyal trusting fans! Have you noticed that Adams is the one with the contract not you? That is because he is a manager and you are a fan. If Adam rejects the contract mabey Mickey Adams will offer a better one! Have faith or stop supporting the Albion, a club that relies on the fans for support!
Posted by: Chapmans The Saviour, In Bed on 10:10am Wed 21 May 08
At least Ian Champan, sorry Fatman has gone. Bloody drinking and "lads horseplay" was affecting the team. Wilkins was too soft and let him get away with it. Bye Fat Ian, you got what you deserved you MUPPET!
At least Ian Champan, sorry Fatman has gone. Bloody drinking and "lads horseplay" was affecting the team. Wilkins was too soft and let him get away with it. Bye Fat Ian, you got what you deserved you MUPPET!
Posted by: deb, west sussex on 10:11am Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]Peter[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]larry saunders[/bold] wrote: where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>[/quote] You are an idiot. We spent £300k on a striker in the transfer window. Money is there to spend otherwise I doubt Micky would have returned. Why don't we wait until we sign someone before moaning?[/quote] yes but we sold enough players that month to cover it so it wasn't really spending
Peter wrote:
larry saunders wrote: where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>
You are an idiot. We spent £300k on a striker in the transfer window. Money is there to spend otherwise I doubt Micky would have returned. Why don't we wait until we sign someone before moaning?
yes but we sold enough players that month to cover it so it wasn't really spending
Posted by: frank, west sussex on 10:19am Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]Chapmans The Saviour[/bold] wrote:
At least Ian Champan, sorry Fatman has gone. Bloody drinking and "lads horseplay" was affecting the team. Wilkins was too soft and let him get away with it. Bye Fat Ian, you got what you deserved you MUPPET! [/quote] and do you know him personally or are you just stalking him - and if he got what he derserved can you not read - He resigned through his own choice - micky wanted him to stay but has thing were at the club he could not work like it - the good thing about chappers is he is loyal - still some people at the club don't know that word
Chapmans The Saviour wrote:
At least Ian Champan, sorry Fatman has gone. Bloody drinking and "lads horseplay" was affecting the team. Wilkins was too soft and let him get away with it. Bye Fat Ian, you got what you deserved you MUPPET!
and do you know him personally or are you just stalking him - and if he got what he derserved can you not read - He resigned through his own choice - micky wanted him to stay but has thing were at the club he could not work like it - the good thing about chappers is he is loyal - still some people at the club don't know that word
Posted by: dazv88, brighton on 10:57am Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]frank[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Chapmans The Saviour[/bold] wrote: At least Ian Champan, sorry Fatman has gone. Bloody drinking and "lads horseplay" was affecting the team. Wilkins was too soft and let him get away with it. Bye Fat Ian, you got what you deserved you MUPPET! [/quote] and do you know him personally or are you just stalking him - and if he got what he derserved can you not read - He resigned through his own choice - micky wanted him to stay but has thing were at the club he could not work like it - the good thing about chappers is he is loyal - still some people at the club don't know that word[/quote] You dont get anywhere in football in the lower echelons as Lewes have recently proved.
frank wrote:
Chapmans The Saviour wrote: At least Ian Champan, sorry Fatman has gone. Bloody drinking and "lads horseplay" was affecting the team. Wilkins was too soft and let him get away with it. Bye Fat Ian, you got what you deserved you MUPPET!
and do you know him personally or are you just stalking him - and if he got what he derserved can you not read - He resigned through his own choice - micky wanted him to stay but has thing were at the club he could not work like it - the good thing about chappers is he is loyal - still some people at the club don't know that word
You dont get anywhere in football in the lower echelons as Lewes have recently proved.
Posted by: Ian, Brighton on 11:19am Wed 21 May 08
I can't believe that MA's bum has hardly touched the managers chair and people and b!tching already!! What a sad bunch of people you are. Here's an idea, wait to see who he signs, what they play like and how are pre-season games go before jumping to ill-researched conclusions. I for one can't wait to get next season underway, everything is looking up, MA has said championship before Falmer is built (Although that probably gives him a 50yr window to achieve it!), great new(ish) manager, old players out which frees up alot of wages for fresh blood, the sun is shining and I feel good people! Has anyone noticed that Gold isn't happy at Birmingham City anymore? Just a thought. . . .
I can't believe that MA's bum has hardly touched the managers chair and people and b!tching already!! What a sad bunch of people you are. Here's an idea, wait to see who he signs, what they play like and how are pre-season games go before jumping to ill-researched conclusions. I for one can't wait to get next season underway, everything is looking up, MA has said championship before Falmer is built (Although that probably gives him a 50yr window to achieve it!), great new(ish) manager, old players out which frees up alot of wages for fresh blood, the sun is shining and I feel good people! Has anyone noticed that Gold isn't happy at Birmingham City anymore? Just a thought. . . .
Posted by: stinky pete, a swamp on 11:34am Wed 21 May 08
I don't know why i bother reading the comments... Just let the management manage, and supporters just support!
I don't know why i bother reading the comments... Just let the management manage, and supporters just support!
Posted by: Paul, Brighton Seafront on 12:04pm Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]Martyn[/bold] wrote:
We have eleven first team players and the rest are of Conference standard! With twenty players aged under 25 and fifteen aged 21 or under what we need is experience as only Kuipers, Thomson and Forster can be termed experienced players. Utility player? That's another word for jake of all trades master of none! What do we need wingers for as we have Robinson and Cox? We have 23 contracted players at the moment and with the six new signings the squad could be as large as 29, one bigger than last season! Why do we need 29 players when other teams in the division manage fine with just 22? If we sign six players how many games are Sullivan, Hinshelwood, Pearson, Loft, Fogden, Royce, Wilis, Chamberlain, Gatting, Dixon, Louis and Gargan going to play next season? Andy - Forget Currie or Kanchelskis as they are too old. We don't need six new players four will suffice. The players we should sign are: Matt Richards Ian Westlake Peter Leven Steven Gillespie[/quote] Oh how I had missed reading this post. Well done, Martyn. YOu have brightened up my day.
Martyn wrote:
We have eleven first team players and the rest are of Conference standard! With twenty players aged under 25 and fifteen aged 21 or under what we need is experience as only Kuipers, Thomson and Forster can be termed experienced players. Utility player? That's another word for jake of all trades master of none! What do we need wingers for as we have Robinson and Cox? We have 23 contracted players at the moment and with the six new signings the squad could be as large as 29, one bigger than last season! Why do we need 29 players when other teams in the division manage fine with just 22? If we sign six players how many games are Sullivan, Hinshelwood, Pearson, Loft, Fogden, Royce, Wilis, Chamberlain, Gatting, Dixon, Louis and Gargan going to play next season? Andy - Forget Currie or Kanchelskis as they are too old. We don't need six new players four will suffice. The players we should sign are: Matt Richards Ian Westlake Peter Leven Steven Gillespie
Oh how I had missed reading this post. Well done, Martyn. YOu have brightened up my day.
Posted by: Paul, Brighton Seafront on 12:06pm Wed 21 May 08
Ps We do need 6 players at least.
We do not have a left-back at the club and could do with some cover there.
Do other clubs only have 22 players? I am sure you will find a lot of them have young pro's on their books boosting numbers.
Ps We do need 6 players at least.
We do not have a left-back at the club and could do with some cover there.
Do other clubs only have 22 players? I am sure you will find a lot of them have young pro's on their books boosting numbers.
Posted by: Royster, Brighton on 12:13pm Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]larry saunders[/bold] wrote:
where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>[/quote] Thats exactly what Harry Rednapp was saying last weekend.
larry saunders wrote:
where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>
Thats exactly what Harry Rednapp was saying last weekend.
Posted by: Sancho, Brighton on 12:51pm Wed 21 May 08
Do you remember Dick Knight telling us all that we were getting 5 signings last january? Apart from Murray they were all a load of rubbish let's hope we can acually get some quality in; not those rubbish non-legue players we are accustomed to (Dixon), (mcfaul).
Do you remember Dick Knight telling us all that we were getting 5 signings last january? Apart from Murray they were all a load of rubbish let's hope we can acually get some quality in; not those rubbish non-legue players we are accustomed to (Dixon), (mcfaul).
Posted by: Ian, Brighton on 1:06pm Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]Royster[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]larry saunders[/bold] wrote: where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>[/quote] Thats exactly what Harry Rednapp was saying last weekend. [/quote] Is Harry Redknapp illiterate as well then?
Royster wrote:
larry saunders wrote: where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>
Thats exactly what Harry Rednapp was saying last weekend.
Is Harry Redknapp illiterate as well then?
Posted by: Starkers, Hanover on 1:23pm Wed 21 May 08
I'd like to see Micky get a winger who is good at getting crosses into the box, like Paul Brooker used to. Although, he'll need to be a bit sturdier than Brooker was.
I'd like to see Micky get a winger who is good at getting crosses into the box, like Paul Brooker used to. Although, he'll need to be a bit sturdier than Brooker was.
Posted by: James, Brighton on 1:38pm Wed 21 May 08
i think 6 players with league 1 or championship experience is very optimistic, but whoever adams brings in, i hope that they have the quality to help get us back into the championship
i think 6 players with league 1 or championship experience is very optimistic, but whoever adams brings in, i hope that they have the quality to help get us back into the championship
Posted by: Peter, Gatwick on 2:10pm Wed 21 May 08
I normally am quite pleased when the season ends and we can have a bit of a break from football but this year I am looking forward to seeing some decent football in the next season. The last few months under Wilkins have been poor and this made me think several times about renewing the season ticket but I am confident that Micky will bring in the right people to get us out of the division. Why DW didn't get rid of the grossly over rated Jake Robinson I do not know - hopefully with a better manager he will finally after many years prove to be reasonably worthwhile
I normally am quite pleased when the season ends and we can have a bit of a break from football but this year I am looking forward to seeing some decent football in the next season. The last few months under Wilkins have been poor and this made me think several times about renewing the season ticket but I am confident that Micky will bring in the right people to get us out of the division. Why DW didn't get rid of the grossly over rated Jake Robinson I do not know - hopefully with a better manager he will finally after many years prove to be reasonably worthwhile
Posted by: sam, hove on 2:23pm Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]Paul[/bold] wrote:
Ps We do need 6 players at least. We do not have a left-back at the club and could do with some cover there. Do other clubs only have 22 players? I am sure you will find a lot of them have young pro's on their books boosting numbers.[/quote] Common sense pervails under this man! Who the f*ck has a team of 22 players? I have a great idea! Lets be fans and back the team no matter what! If we have a pre-DK board the OK insult the board but notice how we havn't sold any major assets like we did the goldstone! Get off the managments back and start being a fan not a critic!!!
Paul wrote:
Ps We do need 6 players at least. We do not have a left-back at the club and could do with some cover there. Do other clubs only have 22 players? I am sure you will find a lot of them have young pro's on their books boosting numbers.
Common sense pervails under this man! Who the f*ck has a team of 22 players? I have a great idea! Lets be fans and back the team no matter what! If we have a pre-DK board the OK insult the board but notice how we havn't sold any major assets like we did the goldstone! Get off the managments back and start being a fan not a critic!!!
Posted by: Max, Withdene on 2:54pm Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]Royster[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]larry saunders[/bold] wrote: where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>[/quote] Thats exactly what Harry Rednapp was saying last weekend. [/quote] hee hee good one!
Royster wrote:
larry saunders wrote: where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>
Thats exactly what Harry Rednapp was saying last weekend.
hee hee good one!
Posted by: Phil, in the middle on 2:58pm Wed 21 May 08
Looks like Adams is trying to do the same as last time by brining in experienced players. It would help to see some men play instead of kids.
If he wants League 1 and Championship experience, why is Lloyd swaning off abroad?
Looks like Adams is trying to do the same as last time by brining in experienced players. It would help to see some men play instead of kids.
If he wants League 1 and Championship experience, why is Lloyd swaning off abroad?
Posted by: Alan, Brighton on 3:39pm Wed 21 May 08
For goodness sake, let’s give MA and the board our full support. Chapman has been a servant to the club, but unfortunately his transition in to a "Coaching" role has not been successful, nor has he acted with the professionalism that is required at a football club at this level. White should now be fired as he is, again; not what is required at an "Important" football club like Brighton. Dean Wilkins however, is a very talented coach, who is professional and is a good man. It would be an honour for this club, if Dean were to stay and would benefit the club massively. With the right signings we could have a fantastic season. I would however sleep a lot easier, when I see shovels pounding the earth in Falmer. Time for an update from the club I think.
For goodness sake, let’s give MA and the board our full support. Chapman has been a servant to the club, but unfortunately his transition in to a "Coaching" role has not been successful, nor has he acted with the professionalism that is required at a football club at this level. White should now be fired as he is, again; not what is required at an "Important" football club like Brighton. Dean Wilkins however, is a very talented coach, who is professional and is a good man. It would be an honour for this club, if Dean were to stay and would benefit the club massively. With the right signings we could have a fantastic season. I would however sleep a lot easier, when I see shovels pounding the earth in Falmer. Time for an update from the club I think.
Posted by: DJ, WORTHING on 3:48pm Wed 21 May 08
I would like to see Albion sign
GRADEL
GILLESPIE
RICHARDS
WESTLAKE
CURRIE/BROOKER
LEVEN
VIRGO
[bold]bold[/bold]
I would like to see Albion sign
GRADEL
GILLESPIE
RICHARDS
WESTLAKE
CURRIE/BROOKER
LEVEN
VIRGO
Posted by: DJ, WORTHING on 3:49pm Wed 21 May 08
I would like to see Albion sign
GRADEL
GILLESPIE
RICHARDS
WESTLAKE
CURRIE/BROOKER
LEVEN
VIRGO
[bold]bold[/bold]
I would like to see Albion sign
GRADEL
GILLESPIE
RICHARDS
WESTLAKE
CURRIE/BROOKER
LEVEN
VIRGO
Posted by: DJ, WORTHING on 3:49pm Wed 21 May 08
I would like to see Albion sign
GRADEL
GILLESPIE
RICHARDS
WESTLAKE
CURRIE/BROOKER
LEVEN
VIRGO
[bold]bold[/bold]
I would like to see Albion sign
GRADEL
GILLESPIE
RICHARDS
WESTLAKE
CURRIE/BROOKER
LEVEN
VIRGO
Posted by: haza, withdean on 3:51pm Wed 21 May 08
kris commons has just been relesed by forset he gd like to see him[bold]bold[/bold]
kris commons has just been relesed by forset he gd like to see him
Posted by: Ian, Brighton on 3:52pm Wed 21 May 08
I would like to see DJ write everything 3 times in case nobody saw the 1st two posts
I would like to see DJ write everything 3 times in case nobody saw the 1st two posts
Posted by: Ian, Brighton on 3:52pm Wed 21 May 08
I would like to see DJ write everything 3 times in case nobody saw the 1st two posts
I would like to see DJ write everything 3 times in case nobody saw the 1st two posts
Posted by: Ian, Brighton on 3:52pm Wed 21 May 08
I would like to see DJ write everything 3 times in case nobody saw the 1st two posts
I would like to see DJ write everything 3 times in case nobody saw the 1st two posts
Posted by: Bill, Brighton on 4:02pm Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]haza[/bold] wrote:
kris commons has just been relesed by forset he gd like to see him[bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] Sorry Haza, but I think Derby are about to snap him up - that's the rumour anyway
haza wrote:
kris commons has just been relesed by forset he gd like to see him
Sorry Haza, but I think Derby are about to snap him up - that's the rumour anyway
Posted by: rocky, saltdean on 4:11pm Wed 21 May 08
its all well asking who we want to sign , years ago players loved coming to brighton now its cheaper to live in london .... i would like to see tommy black released by sarfend i know ex palace but he looked good , jabo ibhere, i know he is ex orient but big and strong unlike murray, i am sure micky knows who he wants but not lee steele !!!!
its all well asking who we want to sign , years ago players loved coming to brighton now its cheaper to live in london .... i would like to see tommy black released by sarfend i know ex palace but he looked good , jabo ibhere, i know he is ex orient but big and strong unlike murray, i am sure micky knows who he wants but not lee steele !!!!
Posted by: Jules, brighton on 5:47pm Wed 21 May 08
Is Racon a definite no-no????
Gillespie
Billy Clarke
Peter Leven
Greenacre
Richards
Stuart Fleetwood
Westlake
Pittman
Vokes and Bowditch and interestingly why did Cullip turn down a ne contract with Gillingham
Is Racon a definite no-no????
Gillespie
Billy Clarke
Peter Leven
Greenacre
Richards
Stuart Fleetwood
Westlake
Pittman
Vokes and Bowditch and interestingly why did Cullip turn down a ne contract with Gillingham
Posted by: Andy, Brighton on 6:24pm Wed 21 May 08
Albion should sign that Vokes from Bournemouth, he will be quality!and Peter Leven. as for players like Currie and Cullip - STOP LIVING IN THE PAST! i'm glad Micky is back but he shouldnt bring in the old dead wood! i agree that the recent batch of youngsters are not good enough. with a few decent signings we can win the league next season.
Albion should sign that Vokes from Bournemouth, he will be quality!and Peter Leven. as for players like Currie and Cullip - STOP LIVING IN THE PAST! i'm glad Micky is back but he shouldnt bring in the old dead wood! i agree that the recent batch of youngsters are not good enough. with a few decent signings we can win the league next season.
Posted by: Martyn on 7:35pm Wed 21 May 08
Currie, Cullip, Brooker and Virgo - stop living in the past!
Jules - why do we need SIX strikers?
Vokes is wanted by Wolves, Aston Villa and Newcastle so there is absolutely no chance of Brighton signing him!
Why do we want an injury prone striker like Bowditch?
Six new signings is hugely optimistic IMHO.
We don't need more than two players per position which is twenty two players.
The problem with the current squad is that just over half of them are not up to first team standard!
Currie, Cullip, Brooker and Virgo - stop living in the past!
Jules - why do we need SIX strikers?
Vokes is wanted by Wolves, Aston Villa and Newcastle so there is absolutely no chance of Brighton signing him!
Why do we want an injury prone striker like Bowditch?
Six new signings is hugely optimistic IMHO.
We don't need more than two players per position which is twenty two players.
The problem with the current squad is that just over half of them are not up to first team standard!
Posted by: Rod The Nozzle, Shoreham on 9:14pm Wed 21 May 08
[quote][bold]deb[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Peter[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]larry saunders[/bold] wrote: where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>[/quote] You are an idiot. We spent £300k on a striker in the transfer window. Money is there to spend otherwise I doubt Micky would have returned. Why don't we wait until we sign someone before moaning?[/quote] yes but we sold enough players that month to cover it so it wasn't really spending[/quote] I see the voice of the muppets is back-spouting sh1t again.
When will you get it into that dormant organ between your ears that a club losing £2 MILLION + a year do not make a profit when selling players.
You have to be the most moronic female ever to voice an opinion about football. Don't you have some ironing or washing up to do instead of coming on here?
deb wrote:
Peter wrote:
larry saunders wrote: where is the money comming fro to pay for new players?Good players will want good wages.Bighton dont get the gates to pay desent money.Will Dk put his hand in is pocet he asent in the past,so no good players will be signed.Dean should stay on because the big mouth Adams will not last and you should no the saying NEVER GO BACK IT NEVER WORKS>
You are an idiot. We spent £300k on a striker in the transfer window. Money is there to spend otherwise I doubt Micky would have returned. Why don't we wait until we sign someone before moaning?
yes but we sold enough players that month to cover it so it wasn't really spending
I see the voice of the muppets is back-spouting sh1t again.
When will you get it into that dormant organ between your ears that a club losing £2 MILLION + a year do not make a profit when selling players.
You have to be the most moronic female ever to voice an opinion about football. Don't you have some ironing or washing up to do instead of coming on here?
Posted by: Bill, Brighton on 10:37pm Wed 21 May 08
Adams wouldn't be making statements like this if he hadn't been promised sufficient funds to buy/pay the wages of new players. The board have clearly got a new sense of ambition and recognise that they've got to give the fans something to cheer about if they want Falmer filled.
Adams wouldn't be making statements like this if he hadn't been promised sufficient funds to buy/pay the wages of new players. The board have clearly got a new sense of ambition and recognise that they've got to give the fans something to cheer about if they want Falmer filled.
Posted by: Jules, brighton on 11:43pm Wed 21 May 08
Sorry I should have made myself clearer, I'm not advocating signing all of these players but these are players for consideration, Sam Vokes is probably wishful thinking I know and I just thought it interesting Cullip turning down Gillingham. martyn I don't think a squad of 22 is enough an dI would say MA has pitched it about right around the 26-28 mark. One last point I think thre is likely to be investment in the pipeline. Remember we spent the money we received in January from transfers and it didn't go straight to legal challenges and debt consolidation as it had in the past.
Sorry I should have made myself clearer, I'm not advocating signing all of these players but these are players for consideration, Sam Vokes is probably wishful thinking I know and I just thought it interesting Cullip turning down Gillingham. martyn I don't think a squad of 22 is enough an dI would say MA has pitched it about right around the 26-28 mark. One last point I think thre is likely to be investment in the pipeline. Remember we spent the money we received in January from transfers and it didn't go straight to legal challenges and debt consolidation as it had in the past.
Posted by: Martyn on 8:24am Thu 22 May 08
Jules - A squad of 22 is more than enough if you get rid of all the deadwood which we STILL HAVEN'T DONE (we have only added four more to it)!
What is the point of having 23 players of whom 12 players are not up to first team standard and probably never will be?
If you have more than 22 players there will be some who don't even play reserve team football!
Jules - A squad of 22 is more than enough if you get rid of all the deadwood which we STILL HAVEN'T DONE (we have only added four more to it)!
What is the point of having 23 players of whom 12 players are not up to first team standard and probably never will be?
If you have more than 22 players there will be some who don't even play reserve team football!
Posted by: Paul, Brighton Seafront on 9:52am Thu 22 May 08
[quote][bold]Martyn[/bold] wrote:
Jules - A squad of 22 is more than enough if you get rid of all the deadwood which we STILL HAVEN'T DONE (we have only added four more to it)! What is the point of having 23 players of whom 12 players are not up to first team standard and probably never will be? If you have more than 22 players there will be some who don't even play reserve team football![/quote] Players are not robots. Some are not ready for first team football at this level. That is why we farm players out to Bognor or Worthing etc. The first year pro's are not likely to feature much this season - fule changes means that they are on a two year scholarship and are not the finshied product straight away. A 22 man squad would be suicide.
Martyn wrote:
Jules - A squad of 22 is more than enough if you get rid of all the deadwood which we STILL HAVEN'T DONE (we have only added four more to it)! What is the point of having 23 players of whom 12 players are not up to first team standard and probably never will be? If you have more than 22 players there will be some who don't even play reserve team football!
Players are not robots. Some are not ready for first team football at this level. That is why we farm players out to Bognor or Worthing etc. The first year pro's are not likely to feature much this season - fule changes means that they are on a two year scholarship and are not the finshied product straight away. A 22 man squad would be suicide.
Posted by: stuart, brighton on 11:20am Thu 22 May 08
Peter Leven rejected a contract from Chesterfield yesterday, him on a free transfer would be a great start!
Peter Leven rejected a contract from Chesterfield yesterday, him on a free transfer would be a great start!
Posted by: Scarfer1, in the jungle book on 12:21pm Thu 22 May 08
[quote][bold]DJ[/bold] wrote:
I would like to see Albion sign
GRADEL
GILLESPIE
RICHARDS
WESTLAKE
CURRIE/BROOKER
LEVEN
VIRGO
[bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] You forgot McPhee - he'd do a job
DJ wrote:
I would like to see Albion sign
GRADEL
GILLESPIE
RICHARDS
WESTLAKE
CURRIE/BROOKER
LEVEN
VIRGO
You forgot McPhee - he'd do a job
Posted by: Donny D, Lewes on 5:42pm Thu 22 May 08
To be honest I can't see anyone with ambition wanting to join a team based in a portacabin, the Albion are going to loose droves of fans to the new conference clubs unless MA picks things up very quickly and only brings in real quality. Grant Horscroft or Kevin Bremner for example.
To be honest I can't see anyone with ambition wanting to join a team based in a portacabin, the Albion are going to loose droves of fans to the new conference clubs unless MA picks things up very quickly and only brings in real quality. Grant Horscroft or Kevin Bremner for example.
Posted by: mark, brighton on 6:02pm Thu 22 May 08
cant believe the club are going to pay hinshlewood while he has a fourth op on the same knee!!!! this club is becoming a joke!!! no wonder we are losing millions a year, we pay people for doing sweet fa.
cant believe the club are going to pay hinshlewood while he has a fourth op on the same knee!!!! this club is becoming a joke!!! no wonder we are losing millions a year, we pay people for doing sweet fa.
Posted by: Martyn on 7:36pm Thu 22 May 08
Paul - Elphick, Lynch, Cox, Fraser, Robinson and El-Abd have proved that if you are good enoug you're old enough!
The simple fact is that Sullivan, Hinshelwood, Pearson, Loft, Chamberlain, Fogden, Royce, Willis, Dixon, Gatting, Gargan and Louis aren't good enough!
If these players cannot attract a bigger club than Worthing or Bognor on loan they won't ever make it anyway.
These players shouldn't have been offered a contract in the first place unless they were good enough to play for the first team!
I'd rather have 22 quality players than 17 good players and 12 rubbish players. By opting for quantity we are sacrificing quality!
Paul - Elphick, Lynch, Cox, Fraser, Robinson and El-Abd have proved that if you are good enoug you're old enough!
The simple fact is that Sullivan, Hinshelwood, Pearson, Loft, Chamberlain, Fogden, Royce, Willis, Dixon, Gatting, Gargan and Louis aren't good enough!
If these players cannot attract a bigger club than Worthing or Bognor on loan they won't ever make it anyway.
These players shouldn't have been offered a contract in the first place unless they were good enough to play for the first team!
I'd rather have 22 quality players than 17 good players and 12 rubbish players. By opting for quantity we are sacrificing quality!
Posted by: Get rid of the deadwood on 7:54pm Thu 22 May 08
The only reason we need more players is because we have a dozen or so players who aren't good enough and who NEVER play in the first team! What is the point in keeping these players? It's better to have 6/7 less players but a better quality of players overall. If the four new pros aren't part of the first team why have they been offered contracts?
The only reason we need more players is because we have a dozen or so players who aren't good enough and who NEVER play in the first team! What is the point in keeping these players? It's better to have 6/7 less players but a better quality of players overall. If the four new pros aren't part of the first team why have they been offered contracts?
Posted by: Get rid of the deadwood on 8:17pm Thu 22 May 08
Even if injuries strike it is not as if the first year pros or Sullivan, Chamberlain and Gargan will play anyway as Brighton will sign someone on loan instead!
I guarantee that between them Sullivan, Hinshelwood, Pearson, Loft, Chamberlain, Fogden, Royce, Willis, Dixon, Gatting, Gargan and Louis won't make 50 appearences next season!
Even if injuries strike it is not as if the first year pros or Sullivan, Chamberlain and Gargan will play anyway as Brighton will sign someone on loan instead!
I guarantee that between them Sullivan, Hinshelwood, Pearson, Loft, Chamberlain, Fogden, Royce, Willis, Dixon, Gatting, Gargan and Louis won't make 50 appearences next season!
Posted by: FAV666 on 10:19pm Thu 22 May 08
Nice to see so much passion on here. I wish the BHA mailing list was as lively. I think we (the mailing list) has become a cyber dynosaur. What a shame.
Personally I am very happy with things BHA. Next season is too early for the Big Push. I would like to see us go up as we move into the new ground. No - the season after. It's a long game we are playing . . . .
Nice to see so much passion on here. I wish the BHA mailing list was as lively. I think we (the mailing list) has become a cyber dynosaur. What a shame.
Personally I am very happy with things BHA. Next season is too early for the Big Push. I would like to see us go up as we move into the new ground. No - the season after. It's a long game we are playing . . . .
Posted by: Cap'n Pugwash on 10:35pm Thu 22 May 08
[quote][bold]FAV666[/bold] wrote:
Nice to see so much passion on here. I wish the BHA mailing list was as lively. I think we (the mailing list) has become a cyber dynosaur. What a shame.
Personally I am very happy with things BHA. Next season is too early for the Big Push. I would like to see us go up as we move into the new ground. No - the season after. It's a long game we are playing . . . .[/quote] Mikey Mikey Mikey...a dinosaur? Bit harsh-as you would have noticed if you'd got your a55 down for the end of season meet-up!
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FAV666 wrote:
Nice to see so much passion on here. I wish the BHA mailing list was as lively. I think we (the mailing list) has become a cyber dynosaur. What a shame.
Personally I am very happy with things BHA. Next season is too early for the Big Push. I would like to see us go up as we move into the new ground. No - the season after. It's a long game we are playing . . . .
Mikey Mikey Mikey...a dinosaur? Bit harsh-as you would have noticed if you'd got your a55 down for the end of season meet-up!
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