Poyet stays with Albion (From The Argus)

Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:
I'm awaiting Freeloaders to state he was 100% right about this all the time (in retrospect, after it was confirmed, obviously), because he's a proper football person.

Claude Back wrote:

Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:
I'm awaiting Freeloaders to state he was 100% right about this all the time (in retrospect, after it was confirmed, obviously), because he's a proper football person.

With his own brain too, don't forget. :-)

VegasSeagull wrote:
I guess common sense prevailed.

WiseOldSeagull wrote:
That's got to give the players a boost going into the final stretch. The message is that Gus believes in the squad and is going to see the job through.

WiseOldSeagull wrote:
That's got to give the players a boost going into the final stretch. The message is that Gus believes in the squad and is going to see the job through.

marcotardelli wrote:
Does raise rather awkward questions about loyalty. Gus has demonstrated, IF the reports are to be believed, that he was ready to walk away at a defining time in the club's season and possibly the club's history. This was to do with ambition which outweighed his respect for the club and his chairman.
It's a situation that will be difficult if not impossible to repair. TB will be looking over his shoulder constantly wondering if GP is the man to entrust with his millions given he's likely (apparently) to be seduced by the faintest sniff from a richer club.
No one can blame Gus for his ambition
but he has demonstrated (apparently) he's willing to pursue it at any cost to his employers
I doubt if the trust will ever be there again. As I said in a previous post Gus owes his team's loyal supporters a
proper explanation and more pertinently, the Argus need to ask some searching questions instead of ****-footing around and publishing the usual half-baked, "don't rock the boat" stories. Why is it that football journalists are such a callow breed, afraid to put the sort of points that every fan wants to ask?

marcotardelli wrote:
Does raise rather awkward questions about loyalty. Gus has demonstrated, IF the reports are to be believed, that he was ready to walk away at a defining time in the club's season and possibly the club's history. This was to do with ambition which outweighed his respect for the club and his chairman.
It's a situation that will be difficult if not impossible to repair. TB will be looking over his shoulder constantly wondering if GP is the man to entrust with his millions given he's likely (apparently) to be seduced by the faintest sniff from a richer club.
No one can blame Gus for his ambition
but he has demonstrated (apparently) he's willing to pursue it at any cost to his employers
I doubt if the trust will ever be there again. As I said in a previous post Gus owes his team's loyal supporters a
proper explanation and more pertinently, the Argus need to ask some searching questions instead of ****-footing around and publishing the usual half-baked, "don't rock the boat" stories. Why is it that football journalists are such a callow breed, afraid to put the sort of points that every fan wants to ask?

fairweathersupporter wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:
Does raise rather awkward questions about loyalty. Gus has demonstrated, IF the reports are to be believed, that he was ready to walk away at a defining time in the club's season and possibly the club's history. This was to do with ambition which outweighed his respect for the club and his chairman.
It's a situation that will be difficult if not impossible to repair. TB will be looking over his shoulder constantly wondering if GP is the man to entrust with his millions given he's likely (apparently) to be seduced by the faintest sniff from a richer club.
No one can blame Gus for his ambition
but he has demonstrated (apparently) he's willing to pursue it at any cost to his employers
I doubt if the trust will ever be there again. As I said in a previous post Gus owes his team's loyal supporters a
proper explanation and more pertinently, the Argus need to ask some searching questions instead of ****-footing around and publishing the usual half-baked, "don't rock the boat" stories. Why is it that football journalists are such a callow breed, afraid to put the sort of points that every fan wants to ask?

Must try harder...

PressBoxTeaBoy wrote:
Have say,egg on the face at Sky Sports, who are at this very moment still spouting the headline that Gus is favourite to go.

When Andy Naylor beats Sky Sports news to the mark the world is changing.

Well done Andy.

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

Hovite wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

get over yourself

Hovite wrote:

Hovite wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

get over yourself

You and marcotardelli should meet up, I am sure you have lots in common.

Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:
I'm awaiting Freeloaders to state he was 100% right about this all the time (in retrospect, after it was confirmed, obviously), because he's a proper football person.

marcotardelli wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

Here, here. My sentiments exactly. You trust a manager to see the job through.
Gus was sorely tempted and now he sets his sights on renewed promotion push as second best.

saraman wrote:
Andy Naylor and co, have a word with Gus and ask him to read the comments on this sight and realise just how much he is revered ( bar the 0.01% trolls that is). He doesn't realise just how much hell he has put us through during the past two days. How many managers in the entire English football league have fans that are as passionate about him as us. I believe you realised that Gus at the eleventh hour.

ballantrrae wrote:

VegasSeagull wrote: I guess common sense prevailed.

Absolutely VegasSeagull ! Now Poyet can get that striker in on Loan. Make that 2 strikers as you and I agree Vegas. I think the club come out of this rather well. They didn't stand in Poyet's way and kept to the spirit of their agreement with him. The club also kept its own counsel and I am sure that message will have been noted by other Managers and players (+ their agents) as well. Poyet too seems to have behaved properly. He listened to what Reading had to say, deliberated and made a fairly quick decision thus letting both clubs know where they stood with him. A satisfactory result. I am relieved Poyet is still with us.

marcotardelli wrote:
Does raise rather awkward questions about loyalty. Gus has demonstrated, IF the reports are to be believed, that he was ready to walk away at a defining time in the club's season and possibly the club's history. This was to do with ambition which outweighed his respect for the club and his chairman.
It's a situation that will be difficult if not impossible to repair. TB will be looking over his shoulder constantly wondering if GP is the man to entrust with his millions given he's likely (apparently) to be seduced by the faintest sniff from a richer club.
No one can blame Gus for his ambition
but he has demonstrated (apparently) he's willing to pursue it at any cost to his employers
I doubt if the trust will ever be there again. As I said in a previous post Gus owes his team's loyal supporters a
proper explanation and more pertinently, the Argus need to ask some searching questions instead of ****-footing around and publishing the usual half-baked, "don't rock the boat" stories. Why is it that football journalists are such a callow breed, afraid to put the sort of points that every fan wants to ask?

GovindaTim wrote:
Have to say apart from pte and marcotardelli, the retards are conspicuous by their absence

marcotardelli wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

Here, here. My sentiments exactly. You trust a manager to see the job through.
Gus was sorely tempted and now he sets his sights on renewed promotion push as second best.

Hovite wrote:

Hovite wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

get over yourself

You and marcotardelli should meet up, I am sure you have lots in common.

brightonup wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

Here, here. My sentiments exactly. You trust a manager to see the job through.
Gus was sorely tempted and now he sets his sights on renewed promotion push as second best.

... must be Freeloader using an alias. He can't spell 'hear'......

marcotardelli wrote:

GovindaTim wrote:
Have to say apart from pte and marcotardelli, the retards are conspicuous by their absence

This is hard work but I'll repeat the question I asked earlier in a slightly different way....is it a crime to be in a minority and question GP's long-term loyalty? I refer you to the example I gave to Hoveite and would expand by agreeing that it's good news that there will be an apparent show of continuity until the end of the season but the fact remains that the manager was looking around for a new opportunity at a time that was crucial to the club's future. You don't know , neither do I, why he changed his mind but I think you'd struggle to argue it was through loyalty.

WisdomSpeaks wrote:

Hovite wrote:

Hovite wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

get over yourself

You and marcotardelli should meet up, I am sure you have lots in common.

Yes, it's called a brain!

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

WisdomSpeaks wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

GovindaTim wrote: Have to say apart from pte and marcotardelli, the retards are conspicuous by their absence

This is hard work but I'll repeat the question I asked earlier in a slightly different way....is it a crime to be in a minority and question GP's long-term loyalty? I refer you to the example I gave to Hoveite and would expand by agreeing that it's good news that there will be an apparent show of continuity until the end of the season but the fact remains that the manager was looking around for a new opportunity at a time that was crucial to the club's future. You don't know , neither do I, why he changed his mind but I think you'd struggle to argue it was through loyalty.

Marcotardelli do not question your perception - you are spot on and just because Hovite and a couple of others are so up Gus' backside doesn't mean that we can't see through the smokescreen. Gus has had his feelers out for ages. He has little respect for how the club is being run and Has an inflated opinion of himself and couldn't care less about this club. I actually don't have a problem with any of that but please Gus don't take us for idiots. We see your body language and hear your comments especially when you don't get your own way. The number of staff that have left since you were appointed is staggering. Your 'it's me or him' attitude has finally caught up with you and you will be history soon. Prove your worth with three points away from home for a change and an attacking formation. Please don't repeat your disgraceful team selection v WHU last year at the same stage of the season. Over to you Hovite!

marcotardelli wrote:

brightonup wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

Here, here. My sentiments exactly. You trust a manager to see the job through.
Gus was sorely tempted and now he sets his sights on renewed promotion push as second best.

... must be Freeloader using an alias. He can't spell 'hear'......

I refer you to http://www.unbecomin

glevity.com/2008/11/

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"Hear Hear or Here Here?
Posted on November 10, 2008 by Abacquer
So today I found myself agreeing with someone online and went to type “hear hear” but then remembered seeing someone else type “here here” a couple days earlier.

I was pretty sure the correct phrase was “hear hear” as opposed to the other variants I'd seen (“here here”, “hear here”, “here hear”) but I'd never actually looked it up. So I decided to check popular internet usage using Google:

“hear hear” = 1,740,000 hits

“here here” = 3,880,000 hits

“hear here” = 307,000 hits

“here hear” = 334,000 hits

pte wrote:
Wonder what odds the bookies are giving on whether Poyet will still be at the Amex next season

eastlondonseagull wrote:
Ha ha! Poor old Brian Owen breaks the story, but Andy Naylor gets the credit.

Great news, whoever got there first!

brightonup wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

brightonup wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

Here, here. My sentiments exactly. You trust a manager to see the job through.
Gus was sorely tempted and now he sets his sights on renewed promotion push as second best.

... must be Freeloader using an alias. He can't spell 'hear'......

I refer you to http://www.unbecomin


glevity.com/2008/11/


10/hear-hear-or-here


-here/

"Hear Hear or Here Here?
Posted on November 10, 2008 by Abacquer
So today I found myself agreeing with someone online and went to type “hear hear” but then remembered seeing someone else type “here here” a couple days earlier.

I was pretty sure the correct phrase was “hear hear” as opposed to the other variants I'd seen (“here here”, “hear here”, “here hear”) but I'd never actually looked it up. So I decided to check popular internet usage using Google:

“hear hear” = 1,740,000 hits

“here here” = 3,880,000 hits

“hear here” = 307,000 hits

“here hear” = 334,000 hits

Hear, hear vs. here, here

Hear, hear (usually with a comma and set apart as a self-contained sentence) is the conventional spelling of the colloquial exclamation used to express approval for a speaker or sentiment. It’s essentially short for hear him, hear him or hear this, hear this, where these phrases are a sort of cheer.

Here, here is widely regarded as a misspelling, although it is a common one, and there are ways to logically justify its use. But for what it’s worth, hear, hear is the original form (the Oxford English Dictionary cites examples going back to the 17th century) and is the one listed in dictionaries. English reference books mention here, here only to note that it’s wrong.

WisdomSpeaks wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

GovindaTim wrote:
Have to say apart from pte and marcotardelli, the retards are conspicuous by their absence

This is hard work but I'll repeat the question I asked earlier in a slightly different way....is it a crime to be in a minority and question GP's long-term loyalty? I refer you to the example I gave to Hoveite and would expand by agreeing that it's good news that there will be an apparent show of continuity until the end of the season but the fact remains that the manager was looking around for a new opportunity at a time that was crucial to the club's future. You don't know , neither do I, why he changed his mind but I think you'd struggle to argue it was through loyalty.

Marcotardelli do not question your perception - you are spot on and just because Hovite and a couple of others are so up Gus' backside doesn't mean that we can't see through the smokescreen. Gus has had his feelers out for ages. He has little respect for how the club is being run and Has an inflated opinion of himself and couldn't care less about this club.

I actually don't have a problem with any of that but please Gus don't take us for idiots. We see your body language and hear your comments especially when you don't get your own way.

The number of staff that have left since you were appointed is staggering. Your 'it's me or him' attitude has finally caught up with you and you will be history soon.

Prove your worth with three points away from home for a change and an attacking formation. Please don't repeat your disgraceful team selection v WHU last year at the same stage of the season.

Over to you Hovite!

pte wrote:
According to the Independent Poyet doesn't have a good relationship with the Board. Now there's a surprise

Wayne Collins wrote:

WisdomSpeaks wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

GovindaTim wrote: Have to say apart from pte and marcotardelli, the retards are conspicuous by their absence

This is hard work but I'll repeat the question I asked earlier in a slightly different way....is it a crime to be in a minority and question GP's long-term loyalty? I refer you to the example I gave to Hoveite and would expand by agreeing that it's good news that there will be an apparent show of continuity until the end of the season but the fact remains that the manager was looking around for a new opportunity at a time that was crucial to the club's future. You don't know , neither do I, why he changed his mind but I think you'd struggle to argue it was through loyalty.

Marcotardelli do not question your perception - you are spot on and just because Hovite and a couple of others are so up Gus' backside doesn't mean that we can't see through the smokescreen. Gus has had his feelers out for ages. He has little respect for how the club is being run and Has an inflated opinion of himself and couldn't care less about this club. I actually don't have a problem with any of that but please Gus don't take us for idiots. We see your body language and hear your comments especially when you don't get your own way. The number of staff that have left since you were appointed is staggering. Your 'it's me or him' attitude has finally caught up with you and you will be history soon. Prove your worth with three points away from home for a change and an attacking formation. Please don't repeat your disgraceful team selection v WHU last year at the same stage of the season. Over to you Hovite!

You are so spot on its scary. You need to ignore the idiots who cannot string more than one line together, because some of them would have a bad word to say about Poyet if he stole their teddy bear. I think it was a case of Poyet keeping his options wide open, as unless he gets us in the play offs this season, he'll be getting his P45 in the summer. I think if any other premiership club other than Reading or Wigan came in for him, he'd be gone. He's under a lot of pressure to deliver here, and I'm not sure he is capable. He certainly hasn't proved it this season.

Wayne Collins wrote:

WisdomSpeaks wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

GovindaTim wrote:
Have to say apart from pte and marcotardelli, the retards are conspicuous by their absence

This is hard work but I'll repeat the question I asked earlier in a slightly different way....is it a crime to be in a minority and question GP's long-term loyalty? I refer you to the example I gave to Hoveite and would expand by agreeing that it's good news that there will be an apparent show of continuity until the end of the season but the fact remains that the manager was looking around for a new opportunity at a time that was crucial to the club's future. You don't know , neither do I, why he changed his mind but I think you'd struggle to argue it was through loyalty.

Marcotardelli do not question your perception - you are spot on and just because Hovite and a couple of others are so up Gus' backside doesn't mean that we can't see through the smokescreen. Gus has had his feelers out for ages. He has little respect for how the club is being run and Has an inflated opinion of himself and couldn't care less about this club.

I actually don't have a problem with any of that but please Gus don't take us for idiots. We see your body language and hear your comments especially when you don't get your own way.

The number of staff that have left since you were appointed is staggering. Your 'it's me or him' attitude has finally caught up with you and you will be history soon.

Prove your worth with three points away from home for a change and an attacking formation. Please don't repeat your disgraceful team selection v WHU last year at the same stage of the season.

Over to you Hovite!

You are so spot on its scary.

You need to ignore the idiots who cannot string more than one line together, because some of them would have a bad word to say about Poyet if he stole their teddy bear.

I think it was a case of Poyet keeping his options wide open, as unless he gets us in the play offs this season, he'll be getting his P45 in the summer.

I think if any other premiership club other than Reading or Wigan came in for him, he'd be gone. He's under a lot of pressure to deliver here, and I'm not sure he is capable. He certainly hasn't proved it this season.

Dr Wombleface wrote:
TFFT.

Sussex J wrote:
Offered a £1.5m bonus if he kept Reading up according to the Independent

BobbyLaverick wrote:

brightonup wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

brightonup wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

Here, here. My sentiments exactly. You trust a manager to see the job through.
Gus was sorely tempted and now he sets his sights on renewed promotion push as second best.

... must be Freeloader using an alias. He can't spell 'hear'......

I refer you to http://www.unbecomin



glevity.com/2008/11/



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-here/

"Hear Hear or Here Here?
Posted on November 10, 2008 by Abacquer
So today I found myself agreeing with someone online and went to type “hear hear” but then remembered seeing someone else type “here here” a couple days earlier.

I was pretty sure the correct phrase was “hear hear” as opposed to the other variants I'd seen (“here here”, “hear here”, “here hear”) but I'd never actually looked it up. So I decided to check popular internet usage using Google:

“hear hear” = 1,740,000 hits

“here here” = 3,880,000 hits

“hear here” = 307,000 hits

“here hear” = 334,000 hits

Hear, hear vs. here, here

Hear, hear (usually with a comma and set apart as a self-contained sentence) is the conventional spelling of the colloquial exclamation used to express approval for a speaker or sentiment. It’s essentially short for hear him, hear him or hear this, hear this, where these phrases are a sort of cheer.

Here, here is widely regarded as a misspelling, although it is a common one, and there are ways to logically justify its use. But for what it’s worth, hear, hear is the original form (the Oxford English Dictionary cites examples going back to the 17th century) and is the one listed in dictionaries. English reference books mention here, here only to note that it’s wrong.

Heer, heer

WisdomSpeaks wrote:

Hovite wrote:

Hovite wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

get over yourself

You and marcotardelli should meet up, I am sure you have lots in common.

Yes, it's called a brain!

Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:

pte wrote: According to the Independent Poyet doesn't have a good relationship with the Board. Now there's a surprise

No, I don't see the board and Gus getting together in a group hug session any time soon... GP has possibly painted himself into a corner, with only promotion this season earning him his ticket to safety.

brightonup wrote:

BobbyLaverick wrote:

brightonup wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

brightonup wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

Here, here. My sentiments exactly. You trust a manager to see the job through.
Gus was sorely tempted and now he sets his sights on renewed promotion push as second best.

... must be Freeloader using an alias. He can't spell 'hear'......

I refer you to http://www.unbecomin




glevity.com/2008/11/




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-here/

"Hear Hear or Here Here?
Posted on November 10, 2008 by Abacquer
So today I found myself agreeing with someone online and went to type “hear hear” but then remembered seeing someone else type “here here” a couple days earlier.

I was pretty sure the correct phrase was “hear hear” as opposed to the other variants I'd seen (“here here”, “hear here”, “here hear”) but I'd never actually looked it up. So I decided to check popular internet usage using Google:

“hear hear” = 1,740,000 hits

“here here” = 3,880,000 hits

“hear here” = 307,000 hits

“here hear” = 334,000 hits

Hear, hear vs. here, here

Hear, hear (usually with a comma and set apart as a self-contained sentence) is the conventional spelling of the colloquial exclamation used to express approval for a speaker or sentiment. It’s essentially short for hear him, hear him or hear this, hear this, where these phrases are a sort of cheer.

Here, here is widely regarded as a misspelling, although it is a common one, and there are ways to logically justify its use. But for what it’s worth, hear, hear is the original form (the Oxford English Dictionary cites examples going back to the 17th century) and is the one listed in dictionaries. English reference books mention here, here only to note that it’s wrong.

Heer, heer

Nice one!

I must say that I find it hilarious that people treat football managers as if they should be supporters! Most people I know have had to make hard decisions in their working life to achieve a balance of work fulfilment, financial reward, esteem , influence and the freedom to make future choices. Why would football managers be any different? Surely Poyet should be allowed to assess the best option for himself in terms of prospects in all the above. In order to make an assessment, he has to speak with his suitors. To suggest otherwise is malicious mischief!

Baldseagull wrote:
I've read some right **** on here tonight, and in that article from The Independant.
Some people are reading far too much into what has happened, and one journalist is trying to make their earlier half cocked story look like it was only incorrect because Poyet changed his mind at the last minute.

I love Brighton but managing us is not the biggest job outside the Prem.
There is no problem between Gus and the Directors.
Gus did not go looking for a new position, one came looking for him.
A compensation package would have been agreed before Reading could talk to Gus, so it is not an indication of negotiations having gone a long way with Gus.

He got a job offer, thought about it for a day, and turned it down FFS.

Baldseagull wrote:
I've read some right **** on here tonight, and in that article from The Independant.
Some people are reading far too much into what has happened, and one journalist is trying to make their earlier half cocked story look like it was only incorrect because Poyet changed his mind at the last minute.

I love Brighton but managing us is not the biggest job outside the Prem.
There is no problem between Gus and the Directors.
Gus did not go looking for a new position, one came looking for him.
A compensation package would have been agreed before Reading could talk to Gus, so it is not an indication of negotiations having gone a long way with Gus.

He got a job offer, thought about it for a day, and turned it down FFS.

Wayne Collins wrote:

WisdomSpeaks wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

GovindaTim wrote: Have to say apart from pte and marcotardelli, the retards are conspicuous by their absence

This is hard work but I'll repeat the question I asked earlier in a slightly different way....is it a crime to be in a minority and question GP's long-term loyalty? I refer you to the example I gave to Hoveite and would expand by agreeing that it's good news that there will be an apparent show of continuity until the end of the season but the fact remains that the manager was looking around for a new opportunity at a time that was crucial to the club's future. You don't know , neither do I, why he changed his mind but I think you'd struggle to argue it was through loyalty.

Marcotardelli do not question your perception - you are spot on and just because Hovite and a couple of others are so up Gus' backside doesn't mean that we can't see through the smokescreen. Gus has had his feelers out for ages. He has little respect for how the club is being run and Has an inflated opinion of himself and couldn't care less about this club. I actually don't have a problem with any of that but please Gus don't take us for idiots. We see your body language and hear your comments especially when you don't get your own way. The number of staff that have left since you were appointed is staggering. Your 'it's me or him' attitude has finally caught up with you and you will be history soon. Prove your worth with three points away from home for a change and an attacking formation. Please don't repeat your disgraceful team selection v WHU last year at the same stage of the season. Over to you Hovite!

You are so spot on its scary. You need to ignore the idiots who cannot string more than one line together, because some of them would have a bad word to say about Poyet if he stole their teddy bear. I think it was a case of Poyet keeping his options wide open, as unless he gets us in the play offs this season, he'll be getting his P45 in the summer. I think if any other premiership club other than Reading or Wigan came in for him, he'd be gone. He's under a lot of pressure to deliver here, and I'm not sure he is capable. He certainly hasn't proved it this season.

old codger75 wrote:
Don't understand these comments about the Board's possible attitude. Gus is under contract to the Albion. If he's been speaking to Reading, as far as I'm aware, he could only do so after an 'official' approach from Reading and with the consent of the Albion Board. Nothing underhand - and also I believe the Board have always said if a Premiership Club wanted to speak to him they wouldn't stand in his way - but they were probably reasonably relaxed about Reading's approach as it was not likely to be 'big' enough to attract Gus

Withdean-er wrote:
Great news. His possible departure highlighted to me that there was no stand out candidate (who'd want Championship football), to replace Gus, and match the energy, buzz about the place, class, and long term plan .... that he has given us.

This is bad news for the noisy minority who yearn for Tony Pulis tactics of territory and get that lofted ball in the box.

A great day.

Dr Wombleface wrote:
Look at it this way. If last Monday morning, someone had said to you 'we can either keep Gus or he can go to a Premiership club right now', which would you have chosen? The fact is he's still here, and for that we should be grateful. You can speculate all you want about his relationship with the board. What hasn't changed is that he is still our manager and that's what we want at the moment, so quit your whinging all you so called Albion fans.

(Sorry, I seem to have missed the sign saying 'DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS!)

pte wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

Here, here. My sentiments exactly. You trust a manager to see the job through.
Gus was sorely tempted and now he sets his sights on renewed promotion push as second best.

Why can't people see it? Must be a lack of brain cells.

If I was employing someone I wouldn't put up with the public statements he has made or the way he has positioned himself courting managerial offers as a way of pressurising the board. Don't forget the guy has the biggest job outside the Prem, is well paid and still not satisfied. What does that tell you?

The board are biding their time. They can't do anything now at this critical stage. But at the end of the season regardless of which division we are in he'll be gone. The Board will make the assessment that the 2m to pay off his contract will be well worth paying to ensure the long term stability of the club. They may assume that they won't have to pay the 2m because some other club will take him on.

Will Poyet apologize for all this? Probably not

pte wrote:
Here's a thought. Reading are definitely going down so any new manager will have to work in the Championship next season. So if Reading want Poyet so badly it doesn't matter if they take him now or wait until next season.

So the deal may be that Poyet stays until the end of the season but there is a contract in place that he goes to Reading next season when the bulk of his work can begin. After all he can't save them and he can't sign any new players until next season.

That way even if Brighton go up, Poyet can't change his mind

Baldseagull wrote:
I've read some right **** on here tonight, and in that article from The Independant.
Some people are reading far too much into what has happened, and one journalist is trying to make their earlier half cocked story look like it was only incorrect because Poyet changed his mind at the last minute.

I love Brighton but managing us is not the biggest job outside the Prem.
There is no problem between Gus and the Directors.
Gus did not go looking for a new position, one came looking for him.
A compensation package would have been agreed before Reading could talk to Gus, so it is not an indication of negotiations having gone a long way with Gus.

He got a job offer, thought about it for a day, and turned it down FFS.

Baldseagull wrote:
I've read some right **** on here tonight, and in that article from The Independant.
Some people are reading far too much into what has happened, and one journalist is trying to make their earlier half cocked story look like it was only incorrect because Poyet changed his mind at the last minute.

I love Brighton but managing us is not the biggest job outside the Prem.
There is no problem between Gus and the Directors.
Gus did not go looking for a new position, one came looking for him.
A compensation package would have been agreed before Reading could talk to Gus, so it is not an indication of negotiations having gone a long way with Gus.

He got a job offer, thought about it for a day, and turned it down FFS.

saraman wrote:
Andy Naylor and co, have a word with Gus and ask him to read the comments on this sight and realise just how much he is revered ( bar the 0.01% trolls that is). He doesn't realise just how much hell he has put us through during the past two days. How many managers in the entire English football league have fans that are as passionate about him as us. I believe you realised that Gus at the eleventh hour.

Cap'n Pugwash wrote:

pte wrote:

marcotardelli wrote:

pte wrote:
This must leave a sour taste in the mouth with the board.

At this critical time the board has no choice to put up with the situation but next season we'll have a new manager.

Tony Bloom has invested a lot of money in the club and he has his pride. He won't put up with it and nor should he

Here, here. My sentiments exactly. You trust a manager to see the job through.
Gus was sorely tempted and now he sets his sights on renewed promotion push as second best.

Why can't people see it? Must be a lack of brain cells.

If I was employing someone I wouldn't put up with the public statements he has made or the way he has positioned himself courting managerial offers as a way of pressurising the board. Don't forget the guy has the biggest job outside the Prem, is well paid and still not satisfied. What does that tell you?

The board are biding their time. They can't do anything now at this critical stage. But at the end of the season regardless of which division we are in he'll be gone. The Board will make the assessment that the 2m to pay off his contract will be well worth paying to ensure the long term stability of the club. They may assume that they won't have to pay the 2m because some other club will take him on.

Will Poyet apologize for all this? Probably not

What the hell has he got to apologize for?

He was approached by another club-not the other way around so to suggest, like you and your oh so insightful buddy marcoretardelli, that he went looking is, frankly, ridiculous.

Gus was offered a £1.5 MILLION bonus if he kept Reading up-who on here wouldn't need a moment or two to consider that? Especially if one was working in an industry like professional football.

Do you seriously believe that TB and Barber will pay out £2 Million to Gus to get rid of him because he was approached by a club in the Premier League? Unbelievable. Seriously! Unbelievable.

pte wrote:
By the way if the board decide to sack Poyet at the end of the season it won't cost the club 2m if he finds alternative employment. If no one wants an unemployed manager he can always get work on Talk Sport

mikeygit wrote:
Pte--shut it--entitled to your opinion, but enough is enough--do you REALLY support Brighton?? If so get behind everyone including Gus. It is football, always speculation and managers will move on as Gus will no doubt at some stage--unless he gets BHA in the top half of the Premiership. I am sure there is rumour at some stage with all clubs but because we are at Brighton we hear about Brighton not other clubs.

pte wrote:

mikeygit wrote:
Pte--shut it--entitled to your opinion, but enough is enough--do you REALLY support Brighton?? If so get behind everyone including Gus. It is football, always speculation and managers will move on as Gus will no doubt at some stage--unless he gets BHA in the top half of the Premiership. I am sure there is rumour at some stage with all clubs but because we are at Brighton we hear about Brighton not other clubs.

Mike you're right.

We all love you Gus and are so glad you saw sense.

We know that one day you will lead Real Madrid or Barcelona one day and when that day comes our hearts will burst with pride that our club was once led by El Gus

pte wrote:
By the way if the board decide to sack Poyet at the end of the season it won't cost the club 2m if he finds alternative employment. If no one wants an unemployed manager he can always get work on Talk Sport

Hovite wrote:
Great quote Cap'n

BobbyLaverick wrote:

Hovite wrote:
Great quote Cap'n

Hear, hear Hovite! The Cap'n once again scuppers an abject attempt at intelligence!

Cap'n Pugwash wrote:

BobbyLaverick wrote:

Hovite wrote:
Great quote Cap'n

Hear, hear Hovite! The Cap'n once again scuppers an abject attempt at intelligence!

I'm here all month me hearties. arrrrrh.