New deal for Calderon is a priority (From The Argus)
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New deal for Calderon is a priority
9:30am Monday 15th March 2010 in
ALBION are planning to secure the long-term future of starring Spaniard Inigo Calderon.
The right-back has been outstanding since becoming Gus Poyet’s first signing of the January window on a contract for the rest of the season.
Calderon, 28, was the sponsor’s man-of-the-match in Saturday’s home defeat by Swindon and will be towards the top of the list when new deals are finalised in order to stave off potential suitors.
Poyet revealed: “It is something we have to look at. I am looking forward to keeping him here for many years. He likes it here, he knows the situation so we are working on it.
“The good thing is if I look at the players I’ve brought in everyone can realise now how good Peter (Brezovan) has been for us and Calderon has been outstanding all the time. I think people now understand why Marcos (Painter) is playing and how solid he is and everyone can see LuaLua.
“Everybody seems to be happy with them because they are different or better than what we have got.
“That is the way I would like to work from now on and try not to make many mistakes. At the moment it is working but it is not enough.”
Meanwhile, former manager Barry Lloyd’s role in the scouting set-up has been redefined.
He is now answerable to director of football Martin Hinshelwood, with responsibility for identifying new scholars rather than potential first team signings. An overall review of the scouting structure will be conducted by Poyet during the close season.
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mark by the sea
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9:52am Mon 15 Mar 10
lancingseagull wrote:the term scholars would mean aged 16 plus? so barry will be paid to find good 16 year olds? i thought that was hinshs job? fantastic news on caldi, best rightback since john gregory. seems gus now has control of the squad, something managers from before coppel wanted.. clearly the youth system is under performing which is why Brown and now lloyd are there.. more work on the youth is required.. but its all going in right direction..
Hurry up then lads!!! The sooner the club is mathematically safe, the sooner you'll know your futures. (lol) On the other topic, can someone define the full-time roles of "Director of Football" and "Chief Scout" for me. Or will there be a new post of "Assistant Director of Football" when Gus gets his own chief scout in?
terry flourish
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10:45am Mon 15 Mar 10
Painter could also prove to be a valuable acquisition in the summer and if Swansea go up which isn’t beyond the realms of possibility I think he’ll be ours.
deancoxissexy
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10:56am Mon 15 Mar 10
fretlessbass
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11:22am Mon 15 Mar 10
mark by the sea
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11:26am Mon 15 Mar 10
fretlessbass wrote:well i been saying white , booker lloyd should go, and the youth sorted out! things really are looking up.. just plans for the new training ground, and getting the youth into the academy league, and i be happy!!
Thank goodness Barry Lloyd has been reduced in status and power - long overdue.
wiltshire seagull
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1:23pm Mon 15 Mar 10
mark by the sea wrote:Mark, I be happy too & I d'live in Wiltshire, mind, lol. BTW, Barry Lloyd is still with BHA? Excellent news on K.Lualua as well. 2-1 to the Albion tomorrow with a 4-4-2 system & Foster scoring at least one, lol........
fretlessbass wrote: Thank goodness Barry Lloyd has been reduced in status and power - long overdue.well i been saying white , booker lloyd should go, and the youth sorted out! things really are looking up.. just plans for the new training ground, and getting the youth into the academy league, and i be happy!!
Zamora25
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1:34pm Mon 15 Mar 10
What are Hoyte and Carole still doing here? Whing and Cox are better than them!
88albion
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1:51pm Mon 15 Mar 10
Zamora25 wrote:I thought Elphicks deal ran through to Falmer
Good news about Lua Lua and Calderon. What about offering Elphick a new contract? What are Hoyte and Carole still doing here? Whing and Cox are better than them!
mark by the sea
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2:00pm Mon 15 Mar 10
Zamora25 wrote:whing is out on loan, cox is training with the youth! neither will play again for the albion.. again.. hoyte i think is one who needs his confidence, carole is a out and out winger, ideal sub for either wing.. give it 5 months and we will be saying cox who! there is going to be a massive spend this summer, on quality. fans must realise the days of spin are over. get your season tickets now!
Good news about Lua Lua and Calderon. What about offering Elphick a new contract? What are Hoyte and Carole still doing here? Whing and Cox are better than them!
Gee Jay
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2:25pm Mon 15 Mar 10
The new 'Broom' or should that read 'Bloom' is gradually sweeping clean.
namgo49
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5:56pm Mon 15 Mar 10
GP is clearly his own man and will sign the players he wants not what someone else comes up with. But he keeps in touch with those he feels may have a job still. Impressed he went to see Tunnicliffe the other night. He is definitely a 24/7 man.
The Phantom
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8:26pm Mon 15 Mar 10
namgo49 wrote:To be fair I think he went to see Swindon primarily rather than seeing how Tunnicliffe was getting on. Anyway to reiterate, all positive news today - the times they are achanging....
Good stuff here all of which I like to hear. Not too many loanees and short term contracts. BL relegated to youth. Continues to emphasise GP/TB have identified poor recruitment in the past and are responding. GP is clearly his own man and will sign the players he wants not what someone else comes up with. But he keeps in touch with those he feels may have a job still. Impressed he went to see Tunnicliffe the other night. He is definitely a 24/7 man.
Dingbat99
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6:13am Tue 16 Mar 10
mark by the sea wrote:Cox isn't training with the youth so why throw that in? Seagulls World, yesterday, interview with Poyet about tonight's match shows Cox clearly training with Calderon, Crofts and Hart.
Zamora25 wrote:whing is out on loan, cox is training with the youth! neither will play again for the albion.. again.. hoyte i think is one who needs his confidence, carole is a out and out winger, ideal sub for either wing.. give it 5 months and we will be saying cox who! there is going to be a massive spend this summer, on quality. fans must realise the days of spin are over. get your season tickets now!
Good news about Lua Lua and Calderon. What about offering Elphick a new contract? What are Hoyte and Carole still doing here? Whing and Cox are better than them!
mark by the sea
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8:20am Tue 16 Mar 10
Dingbat99 wrote:he was! what more can i say? perhaps he was collecting the cones from training! lol
mark by the sea wrote:Cox isn't training with the youth so why throw that in? Seagulls World, yesterday, interview with Poyet about tonight's match shows Cox clearly training with Calderon, Crofts and Hart.Zamora25 wrote: Good news about Lua Lua and Calderon. What about offering Elphick a new contract? What are Hoyte and Carole still doing here? Whing and Cox are better than them!whing is out on loan, cox is training with the youth! neither will play again for the albion.. again.. hoyte i think is one who needs his confidence, carole is a out and out winger, ideal sub for either wing.. give it 5 months and we will be saying cox who! there is going to be a massive spend this summer, on quality. fans must realise the days of spin are over. get your season tickets now!
Carlos Roa
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12:34pm Tue 16 Mar 10
Captain Haddock
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6:52pm Sun 21 Mar 10
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lancingseagull says...
9:45am Mon 15 Mar 10
On the other topic, can someone define the full-time roles of "Director of Football" and "Chief Scout" for me. Or will there be a new post of "Assistant Director of Football" when Gus gets his own chief scout in?