The Rumour Mill: Transfer gossip (From The Argus)
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The Rumour Mill: Transfer gossip
12:00pm Monday 21st May 2012 in Sport
Who's in and who's out at Albion and Crawley? This is the latest gossip doing the rounds...
Albion
- Oxford and Burton are competing to take Jake Forster-Caskey on a season-long loan. - Sky Sports (July 5).
- Vicente is on the wanted list of relegated Villarreal in Spain. Finances would not be a problem for Villarreal, who would offer Vicente a left-wing role and the chance to be close to his Valencia home. - Superdeporte (June 9).
- Reading are thought to be preparing a £2million bid for Liam Bridcutt - The Sun (June 6).
- Leeds, Huddersfield and Bristol City are tracking Inigo Calderon - skysports.com (June 5).
- Michael Owen has said the Championship is not an option as he decides on his future. - Daily Mail (May 17).
- Gus Poyet is on the verge of quitting Brighton after it emerged he is on the wanted list of three top West Midlands clubs. West Bromwich and relegated Wolves are on the lookout for new managers and Aston Villa are also considering Alex McLeish’s future - Daily Mail (May 10).
- Poyet on Villa's radar with Martinez, Lambert and Rodgers - Birmingham Mail (May 24).
- Brighton are leading the race for Dundee United's out-of-contract midfielder Danny Swanson - Daily Express (May 18).
- Brighton are 4/1 favourites to sign Michael Owen after he was released by Manchester United. - Skybet.com (May 17).
- Wimbledon midfielder Sammy Moore has been watched by both Albion and Coventry City. Moore, 24, was previously with Ipswich and is reported to currently be in contract negotiations with the Dons - skysports.com (May 9).
Crawley
- Crawley agreed a deal with Rotherham to sign forward Lewis Grabban - Sky Sports News (May 21)
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Sean O'Driscoll has emerged as the bookies' favourite to take over as manager of Crawley Town (May 10).
Comments(112)
Alan Duffy
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7:21pm Wed 9 May 12
Ripe seagull.
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7:34pm Wed 9 May 12
wole
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7:41pm Wed 9 May 12
The Real Ryfish
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8:02pm Wed 9 May 12
wole wrote:We can't afford his wages, but I'd be pleased with him, TBH.
Heskey is on his way to Brighton I am afraid to say.
9 of us
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8:31pm Wed 9 May 12
9 of us
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8:32pm Wed 9 May 12
Malcolm
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1:03am Thu 10 May 12
seagullsays
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7:15am Thu 10 May 12
Malcolm wrote:GP has said more than once that it would a very special opportunity to tempt him to leave. Can't see these as being particularly special so hope he stays. I'd be very disappointed to see him go, because of what he has said in the past and what he's acheived so far, but no one's bigger than the club. If the price is right, he'll go just like a player though I suppose!Time will tell.
Daily Mail saying that Poyet is on his way to the Midlands.
Alan G Skinner
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8:25am Thu 10 May 12
Captain Haddock
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9:27am Thu 10 May 12
Regards Poyet, Villa is the only potential worry of the 3 clubs discussed above.
mark5
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10:02am Thu 10 May 12
Captain Haddock wrote:Totaly agree. Villa is a bigger proposition altogether. Huge club, with big support, who should not be in the position they are. Alex Macleish's ability outside Scotland is questionable, first Birmingham and now Villa! A change of manager for them is essential now! I have no idea about their financial position, but with the crowds they can attract when doing well, must provide potential for more quality. If Aston Villa come knocking then Poyet will go I am sure. The reality is, that they will not, as Poyet has some way to go to prove his credentials for that size of club.
The Daily Mail is a pathetic rag.
Regards Poyet, Villa is the only potential worry of the 3 clubs discussed above.
Alan G Skinner
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10:03am Thu 10 May 12
Nathan L
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10:09am Thu 10 May 12
Jonathan Mouette
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10:14am Thu 10 May 12
Alan G Skinner
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10:19am Thu 10 May 12
The Phantom
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11:29am Thu 10 May 12
markymark03
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12:04pm Thu 10 May 12
Although Villa is a plausable club for Gus to move to, he has only recently extended his contract. I don't think Villa will want to pay for the compensation fee to sign Gus up or the compensation to sack their current manager. They would most likely want to invest it in two or three new players.
WBA are not special enough and I see Wolves struggling next season as I expect them to lose a few decent players.
I just don't buy this one
Corn Hill
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2:07pm Thu 10 May 12
Wolves maybe looking at GP but that would be an at best, sideways move for him.
Cant see this being much more than The Daily Fail throwing some mud around & seeing if any of it sticks.
football's coming home
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2:13pm Thu 10 May 12
Don't get me wrong I support Gus 100% and want him to stay but if I was a player considering signing for the Albion I would want to know that the Manager was fully commited to the club.
I know Gus is on a long contract but that looks like an insurance policy for the club and hasn't done anything to quell the rumours, everytime Gus speaks on the subject it becomes more 'complicated'
Why isn't there the same constant speculation surrounding Adkins or McDermott?
dave from bexill
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2:55pm Thu 10 May 12
Probably because both Adkins and McDermott have just taken their teams into the Premiership. Speculation about Gus may be a nuisance, but it's also a compliment to the Albion and shows we're on everyones radar now, even the tabloids.
I for one would be extremely suprised if he was to go anywhere, at least for another season or two/three
danb666
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3:39pm Thu 10 May 12
football's coming home
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3:51pm Thu 10 May 12
dave from bexill wrote:Understand what you are saying Dave but from the point of view of a Prem club looking for a new Manager wouldn't you think they would look at the two most sucessful Championship Managers first?
footballs coming home; Probably because both Adkins and McDermott have just taken their teams into the Premiership. Speculation about Gus may be a nuisance, but it's also a compliment to the Albion and shows we're on everyones radar now, even the tabloids. I for one would be extremely suprised if he was to go anywhere, at least for another season or two/three
They have already achieved and have far better track records.
Gus has unlimited potential but little experience as a Manager, for him it's all in the future. I just don't understand why he is the first name put up for any of these vacancies. Just worry all this speculation may unsettle players and hold us back.
Alan Duffy
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5:29pm Thu 10 May 12
namgo49
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6:12pm Thu 10 May 12
Alan Duffy wrote:Far too expensive wages wise. He will go to China for a last monied hoorah!!
What about Michael Owen? Lol
kwaidam
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6:18pm Thu 10 May 12
Zamora25
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6:22pm Thu 10 May 12
The squad currently stands at 35. How many first team games are East, Taricco, Sampayo, Rossi Branco, Kasim, March, Rodgers, Hayward, Hoskins, Agdestein, Bergkamp, Barker, Dickensen and Goodwin going to play next season? I don't see any of these players breaking into the first team next season. I wouldn't go into next season with just 25 players.
As for Poyet joining Villa no chance. What has he done? He has bought a lot of medicore players which increased the squad to 50 players at one point. Martinez and Lambert are far more likely options as they have achieved far more on a similar budget to Poyet.
everagull
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6:30pm Thu 10 May 12
gordongull
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6:42pm Thu 10 May 12
football's coming home wrote:There isn't any uncertainty about Gus's future, constant or otherwise.
Ok I know it's the silly season and we all love to speculate about who is coming or going but I really believe this constant uncertainty about Gus's future with us is starting to damage our chances of building a squad with the ability to reach the Premiership.
Don't get me wrong I support Gus 100% and want him to stay but if I was a player considering signing for the Albion I would want to know that the Manager was fully commited to the club.
I know Gus is on a long contract but that looks like an insurance policy for the club and hasn't done anything to quell the rumours, everytime Gus speaks on the subject it becomes more 'complicated'
Why isn't there the same constant speculation surrounding Adkins or McDermott?
He has quite clearly stated that it would take a very special job to tempt him away, and this hasn't happened yet. It is up to you whether to believe him or not.
What some sections of the press choose to fill their sports pages with, in the absence of any actual football news is a matter for them, but I suggest that these stories be viewed with scepticism.
There is no way that Nigel Adkins would leave Southampton unless maybe if Liverpool showed interest, and I believe that an approach was made by Wolves for the services of Brian McDermott which was rejected.
Gus is also here to stay.
ballantrrae
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7:03pm Thu 10 May 12
Changing the subject there is not much news around even on some of the rumours websites about who we might want to sign. Has anybody heard anything ?
However I have seen rumours about Bridcutt and Dunk leaving but think that's all they are 'rumours'.
Hoskins on the other hand seems unlikely to stay.
gordongull
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8:08pm Thu 10 May 12
Uruguay currently occupy 3rd place in the FIFA World Rankings, (above Brazil and Argentina).
While the likes of Forlan and Suarez would be out of the frame, there are sure to be players in or around the squad who could do a job for us, and Gus is the man to convince them that B&HA is where their future lies.
Admittedly, there is a risk of players becoming homesick, and Montevideo is a bit further away than Nottingham, but hopefully there would be enough of them to minimise this effect.
Uruguay are in Group A with Great Britain for the Olympics, so if we move quickly, they will only face a short trip up the M23 to represent their country!
Baldseagull
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11:33pm Thu 10 May 12
football's coming home wrote:This is why the Palace supporting hack at the Mail conjured up the story.
Ok I know it's the silly season and we all love to speculate about who is coming or going but I really believe this constant uncertainty about Gus's future with us is starting to damage our chances of building a squad with the ability to reach the Premiership.
Don't get me wrong I support Gus 100% and want him to stay but if I was a player considering signing for the Albion I would want to know that the Manager was fully commited to the club.
I know Gus is on a long contract but that looks like an insurance policy for the club and hasn't done anything to quell the rumours, everytime Gus speaks on the subject it becomes more 'complicated'
Why isn't there the same constant speculation surrounding Adkins or McDermott?
He is under pressure to write something, why not make something up about your rivals Manager.
Dave in Hastings
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11:37pm Thu 10 May 12
Zamora25 wrote:I'm sorry but this constant rubbish about the development squad players is utter drivel. So you have more knowledge about the potential of young players than the Albion manager and backroom staff?
We can't afford Owen, Heskey or Zamora's wages.
The squad currently stands at 35. How many first team games are East, Taricco, Sampayo, Rossi Branco, Kasim, March, Rodgers, Hayward, Hoskins, Agdestein, Bergkamp, Barker, Dickensen and Goodwin going to play next season? I don't see any of these players breaking into the first team next season. I wouldn't go into next season with just 25 players.
As for Poyet joining Villa no chance. What has he done? He has bought a lot of medicore players which increased the squad to 50 players at one point. Martinez and Lambert are far more likely options as they have achieved far more on a similar budget to Poyet.
Dave in Hastings
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11:38pm Thu 10 May 12
http://www.bbc.co.uk
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Captain Haddock
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9:21am Fri 11 May 12
gordongull wrote:Haha! Like it, Gordon!
We need to sign at least four Uruguay Internationals.
Uruguay currently occupy 3rd place in the FIFA World Rankings, (above Brazil and Argentina).
While the likes of Forlan and Suarez would be out of the frame, there are sure to be players in or around the squad who could do a job for us, and Gus is the man to convince them that B&HA is where their future lies.
Admittedly, there is a risk of players becoming homesick, and Montevideo is a bit further away than Nottingham, but hopefully there would be enough of them to minimise this effect.
Uruguay are in Group A with Great Britain for the Olympics, so if we move quickly, they will only face a short trip up the M23 to represent their country!
We could rule out Cavani, Lugano and Coates, who will also be on silly money already with big clubs but aside from that you never know!
Captain Haddock
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9:23am Fri 11 May 12
Baldseagull wrote:Exactly! Typical Palace fan! Mind you, shows that he recognises Gus' quality ;0)
football's coming home wrote:This is why the Palace supporting hack at the Mail conjured up the story.
Ok I know it's the silly season and we all love to speculate about who is coming or going but I really believe this constant uncertainty about Gus's future with us is starting to damage our chances of building a squad with the ability to reach the Premiership.
Don't get me wrong I support Gus 100% and want him to stay but if I was a player considering signing for the Albion I would want to know that the Manager was fully commited to the club.
I know Gus is on a long contract but that looks like an insurance policy for the club and hasn't done anything to quell the rumours, everytime Gus speaks on the subject it becomes more 'complicated'
Why isn't there the same constant speculation surrounding Adkins or McDermott?
He is under pressure to write something, why not make something up about your rivals Manager.
Rhodes Seagull
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2:08pm Fri 11 May 12
Brighton & Hove Albion have handed a one-year professional contract to young striker Shamir Goodwin.
seagulljoe
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5:36pm Fri 11 May 12
Zamora25 wrote:You are a troll or just a bit dim...one or the other.
We can't afford Owen, Heskey or Zamora's wages.
The squad currently stands at 35. How many first team games are East, Taricco, Sampayo, Rossi Branco, Kasim, March, Rodgers, Hayward, Hoskins, Agdestein, Bergkamp, Barker, Dickensen and Goodwin going to play next season? I don't see any of these players breaking into the first team next season. I wouldn't go into next season with just 25 players.
As for Poyet joining Villa no chance. What has he done? He has bought a lot of medicore players which increased the squad to 50 players at one point. Martinez and Lambert are far more likely options as they have achieved far more on a similar budget to Poyet.
reggie kray
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1:26pm Sun 13 May 12
Cabin fever
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9:41pm Mon 14 May 12
reggie kray wrote:What he said...
poyet is not god .....if ya wanna go go !! people talk like he did somthing special ....the football is utterly boring consistantly two shots on target per game ....we loose him and his mate slump in the seats like a couple of sulky kids .....take ur head out of his arse he aint that good
I wanna go go!
Between this clown, turtling, Zamora25 and HPR, I think we could have a management dream team.
Captain Haddock
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2:44am Tue 15 May 12
Alan Judge (Notts C) - a really talented and excited attacking player (seems to like the "inside left" position so could form part of a more proactive midfield five). Been dubbed "The Irish Messi"
Nick Powell (Crewe) - hugely talented but probably also sought after attacking midfielder. He's just what we need and has played for England with Jakey so would fit in nicely. Problem is Phallus Ferguson and Skeletor Moyes were both sniffing around recently and I can bet it's him they were scouting...them being there in person probably denotes the scouts have already reported back extensively to them.
Scott Allan (Taxdodgers) - looks a very good player and likely will be available along with the rest of Pimpey's squad.
Bialkovski (sp?) (Saints) - MAY be available after their promotion. Is young goalie with promise who simply hasn't got a look in. Saints fans' opinions seem mixed on him but those who don't mind him leaving don't seem particularly insightful. Just needs a chance and must be desperate for first team opps.
The Phantom
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2:27pm Wed 16 May 12
farside
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2:34pm Wed 16 May 12
Cabin fever
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3:34pm Wed 16 May 12
The Phantom wrote:Here you go:
All very well having this "rumour mill" story leading the way.....it does need to be updated from time to time as it is a little pointless otherwise. Bring em on however credible!
Brighton's gonna get Messi!
Following the departure of his inspriational boss, Pep Guardiola, Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi has turned his back on the Nou Camp is heading to the English seaside, to join Championship side Brighton and Hove Albion.
"When I heard that Brighton fans wanted a new striker to play alongside Macca, I was straight on the phone to Gus," said Messi. "I can't wait to get the Seagulls flying into the Premier League."
Amazingly, some were not keen on the news. Amex season-ticket holder HOVEPARKRESIDENT commented: "Messi will be a mess. Brighton are a terrible footballing team, and can only play one way.
"Gus Poyet is out of his depth, the players are not fit for the conference, let alone the championship, and I am not prepared to watch another season like the last one," added Mr Resident.
ballantrrae
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4:57pm Wed 16 May 12
farside wrote:Like you Farside I hope we snap Mattock up quickly. He was the one loanee who really fitted in and at only 21 should continue to get better.
Joe Mattock has been released by WBA today so free to sign (no fee). Even we can afford that! If there is a deal already in place(as you would hope there would be) we will surely know very quickly indeed?
The Phantom
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8:58pm Wed 16 May 12
Cabin fever wrote:Brilliant.....yeah I'd heard that Messi rumour too. Any rumours on the new Crawley manager then....oh no it's already fact! Good luck Sean O'Driscoll. Good choice.
The Phantom wrote:Here you go:
All very well having this "rumour mill" story leading the way.....it does need to be updated from time to time as it is a little pointless otherwise. Bring em on however credible!
Brighton's gonna get Messi!
Following the departure of his inspriational boss, Pep Guardiola, Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi has turned his back on the Nou Camp is heading to the English seaside, to join Championship side Brighton and Hove Albion.
"When I heard that Brighton fans wanted a new striker to play alongside Macca, I was straight on the phone to Gus," said Messi. "I can't wait to get the Seagulls flying into the Premier League."
Amazingly, some were not keen on the news. Amex season-ticket holder HOVEPARKRESIDENT commented: "Messi will be a mess. Brighton are a terrible footballing team, and can only play one way.
"Gus Poyet is out of his depth, the players are not fit for the conference, let alone the championship, and I am not prepared to watch another season like the last one," added Mr Resident.
Captain Haddock
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12:14pm Thu 17 May 12
The Phantom wrote:And The Seagulls are also reportedly set to swoop for Sergio Aguero.
Cabin fever wrote:Brilliant.....yeah I'd heard that Messi rumour too. Any rumours on the new Crawley manager then....oh no it's already fact! Good luck Sean O'Driscoll. Good choice.
The Phantom wrote:Here you go:
All very well having this "rumour mill" story leading the way.....it does need to be updated from time to time as it is a little pointless otherwise. Bring em on however credible!
Brighton's gonna get Messi!
Following the departure of his inspriational boss, Pep Guardiola, Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi has turned his back on the Nou Camp is heading to the English seaside, to join Championship side Brighton and Hove Albion.
"When I heard that Brighton fans wanted a new striker to play alongside Macca, I was straight on the phone to Gus," said Messi. "I can't wait to get the Seagulls flying into the Premier League."
Amazingly, some were not keen on the news. Amex season-ticket holder HOVEPARKRESIDENT commented: "Messi will be a mess. Brighton are a terrible footballing team, and can only play one way.
"Gus Poyet is out of his depth, the players are not fit for the conference, let alone the championship, and I am not prepared to watch another season like the last one," added Mr Resident.
It is believed the Argentine thinks scoring a title-winning goal for one of the richest clubs in the world is "ok" but is nothing compared to training at a Sussex uni then popping down the pier for an ice cream or bag of fish and chips.
He's set to sign in a swap deal with Albion enigma Ryan Harley.
Captain Haddock
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12:23pm Thu 17 May 12
The twinkle-toed Portuguese is angling for a move to the South East after an unhappy period at flops Real Madrid. He failed to score on a least three occasions during a miserable title-winning campaign and is also pining for a bag of chips (with ketchup).
Albion are thought to be uninterested as they like their footy on the ground, not their players!
Also it is thought the crime rate would escalate as "Ronnie" has a face EVERYONE just can't resist wanting to punch.
Captain Haddock
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12:26pm Thu 17 May 12
Sergio Aguero is rubbish so he'd suit these hoofers fine. I won't be renewing my phantom season ticket. Gus just go, you haven't a clue. Worst manager ever.
Poccypoc
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12:41pm Thu 17 May 12
Grumpy old goat
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12:49pm Thu 17 May 12
I might as well go out and buy The Sun: at least they update their rubbish.
Hovite
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1:36pm Thu 17 May 12
pte
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2:46pm Thu 17 May 12
football's coming home wrote:Reason there isnt the same speculation is because they may have a different agent or havent told their agent to stoke the rumour mill
Ok I know it's the silly season and we all love to speculate about who is coming or going but I really believe this constant uncertainty about Gus's future with us is starting to damage our chances of building a squad with the ability to reach the Premiership.
Don't get me wrong I support Gus 100% and want him to stay but if I was a player considering signing for the Albion I would want to know that the Manager was fully commited to the club.
I know Gus is on a long contract but that looks like an insurance policy for the club and hasn't done anything to quell the rumours, everytime Gus speaks on the subject it becomes more 'complicated'
Why isn't there the same constant speculation surrounding Adkins or McDermott?
SMF20
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6:42pm Thu 17 May 12
college
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8:30pm Thu 17 May 12
This one's for WORST EVER Transfer rumour site and they win it hands down
9 of us
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8:54pm Thu 17 May 12
pte
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3:24pm Fri 18 May 12
SMF20 wrote:To keep Tony on his toes
I dont know about everyone else but i personally am getting a bit sick of hearing about all the speculation surrounding Gus, what frustrates me more is that Gus does not come out and put these rumours to bed, we all know he is not shy in coming forward when it comes to his thoughts so why the silence when it comes to his own future?
Captain Haddock
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6:33pm Fri 18 May 12
1) We ARE interested in offering Joe Mattock (free agent) a deal but there's stiff comp that appears to include Sheff Utd and Palarse.
And
2) We are talking to Danny Swanson (Dundee Utd winger / midfielder)
Captain Haddock
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6:37pm Fri 18 May 12
Feasible target(s)?
MH would be a goalkeeping upgrade without question.
On a totally different note, Pimpey The Taxdodgers may have Chaingrai as their owner again - he's making a formal bid we are just hearing! You couldn't make this saga up!
Zamora25
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11:38am Sat 19 May 12
milehi6854
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12:20pm Sat 19 May 12
rolivan
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1:21pm Sat 19 May 12
gordongull
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2:36pm Sat 19 May 12
milehi6854 wrote:Try coming back when there is some football to talk about, and you'll find plenty of perceptive, constructive, and entertaining fan journalism.
Glad to see the club is in safe hands with all the support they get from this forum (lol) so many experts out there it's a wonder BHA isn't playing in the Champions League. Some realistic postings would be more in keeping with the careful way the club is progressing. Oh and by the way someone had to say it !!!!
You have clearly had an irony bypass if you are taking everything you read here seriously.
Rest assured that the Club is in safe hands! Most of us on this forum are realistic enough to accept that the Champions League is at least two seasons away :)
gordongull
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3:17pm Sat 19 May 12
rolivan wrote:Could the economic conditions many of us have been affected by for so long, finally be catching up with football?
So far 28 players released by Everton, Sunderland, Wolves and Bolton.If players want to be playing next season will have to lower their salary expectations and tell their greedy agents to find them a team.
As you say, Rolivan, Smaller squads will drive down players' wages,and there could be a lot of very decent footballers desperate to cut a deal when the reality of the situation sinks in.
This is not a time for panic buying, - and from a financial outlay viewpoint a waiting game will be far more rewarding.
Westham out of the equation next season would be good, - we have a bit more success against Blackpool, and Westham were the only side to beat us by more than three, in the League.
Zamora25
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4:32pm Sat 19 May 12
com/brighton-and-hov
e-albion/7765894/Spu
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let
Why do Spurs want our fifth choice centre back who played just three first team games last season?
championshipgull
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4:56pm Sat 19 May 12
gordongull
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7:17pm Sat 19 May 12
Zamora25 wrote:With Gareth Bale maybe coming in the opposite direction?
http://www.teamtalk.
com/brighton-and-hov
e-albion/7765894/Spu
rs-eye-Seagulls-star
let
Why do Spurs want our fifth choice centre back who played just three first team games last season?
I think I heard that if Chelsea win tonight, Bale will be looking for Championship football next season :)
Captain Haddock
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12:23pm Sun 20 May 12
Zamora25 wrote:Because they recognise him to be an exceptional prospect and want to get in early.
http://www.teamtalk.
com/brighton-and-hov
e-albion/7765894/Spu
rs-eye-Seagulls-star
let
Why do Spurs want our fifth choice centre back who played just three first team games last season?
It'd be gutted if our"5th choice CB" left this summer....although I think you'll find Tommy E is the real 5th choice now.
Alan G Skinner
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9:23am Mon 21 May 12
Rhodes Seagull
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4:48pm Mon 21 May 12
Phwee that was close!!!
davidinsouthampton
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4:55pm Mon 21 May 12
Rhodes Seagull wrote:It's just a smokescreen, a dummy. He was seen on the pier yesterday afternoon with Emil Heskey, Tony Bloom , Pele and Geoff Hurst.
Michael Owen has said the Championship is not an option
Phwee that was close!!!
rolivan
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5:44pm Mon 21 May 12
gordongull wrote:Hi GordonGull
rolivan wrote:Could the economic conditions many of us have been affected by for so long, finally be catching up with football?
So far 28 players released by Everton, Sunderland, Wolves and Bolton.If players want to be playing next season will have to lower their salary expectations and tell their greedy agents to find them a team.
As you say, Rolivan, Smaller squads will drive down players' wages,and there could be a lot of very decent footballers desperate to cut a deal when the reality of the situation sinks in.
This is not a time for panic buying, - and from a financial outlay viewpoint a waiting game will be far more rewarding.
Westham out of the equation next season would be good, - we have a bit more success against Blackpool, and Westham were the only side to beat us by more than three, in the League.
You got Your wish with WestHam another 8 released by QPR thats 36 from only 5 Clubs
GermanSeagull
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9:31am Tue 22 May 12
Captain Haddock
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10:42am Tue 22 May 12
GermanSeagull wrote:If true, get on it, Gustavo!
FC Cologne is going to release Michael Rensing, one of the best Goalies in the German Bundesliga!
We really need to strengthen in that department if we are serious about promotion next time out.
GermanSeagull
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1:38pm Tue 22 May 12
Captain Haddock wrote:It is true. Even Michael himself made a statement about it. He is one of a few players who've to leave after Cologne went down to the 2.Bundesliga.
GermanSeagull wrote:If true, get on it, Gustavo!
FC Cologne is going to release Michael Rensing, one of the best Goalies in the German Bundesliga!
We really need to strengthen in that department if we are serious about promotion next time out.
The others are Sascha Riether, Pedro Geromel and Milivoje Novakovic.
football's coming home
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5:56pm Tue 22 May 12
Gai Assulin has been released by Man City, could he be one of our first signings?
Owen Hargreaves has been released by Man City, so is that old rumour is about to start again.
Brighton are favourites to sign Michael Owen, so that old rumour has already started again.
Drogba confirms he is to leave Chelsea but denies he is joining Brighton. There are wild rumours about him choosing to play in China instead.
Mourinho says Gus is the best man to lead Brighton into the Premiership so reluctantly signs a new contract at Real Madrid.
Captain Haddock
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10:51pm Tue 22 May 12
GermanSeagull wrote:GermanSeagull,
Captain Haddock wrote:It is true. Even Michael himself made a statement about it. He is one of a few players who've to leave after Cologne went down to the 2.Bundesliga. The others are Sascha Riether, Pedro Geromel and Milivoje Novakovic.GermanSeagull wrote: FC Cologne is going to release Michael Rensing, one of the best Goalies in the German Bundesliga!If true, get on it, Gustavo! We really need to strengthen in that department if we are serious about promotion next time out.
Do you reckon Wolves will bid for Rensing to reunite him with Stolbakken(sp?)?
I've heard of him but am not familiar with his GK'ing...HOW good is he exactly, do you know?
seagulljoe
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11:11pm Tue 22 May 12
Zamora25 wrote:because they know more about football than you...which isn't hard
http://www.teamtalk.
com/brighton-and-hov
e-albion/7765894/Spu
rs-eye-Seagulls-star
let
Why do Spurs want our fifth choice centre back who played just three first team games last season?
GermanSeagull
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8:10am Wed 23 May 12
Captain Haddock wrote:Might be possible. But I don't believe that there is a Stolbakken-factor that increases the chances for Wolves then.
GermanSeagull wrote:GermanSeagull,
Captain Haddock wrote:It is true. Even Michael himself made a statement about it. He is one of a few players who've to leave after Cologne went down to the 2.Bundesliga. The others are Sascha Riether, Pedro Geromel and Milivoje Novakovic.GermanSeagull wrote: FC Cologne is going to release Michael Rensing, one of the best Goalies in the German Bundesliga!If true, get on it, Gustavo! We really need to strengthen in that department if we are serious about promotion next time out.
Do you reckon Wolves will bid for Rensing to reunite him with Stolbakken(sp?)?
I've heard of him but am not familiar with his GK'ing...HOW good is he exactly, do you know?
Rensings stat might be not that brilliant but with a non existing defense it's no real surprise. Imho only he and Podolski where the players who let Cologne hoping till the last game to avoid relegation.
Captain Haddock
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9:14am Wed 23 May 12
GermanSeagull wrote:Cheers for the reply. Sounds like he'd fit the bill with us.
Captain Haddock wrote:Might be possible. But I don't believe that there is a Stolbakken-factor that increases the chances for Wolves then.
GermanSeagull wrote:GermanSeagull,
Captain Haddock wrote:It is true. Even Michael himself made a statement about it. He is one of a few players who've to leave after Cologne went down to the 2.Bundesliga. The others are Sascha Riether, Pedro Geromel and Milivoje Novakovic.GermanSeagull wrote: FC Cologne is going to release Michael Rensing, one of the best Goalies in the German Bundesliga!If true, get on it, Gustavo! We really need to strengthen in that department if we are serious about promotion next time out.
Do you reckon Wolves will bid for Rensing to reunite him with Stolbakken(sp?)?
I've heard of him but am not familiar with his GK'ing...HOW good is he exactly, do you know?
Rensings stat might be not that brilliant but with a non existing defense it's no real surprise. Imho only he and Podolski where the players who let Cologne hoping till the last game to avoid relegation.
GermanSeagull
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9:59am Wed 23 May 12
Captain Haddock
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3:23pm Wed 23 May 12
gordongull
says...
8:02pm Wed 23 May 12
GermanSeagull wrote:You aren't Jupp Heynckes, by any chance, are you? :)
Perhaps I should apply as a Albionsscout for Germany *lol*. Looking for a new job anyway.
GermanSeagull
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8:45pm Wed 23 May 12
Captain Haddock wrote:About 30 miles east of Dortmund and 30 miles west of Paderborn (Sennelager) in Warstein.
Haha. Why not? Where in Germany are you based, btw?
GermanSeagull
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8:47pm Wed 23 May 12
gordongull wrote:LOL - No, I'm not. Don't think Jupp was in Brighton as a language student in Brighton in the early 80th.
GermanSeagull wrote:You aren't Jupp Heynckes, by any chance, are you? :)
Perhaps I should apply as a Albionsscout for Germany *lol*. Looking for a new job anyway.
milehi6854
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7:49am Fri 25 May 12
LOL
championshipgull
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8:07am Fri 25 May 12
gordongull
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7:14pm Fri 25 May 12
milehi6854 wrote:Do you know what a smiley means, milehi6854?
Gordongull, I did put LOL in my post do you understand what that means ? It seems you take me too seriously perhaps your bypass works better than mine.
LOL
Looks like the irony was lost on both of us.
Isn't it ironic?
Captain Haddock
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12:17am Sat 26 May 12
GermanSeagull wrote:Ah I see. Haven't been there. Went to see Bremen vs Wolfsburg and Hannover vs Bayern one weekend a couple of seasons ago.
Captain Haddock wrote:About 30 miles east of Dortmund and 30 miles west of Paderborn (Sennelager) in Warstein.
Haha. Why not? Where in Germany are you based, btw?
Really enjoyed the trip and the German footy experience...now have an official soft spot for Werder. Who do you follow there? Dortmund?
Grumpy old goat
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12:52pm Tue 29 May 12
Willie, Willie Irvine
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5:28pm Wed 30 May 12
Grumpy old goat wrote:Yes. It comes to something when you can't even get a half-baked rumour about your club for days...
These rumours really are in short supply, aren't they?
GP might soon be rumoured for Swansea, I suppose..?
Dave in Hastings
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7:54pm Wed 30 May 12
Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:Right on cue Willie... :)
Grumpy old goat wrote:Yes. It comes to something when you can't even get a half-baked rumour about your club for days...
These rumours really are in short supply, aren't they?
GP might soon be rumoured for Swansea, I suppose..?
The Phantom
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9:35am Fri 1 Jun 12
Willie, Willie Irvine
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10:41am Fri 1 Jun 12
beanyeye
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10:51am Fri 1 Jun 12
Lets talk about other clubs purchases. What do folk think about Adkins purchase of Jay Rodriguez for 7M? Un-tried in Prem. - a gamble?
gordongull
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9:19pm Fri 1 Jun 12
beanyeye wrote:Wind turbines could be the answer, and don't believe anything you read about Southampton until it appears on the official site!
This is the only un-powered 'Mill' I have ever known. Whatever happened to solar power and the Green Party in Brighton - they would have to hang there heads in shame, surely?
Lets talk about other clubs purchases. What do folk think about Adkins purchase of Jay Rodriguez for 7M? Un-tried in Prem. - a gamble?
Dave in Hastings
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1:05pm Sat 2 Jun 12
The Phantom
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10:41am Sun 3 Jun 12
GermanSeagull
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9:46pm Mon 4 Jun 12
Captain Haddock wrote:Back from holiday I can answer now:
GermanSeagull wrote:Ah I see. Haven't been there. Went to see Bremen vs Wolfsburg and Hannover vs Bayern one weekend a couple of seasons ago.
Captain Haddock wrote:About 30 miles east of Dortmund and 30 miles west of Paderborn (Sennelager) in Warstein.
Haha. Why not? Where in Germany are you based, btw?
Really enjoyed the trip and the German footy experience...now have an official soft spot for Werder. Who do you follow there? Dortmund?
No, tooo easy to follow them. I prever teams where I've to suffer. Brighton after Goldstone and FA-Cup final. And I love blue and white stripes. So here in Germany it's Hertha BSC Berlin.
Or is it just because I'm born and grown up in Berlin?
I thinks it's both.
Captain Haddock
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5:19am Tue 5 Jun 12
Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:Hehe!
Rumour has it that all the best rumours are being snapped up quickly by other better-placed rumour sites or by those offering better terms. This site is well down the league in terms of what it can offer star rumours...
Captain Haddock
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5:23am Tue 5 Jun 12
GermanSeagull wrote:Ouch! Hertha.....now there's a set of suffering fans!
Captain Haddock wrote:Back from holiday I can answer now:
GermanSeagull wrote:Ah I see. Haven't been there. Went to see Bremen vs Wolfsburg and Hannover vs Bayern one weekend a couple of seasons ago.
Captain Haddock wrote:About 30 miles east of Dortmund and 30 miles west of Paderborn (Sennelager) in Warstein.
Haha. Why not? Where in Germany are you based, btw?
Really enjoyed the trip and the German footy experience...now have an official soft spot for Werder. Who do you follow there? Dortmund?
No, tooo easy to follow them. I prever teams where I've to suffer. Brighton after Goldstone and FA-Cup final. And I love blue and white stripes. So here in Germany it's Hertha BSC Berlin.
Or is it just because I'm born and grown up in Berlin?
I thinks it's both.
Are you 100% German then? If so we are truly going international!! We have a Swede and Canadian that I know of already.
Captain Haddock
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5:25am Tue 5 Jun 12
Are you 100% German then? If so we are truly going international!! We have a Swede and Canadian that I know of already.
GermanSeagull
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10:49am Tue 5 Jun 12
Captain Haddock wrote:Well, I got a German father and mother. So if You mean that with "100% German" than Yes. But I've also lived for a few years in Switzerland. And there I've seen Zamorra plying in the England shirt.
Ouch! Hertha.....now there's a set of suffering fans!
Are you 100% German then? If so we are truly going international!! We have a Swede and Canadian that I know of already.
Captain Haddock
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10:14am Wed 6 Jun 12
BobbyZamoraIsALegend
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11:25am Thu 7 Jun 12
Gabbafella
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12:05pm Thu 7 Jun 12
rolivan
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12:15pm Thu 7 Jun 12
GermanSeagull
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8:20pm Thu 7 Jun 12
FootieNews2012 @FootieNews20121
Goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has joined brighton on a 3 year deal following his release from manchester united #BHAFC #MUFC
Dave in Hastings
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9:32pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Zamora25
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10:31am Fri 8 Jun 12
s.com/football/news/
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Rhodes Seagull
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12:34pm Fri 8 Jun 12
http://www1.skysport
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12691/7799853/Owls-c
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BobGear
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9:25am Sat 14 Jul 12
Is now the time to drop this embarrassing feature from the top of your Albion internet page. You're not putting rumours on here, so why bother having this as your permanent top story!!
Yogi
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10:35am Thu 9 Aug 12
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