Poyet confident despite Vicente link (From The Argus)
Get involved: Send your news, views, pictures and video by texting SUPIC to 80360 or email us.
Poyet confident despite Vicente link
9:30am Monday 11th June 2012 in Sport By Brian Owen
Vicente enjoyed an excellent season with Albion
The Yellow Submarine are being linked with Vicente.
But Gus Poyet still fancies his chances of bringing the former Spain international back to The Amex.
Villarreal have Vicente on their wanted list, according to reports in the player’s home city of Valencia over the weekend.
The report claims Vicente did not produce his best form at Albion and would welcome a return to Spanish football.
Villarreal is only about 50 miles north of Valencia.
The report says finances would not be a problem and Vicente would return to the left-wing role in which he starred for Valencia.
Poyet was not surprised by the report and said: “Vicente comes from there.
“It’s up to everyone. We’ll see. But I still think we have a great option.”
Villarreal lived down to their nickname – which they owe to their yellow kit – by sinking into the second division last season.
They are desperate to regain top-flight status but their preparations were thrown into chaos last week when newly-appointed head coach Manuel Preciado suffered a fatal heart attack.
Comments(24)
7Rookie
says...
9:47am Mon 11 Jun 12
Seagull83 wrote:Early June (hardly anyone has done business yet) and a rumour. Yep not worried
No new signings yet, and rumours that our energy bill last season is hampering our spending power (should have switched to E.On??). Bloom needs to get a grip. Sack the board!!
9 of us
says...
9:52am Mon 11 Jun 12
Dr Baldhead
says...
9:55am Mon 11 Jun 12
Mattock we can live without, but Vicente is one we should be pulling out all the stops to retain.
Jonathan Mouette
says...
10:01am Mon 11 Jun 12
seagullsays
says...
10:10am Mon 11 Jun 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:You may be right and I really hope you are. However, I can't help but think the opportunity to play again in his home country, not far from where he presumably still has a home, and for a club with a bigger profile than us may be too good an offer to resist. The 'play and pay' issue may be important, but I think he may well go. If he does, there's a big hole in our squad if we seriously want to be contenders for promotion. Hope there's a contingency plan.
The rumour associating Vicente to Villareal also points out his catalogue of injuries at Valencia and points out he would only be signed on a pay par match deal - hardly a mouthwatering deal especially for a Spanish Div 2 outfit. If true I can see why GP remains optimistic.
Willie, Willie Irvine
says...
10:22am Mon 11 Jun 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:Remember when he came to Albion Vicente claimed money was not the driving factor to his future. Therefore, a pay-as-you-play deal might not sound too bad to him. My gut feel hasn't changed in that I don't think we'll see him again.
The rumour associating Vicente to Villareal also points out his catalogue of injuries at Valencia and points out he would only be signed on a pay par match deal - hardly a mouthwatering deal especially for a Spanish Div 2 outfit. If true I can see why GP remains optimistic.
On other threads there has been debate about wages in relation to es-Premiership players. To me it's not just about whether these players 'get real' when looking for a new club, possibly in the Championship, but whether Albion can even compete with the Championship wages being offered by other clubs. In the end market forces rule, and I don't blame players for going where the money is. It must be the rain on this cold Monday morning, but I feel slightly apprehensive about next season. No-one's yet mentioned the situation at Spurs where HR is reportedly close to leaving. If that comes to pass, the usual rumours about GP will start. Flippin 'eck, cheer me up, someone!
MrHove
says...
10:25am Mon 11 Jun 12
gordongull
says...
10:31am Mon 11 Jun 12
He publicly blamed the medical staff at Valencia for his continuing injuries, and could see joining another club as too high a risk to his recent return to good health.
Cabin fever
says...
10:41am Mon 11 Jun 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:He was on a pay-as-you-play deal last season for us. Doesn't mean it'll be the same if he comes back, mind.
The rumour associating Vicente to Villareal also points out his catalogue of injuries at Valencia and points out he would only be signed on a pay par match deal - hardly a mouthwatering deal especially for a Spanish Div 2 outfit. If true I can see why GP remains optimistic.
Unsurprising that he has been linked with other teams, especially in his native Spain. But this one has just been relegated and currently has no manager. Part of the silly season rumour mill, methinks. I have a feeling he will be back.
farside
says...
11:14am Mon 11 Jun 12
ou can tell it's close season!
Alan G Skinner
says...
12:26pm Mon 11 Jun 12
pte
says...
12:38pm Mon 11 Jun 12
Rhodes Seagull
says...
1:07pm Mon 11 Jun 12
falmer seagull
says...
1:14pm Mon 11 Jun 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT
says...
1:34pm Mon 11 Jun 12
Where would you rather be? The hot sunshine of Spain near your family and sipping cold San Miguels or at The Amex in the cold and rain sipping rotten old Harveys.
It's a no brainer and foregon conclusion. Adios Vicente
Rhodes Seagull
says...
2:10pm Mon 11 Jun 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:As I live in Greece and have had nearly 7 years of sunshine with showers in November through to April I can say I would rather be in the UK where at least you get seasons. Living in a hot climate is good but you soon head for shade when it gets to 100F plus. If you want job satisfaction you go where you will be happy working with prospects ahead of you and hopefully Vicente likes the challenge that B&HA have ahead of them over the next season.
The simple fact is that if Vicente wanted to be at Brighton next season he would just say so. He is waiting for a better offer and only if he doesn't get one will be here next season. The fact that Villarreal have indicated they want him tells you everything really.
Where would you rather be? The hot sunshine of Spain near your family and sipping cold San Miguels or at The Amex in the cold and rain sipping rotten old Harveys.
It's a no brainer and foregon conclusion. Adios Vicente
Southwick seagull
says...
3:38pm Mon 11 Jun 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:You may well be right but don't forget it was the fitness regime he was subjected to here that brought him back to regular first team football. He would be foolish to overlook that when considering his options. As long as he is offered decent money which is not far below what he is offered elsewhere, we may well see him again next season. The Club and supporters did everything to make him feel at home so let's hope it's "Welcome back Vicente" (whatever that is in Spanish).
The simple fact is that if Vicente wanted to be at Brighton next season he would just say so. He is waiting for a better offer and only if he doesn't get one will be here next season. The fact that Villarreal have indicated they want him tells you everything really.
Where would you rather be? The hot sunshine of Spain near your family and sipping cold San Miguels or at The Amex in the cold and rain sipping rotten old Harveys.
It's a no brainer and foregon conclusion. Adios Vicente
Hovite
says...
4:48pm Mon 11 Jun 12
Southwick seagull
says...
5:48pm Mon 11 Jun 12
Hovite wrote:Si
Bienvenido de nuevo Vicente, I think?
gordongull
says...
8:01pm Mon 11 Jun 12
HOVEPARKPRESIDENT.
says...
8:03pm Mon 11 Jun 12
Clean Sheet
says...
9:39pm Mon 11 Jun 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:Absolutely a no brainer. Harveys over any other liquid please!!
The simple fact is that if Vicente wanted to be at Brighton next season he would just say so. He is waiting for a better offer and only if he doesn't get one will be here next season. The fact that Villarreal have indicated they want him tells you everything really. Where would you rather be? The hot sunshine of Spain near your family and sipping cold San Miguels or at The Amex in the cold and rain sipping rotten old Harveys. It's a no brainer and foregon conclusion. Adios Vicente
DorsetSeagull
says...
9:46pm Mon 11 Jun 12
Alan G Skinner wrote:Spot on remarks. There was a subtle sense of frustration running through Vicente when he would produce something magical but others were not reading his game.
I'm anticipating that Vicente will not sign on the dotted line until we demonstrate, by our transfer business, that we match his ambitions for next season. If we sign quality and players who are on his wavelength, players that he deserves to be playing with, I’m sure (hope to god) he will re-sign. If its been said once, its been said a hundred times, Vicente will be our most important signing, but it’s complicated.
I don't think any other player to pull on the blue n white shirt for so few games has had such an emphatic influence on the pitch, and produced such an out-pouring of admiration off it. Very special player, and wonderful memories to take from our 1st season in Falmer.
I'm 50/50 whether he'll return, especially with a young family, but if anybody can pull this off for a second time, then GP's influence and enthusiasm could yet seal the deal.
Seagull83 says...
9:35am Mon 11 Jun 12