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Albion sign Kuszczak (From The Argus)
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Albion sign Kuszczak
9:01pm Tuesday 19th June 2012 in Sport By Andy Naylor
Tomasz Kuszczak has signed for Albion
Albion have made their first signing of the summer, landing former Manchester United keeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
The 30-year-old Pole has agreed a two-year deal following his release from Old Trafford.
Kuszczak has played in the Premier League for United and West Brom and had a spell on loan with Watford last season.
Albion boss Gus Poyet said: "There were clubs in England and abroad interested in Tomasz, but it says a lot for the ambition of this club that he wanted to sign for Brighton.
"We had been tracking his progress for some time and he will provide real competition to both Casper Ankergren and Peter Brezovan for the goalkeeper’s jersey this coming season – and that can only be a good thing for the team moving forward."
Don't miss an exclusive interview with Tomasz Kuszczak in The Argus on Wednesday.
Comments(69)
Cory and Trevor
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9:09pm Tue 19 Jun 12
davidinsouthampton
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9:14pm Tue 19 Jun 12
My tongue is in my cheek.
Ripe seagull.
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9:18pm Tue 19 Jun 12
cheese rolls !
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9:18pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Gazza by the sea
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9:31pm Tue 19 Jun 12
fratsomrover
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9:47pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Alfie T
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9:52pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Alfie T
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9:53pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Alfie T wrote:Sorry, ye not he
See,told you so,oh he of little faith !
seagull31
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9:53pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Gabbafella
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9:56pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Quality signing either way. One down, another 5 to go I reckon :)
Alfie T
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9:59pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Rhodes Seagull
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10:01pm Tue 19 Jun 12
davidinsouthampton
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10:02pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Gabbafella wrote:Presume so - Club website says free Transfer
Was he a free agent? Just curious.
Quality signing either way. One down, another 5 to go I reckon :)
cheese rolls !
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10:02pm Tue 19 Jun 12
cybergu11y
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10:03pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Gabbafella wrote:Signed on a free transfer. Great news all round tonight!
Was he a free agent? Just curious.
Quality signing either way. One down, another 5 to go I reckon :)
Grendel
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10:06pm Tue 19 Jun 12
rolivan
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10:16pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Willie, Willie Irvine
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10:23pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Alfie T wrote:Yes you did - well done! Any more predictions while you're at it?
Alfie T wrote:Sorry, ye not he
See,told you so,oh he of little faith !
DC Hove
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10:23pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Mark Dixon
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10:30pm Tue 19 Jun 12
falmer seagull
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10:35pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Alfie T
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10:44pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:A close friend and Albion lifer has a contact at the club, Kuszczak has been on the cards for a while now.
Alfie T wrote:Yes you did - well done! Any more predictions while you're at it?
Alfie T wrote:Sorry, ye not he
See,told you so,oh he of little faith !
The Phantom
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10:53pm Tue 19 Jun 12
markymark03
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10:59pm Tue 19 Jun 12
There were ten German bombers in the air!
There were ten German bombers,
ten German bombers,
ten German bombers in the air!
Then the RAF from England shot one down!
Then the RAF from England shot one down!
Then the RAF from England,
the RAF from England,
the Raf from England shot one down!
What a night! England win the group and Brighton have a signing. Life is so fricken sweet!!!
hubby
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11:01pm Tue 19 Jun 12
He will be worth 20 points next season.
Those points will be the difference between promotion,relegation and mid table safety.
Alfie T
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11:04pm Tue 19 Jun 12
namgo49
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11:06pm Tue 19 Jun 12
It is no wonder GP was not that bothered about Joe Mattock going elsewhere.
The bar has been set higher.
9 of us
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11:13pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Dave in Hastings
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11:21pm Tue 19 Jun 12
Once again this shows the ambition of the Albion. Looking forward to hearing who else my be coming in.
pte
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11:22pm Tue 19 Jun 12
namgo49 wrote:What a pratt for snubbing Brighton but then maybe Gus didnt want him. Ditto Wilabraham, maybe Brighton just weren't bothered enough so his only option was Palace
This really does auger well for the coming season.
It is no wonder GP was not that bothered about Joe Mattock going elsewhere.
The bar has been set higher.
Dave in Hastings
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11:23pm Tue 19 Jun 12
The Phantom wrote:Not sure I agree... Don't most clubs have three quality keepers?
Quality signing. Cannot really see much point in having both Brezovan and Ankergren as back-up so would imagine one will move on. Paul Jewell was only commenting in the last couple of days how desperate he was to sign him.....unlucky!!!
If one gets injured you still need a main man and a reserve...
HOVEPARKRESIDENT
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11:49pm Tue 19 Jun 12
The Phantom
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12:01am Wed 20 Jun 12
Dave in Hastings wrote:I think the point is that all three goalies are over 30 - presumably Brez and Casper will be looking to play matches. The third choice should ideally be a younger goalie with prospects for the future.
The Phantom wrote:Not sure I agree... Don't most clubs have three quality keepers?
Quality signing. Cannot really see much point in having both Brezovan and Ankergren as back-up so would imagine one will move on. Paul Jewell was only commenting in the last couple of days how desperate he was to sign him.....unlucky!!!
If one gets injured you still need a main man and a reserve...
Bish May Turn
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7:26am Wed 20 Jun 12
The Phantom wrote:Friedel 41, Jaaskelainen 37, two of the best keepers in the Prem, Kuszczak at 30 could possibly be the best signing of the season. Ipswich fans are gutted LOL.
Dave in Hastings wrote:I think the point is that all three goalies are over 30 - presumably Brez and Casper will be looking to play matches. The third choice should ideally be a younger goalie with prospects for the future.The Phantom wrote: Quality signing. Cannot really see much point in having both Brezovan and Ankergren as back-up so would imagine one will move on. Paul Jewell was only commenting in the last couple of days how desperate he was to sign him.....unlucky!!!Not sure I agree... Don't most clubs have three quality keepers? If one gets injured you still need a main man and a reserve...
ShorehamBeachcomber
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8:04am Wed 20 Jun 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:He IS, don't believe all that competition for places baloney, our 1st signing is a quality keeper for a reason, the others ain't up to it
This is great news if he's Brighton's new number one goalkeeper. Unfortunately if he's only a back up to Ankergren and Brezovan then he will be as much use as a chocolate teapot.
GermanSeagull
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8:27am Wed 20 Jun 12
markymark03 wrote:What has this signing to do with the 2nd worldwar?
There were ten German bombers in the air!
There were ten German bombers in the air!
There were ten German bombers,
ten German bombers,
ten German bombers in the air!
Then the RAF from England shot one down!
Then the RAF from England shot one down!
Then the RAF from England,
the RAF from England,
the Raf from England shot one down!
What a night! England win the group and Brighton have a signing. Life is so fricken sweet!!!
Oh, btw: Nearly 2 weeks ago I was the first one who posted this on the argus
GermanSeagull says...
8:20pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Just seen on twitter:
FootieNews2012 @FootieNews20121
Goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has joined brighton on a 3 year deal following his release from manchester united #BHAFC #MUFC
Captain Haddock
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9:04am Wed 20 Jun 12
Alfie T wrote:Maybe they should simply go with:
Wonder what banner Ipswich will unfurl this season at the Amex ?
"Money can't buy me love....*sob*"
WisdomSpeaks
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9:05am Wed 20 Jun 12
Captain Haddock
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9:07am Wed 20 Jun 12
namgo49 wrote:Have heard that we weren't that serious about him but have better irons in the fire....I was disappointed he signed for Weds but if the above is true, no problem!
This really does auger well for the coming season.
It is no wonder GP was not that bothered about Joe Mattock going elsewhere.
The bar has been set higher.
LAWgull
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9:10am Wed 20 Jun 12
Captain Haddock
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9:10am Wed 20 Jun 12
GermanSeagull wrote:Yes I was thinking the same, re: World War song.....please tell me we don't still sing that at England away games? Bit cringeworthy.
markymark03 wrote:What has this signing to do with the 2nd worldwar?
There were ten German bombers in the air!
There were ten German bombers in the air!
There were ten German bombers,
ten German bombers,
ten German bombers in the air!
Then the RAF from England shot one down!
Then the RAF from England shot one down!
Then the RAF from England,
the RAF from England,
the Raf from England shot one down!
What a night! England win the group and Brighton have a signing. Life is so fricken sweet!!!
Oh, btw: Nearly 2 weeks ago I was the first one who posted this on the argus
GermanSeagull says...
8:20pm Thu 7 Jun 12
Just seen on twitter:
FootieNews2012 @FootieNews20121
Goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has joined brighton on a 3 year deal following his release from manchester united #BHAFC #MUFC
kumquat
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9:14am Wed 20 Jun 12
GermanSeagull wrote:Well done. Posting something off Twitter that was factually incorrect as he hadn't signed at all. You must be very proud.
markymark03 wrote: There were ten German bombers in the air! There were ten German bombers in the air! There were ten German bombers, ten German bombers, ten German bombers in the air! Then the RAF from England shot one down! Then the RAF from England shot one down! Then the RAF from England, the RAF from England, the Raf from England shot one down! What a night! England win the group and Brighton have a signing. Life is so fricken sweet!!!What has this signing to do with the 2nd worldwar? Oh, btw: Nearly 2 weeks ago I was the first one who posted this on the argus GermanSeagull says... 8:20pm Thu 7 Jun 12 Just seen on twitter: FootieNews2012 @FootieNews20121 Goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has joined brighton on a 3 year deal following his release from manchester united #BHAFC #MUFC
Captain Haddock
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9:15am Wed 20 Jun 12
Tell you who are starting to irk me though: The French.
Platini (the most French person in both looks and attitude I've ever seen), Blanc and Evra are amongst those who seem to have a chronic superiority complex at the moment. It is unbecoming, shall we say!
kumquat
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9:18am Wed 20 Jun 12
Captain Haddock wrote:You think that's bad. Was down the pub Friday watching the England Sweden game in centra London and some very drunk fellas in england shirts started a lovely chorus of NO SURRENDER TO THE IRA. Haven't heard that for years.
GermanSeagull wrote:Yes I was thinking the same, re: World War song.....please tell me we don't still sing that at England away games? Bit cringeworthy.markymark03 wrote: There were ten German bombers in the air! There were ten German bombers in the air! There were ten German bombers, ten German bombers, ten German bombers in the air! Then the RAF from England shot one down! Then the RAF from England shot one down! Then the RAF from England, the RAF from England, the Raf from England shot one down! What a night! England win the group and Brighton have a signing. Life is so fricken sweet!!!What has this signing to do with the 2nd worldwar? Oh, btw: Nearly 2 weeks ago I was the first one who posted this on the argus GermanSeagull says... 8:20pm Thu 7 Jun 12 Just seen on twitter: FootieNews2012 @FootieNews20121 Goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has joined brighton on a 3 year deal following his release from manchester united #BHAFC #MUFC
Captain Haddock
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9:21am Wed 20 Jun 12
Love what he's said in the press release. Especially these snippets:
"The manager and coaching staff, the team, stadium, crowds, through to the plans for the new training ground, everything is geared up for playing at the highest level and I could sense that ambition to be a top club straight away.
"Also when I played against Brighton last season, while on loan at Watford, I was very impressed with the way the team played - it was totally different to the rest of the Championship and more like what I was used to at Manchester United.
"This team likes to pass the ball, they like to create, they are attractive to watch. The way Brighton play is the future of football. I had other clubs who wanted to sign me but my heart told me that this was the right choice.
...."The Premier League is where I want to be again and I believe I can get there with Brighton. This club is heading in only one direction, and I want to play my part in helping us get there."
Captain Haddock
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9:22am Wed 20 Jun 12
kumquat wrote:*cringe*
Captain Haddock wrote:You think that's bad. Was down the pub Friday watching the England Sweden game in centra London and some very drunk fellas in england shirts started a lovely chorus of NO SURRENDER TO THE IRA. Haven't heard that for years.
GermanSeagull wrote:Yes I was thinking the same, re: World War song.....please tell me we don't still sing that at England away games? Bit cringeworthy.markymark03 wrote: There were ten German bombers in the air! There were ten German bombers in the air! There were ten German bombers, ten German bombers, ten German bombers in the air! Then the RAF from England shot one down! Then the RAF from England shot one down! Then the RAF from England, the RAF from England, the Raf from England shot one down! What a night! England win the group and Brighton have a signing. Life is so fricken sweet!!!What has this signing to do with the 2nd worldwar? Oh, btw: Nearly 2 weeks ago I was the first one who posted this on the argus GermanSeagull says... 8:20pm Thu 7 Jun 12 Just seen on twitter: FootieNews2012 @FootieNews20121 Goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has joined brighton on a 3 year deal following his release from manchester united #BHAFC #MUFC
Cabin fever
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9:27am Wed 20 Jun 12
kumquat wrote:Not to mention it was a two-year deal...
GermanSeagull wrote:Well done. Posting something off Twitter that was factually incorrect as he hadn't signed at all. You must be very proud.
markymark03 wrote: There were ten German bombers in the air! There were ten German bombers in the air! There were ten German bombers, ten German bombers, ten German bombers in the air! Then the RAF from England shot one down! Then the RAF from England shot one down! Then the RAF from England, the RAF from England, the Raf from England shot one down! What a night! England win the group and Brighton have a signing. Life is so fricken sweet!!!What has this signing to do with the 2nd worldwar? Oh, btw: Nearly 2 weeks ago I was the first one who posted this on the argus GermanSeagull says... 8:20pm Thu 7 Jun 12 Just seen on twitter: FootieNews2012 @FootieNews20121 Goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has joined brighton on a 3 year deal following his release from manchester united #BHAFC #MUFC
Great signing nonetheless, and a great interview with him on the official site. Rhodes Seagull, maybe you should stick to that one, instead of trawling the rumour sites to get your fix of transfer gossip?
dave from bexill
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9:41am Wed 20 Jun 12
Exciting signing who hopefuuly will command the goal area and encourage the defence like all good keepers.
Just Googled Tomas and his name is pronounced Kustak. Bit suprised he hasn't gained more caps for Poland, but I'm sure that will come now he's playing for a top club.
I accept I'm not the brightest in the world, but don't get the relevance of Monkeymark03's song about the war. Seems a bit Neanderthal to me
Exciting times
brightonup
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10:15am Wed 20 Jun 12
http://www.watfordob
server.co.uk/sport/9
771057.Watford_targe
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markymark03
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11:36am Wed 20 Jun 12
dave from bexill wrote:Lighten up Dave. The Germans sing songs about the Dutch. The Russians sing song about the Polish. France sing songs about us. Its just a bit of banter with no harm intended.
Well called Alfie T Exciting signing who hopefuuly will command the goal area and encourage the defence like all good keepers. Just Googled Tomas and his name is pronounced Kustak. Bit suprised he hasn't gained more caps for Poland, but I'm sure that will come now he's playing for a top club. I accept I'm not the brightest in the world, but don't get the relevance of Monkeymark03's song about the war. Seems a bit Neanderthal to me Exciting times
Dave in Hastings
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11:54am Wed 20 Jun 12
markymark03 wrote:Yes that's the excuse that all rabid nationalists use markymark. Not saying you are one, but sometimes people need to think of the effect their words have one other people. The vast majority of young Germans these days believe in tolerance and democracy, much like us I hope, and they would find this sort of stuff offensive. I love a bit of banter and taking the mickey, but there are limits...
dave from bexill wrote:Lighten up Dave. The Germans sing songs about the Dutch. The Russians sing song about the Polish. France sing songs about us. Its just a bit of banter with no harm intended.
Well called Alfie T Exciting signing who hopefuuly will command the goal area and encourage the defence like all good keepers. Just Googled Tomas and his name is pronounced Kustak. Bit suprised he hasn't gained more caps for Poland, but I'm sure that will come now he's playing for a top club. I accept I'm not the brightest in the world, but don't get the relevance of Monkeymark03's song about the war. Seems a bit Neanderthal to me Exciting times
Dave in Hastings
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11:54am Wed 20 Jun 12
markymark03 wrote:Yes that's the excuse that all rabid nationalists use markymark. Not saying you are one, but sometimes people need to think of the effect their words have one other people. The vast majority of young Germans these days believe in tolerance and democracy, much like us I hope, and they would find this sort of stuff offensive. I love a bit of banter and taking the mickey, but there are limits...
dave from bexill wrote:Lighten up Dave. The Germans sing songs about the Dutch. The Russians sing song about the Polish. France sing songs about us. Its just a bit of banter with no harm intended.
Well called Alfie T Exciting signing who hopefuuly will command the goal area and encourage the defence like all good keepers. Just Googled Tomas and his name is pronounced Kustak. Bit suprised he hasn't gained more caps for Poland, but I'm sure that will come now he's playing for a top club. I accept I'm not the brightest in the world, but don't get the relevance of Monkeymark03's song about the war. Seems a bit Neanderthal to me Exciting times
Claude Back
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12:06pm Wed 20 Jun 12
Captain Haddock wrote:I agree Capt'. Platini is so smug and thinks that just because he is the heir apparent to Blatter he can do want he wants. I thought Blatter was the worst we had encountered in terms of obstinacy and bias against England but Platini has learnt and surpassed the Master.
I hace no problems with the Germans...generally a decent bunch and is a great country to visit.
Tell you who are starting to irk me though: The French.
Platini (the most French person in both looks and attitude I've ever seen), Blanc and Evra are amongst those who seem to have a chronic superiority complex at the moment. It is unbecoming, shall we say!
I don't like Evra either...he is a cheat and a liar in most people's opinion. I don't mind the French people generally, especially the women. Always found them quite obliging....hence my psuedonym. ;-)
GermanSeagull
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12:13pm Wed 20 Jun 12
Agree totaly about the Frogs. I grew up in Westberlin where we had the US, British and French army. Allways a lot trouble between the Britsh and the Americans. Except...... when they met the Froglegs (French). Then it was all against the French.
@kumquat
No, not proud. Why should I? Just made my smiling that it turned out so.
Btw I never had any problems with any British. Not here in Germany ot in the UK or in Spain. Normaly I've more problems with the behaviour of the German when they are on holiday. But perhaps that's because You watch Your own people more critical then the ones from other countries because you faer that it will come back on you.
Brighton Barca
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2:23pm Wed 20 Jun 12
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=IuhTuGJ09
GE
SMF20
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2:43pm Wed 20 Jun 12
football's coming home
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2:48pm Wed 20 Jun 12
bruce beckett
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3:25pm Wed 20 Jun 12
Hovite
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3:43pm Wed 20 Jun 12
So it is just 3 new signings and two contract extentions we need and with Toby and JFC also stepping up next season we will be fine.
I am confident that everything will slip nicely into its rightful place including or resident troll!
SMF20
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3:54pm Wed 20 Jun 12
Hovite wrote:Id add that we need a midfield powerhouse too
Have to say that Kuszczak is the most significant signing Brighton has ever made. Just need Vicente and Assulin to stay. A left and right back plus a big stiker. So it is just 3 new signings and two contract extentions we need and with Toby and JFC also stepping up next season we will be fine. I am confident that everything will slip nicely into its rightful place including or resident troll!
Hovite
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4:18pm Wed 20 Jun 12
pte
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4:30pm Wed 20 Jun 12
Claude Back wrote:When we kept losing on penalties to the Germans the penalty shoot out was OK. But when Chelsea won on penalties against Bayern, Blatter bleats that there must be a better system
Captain Haddock wrote:I agree Capt'. Platini is so smug and thinks that just because he is the heir apparent to Blatter he can do want he wants. I thought Blatter was the worst we had encountered in terms of obstinacy and bias against England but Platini has learnt and surpassed the Master.
I hace no problems with the Germans...generally a decent bunch and is a great country to visit.
Tell you who are starting to irk me though: The French.
Platini (the most French person in both looks and attitude I've ever seen), Blanc and Evra are amongst those who seem to have a chronic superiority complex at the moment. It is unbecoming, shall we say!
I don't like Evra either...he is a cheat and a liar in most people's opinion. I don't mind the French people generally, especially the women. Always found them quite obliging....hence my psuedonym. ;-)
gordongull
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4:47pm Wed 20 Jun 12
I remember your prediction GermanSeagull, and you got in first!
(sigh of relief yesterday, I bet :)
markymark03, your song is entirely inappropriate, even if we had been playing Germany.
I can only think that you must have suffered concussion as a result of a moose's head or suchlike falling on you.
Don't mention the war!
Pte, and could it be more than coincidence that Blatter has just demanded goal-line technology as 'not an alternative but a necessity'
HovePark resident, I've started reading your comments again, because in the end, I couldn't resist watching you get egg on your face every day.
If you knew anything about football, it would have been obvious that Ankergren and Brezovan will be the ones providing competition for Kuszczak.
Your posts are becoming less vitriolic, and I predict that you will have 'turned Bertie' before the start of the season.
http://www.tellyads.
com/show_movie_vinta
ge.php?filename=VA08
26
markymark03
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5:24pm Wed 20 Jun 12
gordongull wrote:fair enough Basil - I mean Gordon
Credibility restored with interest, Alfie T!
I remember your prediction GermanSeagull, and you got in first!
(sigh of relief yesterday, I bet :)
markymark03, your song is entirely inappropriate, even if we had been playing Germany.
I can only think that you must have suffered concussion as a result of a moose's head or suchlike falling on you.
Don't mention the war!
Pte, and could it be more than coincidence that Blatter has just demanded goal-line technology as 'not an alternative but a necessity'
HovePark resident, I've started reading your comments again, because in the end, I couldn't resist watching you get egg on your face every day.
If you knew anything about football, it would have been obvious that Ankergren and Brezovan will be the ones providing competition for Kuszczak.
Your posts are becoming less vitriolic, and I predict that you will have 'turned Bertie' before the start of the season.
http://www.tellyads.
com/show_movie_vinta
ge.php?filename=VA08
26
falmer seagull
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9:20pm Wed 20 Jun 12
Captain Haddock
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10:01pm Wed 20 Jun 12
Claude Back wrote:Haha. Then we are peas in a pod, my good man!
Captain Haddock wrote:I agree Capt'. Platini is so smug and thinks that just because he is the heir apparent to Blatter he can do want he wants. I thought Blatter was the worst we had encountered in terms of obstinacy and bias against England but Platini has learnt and surpassed the Master.
I hace no problems with the Germans...generally a decent bunch and is a great country to visit.
Tell you who are starting to irk me though: The French.
Platini (the most French person in both looks and attitude I've ever seen), Blanc and Evra are amongst those who seem to have a chronic superiority complex at the moment. It is unbecoming, shall we say!
I don't like Evra either...he is a cheat and a liar in most people's opinion. I don't mind the French people generally, especially the women. Always found them quite obliging....hence my psuedonym. ;-)
Can't wait to see Platini retract the goal line technology measures Septic Bladder is finally getting found to instigating as soon as he parks his smug Gallic arse down on the throne!
How very depressing!
SicklySeagull
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5:42pm Thu 21 Jun 12
special brew
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7:02pm Thu 21 Jun 12
mark5 says...
9:09pm Tue 19 Jun 12