Poyet hails his new boys (From The Argus)

Thrilled with three. Uncomfortable about Hammond.

Interesting set of signings. Lopez sounds like he has quality and good to have a specialist right sided player. Dobbie may not be a target man but his scoring record is good. Prepared to give Dean Hammond benefit of the doubt. He is a local lad and did score lots of crucial goals for us. All in all the squad now looks much stronger.

We'll get 100% from Dean Hammond. When players go to new clubs both they and the fans can turn against previous teams / players. With Hammond being an aggressive player he just expresses it in an extreme way ! But as an example what Noone is saying about Cardiff vs BHA prospects - . I find that worst
and disrespectful.

IMO - The key is squad is better with Hammond than without - rather have him then Dicker,Sparrow and Harley.

Not exactly 4 signings to get the blood racing. For the past 8 months Gus has talked about getting a big, hold-up centre forward to bring the best out of CMS and to get on the feeds from our exciting wingers. So wasn't expecting a 5'8" Dobbie. Cant see how he'll compliment CMS and Barnes. He's a good proven goal scorer, but does he offer anything different to CMS ? What does seem assured is that all our football is going to be played on the deck. Guess the onus will be on pace, trickery and passing ability, which could be good on the eye but will it be effective. A lot of very similar signings to my mind. Hope Lopez and Orlandi are fit and raring to go and not another sick note like Vicente. You can have all the class and ability in the world, but if you dont have the fitness to play week after week, you're of marginal use. Not sure where Hammond fits in with this scenario or line up. If Buckley, CMS, Barnes and Bridcutt are certain starters along with Bruno, Greer, El Abd and Bridge who are going to be the other 2 outfield players ??

Welcome back Dean, ignore the haters

batray wrote:
We'll get 100% from Dean Hammond. When players go to new clubs both they and the fans can turn against previous teams / players. With Hammond being an aggressive player he just expresses it in an extreme way ! But as an example what Noone is saying about Cardiff vs BHA prospects - . I find that worst
and disrespectful.

IMO - The key is squad is better with Hammond than without - rather have him then Dicker,Sparrow and Harley.

What has Nooney been saying, Batray?

Captain Haddock wrote:

batray wrote: We'll get 100% from Dean Hammond. When players go to new clubs both they and the fans can turn against previous teams / players. With Hammond being an aggressive player he just expresses it in an extreme way ! But as an example what Noone is saying about Cardiff vs BHA prospects - . I find that worst and disrespectful. IMO - The key is squad is better with Hammond than without - rather have him then Dicker,Sparrow and Harley.

What has Nooney been saying, Batray?

I think Batray hasn't got over the departure of Noone yet.

All he said was that he feels that he has a better chance of getting to the Premier League with Cardiff and wanted to sign in January. Basically what all players say to get their new followers on their side.

In retrospect, I wish he had gone in January too but who knew that he would be sidelined for the rest of the season??

Fratsomrover you are right. I can't believe I have been trusting Gus for so long - how stupid of me. You should head straight down to tony blooms office and declare your interest in taking over from Gus - as you have the experience, expertise and know how of how to run a club pushing for promotion. How niave were we to put our trust in gus, who only bought in 4 players on deadline day and 3 others in pre season (all with international, premiership of champ'ship promo credentials.) You tell Gus that with the budget we have, you would have bought in MUCH better and well suited players. Hey, you could have that poster from Rhodes being your assistant. Oh and whilst you are there- you could also donate several hundred million pounds of your own money to pay for all the above. Sweet jesus you lot.. Look at where we have come from 2 yrs ago - to where we are now. Go support man city or chelsea if you want a ready made team to take on the world.

Captain Haddock wrote:

batray wrote:
We'll get 100% from Dean Hammond. When players go to new clubs both they and the fans can turn against previous teams / players. With Hammond being an aggressive player he just expresses it in an extreme way ! But as an example what Noone is saying about Cardiff vs BHA prospects - . I find that worst
and disrespectful.

IMO - The key is squad is better with Hammond than without - rather have him then Dicker,Sparrow and Harley.

What has Nooney been saying, Batray?

Go on the Cardiff website and you'll see. Nooney wasn't good enough Cardiff are mugs to spend all that money on him. We're the winners in that situation. I think Dobbie is a quality player and have seen him on the box a few times and am very excited to see how this team is going to line up and play. I don't think the target man was Gust' bag he wants to play the ball through defenders not over them. UTA with this midfield and defence we are a class above now and are definitely going to be up there at the season finale

DC Hove wrote:
Fratsomrover you are right. I can't believe I have been trusting Gus for so long - how stupid of me. You should head straight down to tony blooms office and declare your interest in taking over from Gus - as you have the experience, expertise and know how of how to run a club pushing for promotion. How niave were we to put our trust in gus, who only bought in 4 players on deadline day and 3 others in pre season (all with international, premiership of champ'ship promo credentials.) You tell Gus that with the budget we have, you would have bought in MUCH better and well suited players. Hey, you could have that poster from Rhodes being your assistant. Oh and whilst you are there- you could also donate several hundred million pounds of your own money to pay for all the above. Sweet jesus you lot.. Look at where we have come from 2 yrs ago - to where we are now. Go support man city or chelsea if you want a ready made team to take on the world.

In all fairness if I won the Euro Millions - say £120 million - I would put the £20 million into the club! But hey you gotta be in it to win it and I'm not in it

DC Hove wrote:
Fratsomrover you are right. I can't believe I have been trusting Gus for so long - how stupid of me. You should head straight down to tony blooms office and declare your interest in taking over from Gus - as you have the experience, expertise and know how of how to run a club pushing for promotion. How niave were we to put our trust in gus, who only bought in 4 players on deadline day and 3 others in pre season (all with international, premiership of champ'ship promo credentials.) You tell Gus that with the budget we have, you would have bought in MUCH better and well suited players. Hey, you could have that poster from Rhodes being your assistant. Oh and whilst you are there- you could also donate several hundred million pounds of your own money to pay for all the above. Sweet jesus you lot.. Look at where we have come from 2 yrs ago - to where we are now. Go support man city or chelsea if you want a ready made team to take on the world.

You summed all of the transfers this summer up really well good post

DC Hove wrote:
Fratsomrover you are right. I can't believe I have been trusting Gus for so long - how stupid of me. You should head straight down to tony blooms office and declare your interest in taking over from Gus - as you have the experience, expertise and know how of how to run a club pushing for promotion. How niave were we to put our trust in gus, who only bought in 4 players on deadline day and 3 others in pre season (all with international, premiership of champ'ship promo credentials.) You tell Gus that with the budget we have, you would have bought in MUCH better and well suited players. Hey, you could have that poster from Rhodes being your assistant. Oh and whilst you are there- you could also donate several hundred million pounds of your own money to pay for all the above. Sweet jesus you lot.. Look at where we have come from 2 yrs ago - to where we are now. Go support man city or chelsea if you want a ready made team to take on the world.

Well said - couldn't agree more!

No spring chickens!

A very very good days work by the boss. Compare the squad that ended last season in 10th to the one we have now and tell me you don't think we have a better than evens chance of top 6. My only concern?... that I can't see the whole squad playing each week - damned if I know who he's going to leave out. Shame it's only 11 a side. And given that Gus seems unlikely to play out and out 4-4-2 I'm not at all sure where a big target man would fit in. He's clearly going for the Spanish way. Gets my vote every day of the week.

DC Hove wrote:
Fratsomrover you are right. I can't believe I have been trusting Gus for so long - how stupid of me. You should head straight down to tony blooms office and declare your interest in taking over from Gus - as you have the experience, expertise and know how of how to run a club pushing for promotion. How niave were we to put our trust in gus, who only bought in 4 players on deadline day and 3 others in pre season (all with international, premiership of champ'ship promo credentials.) You tell Gus that with the budget we have, you would have bought in MUCH better and well suited players. Hey, you could have that poster from Rhodes being your assistant. Oh and whilst you are there- you could also donate several hundred million pounds of your own money to pay for all the above. Sweet jesus you lot.. Look at where we have come from 2 yrs ago - to where we are now. Go support man city or chelsea if you want a ready made team to take on the world.

Fantastic post ! Spot on mate.

Too many midfield players! Bridcutt and one of KLL or WB leaves two places for Hammond, Orlandi, Crofts, Dicker, Harley,Lopez, Dobby, Barnes! However, this may allow him to play two upfront!
Should have got Bothroyd or taken a punt on a player from lower leagues. Do not forget where Grant Holt and Ricky Lambert came from!

Well,I'm delighted with our purchases,we now have some real quality and options in all positions. Hammond and Crofts both score goals from midfield and have good engines,forget Hammond's reaction at the Withdean and move on. The big striker isn't an issue, look at Liverpool off loading Carroll, he doesn't suit their style. I think Dobbie could be a brilliant bit of business by the club.

DC Hove wrote:
Fratsomrover you are right. I can't believe I have been trusting Gus for so long - how stupid of me. You should head straight down to tony blooms office and declare your interest in taking over from Gus - as you have the experience, expertise and know how of how to run a club pushing for promotion. How niave were we to put our trust in gus, who only bought in 4 players on deadline day and 3 others in pre season (all with international, premiership of champ'ship promo credentials.) You tell Gus that with the budget we have, you would have bought in MUCH better and well suited players. Hey, you could have that poster from Rhodes being your assistant. Oh and whilst you are there- you could also donate several hundred million pounds of your own money to pay for all the above. Sweet jesus you lot.. Look at where we have come from 2 yrs ago - to where we are now. Go support man city or chelsea if you want a ready made team to take on the world.

Well said - never had a transfer deadline day like it. 4 more quality players added to the squad - Dobbie is probably not the type of forward we were looking for but has always been a class act when I have seen him. Not that long ago when we were scratching around trying to get the odd free transfer or loan signing of mediocre players on low wages, now we are getting players of real class who are a pleasure to watch. Team selection is going to be very interesting in future - hope it inspires one or two to turn in big performances today. Shame we weren't able to offload a few fringe players as the squad is now huge - stil I would sooner it be too big that too small. Still think we might add a centre forward before the loan window closes.

DC Hove wrote:
Fratsomrover you are right. I can't believe I have been trusting Gus for so long - how stupid of me. You should head straight down to tony blooms office and declare your interest in taking over from Gus - as you have the experience, expertise and know how of how to run a club pushing for promotion. How niave were we to put our trust in gus, who only bought in 4 players on deadline day and 3 others in pre season (all with international, premiership of champ'ship promo credentials.) You tell Gus that with the budget we have, you would have bought in MUCH better and well suited players. Hey, you could have that poster from Rhodes being your assistant. Oh and whilst you are there- you could also donate several hundred million pounds of your own money to pay for all the above. Sweet jesus you lot.. Look at where we have come from 2 yrs ago - to where we are now. Go support man city or chelsea if you want a ready made team to take on the world.

I thought we actually brought in 8, Kusczak Bridge Bruno Crofts Lopez Ormandi Dobbie and Hammond which would make your post even better.I see The Saints have spent £30M the are obviously depending on parachute payments.

Can't wait for a few games time when they all start gelling together. Maybe my bet on The Albion to be promoted won't go to waste!!!
Things looking better all the tim e!!

Two or three years ago, on transfer deadline day we would have maybe signed someone from lower league football who we'd never heard of before! Now we are signing people with international, champions league, top flight and promotion experience!! Incredible that some people are not happy!! Obviously only started watching The Albion in the last year! We have come such a long way and I cannot wait to see these quality signings in action!! UTA!!!

Barnes showed last week with CMS exactly what he can do playing more centrally and Dobbie also plays that role just behind an advanced striker to great effect. Perm 2 from 3 and there is no let-up for defences. Hammond has a fantastic engine and as we play it patiently from defence he will get ahead of the ball and provide the linking height and power we have missed - very much like Trotter (who many wanted us to sign) but more experienced and more consistent.We don't need a big striker to provide a Plan B - we have Agdestein off the bench potentially but otherwise we have Plan A and Plan A+. With the most attacking fullbacks in eaguefootball, Vicente, Lopez and Orlandi to provide guile, and players like Buckley to continue to learn (he has the ability and pace to play a complete modern game from midfield wide and central through to an advanced striker) - and LuaLua wih genuine pace we provide enough options to not need "hit and hope".

Let's go play fuball - 'ees complicated but 'ees exciting!

Oh and how could I have forgot Vincente!!!!

BHA are a much stronger squad than last year - goal keeper - superb, full backs - brilliant, midfield - what an array of differing talent - unfront - shouts goals. Gus has done the biz - now needs to pick best side and get them playing - thats the hard part now i would guess. And Amex crowd there to do there part !

People moaning about too many midfielders. Where are they going to fit in? etc and then that they're all injury prone.
Well it's a squad game, that's the point. Options. Best squad in the 35years that i've been going.
Whilst i am no coach and only ever been a manager in digital form, it amazes me how little grasp some people have on the modern game not to mention the bleedin' obvious. Still there's always someone on here to point it out i suppose...

On the Hammond front, he seems to have wanted to come here and looks like he had a choice in the matter. I'm surprised the Argus with it's taste for an over sensationalised storyline has not leapt on the chance to at the very least report on the split opinion of the faithful...

What a night,well done gus bus,how you have improved the team from the last game at withers i think we have a top 6 finnish in us with all that quality, and then push on next year when gus can improve the quality yet again falmer we are going to have some very special games... cant wait !!!!!! well done tony, gus, and the team.... "SEAGULLS"

farside wrote:
Barnes showed last week with CMS exactly what he can do playing more centrally and Dobbie also plays that role just behind an advanced striker to great effect. Perm 2 from 3 and there is no let-up for defences. Hammond has a fantastic engine and as we play it patiently from defence he will get ahead of the ball and provide the linking height and power we have missed - very much like Trotter (who many wanted us to sign) but more experienced and more consistent.We don't need a big striker to provide a Plan B - we have Agdestein off the bench potentially but otherwise we have Plan A and Plan A+. With the most attacking fullbacks in eaguefootball, Vicente, Lopez and Orlandi to provide guile, and players like Buckley to continue to learn (he has the ability and pace to play a complete modern game from midfield wide and central through to an advanced striker) - and LuaLua wih genuine pace we provide enough options to not need "hit and hope".

Let's go play fuball - 'ees complicated but 'ees exciting!

Good summing up Farside. I do wonder whether Vicente will suddenly be loaned to the Spannish club for the rest of the season.

Amazing signings. Add these guys to our squad and with the flair from Orlandi Lopez Vicente and jfc to come back .midfield of crofts bridcutt . Buckley and Lualua on the wings all of them providing balls to help cms Barnes dobbie to thrive on then there are goals to come. Oh forgot bruno and bridge acting as wingers as well.
Remember we can also still use the loan market if we need to say owen or tuncay or even owen hargreaves. What about getting ricky lambert on loan as unclear if he will get a game at southampton with the amount of money Southampton have spent on new players think he could do a job for us. So today we win 3 nil to put down a marker to the rest of this league. happy days to come. Seagulls !!!!

Dobbie only 5'8 eh?

How tall is Michael Owen, or better, Peter Ward??

Reading all that I can of our fans' comments I sense that there are 2 issues with Hammond. First there is the contention over his departure splitting the camp between those who felt Dick Knight set him up and left him no choice but to leave; and those who would prefer to see Dick as an Albion saint who could never make such hard nosed and dastardly business decisions! Whatever the case the ultimate truism is that players come and players go (and sometimes they come back!). It really is a short career and most of us understand that there is no criticism in describing footballers as the ultimate mercenaries!

The bigger issue it seems was Dean's 2-fingered salute to the South stand when he scored for Saints at Withers a couple of years ago. Probably only a few saw it but it was reported and spread to become the stuff of legend. The Big "D" - Disrespect to his former fans -the stuff on which hatred sadly breeds.

The very first thing the lad needs to do now he is back is to APOLOGISE. He doesn't need to mean it - how will we ever know. He just needs to explain what we all can appreciate - that caught up in the heat of the moment and the barracking of fans who used to adore him he momentarily flipped. The people who criticise him most vehemently should be able to identify with that an then we can all move on to where we need to be

fratsomrover wrote:
Not exactly 4 signings to get the blood racing. For the past 8 months Gus has talked about getting a big, hold-up centre forward to bring the best out of CMS and to get on the feeds from our exciting wingers. So wasn't expecting a 5'8" Dobbie. Cant see how he'll compliment CMS and Barnes. He's a good proven goal scorer, but does he offer anything different to CMS ? What does seem assured is that all our football is going to be played on the deck. Guess the onus will be on pace, trickery and passing ability, which could be good on the eye but will it be effective. A lot of very similar signings to my mind. Hope Lopez and Orlandi are fit and raring to go and not another sick note like Vicente. You can have all the class and ability in the world, but if you dont have the fitness to play week after week, you're of marginal use. Not sure where Hammond fits in with this scenario or line up. If Buckley, CMS, Barnes and Bridcutt are certain starters along with Bruno, Greer, El Abd and Bridge who are going to be the other 2 outfield players ??

Maybe Gus has some idea of what he is going to do with them all.

And I guess pace, skill and trickery which is pleasing on the eye is the problem that the ineffective Spanish national team has.... or should that be all-conquering Spanish national team.

Who would the 4 signings to get your blood racing have been..... on a sensible budget.

Remember that last season's squad were bottom of the league for shots on goal.
Prior to yesterday's signings, Brighton are actually on top of the league in this department.
I suggest that with all the latest team options at GP's disposal now, we will continue the improved defence to offence style of play to such an extent, promotion will be on the cards for the season end.
All great signings, that will create another great season ahead imho.

Injuries and suspensions etc will accomodate the extra players etc. As for Nooney's comments, he has to now talk up Cardiff. Personally, not impressed with their signings, Bellamy apart.
As for Hammond, I'm in the welcome back camp

I think sparrow has gone as on the bha website it says Dobbie has the number 10 shirt now. Some of the deadwood gone and 4 players with high level experience in, good work by gus, looking like a good season for the Albion. UTA

I agree with all the good positive posts, and it saves me having to add anything in defense of the club or players. It has all been very well covered expressed clearly.

Good job posters! UTA

This - along with Noone's departure - begs the question of why the team photo was taken before the transfer deadline? Still, some quite outstanding signings; I don't know about whom I am most excited!

The minority who are moaning really do make me laugh. Bothroyd or these quality signings who fit our style of play? Exceptional signings that 99% of fans will be very happy , as would all clubs in this league. The midfield is now incredibly strong, following on from great signings at the back and we now have another proven goalscorer. Gus has built a great team. Let's get behind them, let them do there talking on the pitch and shut the moaners up!

I have just watched all the introductions of the new team members, including Dean Hammond. In my humble opinion B&HA are now in business of reaching the highest levels in football. Come on all you true supporters lets get together and cheer them on, Dean Hammond is B&HA through & through Please let bygones be bygones & give him what a B&HA player deserves.

Well that went down like a damp squid,little wille wanted a bike but got a pram,Vegas wanted a new air con unit and got a lump of ice and a fan,if thats christmas cant wait for easter,no pies then?

DC Hove wrote:
Fratsomrover you are right. I can't believe I have been trusting Gus for so long - how stupid of me. You should head straight down to tony blooms office and declare your interest in taking over from Gus - as you have the experience, expertise and know how of how to run a club pushing for promotion. How niave were we to put our trust in gus, who only bought in 4 players on deadline day and 3 others in pre season (all with international, premiership of champ'ship promo credentials.) You tell Gus that with the budget we have, you would have bought in MUCH better and well suited players. Hey, you could have that poster from Rhodes being your assistant. Oh and whilst you are there- you could also donate several hundred million pounds of your own money to pay for all the above. Sweet jesus you lot.. Look at where we have come from 2 yrs ago - to where we are now. Go support man city or chelsea if you want a ready made team to take on the world.

Blinding post. Bang on the money.

I am so very pleased with the new aquisitions and i include the 4 signed prior to yesterday. I put a wager on us winning the championship a few weeks ago but it was more with my heart and a few fingers crossed. I now actually believe we can do it. UTA and well done eveyone involved with the club. A truly tremendous achievement thus far.

Poyet has not got one player that he really wanted,all he has done is bring in some fresh faces to keep the muppits happy that pay his wages/

campotolox wrote:
Well that went down like a damp squid,little wille wanted a bike but got a pram,Vegas wanted a new air con unit and got a lump of ice and a fan,if thats christmas cant wait for easter,no pies then?

That's funny!

Great bit of business offloading Noone for £1m who always flattered.Never question Gus's reasoning he is a very shrewd tactician.Relieved to have retained CMS who is on fire this season and seems to have moved up a gear.

paul the hill wrote:
Amazing signings. Add these guys to our squad and with the flair from Orlandi Lopez Vicente and jfc to come back .midfield of crofts bridcutt . Buckley and Lualua on the wings all of them providing balls to help cms Barnes dobbie to thrive on then there are goals to come. Oh forgot bruno and bridge acting as wingers as well.
Remember we can also still use the loan market if we need to say owen or tuncay or even owen hargreaves. What about getting ricky lambert on loan as unclear if he will get a game at southampton with the amount of money Southampton have spent on new players think he could do a job for us. So today we win 3 nil to put down a marker to the rest of this league. happy days to come. Seagulls !!!!

tuncay is available on a free so if we want to sign him we can there is no deadline for unattached players

farside wrote:
Reading all that I can of our fans' comments I sense that there are 2 issues with Hammond. First there is the contention over his departure splitting the camp between those who felt Dick Knight set him up and left him no choice but to leave; and those who would prefer to see Dick as an Albion saint who could never make such hard nosed and dastardly business decisions! Whatever the case the ultimate truism is that players come and players go (and sometimes they come back!). It really is a short career and most of us understand that there is no criticism in describing footballers as the ultimate mercenaries!

The bigger issue it seems was Dean's 2-fingered salute to the South stand when he scored for Saints at Withers a couple of years ago. Probably only a few saw it but it was reported and spread to become the stuff of legend. The Big "D" - Disrespect to his former fans -the stuff on which hatred sadly breeds.

The very first thing the lad needs to do now he is back is to APOLOGISE. He doesn't need to mean it - how will we ever know. He just needs to explain what we all can appreciate - that caught up in the heat of the moment and the barracking of fans who used to adore him he momentarily flipped. The people who criticise him most vehemently should be able to identify with that an then we can all move on to where we need to be

good post well made points. As far as im concerned hes an albion player again and i hold no grudges. if he gets a 93rd min winner against palace even better

BHA Dave wrote:
The minority who are moaning really do make me laugh. Bothroyd or these quality signings who fit our style of play? Exceptional signings that 99% of fans will be very happy , as would all clubs in this league. The midfield is now incredibly strong, following on from great signings at the back and we now have another proven goalscorer. Gus has built a great team. Let's get behind them, let them do there talking on the pitch and shut the moaners up!

indeed, where we was so inferior last season has been addressed with absolute quality. I think we have only signed players from a higher div? there is not another club n this div that can say that. Also it seems that they will all be able to play the gus way. which will fix any lingering jelling problems. wonderfull stuff from gus and the backroom team

I'm just pleased we didnt sign that player Palace just signed. His name is: Goodwillie. Will they dare make homophobic chants at the Amex with a player of that name?

Now home, we were awesome today, it was Men v Boys, our football was unbelievable. You must watch the CMS goal brilliant. Brighton Bill Yorkshire Seagull.

rolivan wrote:

DC Hove wrote:
Fratsomrover you are right. I can't believe I have been trusting Gus for so long - how stupid of me. You should head straight down to tony blooms office and declare your interest in taking over from Gus - as you have the experience, expertise and know how of how to run a club pushing for promotion. How niave were we to put our trust in gus, who only bought in 4 players on deadline day and 3 others in pre season (all with international, premiership of champ'ship promo credentials.) You tell Gus that with the budget we have, you would have bought in MUCH better and well suited players. Hey, you could have that poster from Rhodes being your assistant. Oh and whilst you are there- you could also donate several hundred million pounds of your own money to pay for all the above. Sweet jesus you lot.. Look at where we have come from 2 yrs ago - to where we are now. Go support man city or chelsea if you want a ready made team to take on the world.

I thought we actually brought in 8, Kusczak Bridge Bruno Crofts Lopez Ormandi Dobbie and Hammond which would make your post even better.I see The Saints have spent £30M the are obviously depending on parachute payments.

Rolivan you are absolutely correct.
I am now 'online' in France and am just catching up with everything which looks to have been anything but boring.
Before commenting thanks R for your message re the Breathalysers here which I was in fact aware of - nice little cost cutting exercise and of course one has to carry two in case one is used !
My main comment about the 4 signings (I didn't think we would pull that many off) is we seemed to have signed alot of midfielders but no Centre Back.
No doubt Poyet will recruit the CB he is on record as wanting once the Loan window reopens.
The other thing that surprised me was the lack of departures (only Noone and Bergkamp) so one also anticipates some activity there in 9 or 10 days time.
Great result against Burnley. So pleased CMS still with the Albion.