Striker Wood has £2 million price tag (From The Argus)
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Striker Wood has £2 million price tag
1:00pm Monday 24th December 2012 in Albion By Andy Naylor
Striker Wood has £2 million price tag
ALBION will have to pay around £2 million if they want to re-sign Chris Wood in January.
That is the reported asking price of Wood’s parent club West Brom for the prolific young Kiwi.
Wood has scored 11 goals in 19 games on loan to Millwall, the latest in Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat by Barnsley, following his double against Albion at The Amex last week.
The Seagulls face competition from Millwall, Leicester and Huddersfield if they decide to pursue Wood after his loan stint in the League One title campaign two seasons ago.
West Brom are expected to cash in on Wood at some stage in January but boss Steve Clarke is holding fire on his future for now.
Clarke said: “I’ve still got games to play before we get to January and the possibility of picking up injuries and suspensions. Chris is one of our players who is out on loan at the moment and doing fantastically well.
"He’s got a lot of clubs interested in him but at the moment he’s still an Albion player and if I need him to come back here next month and help us that’s what we’ll do. There is no guarantee of anything at this moment because the most important thing for me is West Bromwich Albion and I have to do whatss right for them.
"As and when a decision has to be made it will be made in our best interests."
Comments(57)
Ringmer Rich
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1:34pm Mon 24 Dec 12
gusset snatcher
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1:41pm Mon 24 Dec 12
wiseman of hove
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1:50pm Mon 24 Dec 12
russellsnr2
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1:59pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Hope everyone enjoys the holiday and a good new year for all.
VegasSeagull
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2:01pm Mon 24 Dec 12
If the philosophy is, 'we only buy better than those we sell,' what would we have to spend to replace Buckley with a better player. I think a fair price for Buckley is around 4 million, if an offer of 5 million came is I think that would be the, 'crazy money,' offer Gus would take. Would 5 million buy us a better replacement, I doubt it. A expensive end of season loan deal would replace Buckley and we think again at the end of the season depending on where we are.
A top quality, highly paid loanee would probably get bought, if he helped us get promoted.
olebut
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2:05pm Mon 24 Dec 12
tinker111
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2:10pm Mon 24 Dec 12
gusset snatcher wrote:WELL SAID see you are not Gus blinkered as so many are on here , until we can pay for a QQQ stricker 8 Mil + like J/R as to the shoot out had my money on JR 4 to1 on £ for £ sorry CMS a fan but dont go around with head in clouds
How come gusset didn't get him back on loan....... he doesn't know a good forward from a polished dungheap that's why.... and he could only score 8 goals in nearly a whole season in gusset's system when he was here and that was league 1...... I wouldn't give tuppence for him.... and that's still tuppence more than palace gave us for Murray..... In Gusset We Are Muppets ( IGWAM )
VegasSeagull
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2:14pm Mon 24 Dec 12
gusset snatcher wrote:At the beginning of the season, or there abouts, we didn't need Wood to come to us. We had CMS, Barnes, Hoskins, Buckley, Lua Lua, David, Vicente and Dobbie, all capable of scoring goals.
How come gusset didn't get him back on loan....... he doesn't know a good forward from a polished dungheap that's why.... and he could only score 8 goals in nearly a whole season in gusset's system when he was here and that was league 1...... I wouldn't give tuppence for him.... and that's still tuppence more than palace gave us for Murray..... In Gusset We Are Muppets ( IGWAM )
Gus doesn't have a crystal ball, he wouldn't know who would get injured and for how long or, who might lose his form and for how long. Would you have signed Wood at the beginning of the season?
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Claude Back
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2:19pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Freeloaders
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2:20pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Claude Back
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2:21pm Mon 24 Dec 12
tinker111 wrote:Fascinating.
gusset snatcher wrote:WELL SAID see you are not Gus blinkered as so many are on here , until we can pay for a QQQ stricker 8 Mil + like J/R as to the shoot out had my money on JR 4 to1 on £ for £ sorry CMS a fan but dont go around with head in clouds
How come gusset didn't get him back on loan....... he doesn't know a good forward from a polished dungheap that's why.... and he could only score 8 goals in nearly a whole season in gusset's system when he was here and that was league 1...... I wouldn't give tuppence for him.... and that's still tuppence more than palace gave us for Murray..... In Gusset We Are Muppets ( IGWAM )
What's a 'QQQ stricker', please?
Brighton Bill
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2:23pm Mon 24 Dec 12
VegasSeagull
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2:28pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Freeloaders wrote:I have to think that Bridge will either do one more year with us or be America bound.
What did i say a few weeks ago.Im sorry to say Southhampton will up that bid by some amount.But not saying its a done deal yet.Was also told two prem league clubs would like City to recall Mr,Bridge so they can sign him.
Bridge said some time ago how much he was enjoying his time with us and that he might be interested in doing another stint.
If he were to go back to the prem it would probabaly be with one of the lower teams trying to ensure survival. The pressure would be back on him, pressure he dosen't have at our level.
I can understand certain clubs wanting him, I just don't think he will want them.
Neville
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2:29pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Come mid-March the stadium capacity reaches its limit of 30750 with the final 6 home league games able to facilitate this. If we are looking to offload Buckley,who in my opinion is one of the players who could make the step up to the premiership, then a lot of fans,myself included,would be very disappointed.Also we need a consistent line up and this isn't going to happen if we change the squad again with players having to get used to Gus's syle of play.
The only way we are going to increase the current levels of spectators is to be in contention throughout the season and if we make the play offs then there is a real possibility we could hit that capacity.TB and Gus know the possibilty of reaching the Premiership is viable this season and I trust they will enhance what we have and not release future Prem prospects.
Be interesed to hear others views on likelhood of reaching the new capacity. Happy Xmas to all.
davyboy
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2:33pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Claude Back
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2:37pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Neville wrote:I think you are right, Neville. If they sell Buckley for anythng under £5million (bearing in mind that Saha is quoted at £10 million) then many people will not buy season tickets and just choose the games they want to watch; particularly as a lot of Albion games get re-arranged.
I personally think 2m for Wood is a bit on the high side but you cannot blame WBA for trying.It is absolutely crucial that we get the dealings right in Jan.
Come mid-March the stadium capacity reaches its limit of 30750 with the final 6 home league games able to facilitate this. If we are looking to offload Buckley,who in my opinion is one of the players who could make the step up to the premiership, then a lot of fans,myself included,would be very disappointed.Also we need a consistent line up and this isn't going to happen if we change the squad again with players having to get used to Gus's syle of play.
The only way we are going to increase the current levels of spectators is to be in contention throughout the season and if we make the play offs then there is a real possibility we could hit that capacity.TB and Gus know the possibilty of reaching the Premiership is viable this season and I trust they will enhance what we have and not release future Prem prospects.
Be interesed to hear others views on likelhood of reaching the new capacity. Happy Xmas to all.
Freeloaders
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2:41pm Mon 24 Dec 12
s,and only plays at contract time Hoskins.Even when we signed them there was know competition from other clubs like there is with Chris Wood,not that i think he is the long term anser.My friends not told me about any prem league clubs after him yet.What you should ask yourselfs is why give a player like Dobbie a three year deal at 30.Lets face it his slow and rubbish now,think how bad he will be at 33 my friends.
fratsomrover
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2:51pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Jonathan Mouette
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2:52pm Mon 24 Dec 12
mikeygit
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3:24pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Rant over--have a good Xmas all and lets hope things are on the up in 2013.
Freeloaders
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4:03pm Mon 24 Dec 12
mikeygit wrote:What a wonderful post.From yet another fan with a brain of his own.
We are nearly half way thru the season and Gus has already said he needs to review the situation. IMO he also needs to review the way we play. if we are to progress. If we are to get that elusive striker--Woods or whoever--that striker needs to have the confidence to play to score loads of goals NOT to be shackled to Gus's current way of playing. I was priveleged to be at the Forest game (over from home in Spain)---terrible weather--and whilst we played well we do need someone who can really attack the goal. CMS huffed and puffed but really never looked like scoring. Good to see Lua Lua coming good, Buckley and Calderon good as was Bridcutt. Disappointed with Croft and Hammond. If we can move Dobbie on along with other non performers that would be good for the finances. Gus also needs to make a New Year resolution to come clean on the Vicente situation--again playing by Xmas!!!!---certainly NOT this Xmas, nor I suspect next either.
Rant over--have a good Xmas all and lets hope things are on the up in 2013.
Old Scrote of the Amex
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4:13pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Dave in Hastings
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4:23pm Mon 24 Dec 12
This club is going places, with a brilliant chairman and management team. Whether Woods comes to BHA or not, frankly I trust the judgement of those currently running the club rather than you lot.
brightonup
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4:51pm Mon 24 Dec 12
sussexram40 wrote:Even for you, this a stupid comment.......
I expect GP will try and snap him up for that fee. Buckley out to finance it.
brightonup
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4:54pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Freeloaders wrote:My goodness, this pedant must be ill; I think I see some punctuation marks (incorrectly used of course, but nevertheless there). The comment is of course negative, and no doubt the source was one of his 'mates'! LOL.
What did i say a few weeks ago.Im sorry to say Southhampton will up that bid by some amount.But not saying its a done deal yet.Was also told two prem league clubs would like City to recall Mr,Bridge so they can sign him.
brightonup
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4:57pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Freeloaders wrote:You absolute numskull. You don't know when your arguments have been discredited and crushed. In fact you don't know very much at all. Why not save yourself from further ridicule and keep silent? Try it, you might seem smarter!
See there are a number of championships clubs fighting it out to sign young Chris Woods,and we know most of the clubs names.Now ask yourselfs do you ever see or here about clubs fighting it out to sign our freeloaders.Which clubs in their right mind would waste money on players like Rodgers,Oatway Jr,Barker,Dunk,Barne s,and only plays at contract time Hoskins.Even when we signed them there was know competition from other clubs like there is with Chris Wood,not that i think he is the long term anser.My friends not told me about any prem league clubs after him yet.What you should ask yourselfs is why give a player like Dobbie a three year deal at 30.Lets face it his slow and rubbish now,think how bad he will be at 33 my friends.
Jonathan Mouette
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4:59pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Albion23
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5:20pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Alfie T
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5:43pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:Don't blame you JM, shame we can't have a web site with access code for the genuine fans on here. May have to limit the size and number of postings from our Vegas chum!
Good to see the spirit of christmas shining through - I remember why I went into self imposed exile a few weeks ago. Think I'll try it again. Happy xmas to genuine albion fans - pox on the rest of you.
VegasSeagull
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5:46pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Any player that leaves during the january window will fetch a higher price than they would at the end of the season. If one or two of the prem clubs near the bottom want to buy from us in january they will have to pay our price or look elsewhere.
We do have maybe 4 or 5 stars, but they are stars to us and not much more than possible solutions to the lower prem clubs that need a fix.
If we can sell a player rated at 4 million for say 6 million, then I say do it and then buy a REAL 6 million rated player. If clubs want to spend crazy money then let them do it, we don't have to follow suit. Prices of prem players that we might buy don't go up in january, quality championship players prices do go up, and then come back down again at theend of the season.
I have no problem selling our stars if we bring in new ones at realistic prices.
sussexram40
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5:49pm Mon 24 Dec 12
We are one!
If the fans start fighting that's the beginning of the end.
Unity.
brightonup
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6:23pm Mon 24 Dec 12
sussexram40 wrote:...and how are Derby doing these days?
Be nice to eachother people. We are one! If the fans start fighting that's the beginning of the end. Unity.
Clean Sheet
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6:50pm Mon 24 Dec 12
weststandupperlacostearmy
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6:57pm Mon 24 Dec 12
sussexram40
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6:58pm Mon 24 Dec 12
brightonup wrote:I don't support Derby. Don't follow them at all. The ram in my nickname has nothing to do with football. I am a man so the ram part of my name is more to do with my character and nothing to do with Derby County.
sussexram40 wrote:...and how are Derby doing these days?
Be nice to eachother people. We are one! If the fans start fighting that's the beginning of the end. Unity.
Thanks.
LACHANCE
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7:11pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Alan G Skinner
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7:41pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Alfie T
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8:38pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Alan G Skinner wrote:Ditto.
Whoever we bring in, liam bridcutt and will buckley must not be sold. End of.
sussexram40
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8:57pm Mon 24 Dec 12
weststandupperlacostearmy
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9:50pm Mon 24 Dec 12
LACHANCE wrote:Unfortunately people talk in all walks of life...some true and some not! But you are right...we will have to wait and see!!
It's time people got real no one knows who's comming or going.No one on here has spoken to Guss or Tony and you cannot take much notice of paper talk.We will just have to wait and see.l just hope we don't sell our best players at any price all we need to do is get the dead wood out and strengthen the team.One good goal getter from Spain like Swansea and a good solid centre half. MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Hugothepug
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10:33pm Mon 24 Dec 12
Freeloaders wrote:Yawn!!!
See there are a number of championships clubs fighting it out to sign young Chris Woods,and we know most of the clubs names.Now ask yourselfs do you ever see or here about clubs fighting it out to sign our freeloaders.Which clubs in their right mind would waste money on players like Rodgers,Oatway Jr,Barker,Dunk,Barne s,and only plays at contract time Hoskins.Even when we signed them there was know competition from other clubs like there is with Chris Wood,not that i think he is the long term anser.My friends not told me about any prem league clubs after him yet.What you should ask yourselfs is why give a player like Dobbie a three year deal at 30.Lets face it his slow and rubbish now,think how bad he will be at 33 my friends.
Never_Wrong
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12:33am Tue 25 Dec 12
es I wonder 'is it me' but no it isn't. I love Brighton, but its freak ratio must be in the red zone.
Cap'n Pugwash
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12:41am Tue 25 Dec 12
tinker111 wrote:FFS, two posters who obviously avoided English lessons.
gusset snatcher wrote:WELL SAID see you are not Gus blinkered as so many are on here , until we can pay for a QQQ stricker 8 Mil + like J/R as to the shoot out had my money on JR 4 to1 on £ for £ sorry CMS a fan but dont go around with head in clouds
How come gusset didn't get him back on loan....... he doesn't know a good forward from a polished dungheap that's why.... and he could only score 8 goals in nearly a whole season in gusset's system when he was here and that was league 1...... I wouldn't give tuppence for him.... and that's still tuppence more than palace gave us for Murray..... In Gusset We Are Muppets ( IGWAM )
namgo49
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7:33am Tue 25 Dec 12
Claude Back wrote:Totally agree!
Wood is not worth it. I really hope we don't waste that amount of money on him. He is having a 'lucky' season that's all and will probably revert to type once someone buys him. He didn't fit in with our type of play last time, so why should he now?
SMF20
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8:19am Tue 25 Dec 12
namgo49 wrote:Ill third this. Wood is not what we are looking for.
Claude Back wrote:Totally agree!
Wood is not worth it. I really hope we don't waste that amount of money on him. He is having a 'lucky' season that's all and will probably revert to type once someone buys him. He didn't fit in with our type of play last time, so why should he now?
Merry Christmas everyone. Have a great festive period.
Far gull
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5:40pm Tue 25 Dec 12
namgo49 wrote:Agreed
Claude Back wrote:Totally agree!
Wood is not worth it. I really hope we don't waste that amount of money on him. He is having a 'lucky' season that's all and will probably revert to type once someone buys him. He didn't fit in with our type of play last time, so why should he now?
Vince
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2:36am Wed 26 Dec 12
Cap'n Pugwash wrote:I think you will find that all the "Anti-Albion posters can't spell basic words. They show how ignorant they are by their comments and their spelling. There are quite a few of them posting these days which goes to prove that more and more of them see the Seagulls as a real threat - hence their amateurish attempts to try and cause disruption.
tinker111 wrote:FFS, two posters who obviously avoided English lessons.gusset snatcher wrote: How come gusset didn't get him back on loan....... he doesn't know a good forward from a polished dungheap that's why.... and he could only score 8 goals in nearly a whole season in gusset's system when he was here and that was league 1...... I wouldn't give tuppence for him.... and that's still tuppence more than palace gave us for Murray..... In Gusset We Are Muppets ( IGWAM )WELL SAID see you are not Gus blinkered as so many are on here , until we can pay for a QQQ stricker 8 Mil + like J/R as to the shoot out had my money on JR 4 to1 on £ for £ sorry CMS a fan but dont go around with head in clouds
IT'S TIME FOR THE ARGUS TO PROVIDE ACCESS CODES FOR GENUINE SUPPORTERS, AS THESE IDIOTS MUST NOT CONTINUE TO BE ALLOWED TO WASTE OUR TIME WITH THEIR CHILDISH ILLITERACY.
Vince
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2:39am Wed 26 Dec 12
LACHANCE wrote:I think you will find that all the "Anti-Albion posters can't spell basic words. They show how ignorant they are by their comments and their spelling. There are quite a few of them posting these days which goes to prove that more and more of them see the Seagulls as a real threat - hence their amateurish attempts to try and cause disruption.
It's time people got real no one knows who's comming or going.No one on here has spoken to Guss or Tony and you cannot take much notice of paper talk.We will just have to wait and see.l just hope we don't sell our best players at any price all we need to do is get the dead wood out and strengthen the team.One good goal getter from Spain like Swansea and a good solid centre half. MERRY CHRISTMAS.
IT'S TIME FOR THE ARGUS TO PROVIDE ACCESS CODES FOR GENUINE SUPPORTERS, AS THESE IDIOTS MUST NOT CONTINUE TO BE ALLOWED TO WASTE OUR TIME WITH THEIR CHILDISH ILLITERACY.
Vince
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2:44am Wed 26 Dec 12
Hugothepug wrote:I think you will find that all the "Anti-Albion posters can't spell basic words. They show how ignorant they are by their comments and their spelling. There are quite a few of them posting these days which goes to prove that more and more of them see the Seagulls as a real threat - hence their amateurish attempts to try and cause disruption.
Freeloaders wrote: See there are a number of championships clubs fighting it out to sign young Chris Woods,and we know most of the clubs names.Now ask yourselfs do you ever see or here about clubs fighting it out to sign our freeloaders.Which clubs in their right mind would waste money on players like Rodgers,Oatway Jr,Barker,Dunk,Barne s,and only plays at contract time Hoskins.Even when we signed them there was know competition from other clubs like there is with Chris Wood,not that i think he is the long term anser.My friends not told me about any prem league clubs after him yet.What you should ask yourselfs is why give a player like Dobbie a three year deal at 30.Lets face it his slow and rubbish now,think how bad he will be at 33 my friends.Yawn!!!
IT'S TIME FOR THE ARGUS TO PROVIDE ACCESS CODES FOR GENUINE SUPPORTERS, AS THESE IDIOTS MUST NOT CONTINUE TO BE ALLOWED TO WASTE OUR TIME WITH THEIR CHILDISH ILLITERACY.
Freeloaders
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3:49am Wed 26 Dec 12
the taffster
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8:52am Wed 26 Dec 12
Freeloaders wrote:freeloader is spot on again.you fans think gus is a demi-god.he isnt.hes made mistake after mistake.we can sign chris wood for 2m.but will he fit into gus,s system?......no.he didnt last time he was here.we had the ideal front man in murray.be a good time to get new manager in to work with/offload in the jan window.
mikeygit wrote:What a wonderful post.From yet another fan with a brain of his own.
We are nearly half way thru the season and Gus has already said he needs to review the situation. IMO he also needs to review the way we play. if we are to progress. If we are to get that elusive striker--Woods or whoever--that striker needs to have the confidence to play to score loads of goals NOT to be shackled to Gus's current way of playing. I was priveleged to be at the Forest game (over from home in Spain)---terrible weather--and whilst we played well we do need someone who can really attack the goal. CMS huffed and puffed but really never looked like scoring. Good to see Lua Lua coming good, Buckley and Calderon good as was Bridcutt. Disappointed with Croft and Hammond. If we can move Dobbie on along with other non performers that would be good for the finances. Gus also needs to make a New Year resolution to come clean on the Vicente situation--again playing by Xmas!!!!---certainly NOT this Xmas, nor I suspect next either.
Rant over--have a good Xmas all and lets hope things are on the up in 2013.
the taffster
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9:04am Wed 26 Dec 12
Vince wrote:its all about freedom of speech man.if the majority dont agree with the content of the posts.so be it.they are entitled to their say.im a long serving bha fan,but dont think gus is the right man to steer us to the p,ship.alot of you are brainwashed sheep.
Cap'n Pugwash wrote:I think you will find that all the "Anti-Albion posters can't spell basic words. They show how ignorant they are by their comments and their spelling. There are quite a few of them posting these days which goes to prove that more and more of them see the Seagulls as a real threat - hence their amateurish attempts to try and cause disruption.
tinker111 wrote:FFS, two posters who obviously avoided English lessons.gusset snatcher wrote: How come gusset didn't get him back on loan....... he doesn't know a good forward from a polished dungheap that's why.... and he could only score 8 goals in nearly a whole season in gusset's system when he was here and that was league 1...... I wouldn't give tuppence for him.... and that's still tuppence more than palace gave us for Murray..... In Gusset We Are Muppets ( IGWAM )WELL SAID see you are not Gus blinkered as so many are on here , until we can pay for a QQQ stricker 8 Mil + like J/R as to the shoot out had my money on JR 4 to1 on £ for £ sorry CMS a fan but dont go around with head in clouds
IT'S TIME FOR THE ARGUS TO PROVIDE ACCESS CODES FOR GENUINE SUPPORTERS, AS THESE IDIOTS MUST NOT CONTINUE TO BE ALLOWED TO WASTE OUR TIME WITH THEIR CHILDISH ILLITERACY.
Brighton Bill
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10:34am Wed 26 Dec 12
Vince wrote:Well said, this site is a joke now and it stops real supporters posting on it. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all genuine Albion fans for which I am one, a lot of the postings come from idiots who don't even watch our team. Yorkshire Bill a loyal fan for 52 Years,West Stand Upper Season Ticket Holder and loyal till I die, and after reading some of the crap posted on here it won't be long. Come on you "Super Seagulls".
LACHANCE wrote:I think you will find that all the "Anti-Albion posters can't spell basic words. They show how ignorant they are by their comments and their spelling. There are quite a few of them posting these days which goes to prove that more and more of them see the Seagulls as a real threat - hence their amateurish attempts to try and cause disruption.
It's time people got real no one knows who's comming or going.No one on here has spoken to Guss or Tony and you cannot take much notice of paper talk.We will just have to wait and see.l just hope we don't sell our best players at any price all we need to do is get the dead wood out and strengthen the team.One good goal getter from Spain like Swansea and a good solid centre half. MERRY CHRISTMAS.
IT'S TIME FOR THE ARGUS TO PROVIDE ACCESS CODES FOR GENUINE SUPPORTERS, AS THESE IDIOTS MUST NOT CONTINUE TO BE ALLOWED TO WASTE OUR TIME WITH THEIR CHILDISH ILLITERACY.
tug509
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10:38am Wed 26 Dec 12
The real fans on this site ARE big enough to see the idiots for what they are,and i dont want to be beaten by idiots!!. UTA
brightonup
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5:16pm Wed 26 Dec 12
Freeloaders wrote:Feeble and repetitive- but remember yu can be cured of this affliction. Just some counselling and self discipline......
Shame you don't care about more important things in life Vince apart from taking peoples freedom of speech away over a football club.You would do well to remember most people post on this site after a few drinks at a game.Anyway we are not back a school you very sad patronizing mug.You still can not name the clubs after these players.Which makes you just another little mug with nothing to say about the club.So why come on here if it upsets you so much lol.You sad little man.
Freeloaders
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2:09am Thu 27 Dec 12
sussexram40 says...
1:19pm Mon 24 Dec 12