Dicker playing for his future (From The Argus)
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Dicker playing for his future
9:00am Thursday 10th January 2013 in Albion By Brian Owen
Gary Dicker
Gary Dicker admits he is playing for his Albion future.
The midfielder says he has no idea what will happen when his current deal expires in the summer.
But he is confident he can help the Seagulls push for the play-offs without losing any star players along the way.
Dicker enjoyed his first start for more than two months when he helped knock Newcastle out of the FA Cup on Saturday having made his comeback from injury as a substitute in the win over Ipswich four days earlier.
He will keep contract thoughts at the back of his mind as he aims to help Albion push for the top six.
The Irishman said: “My contract is up this summer. I think half the squad are in that position!
“I don’t know what will happen but it’s one of those things that is not really in your hands.
“You just concentrate on playing.
“I think everyone would like to know where they stand but that’s not how it is. You just get on with it.”
Dicker, who initially joined the club on loan in March 2009, reckons recent history suggests Albion fans should not fear big-name departures this month.
Instead, he expects Gus Poyet to add his squad in readiness for a play-off challenge.
He added: “In the past, players who have moved on have gone in the summer so I don’t think the club are under any pressure to sell people.
“Hopefully we get players in to help us push on.”
Comments(69)
Bushell
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10:59am Thu 10 Jan 13
Always-a-Seagull
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11:19am Thu 10 Jan 13
pablobrowno
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11:25am Thu 10 Jan 13
Alan G Skinner wrote:Nice to be excited about the cup. It's still special! What great days these are to be a Brighton fan, not that you'd believe it from some of the drivel that's put on here!!
FA Cup tickets on sale !! Just purchased mine.
UTA!!!
saraman
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11:46am Thu 10 Jan 13
Bushell wrote:Agree Bushell. Gary is a top pro and can easily hold his own in the Championship. A great servant to the Albion. Unfortunately would not make it in the PREM along with many others. Cup fever is kicking in now then? What's the price of tickets Alan Skinner?
If we are in The Championship Gary will definitely get another contract. However, if we do make the Premiership I think Gary will be one of the ones to go ! Good player who sometimes goes unnoticed on the pitch but does the job Gus and Tanno require him to do.
Gee Jay
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11:47am Thu 10 Jan 13
He had a good game against Newcastle.
IRISHGULL
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12:00pm Thu 10 Jan 13
pablobrowno wrote:great times indeed pablo. And also agree with the comment about drivel that a few post on here, some moan to a higher level then my mrs. BLESS HER. gary dicker, good honest pro, and a fine servant to our club. Hope he is with us next season, but if not, hope he secures a decent contract with a new club.
Alan G Skinner wrote:Nice to be excited about the cup. It's still special! What great days these are to be a Brighton fan, not that you'd believe it from some of the drivel that's put on here!!
FA Cup tickets on sale !! Just purchased mine.
UTA!!!
Very excited about the return of the spanish magician , have to go back to the days of wardy and frank worthington, when i was this excited about seeing a player again. If our medical staff have done their job, and he stays fit, we will make the playoffs.
MHubbs
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12:01pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Not going to take up my FA Cup tickets, coat prohibitive sadly. Would like to have seen them offered at season ticket rate rather that full price, plus the mindless booking fee!
Freeloaders
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12:07pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Gibseagull
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12:10pm Thu 10 Jan 13
saraman
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12:23pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Gibseagull wrote:I would think that Gus is waiting to see if we make it via the play offs before he offers anybody anything by way of contracts etc. I'm sure there will be a mass clearout one way or the other. If we make it we shall require better players. If not, we shall still require better players for an assault on the Championship next season. Myself, I believe we shall at least reach the play offs.
Not sure whether leaving contractual negotions with out-of-contract players until the end of the season is the best way of motivating them. As GD says - "everyone would like to know where they stand" and not knowing can be demoralising
Albion23
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12:26pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Freeloaders
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12:38pm Thu 10 Jan 13
saraman wrote:My God someone with a brain.So Gibseagull you want Poyet to give them all nice big fact knew contracts now then?So what would Poyet do next season when he goes to TB i need better players to help me.But TB replys there is know money for more players you have spent it all.You think the club can afford to have 50 or 60 players on the wage bill.
Gibseagull wrote:I would think that Gus is waiting to see if we make it via the play offs before he offers anybody anything by way of contracts etc. I'm sure there will be a mass clearout one way or the other. If we make it we shall require better players. If not, we shall still require better players for an assault on the Championship next season. Myself, I believe we shall at least reach the play offs.
Not sure whether leaving contractual negotions with out-of-contract players until the end of the season is the best way of motivating them. As GD says - "everyone would like to know where they stand" and not knowing can be demoralising
Freeloaders
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12:40pm Thu 10 Jan 13
GovindaTim
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12:52pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Freeloaders wrote:Do you see how ironic your post is....probably not.
Yes but is Hovite still waiting at the bandstand.More to the point has he worked out who he is waiting for yet LOL.The club has about 35 thousand fans out there.But this site gets the same sad group of about 8 people talking the same tosh everyday.Get out more you may meet some real friends.Poyet & his staff take know notice of a word you say at the end of the day.
VegasSeagull
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1:15pm Thu 10 Jan 13
The article refers to the fact that Man United, Liverpool, Leeds and Brighton are all checking out a 5 million rated brazilian.
How cool is it to have our club in there with the big boys.
Dicker, IMHO, would have no trouble finding a new home next season, if it was needed. A solid pro that keeps his head down and works for his place, what more can you ask for.
There are probably just 5 or 6 players that I would like to see extend their contracts at this time, the rest can wait.
VegasSeagull
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1:30pm Thu 10 Jan 13
VegasSeagull wrote:How odd, I just checked out the BBC 'Gossip,' section and they too report Man U's interest in the brazilian but have him available for just 1.6 million.
I noticed an article within the, 'paper talk,' section of Sky Sports today. The article refers to the fact that Man United, Liverpool, Leeds and Brighton are all checking out a 5 million rated brazilian. How cool is it to have our club in there with the big boys. Dicker, IMHO, would have no trouble finding a new home next season, if it was needed. A solid pro that keeps his head down and works for his place, what more can you ask for. There are probably just 5 or 6 players that I would like to see extend their contracts at this time, the rest can wait.
One newspaper says one thing and another something quite different.
Good Ol' Hemz by the Sea
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1:41pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Gee Jay wrote:I agree, he seems to understand the way we play better than Crofts / Hammond and the team seems to gel as a unit when he is playing. Think his vision for a pass is better than the two above also.
Albion generally play better when he is in the team (just my opinion).
He had a good game against Newcastle.
Hope he stays beyond the EOS but think he may be one that has to move on
Poplar Seagull
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1:42pm Thu 10 Jan 13
I would include Dicker in the central Midfield department for the rest of the season, along with Bridcutt and Vicente (if ever fit). Hammond and Crofts can warm the bench.
Good Ol' Hemz by the Sea
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1:53pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Apparently he has already signed a long term contract with us but it was not announced...
Poplar Seagull
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2:00pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Good Ol' Hemz by the Sea wrote:I know we are short of CB’s but wouldn’t be too sad to see Dunk go. He has ability, but not sure he is totally committed. When I watch him play, I see him going up for a header and it’s almost like he is saying “I’m going to lose this header”....not sure if it’s a confidence thing with him, but I just don’t think he is physically or mentally tough enough.
BTW. Did anyone else see Andy Naylor's tweet with regards to Lewis Dunk? Apparently he has already signed a long term contract with us but it was not announced...
Hovite
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2:40pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Vitalijs will be able to step up to the CB plate without any fear if we need him.
With regard to Dicker, he is a good team player and he fits in with what we are doing.
Alan G Skinner
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2:44pm Thu 10 Jan 13
saraman wrote:Normal match day price. A cup game against Arsenal is well worth it though and i'm sure the club will have no trouble shifting these. They are currently only on sale to Season Ticket holders.
Bushell wrote: If we are in The Championship Gary will definitely get another contract. However, if we do make the Premiership I think Gary will be one of the ones to go ! Good player who sometimes goes unnoticed on the pitch but does the job Gus and Tanno require him to do.Agree Bushell. Gary is a top pro and can easily hold his own in the Championship. A great servant to the Albion. Unfortunately would not make it in the PREM along with many others. Cup fever is kicking in now then? What's the price of tickets Alan Skinner?
lewis_ms
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2:49pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Alan G Skinner
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2:49pm Thu 10 Jan 13
rackhamlouis
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2:51pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Got forwarded the start of a new Albion blog that a friend of mine found. I found myself agreeing with most of it but thought that it would create some healthy debate on here or NSC
http://marknickols.b
logspot.co.uk/2013/0
1/a-banner-too-far.h
tml
Hovite
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3:18pm Thu 10 Jan 13
rackhamlouis wrote:Yep, says it all really.
Something different from transfer rumours etc
Got forwarded the start of a new Albion blog that a friend of mine found. I found myself agreeing with most of it but thought that it would create some healthy debate on here or NSC
http://marknickols.b
logspot.co.uk/2013/0
1/a-banner-too-far.h
tml
VegasSeagull
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3:21pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Hovite wrote:Hovite any thoughts on the possible signing of Jason Scotland?
It would make sense for Dunk to sign another contract, but I would imagine that the first thing he will have to do is go out on loan and play competitive football regularly and build up the confidence he is lacking at the moment. Vitalijs will be able to step up to the CB plate without any fear if we need him. With regard to Dicker, he is a good team player and he fits in with what we are doing.
Tommy11
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3:26pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Poplar Seagull wrote:Agreed PS..I'm actually disapointed that we are not selling him (and replacing obviusly!)
Good Ol' Hemz by the Sea wrote: BTW. Did anyone else see Andy Naylor's tweet with regards to Lewis Dunk? Apparently he has already signed a long term contract with us but it was not announced...I know we are short of CB’s but wouldn’t be too sad to see Dunk go. He has ability, but not sure he is totally committed. When I watch him play, I see him going up for a header and it’s almost like he is saying “I’m going to lose this header”....not sure if it’s a confidence thing with him, but I just don’t think he is physically or mentally tough enough.
I don't rate him..too quiet, too sensetive and too much of a wimp...
I bet you money that in a few years he will be training with someone like Aldershot first thing Monday morning.
Hovite
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3:27pm Thu 10 Jan 13
pjwilk
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3:34pm Thu 10 Jan 13
MHubbs wrote:I bought a ticket for a match,they said bus travel was included but i couldnt get a free bus from Lancing.The women at Compass said pick up at north lancing but their was no bus.What a con.
I thought Gary had a very good start against Newcastle. I prefer his inclusion to that of Crofts, Hammond. I feel he offers a little more, and would probably stay if we went up as strength to the squad
Not going to take up my FA Cup tickets, coat prohibitive sadly. Would like to have seen them offered at season ticket rate rather that full price, plus the mindless booking fee!
Freeloaders
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3:37pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Good Ol' Hemz by the Sea wrote:I hope to God this is not true.They just can't find a club to take him off the clubs hands for money.If other clubs scouts thought he was that good they would tell them to make a move as his not playing first team at Brighton.They was onto Grant Hall in a shot.As they saw him as one for the future.Dunk should be playing at the top of his game now.The Liverpool,West Ham,Chelsea pre-season,and also the Palace game gave to much away about the lad.This lad could never be a top prem-league player with so little pace.So why would the club give him a long term deal.
BTW. Did anyone else see Andy Naylor's tweet with regards to Lewis Dunk?
Apparently he has already signed a long term contract with us but it was not announced...
ballantrrae
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3:55pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Hovite wrote:I believe Dunk is contracted unyil the Summer of 2015.
It would make sense for Dunk to sign another contract, but I would imagine that the first thing he will have to do is go out on loan and play competitive football regularly and build up the confidence he is lacking at the moment.
Vitalijs will be able to step up to the CB plate without any fear if we need him.
With regard to Dicker, he is a good team player and he fits in with what we are doing.
Old Scrote of the Amex
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4:05pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Good Ol' Hemz by the Sea wrote:Yep, I saw this. Very good news. Was looking (mostly) top-class before the court case stuff happened, and he hasn't been quite right since. Once that gets out of the way (assuming it does!) I think we'll see him rise and become a multi-million pound target once again.
BTW. Did anyone else see Andy Naylor's tweet with regards to Lewis Dunk?
Apparently he has already signed a long term contract with us but it was not announced...
Freeloaders
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4:16pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Tommy11 wrote:Thanks Tommy11.It was the same thing after Tommy Elphick signed a 4 year deal with the club.All the scouts said the same thing.He will end up a good league one or two player because he has to little pace to play at the top of the game.Palace knew it once they saw Dunks name on the team sheet & went straight at him.Even after the game he couldn't say sorry to the fans & put his hands up.But Buckley came out & said,"Those wonderful fans that came in their numbers should have got better than that,we let them down."know Dunk let his team mates down & the fans.
Poplar Seagull wrote:Agreed PS..I'm actually disapointed that we are not selling him (and replacing obviusly!)
Good Ol' Hemz by the Sea wrote: BTW. Did anyone else see Andy Naylor's tweet with regards to Lewis Dunk? Apparently he has already signed a long term contract with us but it was not announced...I know we are short of CB’s but wouldn’t be too sad to see Dunk go. He has ability, but not sure he is totally committed. When I watch him play, I see him going up for a header and it’s almost like he is saying “I’m going to lose this header”....not sure if it’s a confidence thing with him, but I just don’t think he is physically or mentally tough enough.
I don't rate him..too quiet, too sensetive and too much of a wimp...
I bet you money that in a few years he will be training with someone like Aldershot first thing Monday morning.
Freeloaders
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4:19pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:Dream on.So Spurs just let us keep the better player.They was watching Dunk before Grant Hall.LOL
Good Ol' Hemz by the Sea wrote:Yep, I saw this. Very good news. Was looking (mostly) top-class before the court case stuff happened, and he hasn't been quite right since. Once that gets out of the way (assuming it does!) I think we'll see him rise and become a multi-million pound target once again.
BTW. Did anyone else see Andy Naylor's tweet with regards to Lewis Dunk?
Apparently he has already signed a long term contract with us but it was not announced...
saraman
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5:08pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Alan G Skinner wrote:Thanks Alan.
saraman wrote:Normal match day price. A cup game against Arsenal is well worth it though and i'm sure the club will have no trouble shifting these. They are currently only on sale to Season Ticket holders.Bushell wrote: If we are in The Championship Gary will definitely get another contract. However, if we do make the Premiership I think Gary will be one of the ones to go ! Good player who sometimes goes unnoticed on the pitch but does the job Gus and Tanno require him to do.Agree Bushell. Gary is a top pro and can easily hold his own in the Championship. A great servant to the Albion. Unfortunately would not make it in the PREM along with many others. Cup fever is kicking in now then? What's the price of tickets Alan Skinner?
championshipgull
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5:14pm Thu 10 Jan 13
“One of my New Year resolutions is to turn a blind eye to a tiny minority of Albion supporters, if you can call them that.
They know who they are. The silence is deafening after a good result and performance.
They only emerge from their dungeons of doom following a bad result
and below-par display to spout forth on the Comments section of The Argus website, across chatrooms and on Twitter.
Gus Poyet, chief executive Paul Barber, certain players, even some times bankrolling chairman Tony Bloom, become targets.
They moan about anything .and everything, from tactics and transfer policy to their most recent beef, ticket prices for the FA Cup tie against Newcastle.”
“I will let the repetitive moaners wallow in their sea of negativity, while the rest continue to embrace the ride in a golden era for the club.”
Andy Naylor
Could not have put it better myself. The trolls and wum will come and go but the blue and white army will march on. UTA
dave from bexill
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5:15pm Thu 10 Jan 13
rackhamlouis wrote:Yeah, very nice piece with similar experiences to many of us who love our club.
Something different from transfer rumours etc
Got forwarded the start of a new Albion blog that a friend of mine found. I found myself agreeing with most of it but thought that it would create some healthy debate on here or NSC
http://marknickols.b
logspot.co.uk/2013/0
1/a-banner-too-far.h
tml
tinker111
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5:32pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Alan G Skinner wrote:what the Hell has this got to do with the by line ????? best middfielder we have (playmaker)
FA Cup tickets on sale !! Just purchased mine.
Far gull
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5:35pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Poplar Seagull wrote:Spot on ,results this season better with him than without,.
Always rated Dicker, he may not get the headlines but he is an excellent passer with an eye for the killer ball - and rarely gives the ball away. Technically a loads better player than Hammond and Crofts.
I would include Dicker in the central Midfield department for the rest of the season, along with Bridcutt and Vicente (if ever fit). Hammond and Crofts can warm the bench.
brightonup
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5:35pm Thu 10 Jan 13
championshipgull wrote:Good post Championship Gull. I agree with all you say, except - as has been demonstrated several times, they really are not supporters.
Scanned a couple of bits from Andy Naylor’s piece in the paper today “One of my New Year resolutions is to turn a blind eye to a tiny minority of Albion supporters, if you can call them that. They know who they are. The silence is deafening after a good result and performance. They only emerge from their dungeons of doom following a bad result and below-par display to spout forth on the Comments section of The Argus website, across chatrooms and on Twitter. Gus Poyet, chief executive Paul Barber, certain players, even some times bankrolling chairman Tony Bloom, become targets. They moan about anything .and everything, from tactics and transfer policy to their most recent beef, ticket prices for the FA Cup tie against Newcastle.” “I will let the repetitive moaners wallow in their sea of negativity, while the rest continue to embrace the ride in a golden era for the club.” Andy Naylor Could not have put it better myself. The trolls and wum will come and go but the blue and white army will march on. UTA
The negativity extends as far as suggesting that some players are deliberately underperforming, cannot be bothered etc. It's one thing to say that a player is not up to the standard - but it is libellous and frankly cowardly (given that there is no chance of redress) to call a player a 'freeloader'. Fortunately the accusation comes from a person who is self evidently an unschooled idiot whose credibility was lost with his first post!
mark by the sea
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5:47pm Thu 10 Jan 13
championshipgull wrote:Great post, some forget the speed of the journey we have been on, and the end is the premiership, after that no reason why we can't do really well. Looking forward to a 30' 000 gate this season, I never thought the Amex would ever happen...
Scanned a couple of bits from Andy Naylor’s piece in the paper today
“One of my New Year resolutions is to turn a blind eye to a tiny minority of Albion supporters, if you can call them that.
They know who they are. The silence is deafening after a good result and performance.
They only emerge from their dungeons of doom following a bad result
and below-par display to spout forth on the Comments section of The Argus website, across chatrooms and on Twitter.
Gus Poyet, chief executive Paul Barber, certain players, even some times bankrolling chairman Tony Bloom, become targets.
They moan about anything .and everything, from tactics and transfer policy to their most recent beef, ticket prices for the FA Cup tie against Newcastle.”
“I will let the repetitive moaners wallow in their sea of negativity, while the rest continue to embrace the ride in a golden era for the club.”
Andy Naylor
Could not have put it better myself. The trolls and wum will come and go but the blue and white army will march on. UTA
Far gull
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5:47pm Thu 10 Jan 13
championshipgull wrote:Agree with most of this post, just not the ticket prices bit. Think you missed the point on this one. You may be wealthy enough to afford what ever the ticket price but a half full amex will not attract better players and once atmosphere drops off it does not help the team.
Scanned a couple of bits from Andy Naylor’s piece in the paper today
“One of my New Year resolutions is to turn a blind eye to a tiny minority of Albion supporters, if you can call them that.
They know who they are. The silence is deafening after a good result and performance.
They only emerge from their dungeons of doom following a bad result
and below-par display to spout forth on the Comments section of The Argus website, across chatrooms and on Twitter.
Gus Poyet, chief executive Paul Barber, certain players, even some times bankrolling chairman Tony Bloom, become targets.
They moan about anything .and everything, from tactics and transfer policy to their most recent beef, ticket prices for the FA Cup tie against Newcastle.”
“I will let the repetitive moaners wallow in their sea of negativity, while the rest continue to embrace the ride in a golden era for the club.”
Andy Naylor
Could not have put it better myself. The trolls and wum will come and go but the blue and white army will march on. UTA
Trust me this is what happened when we last went up to old 1st division prices rose because of success which is fair enough but it is a very fine line was all many including me have said!
ballantrrae
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5:50pm Thu 10 Jan 13
VegasSeagull wrote:VegasSeagull can you tell me which paper the Report you refere to appears in.
I noticed an article within the, 'paper talk,' section of Sky Sports today.
The article refers to the fact that Man United, Liverpool, Leeds and Brighton are all checking out a 5 million rated brazilian.
How cool is it to have our club in there with the big boys.
Dicker, IMHO, would have no trouble finding a new home next season, if it was needed. A solid pro that keeps his head down and works for his place, what more can you ask for.
There are probably just 5 or 6 players that I would like to see extend their contracts at this time, the rest can wait.
At the moment 'The Paper' section of Sky Sports Transfer News is not providing access to the National papers element only Regional and Foreign. When 'clicking' on National the Regional come up (again). Most frustrating.
Many thanks.
Incidently I see that Matt Sparrow has joined Crawley. Lets hope for some inward movement soon. Judging from this report Dicker is clearly expecting and hoping that some signings are made this month.
championshipgull
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5:53pm Thu 10 Jan 13
championshipgull wrote:Just to clarify. I am quoting Andy Naylor
Scanned a couple of bits from Andy Naylor’s piece in the paper today
“One of my New Year resolutions is to turn a blind eye to a tiny minority of Albion supporters, if you can call them that.
They know who they are. The silence is deafening after a good result and performance.
They only emerge from their dungeons of doom following a bad result
and below-par display to spout forth on the Comments section of The Argus website, across chatrooms and on Twitter.
Gus Poyet, chief executive Paul Barber, certain players, even some times bankrolling chairman Tony Bloom, become targets.
They moan about anything .and everything, from tactics and transfer policy to their most recent beef, ticket prices for the FA Cup tie against Newcastle.”
“I will let the repetitive moaners wallow in their sea of negativity, while the rest continue to embrace the ride in a golden era for the club.”
Andy Naylor
Could not have put it better myself. The trolls and wum will come and go but the blue and white army will march on. UTA
brightonup
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6:01pm Thu 10 Jan 13
championshipgull wrote:.... apart from the last bit which I heartily agree with!
championshipgull wrote: Scanned a couple of bits from Andy Naylor’s piece in the paper today “One of my New Year resolutions is to turn a blind eye to a tiny minority of Albion supporters, if you can call them that. They know who they are. The silence is deafening after a good result and performance. They only emerge from their dungeons of doom following a bad result and below-par display to spout forth on the Comments section of The Argus website, across chatrooms and on Twitter. Gus Poyet, chief executive Paul Barber, certain players, even some times bankrolling chairman Tony Bloom, become targets. They moan about anything .and everything, from tactics and transfer policy to their most recent beef, ticket prices for the FA Cup tie against Newcastle.” “I will let the repetitive moaners wallow in their sea of negativity, while the rest continue to embrace the ride in a golden era for the club.” Andy Naylor Could not have put it better myself. The trolls and wum will come and go but the blue and white army will march on. UTAJust to clarify. I am quoting Andy Naylor
Freeloaders
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6:09pm Thu 10 Jan 13
brightonup
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6:17pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Freeloaders wrote:drivel from beginning to end......
How can i not be a supporter you stupid person.Me & the family have been watching the club since 74.If people can think for themself or see things different to you they are not a supporter,or a Palace fan in your eyes.You just come across as a small minded child.Your like a brain dead sheep that can't think for himself.If the club told you night was day you would believe it.The cost of the game against NUFC was to much,and im sure most fans feel the same.The club is not only for the rich my friend,it calls itself a community club at the end of the day.Yes the club is going big guns now.But one thing i do know for sure being an Albion fan.That will not go on for ever.Its in the not so good days the club will need its supporters,rich and poor.Even yet again you say nothing about the story above,and just pick up on other peoples posts you sad little man.This site is for anyone to have their say on all things Albion as they see it."How they see it."not your brain dead eyes.
Hovite
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6:17pm Thu 10 Jan 13
brightonup wrote:Just posted this for people to scroll down to.
championshipgull wrote:.... apart from the last bit which I heartily agree with!
championshipgull wrote: Scanned a couple of bits from Andy Naylor’s piece in the paper today “One of my New Year resolutions is to turn a blind eye to a tiny minority of Albion supporters, if you can call them that. They know who they are. The silence is deafening after a good result and performance. They only emerge from their dungeons of doom following a bad result and below-par display to spout forth on the Comments section of The Argus website, across chatrooms and on Twitter. Gus Poyet, chief executive Paul Barber, certain players, even some times bankrolling chairman Tony Bloom, become targets. They moan about anything .and everything, from tactics and transfer policy to their most recent beef, ticket prices for the FA Cup tie against Newcastle.” “I will let the repetitive moaners wallow in their sea of negativity, while the rest continue to embrace the ride in a golden era for the club.” Andy Naylor Could not have put it better myself. The trolls and wum will come and go but the blue and white army will march on. UTAJust to clarify. I am quoting Andy Naylor
albionfan33
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6:23pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Freeloaders
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6:26pm Thu 10 Jan 13
VegasSeagull
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6:26pm Thu 10 Jan 13
ballantrrae wrote:I can't recall the paper's name, sorry.
VegasSeagull wrote: I noticed an article within the, 'paper talk,' section of Sky Sports today. The article refers to the fact that Man United, Liverpool, Leeds and Brighton are all checking out a 5 million rated brazilian. How cool is it to have our club in there with the big boys. Dicker, IMHO, would have no trouble finding a new home next season, if it was needed. A solid pro that keeps his head down and works for his place, what more can you ask for. There are probably just 5 or 6 players that I would like to see extend their contracts at this time, the rest can wait.VegasSeagull can you tell me which paper the Report you refere to appears in. At the moment 'The Paper' section of Sky Sports Transfer News is not providing access to the National papers element only Regional and Foreign. When 'clicking' on National the Regional come up (again). Most frustrating. Many thanks. Incidently I see that Matt Sparrow has joined Crawley. Lets hope for some inward movement soon. Judging from this report Dicker is clearly expecting and hoping that some signings are made this month.
If you do a search for, ESPN Soccor, and once there use their search box by typing in, Leo Baptistao, it will open a window where the report I am telling of is the first entry in that window.
Use the word soccor and not football, it's an american site.
Hope this works for you. .
VegasSeagull
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6:29pm Thu 10 Jan 13
VegasSeagull wrote:The reason for me trying to send you to ESPN is because this is where I first found the story yesterday evening (my time), today I went to the UK sites to confirm.
ballantrrae wrote:I can't recall the paper's name, sorry. If you do a search for, ESPN Soccor, and once there use their search box by typing in, Leo Baptistao, it will open a window where the report I am telling of is the first entry in that window. Use the word soccor and not football, it's an american site. Hope this works for you. .VegasSeagull wrote: I noticed an article within the, 'paper talk,' section of Sky Sports today. The article refers to the fact that Man United, Liverpool, Leeds and Brighton are all checking out a 5 million rated brazilian. How cool is it to have our club in there with the big boys. Dicker, IMHO, would have no trouble finding a new home next season, if it was needed. A solid pro that keeps his head down and works for his place, what more can you ask for. There are probably just 5 or 6 players that I would like to see extend their contracts at this time, the rest can wait.VegasSeagull can you tell me which paper the Report you refere to appears in. At the moment 'The Paper' section of Sky Sports Transfer News is not providing access to the National papers element only Regional and Foreign. When 'clicking' on National the Regional come up (again). Most frustrating. Many thanks. Incidently I see that Matt Sparrow has joined Crawley. Lets hope for some inward movement soon. Judging from this report Dicker is clearly expecting and hoping that some signings are made this month.
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Freeloaders
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6:41pm Thu 10 Jan 13
brightonup
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6:50pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Freeloaders wrote:Just this once, I will dignify your odorous outpourings by addressing you directly.
Look you both start posting at the same time.Its so clear to anyone your the same person.Nothing to ever say about the story above,or the club yet again.
Are you really arrogant enough to believe that only one person on this site has evaluated your comments and found them to be poorly written detritus?
Just see if you can salvage any self respect by keeping your ill formed thoughts to yourself.... or failing that, try and be a little less repetitive.
... Whatever you choose to do, you can't say I didn't try to help you overcome your affliction!
Freeloaders
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6:52pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Freeloaders
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6:59pm Thu 10 Jan 13
brightonup wrote:Maybe you could start to think for yourself then,& post about the story or the club for a change.You just just pick up on my outstanding posts.Which you have know real anser to lol.How come as you and Hovite are such good friends you never say lets meet up for a drink ha.lol Now that would be talking yourself.
Freeloaders wrote:Just this once, I will dignify your odorous outpourings by addressing you directly.
Look you both start posting at the same time.Its so clear to anyone your the same person.Nothing to ever say about the story above,or the club yet again.
Are you really arrogant enough to believe that only one person on this site has evaluated your comments and found them to be poorly written detritus?
Just see if you can salvage any self respect by keeping your ill formed thoughts to yourself.... or failing that, try and be a little less repetitive.
... Whatever you choose to do, you can't say I didn't try to help you overcome your affliction!
VegasSeagull
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7:03pm Thu 10 Jan 13
I had some hope for you as one or two of your comments were worth the reading.
Why do you do it? Why can't you just post comments in the way others do. Adding the insults to your comments does nothing to improve them.
If you find Hovite or Brightonup boring to read then don't read. If you are not interested in debating soccor with them then just don't. I am sure they will both ignore you just as you can ignore them.
I have found myself just skipping over your comments because if I reply, I might get dragged into the ongoing tiff you are having with other posters.
Comment cleanly, layout your thoughts minus the insults and I will debate with you, carry on as you are and sadly I will continue to just skip over your observations.
dave from bexill
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7:35pm Thu 10 Jan 13
VegasSeagull wrote:Well said Vegas. Wholeheartedly agree with your comments re the above
Freeloader you seem to have reverted back to slagging people off again.
I had some hope for you as one or two of your comments were worth the reading.
Why do you do it? Why can't you just post comments in the way others do. Adding the insults to your comments does nothing to improve them.
If you find Hovite or Brightonup boring to read then don't read. If you are not interested in debating soccor with them then just don't. I am sure they will both ignore you just as you can ignore them.
I have found myself just skipping over your comments because if I reply, I might get dragged into the ongoing tiff you are having with other posters.
Comment cleanly, layout your thoughts minus the insults and I will debate with you, carry on as you are and sadly I will continue to just skip over your observations.
the taffster
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8:16pm Thu 10 Jan 13
VegasSeagull wrote:we should sign the ipswich keeper.apparantley he can kick a ball as far as scotland.
Hovite wrote:Hovite any thoughts on the possible signing of Jason Scotland?
It would make sense for Dunk to sign another contract, but I would imagine that the first thing he will have to do is go out on loan and play competitive football regularly and build up the confidence he is lacking at the moment. Vitalijs will be able to step up to the CB plate without any fear if we need him. With regard to Dicker, he is a good team player and he fits in with what we are doing.
the taffster
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8:23pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Freeloaders wrote:i agree the sad losers who feel the need to compile a troll list should get off the site if they cant handle free flowing opinions.you may not agree with some of the stuff discussed,but theirs 2 sides to every story.
How can i not be a supporter you stupid person.Me & the family have been watching the club since 74.If people can think for themself or see things different to you they are not a supporter,or a Palace fan in your eyes.You just come across as a small minded child.Your like a brain dead sheep that can't think for himself.If the club told you night was day you would believe it.The cost of the game against NUFC was to much,and im sure most fans feel the same.The club is not only for the rich my friend,it calls itself a community club at the end of the day.Yes the club is going big guns now.But one thing i do know for sure being an Albion fan.That will not go on for ever.Its in the not so good days the club will need its supporters,rich and poor.Even yet again you say nothing about the story above,and just pick up on other peoples posts you sad little man.This site is for anyone to have their say on all things Albion as they see it."How they see it."not your brain dead eyes.
championshipgull
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8:24pm Thu 10 Jan 13
Far gull wrote:To be fair to Andy I have scanned a bit more of his piece.
championshipgull wrote:Agree with most of this post, just not the ticket prices bit. Think you missed the point on this one. You may be wealthy enough to afford what ever the ticket price but a half full amex will not attract better players and once atmosphere drops off it does not help the team.
Scanned a couple of bits from Andy Naylor’s piece in the paper today
“One of my New Year resolutions is to turn a blind eye to a tiny minority of Albion supporters, if you can call them that.
They know who they are. The silence is deafening after a good result and performance.
They only emerge from their dungeons of doom following a bad result
and below-par display to spout forth on the Comments section of The Argus website, across chatrooms and on Twitter.
Gus Poyet, chief executive Paul Barber, certain players, even some times bankrolling chairman Tony Bloom, become targets.
They moan about anything .and everything, from tactics and transfer policy to their most recent beef, ticket prices for the FA Cup tie against Newcastle.”
“I will let the repetitive moaners wallow in their sea of negativity, while the rest continue to embrace the ride in a golden era for the club.”
Andy Naylor
Could not have put it better myself. The trolls and wum will come and go but the blue and white army will march on. UTA
Trust me this is what happened when we last went up to old 1st division prices rose because of success which is fair enough but it is a very fine line was all many including me have said!
“I am struggling to see why the club were wrong to charge normal prices for Newcastle's visit. They were, after all, entertaining Premier League opposition. I would have understood the fuss if the Seagulls had increased their prices, or not dropped them if they had been hosting Macclesfield, but maintaining the status quo seemed perfectly acceptable in the circumstances.
Season ticket holders had the choice of paying for their normal seat, sitting somewhere else(which would have been cheaper in many cases) or staying at home and watching the match on ITV.
I fully appreciate we are Iiving in tough economic times and money is particularly tight for most of us over Christmas but fans were not burdened by a flurry of games close to one another.”
Andy Naylor
And to be fair to you Far gull I am not unsympathetic with your point of view but if we want top class football and this time top class facilities as well it costs and most of the fans apparently agree as the gate was still over 22,000. If it all goes pear shape we will still have the Amex. No one is going to turn that into a retail park ,not in my life time.
ballantrrae
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9:14pm Thu 10 Jan 13
VegasSeagull wrote:Many Thanks VegasSeagull, much appreciated.
VegasSeagull wrote:The reason for me trying to send you to ESPN is because this is where I first found the story yesterday evening (my time), today I went to the UK sites to confirm.
ballantrrae wrote:I can't recall the paper's name, sorry. If you do a search for, ESPN Soccor, and once there use their search box by typing in, Leo Baptistao, it will open a window where the report I am telling of is the first entry in that window. Use the word soccor and not football, it's an american site. Hope this works for you. .VegasSeagull wrote: I noticed an article within the, 'paper talk,' section of Sky Sports today. The article refers to the fact that Man United, Liverpool, Leeds and Brighton are all checking out a 5 million rated brazilian. How cool is it to have our club in there with the big boys. Dicker, IMHO, would have no trouble finding a new home next season, if it was needed. A solid pro that keeps his head down and works for his place, what more can you ask for. There are probably just 5 or 6 players that I would like to see extend their contracts at this time, the rest can wait.VegasSeagull can you tell me which paper the Report you refere to appears in. At the moment 'The Paper' section of Sky Sports Transfer News is not providing access to the National papers element only Regional and Foreign. When 'clicking' on National the Regional come up (again). Most frustrating. Many thanks. Incidently I see that Matt Sparrow has joined Crawley. Lets hope for some inward movement soon. Judging from this report Dicker is clearly expecting and hoping that some signings are made this month.
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Hope to see another positive performance like last Saturday against Derby this weekend.
VegasSeagull
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10:16pm Thu 10 Jan 13
One by one our injured are, and will continue, to return so those lucky enough to start know that they have to deliver in order to keep their places.
I really can't see Derby parking the bus, they have more class than that. Clough will want a minimum of a point from the game if he is to continue his playoff challenge. Poyet will want all three to continue ours.
Even without new signings our team will improve as our gems get back to playing.
Old Scrote of the Amex
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11:08pm Thu 10 Jan 13
the taffster wrote:There may or may not be two sides to every story, but even if there were it doesn't mean that one of them isn't wholly wrong.
Freeloaders wrote:i agree the sad losers who feel the need to compile a troll list should get off the site if they cant handle free flowing opinions.you may not agree with some of the stuff discussed,but theirs 2 sides to every story.
How can i not be a supporter you stupid person.Me & the family have been watching the club since 74.If people can think for themself or see things different to you they are not a supporter,or a Palace fan in your eyes.You just come across as a small minded child.Your like a brain dead sheep that can't think for himself.If the club told you night was day you would believe it.The cost of the game against NUFC was to much,and im sure most fans feel the same.The club is not only for the rich my friend,it calls itself a community club at the end of the day.Yes the club is going big guns now.But one thing i do know for sure being an Albion fan.That will not go on for ever.Its in the not so good days the club will need its supporters,rich and poor.Even yet again you say nothing about the story above,and just pick up on other peoples posts you sad little man.This site is for anyone to have their say on all things Albion as they see it."How they see it."not your brain dead eyes.
unmuzzledseagull
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9:27am Fri 11 Jan 13
Freeloaders wrote:please argus boot this idiot!!
How can i not be a supporter you stupid person.Me & the family have been watching the club since 74.If people can think for themself or see things different to you they are not a supporter,or a Palace fan in your eyes.You just come across as a small minded child.Your like a brain dead sheep that can't think for himself.If the club told you night was day you would believe it.The cost of the game against NUFC was to much,and im sure most fans feel the same.The club is not only for the rich my friend,it calls itself a community club at the end of the day.Yes the club is going big guns now.But one thing i do know for sure being an Albion fan.That will not go on for ever.Its in the not so good days the club will need its supporters,rich and poor.Even yet again you say nothing about the story above,and just pick up on other peoples posts you sad little man.This site is for anyone to have their say on all things Albion as they see it."How they see it."not your brain dead eyes.
the taffster
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11:50am Fri 11 Jan 13
Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:in your opinion perhaps only.this site is made up of a discussion group of supporters who dont all dance to the same drum.life would be a bit mundane if we all lived in kemptown and had a friend called dorothy,wouldnt it?
the taffster wrote:There may or may not be two sides to every story, but even if there were it doesn't mean that one of them isn't wholly wrong.
Freeloaders wrote:i agree the sad losers who feel the need to compile a troll list should get off the site if they cant handle free flowing opinions.you may not agree with some of the stuff discussed,but theirs 2 sides to every story.
How can i not be a supporter you stupid person.Me & the family have been watching the club since 74.If people can think for themself or see things different to you they are not a supporter,or a Palace fan in your eyes.You just come across as a small minded child.Your like a brain dead sheep that can't think for himself.If the club told you night was day you would believe it.The cost of the game against NUFC was to much,and im sure most fans feel the same.The club is not only for the rich my friend,it calls itself a community club at the end of the day.Yes the club is going big guns now.But one thing i do know for sure being an Albion fan.That will not go on for ever.Its in the not so good days the club will need its supporters,rich and poor.Even yet again you say nothing about the story above,and just pick up on other peoples posts you sad little man.This site is for anyone to have their say on all things Albion as they see it."How they see it."not your brain dead eyes.
Hovite
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12:03pm Fri 11 Jan 13
Alan G Skinner says...
10:52am Thu 10 Jan 13