Noone stays to boost Gus (From The Argus)
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Noone stays to boost Gus
5:00pm Wednesday 1st February 2012 in Albion By Andy Naylor
Craig Noone is staying with Albion
Albion boss Gus Poyet has revealed his relief at keeping hold of Craig Noone after strengthening his defence on transfer deadline day with a double loan signing from West Brom.
Left-back Joe Mattock and right-back Gonzalo Jara Reyes have joined the Seagulls for the rest of the season, Chile international Jara Reyes for the second time.
But it was a text from Noone, confirming Cardiff had failed in their persistent attempts to land the winger, which pleased Poyet the most. The only departure instead was striker Will Hoskins to Sheffield United in another loan deal for the rest of the season.
The Argus understands Cardiff made at least one improved offer for Noone after a bid of about £450,000 for the Liverpudlian, regarded by Albion as insulting, was rejected earlier in the January transfer window. Poyet told The Argus: “It was the most difficult situation we’ve had for a while, more difficult than Benno (Elliott Bennett and Norwich) last January. I’m absolutely delighted he is with us. As you can imagine he is already talking about Liverpool (FA Cup).
“It went to the wire. The last I heard, at two or three o’clock in the afternoon, it was still going on and then afterwards I got a text from Nooney to say it was finished. It’s relief and happiness.”
Comments(34)
farside
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5:07pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Made his own way to Smellhurst last night to support the lads even though he wasn't involved. How many would do that? A great asset to the club on and off the pitch. Delighted we kept them.
rusty dave
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5:20pm Wed 1 Feb 12
JaseBHA
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5:20pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Hovite
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5:21pm Wed 1 Feb 12
It was either stay with us as an established member of the squad, or venture into the unknown.
Withdean-er
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5:24pm Wed 1 Feb 12
saraman
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5:30pm Wed 1 Feb 12
pablobrowno
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5:49pm Wed 1 Feb 12
NOBODY BOOK ANY HOLIDAYS OVER THE PLAY OFF PERIOD!!!!
fratsomrover
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6:06pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Albion In Staffs
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6:17pm Wed 1 Feb 12
saraman wrote:He wouldn't have been speaking to them if the clubs hadn't agreed a fee. Imagine if CN had said he wanted to sign for them and then Cardiff said here's £100,00, your player wants to sign for us.. Doesn't happen that way.
I don't believe that Gus and TB accepted the bid for Noone. Gus has always said that he would not stand in the way of any player that had the chance of improving his prospects. I reckon that Nooney went along out of curiosity and came to the conclusion that the green green grass of Cardiff was not so green as that of The Albion. I for one am so glad that he chose us.
That said, nice work Albion, we now have a player who's been given the option by his current employer and decided to stay. so his commitment is unquestioned. Bit of a risk, but a lovely return on the bet!
gordongull
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6:22pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Nooney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nooney!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nooney!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cybergu11y
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6:44pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Albion In Staffs wrote:All speculation of course. For all we know, their may be a release clause in his contract if Albion are offered over a certain fee, thus tying Gus' hands. Delighted he chose to stay though, it speaks volumes.
saraman wrote:He wouldn't have been speaking to them if the clubs hadn't agreed a fee. Imagine if CN had said he wanted to sign for them and then Cardiff said here's £100,00, your player wants to sign for us.. Doesn't happen that way.
I don't believe that Gus and TB accepted the bid for Noone. Gus has always said that he would not stand in the way of any player that had the chance of improving his prospects. I reckon that Nooney went along out of curiosity and came to the conclusion that the green green grass of Cardiff was not so green as that of The Albion. I for one am so glad that he chose us.
That said, nice work Albion, we now have a player who's been given the option by his current employer and decided to stay. so his commitment is unquestioned. Bit of a risk, but a lovely return on the bet!
Brighton even after I am dead!!!
namgo49
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7:00pm Wed 1 Feb 12
cybergu11y
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7:02pm Wed 1 Feb 12
namgo49 wrote:Now that is the sort of post I like!!!
I have this feeling we shall put a run together now that will see us in auto promo spot come season end.
Never stop believing.
Brighton even after I am dead!!!
Alan G Skinner
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7:07pm Wed 1 Feb 12
klemaniac
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7:25pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Baldseagull
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7:50pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Albion In Staffs wrote:Elliot Bennet was well aware of what Norwich were offering him, despite all offers being rejected. It doesn't always happen that a fee is agreed between clubs before the player (or his agent) starts discussing terms. If Noone was tempted to go by Cardiff, it would bring more pressure on the deal to go through.
saraman wrote:He wouldn't have been speaking to them if the clubs hadn't agreed a fee. Imagine if CN had said he wanted to sign for them and then Cardiff said here's £100,00, your player wants to sign for us.. Doesn't happen that way.
I don't believe that Gus and TB accepted the bid for Noone. Gus has always said that he would not stand in the way of any player that had the chance of improving his prospects. I reckon that Nooney went along out of curiosity and came to the conclusion that the green green grass of Cardiff was not so green as that of The Albion. I for one am so glad that he chose us.
That said, nice work Albion, we now have a player who's been given the option by his current employer and decided to stay. so his commitment is unquestioned. Bit of a risk, but a lovely return on the bet!
I don't know what actually happened, but I wouldn't conclude that a fee was accepted from snippets of info that might suggest it.
puffpunx
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7:53pm Wed 1 Feb 12
klemaniac wrote:Haha, quality line. Craig Noone: what a hero!
It seems that the Noon(e) train to Cardiff has just been de-railed
tonytowner1
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8:19pm Wed 1 Feb 12
findon seagull
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8:41pm Wed 1 Feb 12
See Gus is 10/1 on for the Leeds job?
PressBoxTeaBoy
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10:17pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Shameful dismissal of Grayson, a guy that's done very well at a club with a big name but now very small pockets.
Wouldn't touch Leeds with a barge pole and the next poor guy in that job basically has to secure Promotion to avoid the sack, and do it this season with the current squad.
No chance !
gordongull
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10:23pm Wed 1 Feb 12
cybergu11y wrote:Are you going for the cryogenic suspended animation option, cybergully?
namgo49 wrote:Now that is the sort of post I like!!!
I have this feeling we shall put a run together now that will see us in auto promo spot come season end.
Never stop believing.
Brighton even after I am dead!!!
You could arrange to be revived for all the big matches involving Albion, such as Champions League Finals :-)
gordongull
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10:43pm Wed 1 Feb 12
PressBoxTeaBoy wrote:A very short-sighted decision, PBTB.
Who'd go work under Ken Bates at Leeds ?
Shameful dismissal of Grayson, a guy that's done very well at a club with a big name but now very small pockets.
Wouldn't touch Leeds with a barge pole and the next poor guy in that job basically has to secure Promotion to avoid the sack, and do it this season with the current squad.
No chance !
They've had a difficult December and January, with 11 points from a possible 27, but we are only on 13 from 27, and parting company with Gus would be unthinkable.
Who'd work under Ken Bates?
There will be plenty of applicants, unless of course there is someone lined up for the position.
PressBoxTeaBoy
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11:12pm Wed 1 Feb 12
gordongull wrote:Short sighted decision ? Not sure what you elude too, I wasn't making any decision, just a comment that I felt sorry for the next poor guy that has to work at Leeds under the pressure of getting promotion "this season" or being sacked ? And working for a tw@t like Bates !
PressBoxTeaBoy wrote:A very short-sighted decision, PBTB.
Who'd go work under Ken Bates at Leeds ?
Shameful dismissal of Grayson, a guy that's done very well at a club with a big name but now very small pockets.
Wouldn't touch Leeds with a barge pole and the next poor guy in that job basically has to secure Promotion to avoid the sack, and do it this season with the current squad.
No chance !
They've had a difficult December and January, with 11 points from a possible 27, but we are only on 13 from 27, and parting company with Gus would be unthinkable.
Who'd work under Ken Bates?
There will be plenty of applicants, unless of course there is someone lined up for the position.
gordongull
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11:25pm Wed 1 Feb 12
PressBoxTeaBoy wrote:A short sighted decision by Bates.
gordongull wrote:Short sighted decision ? Not sure what you elude too, I wasn't making any decision, just a comment that I felt sorry for the next poor guy that has to work at Leeds under the pressure of getting promotion "this season" or being sacked ? And working for a tw@t like Bates !
PressBoxTeaBoy wrote:A very short-sighted decision, PBTB.
Who'd go work under Ken Bates at Leeds ?
Shameful dismissal of Grayson, a guy that's done very well at a club with a big name but now very small pockets.
Wouldn't touch Leeds with a barge pole and the next poor guy in that job basically has to secure Promotion to avoid the sack, and do it this season with the current squad.
No chance !
They've had a difficult December and January, with 11 points from a possible 27, but we are only on 13 from 27, and parting company with Gus would be unthinkable.
Who'd work under Ken Bates?
There will be plenty of applicants, unless of course there is someone lined up for the position.
cybergu11y
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11:36pm Wed 1 Feb 12
gordongull wrote:Answer 1)
cybergu11y wrote:Are you going for the cryogenic suspended animation option, cybergully?
namgo49 wrote:Now that is the sort of post I like!!!
I have this feeling we shall put a run together now that will see us in auto promo spot come season end.
Never stop believing.
Brighton even after I am dead!!!
You could arrange to be revived for all the big matches involving Albion, such as Champions League Finals :-)
What? Like a fair weather supporter? No! It's just that "Brighton till I die" is far too soon and lacks commitment!!! Hence.....
Brighton even after I am dead!!!
Answer 2)
(Now that I've had a look at Wikipedia and as long as I'm not just wheeled out for the big games) I like your thinking GG, I could go to all the away games at croydon where I would always be assured of a frosty reception, although then again better not, after all and not for the first time, things did get just a little heated last night. Having said that you did say big games and croydon won't make the Champions League. I do love Brighton though and there is currently no cure, so if that's what it takes, bring it on.
Brighton even after I am dead!!!
gordongull
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11:46pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Your comittment is admirable.
PressBoxTeaBoy
In case it's still not clear, I was agreeing with you.
cybergu11y
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12:09am Thu 2 Feb 12
gordongull wrote:Why thank you GG.
cybergu11y
Your comittment is admirable.
PressBoxTeaBoy
In case it's still not clear, I was agreeing with you.
Brighton even after I am dead!!!
gordongull
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7:00am Thu 2 Feb 12
A prime example is Steve Keene at Blackburn after Big Sam was unceremoniously dumped.
Leeds could also promote from within, but they don't deserve any candidates the calibre of Grayson.
Carter_Cooldancer
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9:27am Thu 2 Feb 12
1. Noone - Made up that he is still here and frankly I don't care whether Noone was talking to them. It must have been a tough decision though. Go to Cardiff as a squad player, watch his new team mates play at Wembley (he is cup tied) but have a good chance of promo to the premiership. Or stay at Brighton and accept he will be rotated with Buckley and LuaLua. When all three are fit and playing well, it's hard too pick between them. Buckley would be number 1 in my eyes, given his ability to score goals. Noone has all the tricks but like LuaLua, his final ball isn't the best.
2. Leeds managerial vacancy - I'd bet a smalll wager that Mr Poyet is high on the Leeds wanted list, by Bates, players and fans alike. His connection with Leeds, their fan base, history and ppotential does make it an attractive proposition, even with Bates at the helm. I don't think Poyet will leeave for Leeds, but I bet Poyet and Tano have discussed (and dismissed) it.
Carter_Cooldancer
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9:34am Thu 2 Feb 12
Carter_Cooldancer wrote:Just been on the Yorkshire Post and they have a list/poll of candidates for the Leeds position, and Gus isn't on it (phew - low profile). Warnock and Strachan by far the favourite amongst the fans. Others mentioned are Lee Clarke, Billy Davies, Alan Curbishley, Zola, Sven, Di Matteo, Lucas radebe, Sean O'Driscoll
Two points. 1. Noone - Made up that he is still here and frankly I don't care whether Noone was talking to them. It must have been a tough decision though. Go to Cardiff as a squad player, watch his new team mates play at Wembley (he is cup tied) but have a good chance of promo to the premiership. Or stay at Brighton and accept he will be rotated with Buckley and LuaLua. When all three are fit and playing well, it's hard too pick between them. Buckley would be number 1 in my eyes, given his ability to score goals. Noone has all the tricks but like LuaLua, his final ball isn't the best. 2. Leeds managerial vacancy - I'd bet a smalll wager that Mr Poyet is high on the Leeds wanted list, by Bates, players and fans alike. His connection with Leeds, their fan base, history and ppotential does make it an attractive proposition, even with Bates at the helm. I don't think Poyet will leeave for Leeds, but I bet Poyet and Tano have discussed (and dismissed) it.
IKnowNowt
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9:41am Thu 2 Feb 12
But what do I know.
brightonup
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11:13am Thu 2 Feb 12
IKnowNowt wrote:... you know a lot, judging by the perceptive comments you make.
It's a shame our new full backs are cup tied. :-( But what do I know.
Absolutely delighted that we will see Noone in Albion colours again. I was really saddened when a some nonentity (or should that be noonentity?) from Cardiff crowed that it was all a done deal!
Brightonian in Germany
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5:53pm Fri 3 Feb 12
Now to look forward to a good second half of the season & a good finish up the top somewhere. They are capable of it I am sure.
Siberian greetings from Germany -16°c at the moment. Means that there will be little footie being played this weekend here. Oh well.
Come on you Seagulls!!!
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mycatlookslikezamora says...
5:05pm Wed 1 Feb 12