Albion ace believes Vicente could return

5:00pm Thursday 7th June 2012 in Albion By Brian Owen

Wanted man: Vicente Wanted man: Vicente

Inigo Calderon is convinced Albion have a good chance of bringing Vicente back to The Amex.

But the Basque right-back admits other clubs will have been alerted by what his compatriot did in the Championship towards the end of last season.

Calderon, now back in his home city of Vitoria, has been in regular contact with Vicente since the end of last season.

Contract business is not usually on the agenda when they chat on the phone.

But news that Vicente retains a close link with a key member of the Albion changing room will encourage fans hoping to see him return to The Amex.

Calderon believes Vicente would be happy to head back to Sussex.

Vicente and his partner are expecting a second child this month while Calderon became a father recently.

Albion’s vice-captain said: “We talk a lot but not so much about the situation with the team. We talk about other things, families and things like that.

“I don’t know exactly about his conversations with the club but I know they are talking and I am quite happy about that.

“I know he was happy with us and there is a big chance for us to keep him.

“But with the level he showed, other clubs will try and sign him - and maybe here in Spain as well. We will see.”

An internet rumour has sprung up in Valencia linking Vicente with his first club Levante but that appears to be no more than guesswork at this stage.

Calderon is relishing the prospect of a second season in the Championship with the Seagulls after last term’s tenth-placed finish.

He added: “We have taken a first step in this division and I think we did really well.

“I suppose people will think it is automatic will be fighting all the time for a play-off spot but it’s not like that.

“It is going to be really complicated because teams are getting super-strong all the time.

“But it’s exciting because we did a good warm-up in this division last season.”

Calderon is ready for competition for his right-back berth.

He said: “They want two players or each position. That’s normal.

“There’s not too much problem. Of course if they bring in Cafu it might be different!”

Comments(31)

cheese rolls ! says...
5:27pm Thu 7 Jun 12

Fingers crossed !

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Hovite says...
5:30pm Thu 7 Jun 12

Bring in Cafu, the 42 year old Bazilian right back?

I like the Calde's rumour humour, remember it started here!

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davyboy says...
5:36pm Thu 7 Jun 12

if vicente returns, then he needs to play more often. a very good player we could do with

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There are seagulls in Islamabad says...
5:40pm Thu 7 Jun 12

Vicente!!!!!!

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Ripe seagull. says...
6:41pm Thu 7 Jun 12

VICENTE!!!!!!!!

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mark by the sea says...
7:18pm Thu 7 Jun 12

not really a story then.. Caldi linked with other clubs.. rather like Bennet when he urged murray to stay! then he was off!

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Alfie T says...
7:31pm Thu 7 Jun 12

I like Caldi both on and off the pitch, very level headed off the pitch and very decent on it, and for me scored the best goal at the Amex last season. I think his friendship with Vicente will only help in keeping them both at the club for the coming season.

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Alfie T says...
9:16pm Thu 7 Jun 12

Tomasz Kuszczak has signed a 3 year deal subject to a medical, top keeper, top signing, we are on our way fellas !

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SMF20 says...
9:33pm Thu 7 Jun 12

I hope youre right Alfie, real sign of intent. Where did you hear this?

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Dave in Hastings says...
9:34pm Thu 7 Jun 12

Alfie T wrote:
Tomasz Kuszczak has signed a 3 year deal subject to a medical, top keeper, top signing, we are on our way fellas !
If this is true it's brilliant news. fingers crossed I am scouring the web for confirmation. :-D

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HOVEPARKRESIDENT says...
9:45pm Thu 7 Jun 12

How funny!
'Alerted by what his compatriot did in the Championship towards the end of last season'
Towards the end of last season the whole team and him were complete and utter rubbish. That's why Brighton didn't win ANY of their last 10 games.
Do me a favour and stay in Spain.

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Dave in Hastings says...
9:51pm Thu 7 Jun 12

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
How funny!
'Alerted by what his compatriot did in the Championship towards the end of last season'
Towards the end of last season the whole team and him were complete and utter rubbish. That's why Brighton didn't win ANY of their last 10 games.
Do me a favour and stay in Spain.
Do us a favour and don't leave your asylum. ;)

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9 of us says...
10:20pm Thu 7 Jun 12

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
How funny!
'Alerted by what his compatriot did in the Championship towards the end of last season'
Towards the end of last season the whole team and him were complete and utter rubbish. That's why Brighton didn't win ANY of their last 10 games.
Do me a favour and stay in Spain.
The cricket has finished love.

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Mark Dixon says...
10:58pm Thu 7 Jun 12

Can't find any info on Kuszczak joining the Albion but did read Mattock is poised for Sheffield Wed so assume he was not a top target.

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Dave in Hastings says...
11:04pm Thu 7 Jun 12

Dave in Hastings wrote:
Alfie T wrote:
Tomasz Kuszczak has signed a 3 year deal subject to a medical, top keeper, top signing, we are on our way fellas !
If this is true it's brilliant news. fingers crossed I am scouring the web for confirmation. :-D
Methinks Alfie is having us on... :)

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Pip the squeak says...
11:40pm Thu 7 Jun 12

I think Alfie shot one over the bough ,caught a few of you napping lol !!!

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Captain Haddock says...
1:32am Fri 8 Jun 12

The fact Calde and he have bonded (and presumably / probably their other halves too) and that both have young families will help.

If he thinks of staying its important for both Vicente and his lady to have a "support network" around them. Good friends with young parenthood in common fits the bill.

As I have stated elsewhere I've heard a strong whisper he's swaying towards a return.

I really hope it's true. We'll be good for him and, obviously, he for us.

Viva Vicente! Viva Calde! Viva Las Vegas (uh huh)!

P.S Kuszczak, eh? Hope you're right. Many including me have called him a good option. Let's wait for some official word.

Time for the ball to start rolling, I feel.

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collins91 says...
3:56am Fri 8 Jun 12

BRIGHTON IN KUSZCZAK SWOOP
THURSDAY, 07/06/2012

by Bradley Stratton, Shoot's Brighton blogger

Championship side Brighton and Hove Albion have allegedly signed former Manchester United keeper Tomasz Kuszczak on a three-year deal, subject to a medical.

The 30-year-old was a free agent having been released by United after five years at the club.

The Poland international spent the second half of last season on-loan at Watford, after finding himself fourth in the Old Trafford pecking order behind David De Gea, Anders Lindergaard and Ben Amos.

Fellow Championship side Ipswich were also thought to be interested in the former West Brom stopper, however Kuszczak has allegedly been sighted at The Seagulls’ Amex Stadium in the past few weeks.

It’s believed he was sneaked into the ground by club officials last Friday for contract negotiations, and will be receiving a medical within the next few days with an announcement from the club expected soon.

The south-coast outfit were also favourites to sign defender Joe Mattock.

The 22-year old impressed on his loan spell from West Brom in the second half of the season, however he now looks set to join Sheffield Wednesday.

The club have also allegedly been in talks with Millwall’s highly sought after Liam Trotter as a replacement for Alan Navarro in the centre of midfield.

Boss Gus Poyet is also belived to be tracking former Manchester City winger Gai Assulin and Alan Judge of League One Notts County.

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Mr Know It All says...
7:57am Fri 8 Jun 12

collins91 wrote:
BRIGHTON IN KUSZCZAK SWOOP THURSDAY, 07/06/2012 by Bradley Stratton, Shoot's Brighton blogger Championship side Brighton and Hove Albion have allegedly signed former Manchester United keeper Tomasz Kuszczak on a three-year deal, subject to a medical. The 30-year-old was a free agent having been released by United after five years at the club. The Poland international spent the second half of last season on-loan at Watford, after finding himself fourth in the Old Trafford pecking order behind David De Gea, Anders Lindergaard and Ben Amos. Fellow Championship side Ipswich were also thought to be interested in the former West Brom stopper, however Kuszczak has allegedly been sighted at The Seagulls’ Amex Stadium in the past few weeks. It’s believed he was sneaked into the ground by club officials last Friday for contract negotiations, and will be receiving a medical within the next few days with an announcement from the club expected soon. The south-coast outfit were also favourites to sign defender Joe Mattock. The 22-year old impressed on his loan spell from West Brom in the second half of the season, however he now looks set to join Sheffield Wednesday. The club have also allegedly been in talks with Millwall’s highly sought after Liam Trotter as a replacement for Alan Navarro in the centre of midfield. Boss Gus Poyet is also belived to be tracking former Manchester City winger Gai Assulin and Alan Judge of League One Notts County.
As much as I want to believe this, I have to question it -

'It’s believed he was sneaked into the ground by club officials last Friday for contract negotiations'

..er, was that whilst all the prepration was going on for the FBS concert or during?

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Captain Haddock says...
8:12am Fri 8 Jun 12

Too many "also's" in the writing. Not the best blogger in the world!

However, Judge is also one I've called as a great option recently, so doubly enthused if true...if we keep signing my suggestions we'll be seeing Jordan Rhodes "sneaked into the ground" next...nice!

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Dr Baldhead says...
8:20am Fri 8 Jun 12

Alfie T wrote:
Tomasz Kuszczak has signed a 3 year deal subject to a medical, top keeper, top signing, we are on our way fellas !
The glass is filling Alfie!

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Hovite says...
11:12am Fri 8 Jun 12

Dr Baldhead wrote:
Alfie T wrote:
Tomasz Kuszczak has signed a 3 year deal subject to a medical, top keeper, top signing, we are on our way fellas !
The glass is filling Alfie!
Am I owed a pint for suggesting, last Friday, that Kuszczak would join us? ;o)

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ballantrrae says...
11:26am Fri 8 Jun 12

Mark Dixon wrote:
Can't find any info on Kuszczak joining the Albion but did read Mattock is poised for Sheffield Wed so assume he was not a top target.
Exactly what I was going to post Mark.
I will be disappointed if we don't get Mattock but can only assume whoever is our top target for left back is a better option. We didn't seem to be trying to sign Mattock quickly once WBA released him.
According to the club website season ticket sales are going well - we have the 10th highest number of season ticket holders out of all the clubs in the Premiership and Football League.
That should mean that Poyet has a reasonable Budget.
I am looking forward to some hard intelligence about signings once Poyet is back from Holiday especially as he said he would like all new recruits on board before preseason if possible.
Naturally I hope confimation that Vicente is staying is high on that agenda.

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Hovite says...
12:31pm Fri 8 Jun 12

It has been reported that QPR have offered £1.5 million to Brighton to take Joey Barton off their hands, but Gus has said that it is worth much more than this and is holding out for a £4 million payment.

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Yogi says...
12:33pm Fri 8 Jun 12

Kuszczak still only a rumour but a strong one.

Mattock reported to be signing for either:- BHA, Derby or Sheff Weds.

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Dr Baldhead says...
1:23pm Fri 8 Jun 12

Hovite wrote:
It has been reported that QPR have offered £1.5 million to Brighton to take Joey Barton off their hands, but Gus has said that it is worth much more than this and is holding out for a £4 million payment.
It makes perfect sense Hovite... the team with last season's worst disciplinary record to sign the most combustible player of the last decade.

It would get more of you guys onto Twitter too :)

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Willie, Willie Irvine says...
1:41pm Fri 8 Jun 12

Dr Baldhead wrote:
Hovite wrote: It has been reported that QPR have offered £1.5 million to Brighton to take Joey Barton off their hands, but Gus has said that it is worth much more than this and is holding out for a £4 million payment.
It makes perfect sense Hovite... the team with last season's worst disciplinary record to sign the most combustible player of the last decade. It would get more of you guys onto Twitter too :)
Not to mention the possibility (certainty) of another Albion player helping the police with their enquiries at some point...
He would at least provide the added bite to the midfield, when not banned. And dafter things have happened!

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jippet says...
1:42pm Fri 8 Jun 12

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
How funny!
'Alerted by what his compatriot did in the Championship towards the end of last season'
Towards the end of last season the whole team and him were complete and utter rubbish. That's why Brighton didn't win ANY of their last 10 games.
Do me a favour and stay in Spain.
have you ever considered checking your facts before posting false statistics.it sort of makes you look like an idiot,you clearly dont know what you are talking about

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SMF20 says...
1:55pm Fri 8 Jun 12

Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:
Dr Baldhead wrote:
Hovite wrote: It has been reported that QPR have offered £1.5 million to Brighton to take Joey Barton off their hands, but Gus has said that it is worth much more than this and is holding out for a £4 million payment.
It makes perfect sense Hovite... the team with last season's worst disciplinary record to sign the most combustible player of the last decade. It would get more of you guys onto Twitter too :)
Not to mention the possibility (certainty) of another Albion player helping the police with their enquiries at some point... He would at least provide the added bite to the midfield, when not banned. And dafter things have happened!
Its actually a crying shame Barton is the way he is. Great player when behaving himself and the Newcastle fans loved him.

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Hovite says...
2:19pm Fri 8 Jun 12

It's a crying shame that God didn't give his footballing gift to someone else who deserved it!

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phumps says...
10:05pm Fri 8 Jun 12

"The Sussex cafu, the Sussex cafuuu, Inigo Calderon, the Sussex cafu"

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