Crofts in Welsh squad (From The Argus)
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Crofts in Welsh squad
2:31pm Wednesday 29th August 2012 in Albion By Brian Owen
Call up: Andrew Crofts
Albion midfielder Andrew Crofts has been named in the Welsh squad to kick off their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Crofts, a regular in the Welsh set-up, has been confirmed in the party from which Chris Coleman will select for two forthcoming fixtures.
Wales face Belgium a week on Friday at the Cardiff City Stadium.
They then go to Novi Sad to face Serbia on September 11.
Joel Lynch, the Huddersfield defender from Eastbourne, is also in the squad.
Comments(37)
farside
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2:50pm Wed 29 Aug 12
VegasSeagull
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2:52pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Hovite
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3:07pm Wed 29 Aug 12
VegasSeagull
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3:11pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Hovite wrote:The rumour came from where Hovite?
Just a rumour, not to be taken seriously, Andrea Orlandi a Spanish player at Swansea? Doesn't sound too far fetched and being Spanish it might have some truth to it.
gordongull
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3:14pm Wed 29 Aug 12
VegasSeagull wrote:Which one is that still to go, Vicente, Bridge, or Kuszczac?
Confirmation that two of our three international players have been called up, just one to go now. We should all be proud to know that whilst they might wear a different colored shirt for their matches, they all travel with the attributes and skills that have been honed when wearing the stripes of Brighton.
Hovite
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3:18pm Wed 29 Aug 12
VegasSeagull wrote:I will have to add my own disclaimer as the posters on the site can never be verified and has as many trolls and wums as we get on here. This site did get Kuszsack and Crofts right, but they have got hundreds wrong.
Hovite wrote:The rumour came from where Hovite?
Just a rumour, not to be taken seriously, Andrea Orlandi a Spanish player at Swansea? Doesn't sound too far fetched and being Spanish it might have some truth to it.
Treat with a pinch of salt!
http://www.football-
rumours.co.uk/bright
on-rumours.php
VegasSeagull
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3:27pm Wed 29 Aug 12
gordongull wrote:Nice point Gordon.
VegasSeagull wrote: Confirmation that two of our three international players have been called up, just one to go now. We should all be proud to know that whilst they might wear a different colored shirt for their matches, they all travel with the attributes and skills that have been honed when wearing the stripes of Brighton.Which one is that still to go, Vicente, Bridge, or Kuszczac?
Vicente, certainly a few years ago. Bridge, oddly enough I did ponder that, and if he can bang in yet more goals, why not. Kuszczac, is his national team playing?
Further to the rumour posted by Hovite. Sky Sports mostly use the word, "sources," prior to annoucing a move by one club or another. I am thinking that there are a lot of, "sources," out there, how come none of these sources are hearing anything about our club making moves.
If we are tracking a player would it not be in his interest if a source were to let something slip out, create an auction for that player's services, agents are often a reliable source and I would suggest that most of these so called tips come from them.
NorwegianSeagull
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3:35pm Wed 29 Aug 12
farside wrote:the norwegian u-21 team are playing Belgium on the 6th of september but doesn't look like he will be involved
Have Norway u-21's got a game? Just wondering if Toby might get another call up?
Willie, Willie Irvine
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3:41pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Hovite wrote:I thought you on your lofty perch were above spreading silly rumours..? Bucket of salt, more like.
VegasSeagull wrote:I will have to add my own disclaimer as the posters on the site can never be verified and has as many trolls and wums as we get on here. This site did get Kuszsack and Crofts right, but they have got hundreds wrong. Treat with a pinch of salt! http://www.football- rumours.co.uk/bright on-rumours.phpHovite wrote: Just a rumour, not to be taken seriously, Andrea Orlandi a Spanish player at Swansea? Doesn't sound too far fetched and being Spanish it might have some truth to it.The rumour came from where Hovite?
gordongull
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3:46pm Wed 29 Aug 12
My point was more about the number of International players.
gordongull
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3:49pm Wed 29 Aug 12
VegasSeagull
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3:50pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:Seems a tad harsh as Hovite merely passed on what exists on the site he identified. Hovite made it very clear that the rumour was coming from a source that is not the most reliable.
Hovite wrote:I thought you on your lofty perch were above spreading silly rumours..? Bucket of salt, more like.VegasSeagull wrote:I will have to add my own disclaimer as the posters on the site can never be verified and has as many trolls and wums as we get on here. This site did get Kuszsack and Crofts right, but they have got hundreds wrong. Treat with a pinch of salt! http://www.football- rumours.co.uk/bright on-rumours.phpHovite wrote: Just a rumour, not to be taken seriously, Andrea Orlandi a Spanish player at Swansea? Doesn't sound too far fetched and being Spanish it might have some truth to it.The rumour came from where Hovite?
VegasSeagull
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3:54pm Wed 29 Aug 12
gordongull wrote:All is cool, no need to quote every time. All is cool except for the temp out here, another bloody hot day to endure, and my fridge freezer has given up, loads of food defrosting. Could have been worse, at least the AC is working.
Sorry, Vegas, meant to quote your last post.
Hovite
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3:56pm Wed 29 Aug 12
As far as a player starting his own rumour goes, it could be more of an embarrassment if they let it slip. I don't see the benefit.
VegasSeagull
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3:59pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Hovite wrote:Agreed
The truth is Vegas, that a lot of the players are on a lot of clubs lists. If you stand back there is probably a lot of truth to most rumours because most players can be connected to most of them, even if distantly. However any factual progress can only be known when they sign the contract. That is when it is news and not rumour. As far as a player starting his own rumour goes, it could be more of an embarrassment if they let it slip. I don't see the benefit.
gordongull
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4:08pm Wed 29 Aug 12
VegasSeagull wrote:I do see the point you were making, just found it a little ambiguous at first reading.
gordongull wrote:All is cool, no need to quote every time. All is cool except for the temp out here, another bloody hot day to endure, and my fridge freezer has given up, loads of food defrosting. Could have been worse, at least the AC is working.
Sorry, Vegas, meant to quote your last post.
Hope you can find an appliance engineer very quickly!
Hovite
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4:11pm Wed 29 Aug 12
gordongull
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4:16pm Wed 29 Aug 12
You've got my sympathy, Hovite :)
campotolox
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4:42pm Wed 29 Aug 12
gordongull
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4:53pm Wed 29 Aug 12
gordongull wrote:To anyone not familiar with the site, I should add, 'Could contain an attempt at ironic humour, at the expense of one of the forum's most readable contributors'.
A Troll sitting on a lofty perch, whose comments need to be taken with bucket-loads of salt.
You've got my sympathy, Hovite :)
Hovite
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5:20pm Wed 29 Aug 12
There is an old chinese proverb;
Ying tong ding dung chong;
Translation;
There's a long queue outside the job centre and it’s full with dodgy clowns and bad comedians.
bruce beckett
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5:23pm Wed 29 Aug 12
rolivan
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5:25pm Wed 29 Aug 12
gordongull
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5:31pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Hovite wrote:Probably won't stop me from trying.
Thanks gords, you know me, I like a bit of humour injected, but an attempt at humour is almost funnier for all the wrong reasons of course.
There is an old chinese proverb;
Ying tong ding dung chong;
Translation;
There's a long queue outside the job centre and it’s full with dodgy clowns and bad comedians.
Good thing I don't depend on it for a living!
Willie, Willie Irvine
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5:37pm Wed 29 Aug 12
rolivan wrote:A very frank viewpoint from an extremely honest football professional. In admitting to having refused offers earlier that he now wishes he'd taken, he must be speaking for plenty of other players who have wanted to hold out for top dollar. Understandable yes, but not without risk - sadly for Clark and others they find out too late.
There is a very interesting article on the BBC Sport Website with Clark Carlisle talking about the problems players are having trying to get a club,sorry I don't 'know how to transfer the page maybe one of you could tell me how.
Worth a read to help see football in the wider context.
Me, I'm thankful not to be a clown in the dole queue...
gordongull
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5:38pm Wed 29 Aug 12
bruce beckett wrote:Hope there is no substance to this story.
Talking of Wales, reports suggests Noone could be on his way to Cardiff. Only a good move for us if we get someone better in. I would like to have seen us compete with Forest for the signature of Henri Lansbury but maybe his wage demands were too high?
Too late to sign a replacement.
bruce beckett
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5:41pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Hovite
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5:47pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:I've driven past and seen you there. Your the one with the big red nose, bad make up, big feet, dodgy hair and a car that's falling to bits. I could spot you a mile away.
rolivan wrote:A very frank viewpoint from an extremely honest football professional. In admitting to having refused offers earlier that he now wishes he'd taken, he must be speaking for plenty of other players who have wanted to hold out for top dollar. Understandable yes, but not without risk - sadly for Clark and others they find out too late.
There is a very interesting article on the BBC Sport Website with Clark Carlisle talking about the problems players are having trying to get a club,sorry I don't 'know how to transfer the page maybe one of you could tell me how.
Worth a read to help see football in the wider context.
Me, I'm thankful not to be a clown in the dole queue...
Willie, Willie Irvine
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5:52pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Hovite wrote:My car is fine, actually....
Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:I've driven past and seen you there. Your the one with the big red nose, bad make up, big feet, dodgy hair and a car that's falling to bits. I could spot you a mile away.rolivan wrote: There is a very interesting article on the BBC Sport Website with Clark Carlisle talking about the problems players are having trying to get a club,sorry I don't 'know how to transfer the page maybe one of you could tell me how.A very frank viewpoint from an extremely honest football professional. In admitting to having refused offers earlier that he now wishes he'd taken, he must be speaking for plenty of other players who have wanted to hold out for top dollar. Understandable yes, but not without risk - sadly for Clark and others they find out too late. Worth a read to help see football in the wider context. Me, I'm thankful not to be a clown in the dole queue...
gordongull
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5:52pm Wed 29 Aug 12
bruce beckett wrote:Yes he must have realised that he would probably be behind KLL and WB, if they are fit.
Looks like you have your answer already, Gordon. I guess that once Buckley is fit, Noone could find himself back on the bench. But he's a quality player and you have to replace quality with better quality, which isn't easy.
Unfortunately, there will be times when they aren't available, but it would be difficult to critiise Nooney, so good luck to him.
gordongull
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5:55pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:Haha
Hovite wrote:My car is fine, actually....
Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:I've driven past and seen you there. Your the one with the big red nose, bad make up, big feet, dodgy hair and a car that's falling to bits. I could spot you a mile away.rolivan wrote: There is a very interesting article on the BBC Sport Website with Clark Carlisle talking about the problems players are having trying to get a club,sorry I don't 'know how to transfer the page maybe one of you could tell me how.A very frank viewpoint from an extremely honest football professional. In admitting to having refused offers earlier that he now wishes he'd taken, he must be speaking for plenty of other players who have wanted to hold out for top dollar. Understandable yes, but not without risk - sadly for Clark and others they find out too late. Worth a read to help see football in the wider context. Me, I'm thankful not to be a clown in the dole queue...
VegasSeagull
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5:59pm Wed 29 Aug 12
1. Stature of the club
2. Direction of the club
3. Financial security of the club
4. Who manages the club
5. Quality of the squad
6. Expectations of starting each game
7. Wages
8. Wife and children (if they exist)
9. Quality of life for said family in the location
10. Length of contract
Now I am not sure exactly what order these items should be in, but I am pretty sure that many of them need a tick before a player signs up to a new club.
I think that the two possible sticking points with regard a move to Brighton would be, wages and expectation of starting most weeks.
I think foreign players would accept what we have to offer more than domestic ones.
Your thoughts please.
rolivan
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6:03pm Wed 29 Aug 12
VegasSeagull wrote:I think Noonies off to Cardiff and We are going to sign an excellent Striker.
The things that I think players consider before moving to a club.
1. Stature of the club
2. Direction of the club
3. Financial security of the club
4. Who manages the club
5. Quality of the squad
6. Expectations of starting each game
7. Wages
8. Wife and children (if they exist)
9. Quality of life for said family in the location
10. Length of contract
Now I am not sure exactly what order these items should be in, but I am pretty sure that many of them need a tick before a player signs up to a new club.
I think that the two possible sticking points with regard a move to Brighton would be, wages and expectation of starting most weeks.
I think foreign players would accept what we have to offer more than domestic ones.
Your thoughts please.
gordongull
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6:12pm Wed 29 Aug 12
VegasSeagull wrote:I think a few of the players we've signed have been influenced by Gus's philosophy of how the game should be played, but such players are in the minority.
The things that I think players consider before moving to a club.
1. Stature of the club
2. Direction of the club
3. Financial security of the club
4. Who manages the club
5. Quality of the squad
6. Expectations of starting each game
7. Wages
8. Wife and children (if they exist)
9. Quality of life for said family in the location
10. Length of contract
Now I am not sure exactly what order these items should be in, but I am pretty sure that many of them need a tick before a player signs up to a new club.
I think that the two possible sticking points with regard a move to Brighton would be, wages and expectation of starting most weeks.
I think foreign players would accept what we have to offer more than domestic ones.
Your thoughts please.
'Wages' takes up the least room on your list, but by far the greater room in the priorities of most of players.
championshipgull
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8:36am Thu 30 Aug 12
rolivan wrote:The best you can do on this site is just to cut and copy the page address on to the comments, but it won’t be recognised as a link.
There is a very interesting article on the BBC Sport Website with Clark Carlisle talking about the problems players are having trying to get a club,sorry I don't 'know how to transfer the page maybe one of you could tell me how.
championshipgull
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9:01am Thu 30 Aug 12
championshipgull wrote:sorry meant copy and paste.
rolivan wrote:The best you can do on this site is just to cut and copy the page address on to the comments, but it won’t be recognised as a link.
There is a very interesting article on the BBC Sport Website with Clark Carlisle talking about the problems players are having trying to get a club,sorry I don't 'know how to transfer the page maybe one of you could tell me how.
farside says...
2:49pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Now for CMS and maybe Greer and Bridcutt in the Scotland squad