Poyet expects "drama" as Noone heads west (From The Argus)
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Poyet expects "drama" as Noone heads west
9:00am Thursday 30th August 2012 in Albion By Brian Owen
Making an impression: Craig Noone goes for goal against Cardiff last week.
Gus Poyet last night predicted a “dramatic” transfer deadline – as Craig Noone appeared to be on his way out of The Amex.
Cardiff City are today expected to announce the arrival of the popular Albion winger for a seven-figure fee.
That could spark two hectic days of activity before the transfer window closes at 11pm tomorrow.
Poyet admits there are several contenders to join his squad – and at least a couple who could leave.
The Albion manager last night declined to comment on suggestions Noone would be going.
But Cardiff appear to have got their man – at a price.
The Welshmen had a bid knocked back on January 31.
Now they have come in again, despite having signed Craig Bellamy in the meantime, offering funds which could help Poyet secure his much-desired new striker.
Noone started his medical yesterday, a few hours after posing with his Albion club mates in their traditional early season squad photo.
The winger, who cost just £300,000 from Plymouth less than two years ago, has started all four Albion matches this season having been troubled by injury last term.
He showed signs of spark against the Bluebirds at The Amex last week before really impressing when Barnsley were routed 5-1 on Saturday.
Albion have wing stars in fit-again Will Buckley and Kazenga LuaLua, plus the intriguing option of restoring Vicente to the wide role in which he made his name for Valencia and Spain.
Full-backs Wayne Bridge and Bruno also offer appreciable attacking enterprise.
Matt Sparrow and Romain Vincelot were both left out of the squad picture yesterday.
Poyet wants to offload the pair ahead of the deadline and expects two eventful days.
He told The Argus: “I can think of six or seven possible things coming in and two or maybe four going out.
“I can say now this is the most dramatic end of a transfer window I’ve had as a manager.
“There are quite a few things that could happen.
“Of course they all depend on so many things coming together – the price, the player, the willingness of the club, so many things.
“But there are now two days to go and so many people trying to do business.
“Everybody is hurrying. Everybody is coming and going.”
Poyet will conclude business while preparing his squad for a tough game at Burnley on Saturday.
He added: “On Thursday we will stay at the club and do business. On Friday I expect we will be on the coach to Burnley still talking on the phone.”
The Albion chief repeated his call for the window to close before league action got under way.
He added: “Do your job properly in the summer when you are building your team.
“A team lets in five on the first day, now they want a defender.
“Victor Moses plays against Chelsea, then goes to Chelsea. What if he had scored against them and Wigan won 1-0?
“Let’s get together, say the transfer window closes on, for example, August 10, then the season can start on August 11.”
Comments(41)
championshipgull
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9:08am Thu 30 Aug 12
championshipgull
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9:20am Thu 30 Aug 12
Sticky-mess
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9:39am Thu 30 Aug 12
championshipgull wrote:Bernatov is not joining be real u imbasile
We wait for the drama in expectation
Willie, Willie Irvine
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9:40am Thu 30 Aug 12
Still, we are where we are and I wonder who we'll get...
Rhodes Seagull
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9:44am Thu 30 Aug 12
From Today "I can think of six or seven possible things coming in "
Talk about confused.com
From reading here both the Argus and people who contribute here we only want a midfield player and a center forward and now maybe a wing man that makes three possibles not six or seven.
SMF20
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9:46am Thu 30 Aug 12
Rhodes Seagull
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9:53am Thu 30 Aug 12
SMF20 wrote:Why oh why have the Argus put on the end of most threads recently that our beloved club are no nearer to any new signings ?.
This all sounds very exciting... Why oh why have the Argus put on the end of most threads recently that our beloved club are no nearer to any new signings when we obviously are close ish to as many as 7? Happy days anyway UTA.
Simples really, to keep you/us clued to the site for BREAKING NEWS that is brought to you by the?
Yep
ARGUS!!!!
SMF20
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9:54am Thu 30 Aug 12
turtling. wrote:What an awful example to give to make your rediculous point. Be very careful not to over step the mark.
It's like children crying about the other children having better toys and crying to mummy... and mummy says 'no, I can't afford it' and the child whining and wingeing again.. then mummy pulls the childs pants down and gives 6 hard slaps then throws the child about by it's hair...... in gusset we're a thick muppet
championshipgull
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9:58am Thu 30 Aug 12
Sticky-mess wrote:Sticky-mess. Isn’t that something you tread in.
championshipgull wrote:Bernatov is not joining be real u imbasile
We wait for the drama in expectation
Bucket feet Duffy
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9:58am Thu 30 Aug 12
davidinsouthampton
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9:59am Thu 30 Aug 12
SMF20 wrote:Isn't it the case that Craig Noone moving out might render possible things that were not going to happen when the "no nearer any new signings" statement was made because of a different financial position.
This all sounds very exciting... Why oh why have the Argus put on the end of most threads recently that our beloved club are no nearer to any new signings when we obviously are close ish to as many as 7? Happy days anyway UTA.
It is still possible, though, that we could lose one and not bring in anyone else because none of these deals could work out. Even if that is the case we have still got the possibility of "free agents" or long-term loans in the not too distant future, so although it would be disappointing, it is not a case of "abandon hope..." if nothing happens by midnight tomorrow.
I always have been a glass half-full type of person.
gordongull
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10:06am Thu 30 Aug 12
It just means there is a shortlist, and at this moment any of them are possible.
mikeygit
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10:20am Thu 30 Aug 12
Camicus
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10:21am Thu 30 Aug 12
Sticky-mess wrote:I think thats spelt IMBECILE. Stick to moron its easier to spell. Isnt Turtling Mr Carrot?
championshipgull wrote:Bernatov is not joining be real u imbasile
We wait for the drama in expectation
jonwaller8508
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10:25am Thu 30 Aug 12
The Real Ryfish
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10:35am Thu 30 Aug 12
davidinsouthampton wrote:"Glass half-full"? You really won't fit in around here - too many depressives :-)
SMF20 wrote:Isn't it the case that Craig Noone moving out might render possible things that were not going to happen when the "no nearer any new signings" statement was made because of a different financial position.
This all sounds very exciting... Why oh why have the Argus put on the end of most threads recently that our beloved club are no nearer to any new signings when we obviously are close ish to as many as 7? Happy days anyway UTA.
It is still possible, though, that we could lose one and not bring in anyone else because none of these deals could work out. Even if that is the case we have still got the possibility of "free agents" or long-term loans in the not too distant future, so although it would be disappointing, it is not a case of "abandon hope..." if nothing happens by midnight tomorrow.
I always have been a glass half-full type of person.
gordongull
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10:50am Thu 30 Aug 12
The name changes, but not the modus operandi.
Gee Jay
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10:50am Thu 30 Aug 12
Why it all happens in these last few hours of the deadline seems crazy.
Whoever Gus gets in should ensure another record breaking crowd at the Amex when Sheffield Wednesday visit.
the herbster
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10:55am Thu 30 Aug 12
Sticky-mess
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11:00am Thu 30 Aug 12
championshipgull wrote:it could be many things
Sticky-mess wrote:Sticky-mess. Isn’t that something you tread in.
championshipgull wrote:Bernatov is not joining be real u imbasile
We wait for the drama in expectation
Sticky-mess
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11:07am Thu 30 Aug 12
Camicus wrote:Sorry for not being100% correct! Worry more for what is going to happen today and tomorrow as we are all hoping for some breaking news whenever it may be.
Sticky-mess wrote:I think thats spelt IMBECILE. Stick to moron its easier to spell. Isnt Turtling Mr Carrot?
championshipgull wrote:Bernatov is not joining be real u imbasile
We wait for the drama in expectation
Hovite
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11:13am Thu 30 Aug 12
It is a shame to lose him just as his final ball, in the last few, games had improved. However it is a good deal for the club and the player and he is leaving us on great terms.
gordongull
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11:13am Thu 30 Aug 12
Sticky-mess wrote:You didn't even quote the right comment!
Camicus wrote:Sorry for not being100% correct! Worry more for what is going to happen today and tomorrow as we are all hoping for some breaking news whenever it may be.
Sticky-mess wrote:I think thats spelt IMBECILE. Stick to moron its easier to spell. Isnt Turtling Mr Carrot?
championshipgull wrote:Bernatov is not joining be real u imbasile
We wait for the drama in expectation
Sticky-mess
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11:17am Thu 30 Aug 12
gordongull wrote:Yeah I noticed that lol :S
Sticky-mess wrote:You didn't even quote the right comment!
Camicus wrote:Sorry for not being100% correct! Worry more for what is going to happen today and tomorrow as we are all hoping for some breaking news whenever it may be.
Sticky-mess wrote:I think thats spelt IMBECILE. Stick to moron its easier to spell. Isnt Turtling Mr Carrot?
championshipgull wrote:Bernatov is not joining be real u imbasile
We wait for the drama in expectation
VegasSeagull
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11:22am Thu 30 Aug 12
It does look as though Gus is being kept busy, it sounds as though he has about ten or more balls to juggle all at the same time.
Sparrow and Vincelot will probably go and to my mind maybe Dunk could find himself on the move too.
I hope it all works out for Noony and that when he next returns to the Amex the fans will give him a warm welcome.
I can't wait to hear what develops today, something surely will.
Willie, Willie Irvine
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11:23am Thu 30 Aug 12
tug509 wrote:I suspect the outpouring is a Freudian slip, in which he is actually relating back to his own sorry upbringing. It usually stems from a deep feeling of insecurity based on a (percieved) lack of motherly love...
Saul G P Tong wrote:Agree,this turtling post is disturbing to say the least!turtling. wrote: It's like children crying about the other children having better toys and crying to mummy... and mummy says 'no, I can't afford it' and the child whining and wingeing again.. then mummy pulls the childs pants down and gives 6 hard slaps then throws the child about by it's hair...... in gusset we're a thick muppetAre you for real? I can only imagine that you did not take the time to re-read what you typed before posting. Very odd.
So says Dr WWI
gordongull
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11:27am Thu 30 Aug 12
Hovite wrote:That's right,- we won't suddenly be meeting demands that were unacceptable yesterday, but with the increase in funds, better quality players could now be on the radar.
I don’t believe that Noone going has any bearing, financially, on whether we now sign someone or not. We won't be increasing any current offers, with his sale funds at this late stage.
It is a shame to lose him just as his final ball, in the last few, games had improved. However it is a good deal for the club and the player and he is leaving us on great terms.
VegasSeagull
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11:40am Thu 30 Aug 12
Players out might include a one of our goal keepers and maybe Dunk too, Sparrow and Vincelot look certain to leave.
So six or seven in might not be as much of a stretch as it sounds.
Hovite
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11:45am Thu 30 Aug 12
Anyway, we will all find out soon if this directly opens the door for someone.
gordongull
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12:02pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Hovite wrote:I read it as the budget plus incoming transfer fees, unless there is a policy to reduce the squad.
I don't know gordon, and I could be wrong, but whoever we sign, if we do, would be coming our way regardless of the sale of Noone. The budget is the budget and I am sure it will be stuck to, unless for some good poker playing reason, TB decides to go all in.
Anyway, we will all find out soon if this directly opens the door for someone.
As you say, we will know soon enough.
WiseOldSeagull
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12:08pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Seeing that Rhodes has gone to Blackburn for 8m shows just what we are up against.
Could we now get Bobby in on a season loan and pay a good portion of his wages?
Hovite
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12:14pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Could is different from will and is just hedging your bets when writing a story?
ballantrrae
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12:21pm Thu 30 Aug 12
championshipgull wrote:That has yet to be seen but I agree with your sentiment Championshipgull. Lets hope we are not waiting on last minute signings around 10 pm tomorrow night.
At least we’re not playing a game on deadline day like last year.
ballantrrae
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12:26pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Rhodes Seagull wrote:I think Rhodes Seagull you are forgetting the CB Poyet said he needed after Elphick (and Hall) left.
29th August from The Argus "Albion are no closer to signing a striker before the transfer window closes on Friday night "
From Today "I can think of six or seven possible things coming in "
Talk about confused.com
From reading here both the Argus and people who contribute here we only want a midfield player and a center forward and now maybe a wing man that makes three possibles not six or seven.
In addition I personally have always thought we should recruit an attacking midfielder as cover for Vicente like the young French lad Balmy who was on trial in July.
gordongull
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1:10pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Hovite wrote:In case you thought otherwise, my comments were made before I saw the 'Noone will be missed' article, and were just my personal opinion.
Brian Owen said; it could help Poyet secure his much-desired new striker.
Could is different from will and is just hedging your bets when writing a story?
Falmer Wizard
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5:25pm Thu 30 Aug 12
our International striker is a shock,time is running out
farside
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10:14pm Thu 30 Aug 12
mr punch wrote:Oops! 100% wrong...............
Sparrow and Vincelot will go today and Berbatov will be in tomorrow
farside
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10:25pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Heard a name tonight from someone I trust might have good contacts. I'd rather not be ridiculed but if it is right I will be getting excited
Sparrow, Vincelot and CMS out tomorrow? Hope not Macca but the chance to play in the EPL might be too much to deny him.
It's all too much once the season has started and no-one at the club's fault. Players and agents wait to the very last moment to maximise their wages/percentages. Shouldn't happen though.
farside
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10:25pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Heard a name tonight from someone I trust might have good contacts. I'd rather not be ridiculed but if it is right I will be getting excited
Sparrow, Vincelot and CMS out tomorrow? Hope not Macca but the chance to play in the EPL might be too much to deny him.
It's all too much once the season has started and no-one at the club's fault. Players and agents wait to the very last moment to maximise their wages/percentages. Shouldn't happen though.
farside
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10:25pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Heard a name tonight from someone I trust might have good contacts. I'd rather not be ridiculed but if it is right I will be getting excited
Sparrow, Vincelot and CMS out tomorrow? Hope not Macca but the chance to play in the EPL might be too much to deny him.
It's all too much once the season has started and no-one at the club's fault. Players and agents wait to the very last moment to maximise their wages/percentages. Shouldn't happen though.
mr punch says...
9:06am Thu 30 Aug 12