Telford Seagull
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Thread on the Sunderland forum claiming a source at Brighton with links to Newcastle united claimed Bridcutt refused to play yesterday to force a move
Well that 'source' is talking sh*t then
Thread on the Sunderland forum claiming a source at Brighton with links to Newcastle united claimed Bridcutt refused to play yesterday to force a move
FFP is not based on cash receipts though. Given that when the Albion announce their results there will be stadium depreciation in for the first time (£4-5 million possibly), plus the wage costs of PIG, Ulloa, Crofts, Upson, all of whom will be on serious wedge, plus possibly any payoff to Gus and co, then our losses will be eye watering and will make last season's £9 million look like chicken feed.
I'll bowto your superior football finance knowledge but aren't capital investment costs (eg stadium building and subsequent depreciation) excempt from FFP; besides a separate company owns the Amex anyway doesn't it?
Also, I'd have hoped that the current management set-up would've offered contracts to the above players that wouldn't require others to be sold to meet the FFP requirements.
I really hope you're not wrong. 5M for a defensive midfield player that isn't that suited to OG's style of play is an outstanding fee.
Can't see why they want him that much, if it was Ulloa or Buckley who have the ability to score goals and change games then fair enough but Bridcutt is an unproven Premier League water carrier. Not the type of player I would sign if I wanted players to stay up
Can't see why they want him that much, if it was Ulloa or Buckley who have the ability to score goals and change games then fair enough but Bridcutt is an unproven Premier League water carrier. Not the type of player I would sign if I wanted players to stay up
No that's right, spunking millions on proven prem players is definitely the way forward for teams staring certain relegation in the face.He probably could and to be honest I dont think its a great singing for Sunderland given the position when ideally you would want players who are proven in the prem, although if the deal does go though I hope I am mistaken.
When Gus kept us up in his first season here, the first thing he did was sort out the defence. He probably thinks Bridcutt can protect the back four. It's fairly obvious that Bridcutt wants to go.
And unlike the player currently filling that role at Sunderland, he is unlikely to be serving suspensions every other week.
No that's right, spunking millions on proven prem players is definitely the way forward for teams staring certain relegation in the face.
In all seriousness, he'll do a reasonable job for a low end prem team like yourselves. Nowt flash, but does the nuts and bolts of the game to a good standard.
The problem for Brighton may well be how they are paid for him, most transfers now include a long repayment period. It may well be that the fee is lower than many want on here if it is 100% cash upfront meaning Brighton can use the money straight away and not have to wait for 12/24 months?
I guess signing Bridcutt could allow Ki to play in a more advanced position where he can create more.
Not sure I understand the logic because what makes you think that Brighton always pay fees up front rather than in installments?