15/03/2004 Brighton manager, Mark McGhee
"I'm pleased. The circumstances of the deal are good for the club. This is a player who a month ago we would have had to have paid a substantial amount of money for; but as time's gone on circumstances have changed, and now we'll only pay money for him if he's successful.
It's good for everyone. We've got a player that we can afford; he's got the opportunity to earn himself a long-term contract.
If we are successful this season and get to the play-offs or better, then we will be required to pay Stoke a certain amount of money. Then, if Chris signs a permanent deal beyond this season then we'll be obliged to pay them a little more money."
So how much exactly is he gonna cost us?
"I'm pleased. The circumstances of the deal are good for the club. This is a player who a month ago we would have had to have paid a substantial amount of money for; but as time's gone on circumstances have changed, and now we'll only pay money for him if he's successful.
It's good for everyone. We've got a player that we can afford; he's got the opportunity to earn himself a long-term contract.
If we are successful this season and get to the play-offs or better, then we will be required to pay Stoke a certain amount of money. Then, if Chris signs a permanent deal beyond this season then we'll be obliged to pay them a little more money."
So how much exactly is he gonna cost us?