I dont understand

[flying high]

i dont understand why we have not signed anyone when gus is away but he has the set up and the people here to do everything for him

 

[bhafc99]

Because there's no rush. Nothing really happens at this time of year. The game takes a few weeks holiday.

Though I did see Michael Owen coming out the Grand this morning...

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

Maybe the people he wants are on holiday too, there is only a small window for players to go on holiday with their families before they come back for pre-season training

 

[Falkor]

because the window is still shut and its very early days

 

[BensGrandad]

I would think that it is because Gus needs to be selling the club to players as to many we are still 'little Brighton'a small team on the coast and do not realize our potential and ambitions, Most players are still on holiday until mid June. The close season for footballl is 1 - 13th June when very little happens.

 

[beorhthelm]

because the window is still shut and its very early days

tiny detail isnt it? this happens every year, people dont seem to remember. player contract run to June and from mid-may to mid-jun is basically holiday season for football pros (those not on internationals). theres very little transfer activity and those that do move are usually out of contract/released.

 

[ees complicated no?]

we have 3 bloody months to get people in so stop moaning.

 

[Brian Fantana]

we have 3 bloody months to get people in so stop moaning.

This. I would much rather Gus, David Burke and TB took their time ensuring that we get exactly the right players in, rather than rushing ahead and attempting to placate fans with some non-sensical early deals.

 

[Arkwright]

While it is not the time to panic, I am a bit dissappointed that there have been no positive links with players in or out.

I'm sure that Gus was quoted that he wanted everything in place by the end of June in order for the squad to have a full pre-season.

Maybe in two weeks time I might be starting to panic (I can see the Clive Dunn pictures appearing very soon).

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Because there's no rush. Nothing really happens at this time of year. The game takes a few weeks holiday.

Though I did see Michael Owen coming out the Grand this morning...

That's because he'd heard it's on the market, and is looking to buy it and live there after he signs.

 

[Stat Brother]

Nobody will come in all the time Gus isn't here to greet them, that not to say the deals aren't being done.

Imagine the worlds media descending on the Amex to photograph Drogba, and Gus not there, it would never happen.

 

[Hastings woody]

& why would you sign anyone anyway when your house hunting in swansea.

 

[Reinelt12]

Look back over the past two offseasons...

2010 - First signing... Matt Sparrow - 25th June
2011 - First signing... Will Hoskins - Mid May... nothing then until Will Buckley - 7th June

There is plenty of time, nothing to get concerned or worried about in the slightest

 

[BLOCK F]

That's because he'd heard it's on the market, and is looking to buy it and live there after he signs.

That made me laugh.Nice one!!

 

[terryberry1]

Because Gus is waiting to see what Swansea's Budget will be so he can buy Bridcutt and take Vicente

 

[bravohotelalpha]

Have a little patience and I'm rather glad we keep our cards close to our chests, aren't you ?

 

[Brovion]

& why would you sign anyone anyway when your house hunting in swansea.

That's not true, a mate of mine is an estate agent in Norfolk and he told me that Gus has registered with his agency and is getting details of suitable properties in the Norwich area. This ties up with the fact that another mate of mine is an estate agent in Orpington and has been asked by Poyet to handle the sale of his house!


DISCLAIMER: People on NSC who know me personally will realise the above sentence is a load of bollocks as there is a massive giveaway flaw in it - I haven't got any friends!

 

[Foolg]

Why sign players when we don't know who the new managers targets will be. Obviously everyone knows that Poyet is off to BOTH Norwich and Swansea, taking up a joint managerial position at both teams. Tony Bloom I hear is taking note of Micky Adams' list of targets before we make any moves in the market.