- May 8, 2018
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On par where we sent Cochrane to Hearts in the same window as announcing our development partnership with HibsSima to Celtic would be hilarious
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[Albion] This summer’s squad rebuild
- Thread starter Bozza
- Start date
Iggle Piggle
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- Sep 3, 2010
- 5,909
I'd like to agree that it's just about the money but then that was what I said about Cole Palmer this time last year. That went well.
Silverhatch
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Long gone? When thousands of the fanbase lived it! I’m pumped too but don’t give a flying f*** about WINNING the f***ing transfer window
- May 8, 2018
- 10,515
Don’t think we are under the radar anymore lads
Well, I said already in the beginning of the transfer window that at least £100m would be spent.
I know I was tempted to write "a £100m transfer deficit" but chickened out to "spend at least £100m".
I understand its completely surreal to most, but to a newer pair of eyes everything pointed to a shopping spree.
Things were already strongly leaning in that direction, and when Everton got their point deduction in November, it was clear the market would change completely (for a while... things will be back to normal). The general assumption that the financial fairness-systems were going to result in fines, transfer bans or - worst case - not competing in European competitions was one thing. When it turned out they're actually going to take points away if you don't keep your finances in check, well that was not really expected and a real game changer.
Masterclass from TB.
I think some feared that Winstanley and Jewell going to Chelsea would have a negative impact on recruitment especially if they were aware of targets.
Tony is a genius on so many levels that we are now stronger than ever. Astounding amount of work, and the exit door will now be in operation as well for the rest of the window to balance both squad size and the books.
He didn’t even need to sell Lancing or the women’s team to himself to make it all happen.
TB operates on different levels.
I think some feared that Winstanley and Jewell going to Chelsea would have a negative impact on recruitment especially if they were aware of targets.
Tony is a genius on so many levels that we are now stronger than ever. Astounding amount of work, and the exit door will now be in operation as well for the rest of the window to balance both squad size and the books.
He didn’t even need to sell Lancing or the women’s team to himself to make it all happen.
TB operates on different levels.
It’s an interesting theory. Slight concern. Against that, we don’t know who is leaving yet and a few of the signings are future-proofing us against sales in seasons to come.
We’ve said in the past that sometimes opportunities present themselves in the market that you don’t expect. I wonder if that’s the case on a couple and circumstances have simply aligned in our favour (PSR/our profit/attainable release clause).
I sense there’s a kick in the nuts coming with at least one popular player sold, but Tony’s thoughtfully given us a nice big box to cushion the blow.
Clive Walker
Stand Or Fall
No BS in me.
I’ve explained why I saw it coming potentially. There were obvious signs. But I also said I’d believe it when I saw it.
The targets for the club are humongous
Birdie Boy
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- Jun 17, 2011
- 4,341
I always thought that we had a chance of getting some real bargains this summer due to ffp/psr on all other teams with us the only ones with any real cash. I didn't expect this many though but extremely happy, especially if we get the last 2 over the line!
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 72,206
Somebody said on here the other week that they thought TB was running the equivalent of a stud farm (except without the sex!) It does have that feel to it. Certainly a huge number of thoroughbreds coming on board, most of whom will only increase steeply in value. Whether they can be blended into a successful winning team remains to be seen. Will be fascinating to watch how FH rises to that challenge
I agree @El Presidente and would love your view on this. It feels like this is related to FFP (our war chest and others limitations) but I just can't put the pieces together.
- Nov 3, 2015
- 3,457
There isn't a rivalry, though. A rivalry has to be two-way, and Chelsea supporters on the whole (*) are so far stuck up their own arses that they have only a vague comprehension of who Brighton are other than that annoying little club that keeps selling them duds at over inflated prices. There's much to despise about Chelsea FC, and I think most sane football fans across the board are astonished and appalled by the way they are carrying on. But at the end of the day we seem to be the main beneficiaries of their stupidity, and hopefully they will blithely carry on digging their own grave.
(*) - an unfair sweeping generalisation which probably should be applied to their remote, global fan base. ( I hate sweeping generalisations).
Baldseagull
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When we signed Gyokeres, his girlfriend came with him and signed for the women's team.
The red pepper kid
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- Dec 30, 2014
- 692
its since turned out RDZ bullied the younger players , FH i dont think will do that he seems to have the ideas planning and sharp edge to control himself , some of saturday decisions demonstrate strong leadership and common sense
Warren Buffet says that the real reason that he was successful, was when he partnered with Charlie Munger, and Munger convinced him to change his strategy from looking for good companies at great prices, to looking for great companies at good prices. I wonder if we have (at least temporarily) decided to do that with players.
(his quote about being fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful, maybe also applies here)
Braggfan
In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded
- May 12, 2014
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I mentioned on the Rutter thread, I was chatting to someone who works for the club and they said that internally the club's ambition is to be in the Champions League by 2030. Which seems to fit with the scale and magnitude of our summer transfer window. We're building a squad here that is going to get better and better.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
- 10,413
After Palace then. Starting with when they qualify for it this season. Forever in their shadow and other sorts of verbal diarrhoea.
I'm no EP but it was always clear that two highly profitable sets of accounts not only gave us cashflow but a significant advantage on bigger and richer clubs in PSR trouble (hello Newcastle).
It won't last. City's lawyers and Newcastle's client journalists will soon ensure that you can spend what you like if you have it.
This is TB getting ahead of the curve in a window he knew we'd face less competition for the big targets in. It's a master stroke and RDZ should have understood it instead of sulking, but it won't last. Next summer, back to having our targets poached I reckon.
Champions League is a future target but 'Europe again' is also a current one.