[Albion] Albion have had THIRTEEN individuals move to Chelsea in 19 months

nickbrighton said:

whilst I am no fan of Chelsea, it has to be remembered that these 13 that have gone to them will have basically funded our transfers for a good couple of years to come, and the transfer window just closed.

At the time it seemed to be a disaster, but looking at our squad now, and that we are in no danger of PSR issues for a few years, the Chelsea raids may well be the thing that moves us to "the next level"

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Comrade Sam said:

However, he pulled off a major coup 'Tweedy was understood to be instrumental in Brighton signing promising 18-year-old midfielder Josh Robertson from Sunderland back in January.'

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Pavilionaire said:

Given that Tweedy was Head of Academy Recruitment at Sunderland when Robertson was there it's hardly great scouting. It's just the food chain at work.

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Baldseagull said:

The one part of Chelsea to be admired for how well run it is, is the academy, if Todd starts poking his nose in there, he might well f*** that up too.

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How Chelsea FC is rethinking its academy​

Albion Robster said:

Talking of wingers, what's happened to Adrian Mazilu?
He's disappeared! No loan deal this season. Not appeared for the U21's this season. Is he injured?

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