Can't recall the Veltman info (perhaps in an interview he mentioned a good 18-month pursuit)
Gross interview is here.
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/nostalgia/pascal-gross-50-page-scouting-report-on-me-was-impressive-inside-story-of-how-albion-sealed-bargain-signing-2845157
Also only...
And with this, our recruitment team were already in a good space. We had a 40-page dossier on Pascal Gross before we signed him, we spent a couple of years working on the Joel Veltman deal.
Ashworth's contribution was in creating and embedding the development pathways and supporting processes...
My understanding is that Ashworth came in and set the direction and tone, establishing the processes, governance and personnel involved in how football works at Brighton across all teams.
Once you've established those processes and structures, it can take years to bed in.
Ashworth it seems was...
Just spotted this too.
My weight has always fluctuated between 18-22 stone.
I'm rubbish at exercise and time poor so Ive been focusing on diet and laying off the booze. Ive also restarted playing football once a week which is about the only exercise thats fun. I may move to twice a week...
It'll be a question of value.
I dont think we will be breaking the wage structure anytime soon but I do think we'll see larger signing on bonuses to protect the contractual value of our assets.
I.e. here's £3m to sign a contract extension.
Watching a bit of Real, I see a lot similar in Camavinga. Good enough for Real Madrid but not to Biss's level yet.
I'm totally convinced he can play for any team in the world.
That would be me if I'd spent the most of life under the discipline of being a professional football, I'd be enjoying every excess I could never have. Just because he's carrying a bit of timber, doesn't mean it's sad.
Whomever it might be, its probably been a long term process.
Our pursuit of Gross and Veltmam speaks volumes to the detail, effort and professionalism involved.
e.g...
On the radio today... Took me back a few years.
"Everyday I look at you
Dressed up in your ties of blue
Saying there's not much that you can do
To help the kids on Hope Street"
In my view it's not as binary as you think. In many cases you can't go to a recycling centre and dispose of waste without an address. You also can't get some items dealt with at these recycling centres. Additionally many aren't open 7 days a week anyway.
Some people are selfish for sure but...