If I was writing my 'happy ending' to this saga I really don't think I could have topped this outcome, possibly MC going abroad so we don't have to face hm next season - but then I wouldn't get to see him destroy the Chelsea midfield either so swings and roundabouts.....
£111m - i'm just bathing in this news, trying to soak it up but I'm struggling. It's just absolutely phenomenal?? Just repeat it to yourself - one hundred and eleven million quid..... :)
I've worked for some brilliant female managers over the years (an poor ones) who could stand toe to toe with any man in a professional environment. Hannah will, like any footy manager, have to win the faith and respect of the boys in the dressing room. Beyond any thoughts of fairness and...
There is something deeply sad about trolling into opposition forums even with the intro 'I come in peace'. Look by all means for some perspective, but don't post, it's a bit lame.
This is crushing speculation, I pray that Tony and Paul make this a point of principle and stand their (our) ground. I image that Arsenal (+Chelsea) are fashioning some elaborate long term financing package with installments, clauses and bonuses which they think will blow little Brighton away...
I 100% agree Mr Bloom is a remarkable character and he's taking us on an incredible journey to I'm not quite sure where, but wherever it is it will be fun trying to get there.
I understand what your saying and agree Tony Bloom is a relatively unique phenomenon in elite football currently, but not historically ie Jack Walker (owner and a fan) at Blackburn. You're still left with the same issue though which is holding on to star players in a top half of the table squad...
I was having this conversation with my in laws over the weekend (season ticket holders). Its a bitter sweet feeling knowing the club has been so brilliant in their recruitment that we have sold (and pending value of players) in the region £3-400m and the success and attention they have brought...
I understand your point but no two ways about it, we are still a stepping stone club. Its sometimes frustrating when ambitious young footballers dont proclaim their love for the Albion like us lifelong fans. Most (like Macca and Caceido) are professional show their dedication to the sport and...
A lot of speculation around LT but he's courted controversy from the word go with comments from his agent like 'he's using Albion as a stepping stone to bigger clubs'. I don't have a problem with that however I think there are ways of doing it without alienating yourself from the club and fans...
My first game was in 84 - a 0-0 v Barnsley, I watched the final games of the 91 season beating Ipswich and Millwall to the play off final loss against Tommy Johnston and was on the pitch at the Goldstone for the last game there. Never went to Priestfield but a fair few games at the Theatre of...