AZ Gull
@SeagullsAcademy @seagullsacademy.bsky.social
On July 19 last year it was reported that Albion U-21 left-back Zak Sturge's rumoured move to Chelsea (despite being offered a professional contract by the Seagulls) was finally official. On August 5 another left-back, Player of the Season Marc Cucurella, was sold to the Blues for the astonishing figure of £55million upfront. Just a few days later it was confirmed that U-15 wonderkid Shumaira Mheuka had decided to jump ship.
The following month, of course, Graham Potter and his cronies (Billy Reid, Bjorn Hamberg, Kyle Macaulay, Bruno and Ben Roberts) found it impossible to resist Boehly's billions (to the tune of £21.5million to Albion). One month later, just a few days before the Albion v Chelsea fixture, it emerged that Brighton had given permission for Paul Winstanley to talk to the Pensioners (news that probably did as much as anything to create the rip-roaring atmosphere for that incredible piece of theatre that was Albion 4 - 1 Chelsea).
And now, Big Bad (attitude) Bob has gone over to the Dark Side for £20million upfront. Eleven people across all levels of the club moving from the Seagulls to the Blues in the space of 13 months.
Has there ever been a larger movement of individuals, for so much money, from one club to another for so little effect (for either club)?
The following month, of course, Graham Potter and his cronies (Billy Reid, Bjorn Hamberg, Kyle Macaulay, Bruno and Ben Roberts) found it impossible to resist Boehly's billions (to the tune of £21.5million to Albion). One month later, just a few days before the Albion v Chelsea fixture, it emerged that Brighton had given permission for Paul Winstanley to talk to the Pensioners (news that probably did as much as anything to create the rip-roaring atmosphere for that incredible piece of theatre that was Albion 4 - 1 Chelsea).
And now, Big Bad (attitude) Bob has gone over to the Dark Side for £20million upfront. Eleven people across all levels of the club moving from the Seagulls to the Blues in the space of 13 months.
Has there ever been a larger movement of individuals, for so much money, from one club to another for so little effect (for either club)?
