Brighton after Ipswich pair

[ridda]

ALBION are trying to boost their squad with two players from Championship club Ipswich.

They want to sign Republic of Ireland midfielder George O'Callaghan and left-sided utility player Matt Richards before the transfer window shuts on Friday.

The Seagulls face competition from Sheffield Wednesday for O'Callaghan.

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Ipswich chief Jim Magilton is also prepared to let Richards go but he has two years remaining on his contract at Portman Road and is understood to be reluctant to leave. O'Callaghan, 28 next week, started his career at Port Vale. He scored four goals in 41 appearances over four seasons with the Potteries club before moving to his home town team Cork.

Ipswich signed him on New Year's Day and he has played in 12 Championship games for them, eight as a substitute. O'Callaghan featured in a 1-1 draw at Plymouth nine days ago but was not involved in the squad for yesterday's 1-0 home win against Crystal Palace.

Richards, a product of the Ipswich youth system, has lost out to former Albion defender Dan Harding for the left-back position.

The 22-year-olf from Harlow, a former England under-21 international, can also play in midfield.

He has notched nine goals in 167 appearances for Town since signing pro forms in August 2002 but has not figured in Magilton's plans since March.

 

[Djmiles]

We won't get them

 

[algie]

Think Wilkins has had enough of Mayo and his basic defending errors.I'm a bit suprised Bowditch is not one of them.Hope he can pull this coup off.

 

[dougdeep]

At least we are still trying. Still, I expect the miserable doom and gloom merchants on here will see this as a negative too.

 

[algie]

At least we are still trying. Still, I expect the miserable doom and gloom merchants on here will see this as a negative too.

But it didn't take you long though to turn against Wilkins Doug

 

[dougdeep]

He still deserves more time, but if we lose the next two then something will have to be done.

 

[algie]

He still deserves more time, but if we lose the next two then something will have to be done.

I agree he deserves a bit more time.The trouble is he doesn't install confidence in fans.It seems every match we play no one is expecting to win no more so when we do it's a real bonus.I believe he missed a great chance to have a clearout in the summer.That could be his downfall

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

we can rule out o'callaghan if we're competing with sheff wed


richards is a decent player isn't he? similar to bowditch, big things were expected of him but just kinda lost his way

 

[dougdeep]

If you take each game in isolation, we weren't really expected to beat Crewe or Tranmere away. But we were expected to win at home to the Cobblers. So we haven't done too badly really. And we kept Cardiff at bay for nearly two hours, also away.

 

[Icy Gull]

At least we are still trying. Still, I expect the miserable doom and gloom merchants on here will see this as a negative too.

Hope we get them but it doesn't sound hopeful one doesn't want to leave and the other is being chased by a much bigger club than us in a division higher. Was Naylor fed this info so that when it doesn't happen we can get the "we tried but the current plight of the club works against us" line

Negative enough for you Doug ?

 

[algie]

If you take each game in isolation, we weren't really expected to beat Crewe or Tranmere away. But we were expected to win at home to the Cobblers. So we haven't done too badly really. And we kept Cardiff at bay for nearly two hours, also away.[/QUOT

On the flip side Doug we have failed to keep a clean sheet in four games.We create very few chances.Still Wilkins deserves a bit more time.If the gates continue to drop then Knight will be forced to make changes.

 

[dougdeep]

Agreed, young Algie. Roll on Saturday, I'm getting thirsty.

 

[Zebedee]

At least we are still trying. Still, I expect the miserable doom and gloom merchants on here will see this as a negative too.

We won't get them if we only offer £500 a week in wages.

 

[ditchy]

We won't get them if we only offer £500 a week in wages.

Even Crawley are paying that if you read and believe the Argus

 

[goldstone]

If you take each game in isolation, we weren't really expected to beat Crewe or Tranmere away. But we were expected to win at home to the Cobblers. So we haven't done too badly really. And we kept Cardiff at bay for nearly two hours, also away.

Exactly. So far we've got the results I expected, although a point at Crewe or Tranmere would have been nice.

 

[Ernest]

I expect we will hear about a lot of names we are trying to sign this week and of course we won't sign any of them.
This all should have been sorted pre season with a big clear out and bringing in fresh blood.
Who ever made the decision to give contracts to the likes of Butters, Mayo, Kuipers, Loft etc is the reason why things are so grim.

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

But Lofty is the answer to all our midfield problems (see below)!!!!

Come on Sgt Wilko... show them I'm right and put Lofty in the team!

 

[Trigger]

Richards, a product of the Ipswich youth system, has lost out to former Albion defender Dan Harding for the left-back position.

Hmmm, oh dear.

 

[Napper]

I expect we will hear about a lot of names we are trying to sign this week and of course we won't sign any of them.
This all should have been sorted pre season with a big clear out and bringing in fresh blood.
Who ever made the decision to give contracts to the likes of Butters, Mayo, Kuipers, Loft etc is the reason why things are so grim.

interesting point about Loft, the midfield so far is clearly shocking, you would of thought DW would of had a look at him after putting faith in him pre season.
We all know he is clearly no where near good enough though

 

[Ernest]

interesting point about Loft, the midfield so far is clearly shocking, you would of thought DW would of had a look at him after putting faith in him pre season.
We all know he is clearly no where near good enough though

Loft's contract was just a waste of wages that could have been used to get some quality into midfield.