Bruno signed a new contract.......in February

[Surf's Up]

Possibly my favourite ever Albion player. Inspirational.

You truly are the son of BRUNO.

 

[Don Tmatter]

Can anyone else see him in a sweeper role for us, á la Culverhouse in the Priestfield years?

 

[BUTTERBALL]

Brilliant news, i think Bruno will be even more suited by the Prem and he is exceptionally fit for 36.

 

[DJ NOBO]

Bruno is one those freak people whose body defies the years. You get them, but only occasionally. Sheringham, giggs, Steve foster, dean windass. These people are a different breed to the rest of us.

I seem to remember he signed as an afterthought to Vicente, to keep him company. What an amazing Albion career it's been.

 

[AZ Gull]

Good detective work, AZ. Does it say when Knockheart signed his? Met an old friend last week who reckoned it was a long time before it was announced.

Knockaert's was announced by the club on March 3rd. The March booklet isn't available to view yet (and may not be for a couple of months); however, nothing was registered by the end of February so I think your friend is wrong.

 

[bWize]

I hope in the long term both Bruno (and a returning Calderon) have a working position within the club. 2 players who really have worn their heart on their sleeves and have liifted the spirit around the team and club and shown leadership.

Both jolly nice chaps aswell!

 

[Wardy's twin]

I am really pleased we will see him for at least another year, his technical skills are outstanding and yes he could play sweeper.

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

Can anyone else see him in a sweeper role for us, á la Culverhouse in the Priestfield years?

The Sweeper is an out dated roll that has now become sweeper keeper, and no longer an outfield position.

Bruno looks as fit as the day he arrived, but I fear he would struggle against premier league full backs raiding down the wings.

 

[Nixonator]

The Sweeper is an out dated roll that has now become sweeper keeper, and no longer an outfield position.

Bruno looks as fit as the day he arrived, but I fear he would struggle against premier league full backs raiding down the wings.

Depends what type of sweeper, think it will come back at some stage. Dortmund were still having success with it in late 90's with Sammer.

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

Depends what type of sweeper, think it will come back at some stage. Dortmund were still having success with it in late 90's with Sammer.

What a great player he was, but that was 20 years ago. Manuel Neuer is probably as good with his feet as Bruno, and that seems to be how the modern game will be played. Look how quickly Pep ditched Joe Hart because he doesn't have the ball skills to play sweeper keeper.

 

[Pevenseagull]

Balls to Sammer, make him our Lothar Mattaus

 

[AZ Gull]

Well, well, well - who could have predicted THIS Argus lead story today?

 

[Stat Brother]

We already knew :-

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[sparkie]

Great news now confirmed.

Unfortunately there's also a hint he'll miss the Leeds game in that article.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Well, well, well - who could have predicted THIS Argus lead story today?

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To be fair – and I HATE to give ANY sort of credit to that rag – there are quotes from CH in there, which assumes there was some sort of press release issued. The trigger might have been this thread (and I guess we'll never know) but it could just be coincidence.

Either way, great news all round. Absolute Albion legend.

 

[Sheebo]

NSC leading the way in 'exclusives' as per... Well done OP - top digging

 

[Bozza]

To be fair – and I HATE to give ANY sort of credit to that rag – there are quotes from CH in there, which assumes there was some sort of press release issued.

The one we all got at 22:06 last night?

BRUNO EXTENDS CONTRACT

Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a contract extension with club captain and right-back Bruno.

The 36-year-old Seagulls skipper has extended his current agreement by 12 months until June 2018.

Manager Chris Hughton commented, "Bruno has earned his extension. He has played almost every league game and sets a great example on and off the pitch. He has been a model professional and has been a great player to work with.

"He's been really consistent throughout my time here, and has been one of our key players. He works hard to keep himself in great shape and looks after himself very well. I'm delighted he has extended his time with the club."

The Barcelona-born defender is in his fifth season with the club, having joined from Valencia in 2012, and has made more than 150 appearances for the club.

He was made captain last summer, and has more than 100 La Liga appearances to his name, having also played in Spain for Espanyol, Lleida and Almeria.

ENDS

 

[pastafarian]

If only Bruno could make me pregnant.....sigh

 

[Official Old Man]

Well done to #AZ Gull for finding this.
Do the Argus read NSC to get all their match reports as well?

 

[chaileyjem]

Great news now confirmed.

Unfortunately there's also a hint he'll miss the Leeds game in that article.

well that was reported by The Argus first on Saturday morning.
"Albion ended with a back four of Fikayo Tomori, Uwe Huenemeier, Lewis Dunk and Liam Rosenior, and Hughton expects to be depending on the same quartet again at Leeds next Saturday."
http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/alb...o_powering_Albion_towards_the_Premier_League/