Calde on his way?

[OzMike]

To be realistic, clubs won't be falling over themselves to sign him.

 

[Hampster Gull]

He hasn't been offered the contract yet, as of Friday evening. All he knows is that the club are going to offer him one.

Really? Wow, what a bizarre thread

 

[drew]

Does he know the terms? All we know is that the Club have said they have decided to offer him a contract.

Do you honestly think the club would announce to the press that they are offering a player a contract without either the agent or the player knowing what that contract is?

He hasn't been offered the contract yet, as of Friday evening. All he knows is that the club are going to offer him one.

Out of interest, exactly how do you know that is the case? Is this one of those 'I'm in the know' posts?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Do you honestly think the club would announce to the press that they are offering a player a contract without either the agent or the player knowing what that contract is?



Out of interest, exactly how do you know that is the case? Is this one of those 'I'm in the know' posts?

I spoke to an ex Brighton player on Friday, who had been in contact with Calde that day.

 

[JBizzle]

Would it be that bad if he left? I don't think so. No room for sentiment. If we have play off / promotion aspirations Calde can't be a part of those plans. Either way, ball is in Caldes court here.. lets not forget what he nearly did to us last time he was in contract negotiations..

I hate the phrase "no room for sentiment". Of course there is, sentiment can ensure continuity in the dressing room, a link between players and fans , and helps new players fit in and understand what it means to be at a club. There has to be room for sentiment otherwise our team will continue to be stuffed with passionless nobodies that don't care about playing for a club we all love.

 

[APACHE]

To all those who say let him leave and Bruno can we please have the names of their replacements, cost to the club and whether you want more loanees cause there doesn't seem to be any youngster coming through to replace and save us the money which really needs spending on the attacking problems we have.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

Bruno should have his contract re-assigned to carpark attendant

Ha ha, car park attendants are very important people.

I agree that CH appears to be a negative manager and any Norwich fan would back you up. But ask any Newcastle fan (promotion from the Championship with a record number of goals scored) and any Birmingham fan (finished 4th in the Championship and played decent football) and they will tell you something different.

CH probably fell into the trap of playing negative football at Norwich because staying in the PL was all important.

I Know people will say that getting Newcastle promoted with such a talented squad was an easy task, but HR only just got QPR back to the PL at the first time of asking with an equally good side and HR is considered to be a top manager.

Let CH build is own team and then we can judge him. But I agree, what we have seen so far is not pretty.

My suggestions would be talk Ashley into having Hughton back it would be a win win win scenario. Hughton can't lose, Newcastle fans happy (according to BB) Ashley takes some heat off himself and best of all I would be happy.

Shall we sack Hughton?

I would have never employed him he is not our answer to potential prem football. But I am not running the clubs budget, but he has been lucky not to cost us big style by dropping to 3 div football. But yes I would love to sack such a negative man, supposedly leading our squad.

 

[GT49er]

I hate the phrase "no room for sentiment". Of course there is, sentiment can ensure continuity in the dressing room, a link between players and fans , and helps new players fit in and understand what it means to be at a club. There has to be room for sentiment otherwise our team will continue to be stuffed with passionless nobodies that don't care about playing for a club we all love.

Well said!

 

[chaileyjem]

I hate the phrase "no room for sentiment". Of course there is, sentiment can ensure continuity in the dressing room, a link between players and fans , and helps new players fit in and understand what it means to be at a club. There has to be room for sentiment otherwise our team will continue to be stuffed with passionless nobodies that don't care about playing for a club we all love.

My take is he's simply being respectful to the contract process in public, which presumably he's still negotiating. Maybe he wants a 2 year contract, money etc.

As for Hughton on the subject then he's very clear about sentiment and why he wants Calde at the club.

"For those that receive new contracts, it’s because we feel that it’s in the best interests of the club and because they’ve deserved it.
“What comes with Calde [Inigo Calderon] is a package. He is very much a team player and is very popular at the club. That’s certainly not a good enough reason to want to retain his services. The reason why we are retaining his services, is because of the amount of football that he’s played – he has a versatility in his game which shows how valuable he is to this squad.”
via http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/chris-hughton-on-brighton-hove-albion-v-watford-2420171.aspx

 

[Gary1]

If the club or namely Hughton think he can do a job whether it be as a regular or a squad member then fine lets' hope he signs up. However if that's not the case and they feel that someone else will be a better option then he may well go but I certainly wouldn't want him at the club just because some weird blokes on here have an infatuation with him that seems to verge on an obsession.

 

[8ace]

He hasn't been offered the contract yet, as of Friday evening. All he knows is that the club are going to offer him one.

Casper is in the same boat so sounds true to me.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Casper is in the same boat so sounds true to me.

All the club have done is announced the retained list.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I hate the phrase "no room for sentiment". Of course there is, sentiment can ensure continuity in the dressing room, a link between players and fans , and helps new players fit in and understand what it means to be at a club. There has to be room for sentiment otherwise our team will continue to be stuffed with passionless nobodies that don't care about playing for a club we all love.

Great post.

 

[8ace]

Strange Tweet from earlier...

‏@I_CALDERON_14
I hope it hasn't been the last game at the Amex.
Thanks for all the support!!!!!

Has he accepted the contract offered yet or not?

Maybe we are moving back to Withdean next season

 

[BensGrandad]

All the club have done is announced the retained list.

They havent issued this list just made an interim decision on the players who are out of contract. I am sure a ddcision will be taken as to who we actually wish to keep or sell on of the players under contract, very soon. I am hoping some will be made available as usually happens with fringe and U21 players.

 

[GT49er]

Have to echo everyone else saying that he shouldnt have even been offered a contract in the first place, unless on significantly reduced terms. He simply isnt good enough for this league any more.

Still has something to offer - even if not as first choice or regular starter. One of our most creative players yesterday. Take a look at our three best chances in the second half -
* COG's header that bounced off the sawdust - precision centre from Calde on the right;
* Stephens' scuffed shot - Calde, on the right, looks up and spots Stephens' run and puts precision pass right in his path;
* CMS 1-on-1 with the keeper - who slipped the defence splitting pass through to him? Calde.
Definitely worth having around the squad for another season. Unless of course we're about to spend several millions on a Prem. quality RB - and anyone who thinks that is delusional!

 

[sir albion]

If Calde goes it would be a disaster, Hughton probably finds him to positive.

Its not a disaster because he's just not good enough end of...coaching role yes,but player no.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Still has something to offer - even if not as first choice or regular starter. One of our most creative players yesterday. Take a look at our three best chances in the second half -
* COG's header that bounced off the sawdust - precision centre from Calde on the right;
* Stephens' scuffed shot - Calde, on the right, looks up and spots Stephens' run and puts precision pass right in his path;
* CMS 1-on-1 with the keeper - who slipped the defence splitting pass through to him? Calde.
Definitely worth having around the squad for another season. Unless of course we're about to spend several millions on a Prem. quality RB - and anyone who thinks that is delusional!

Spot on. Calde created all our good chances in the second half. He would also help new players settle,.

 

[jamie the seagull]

To all those who say let him leave and Bruno can we please have the names of their replacements, cost to the club and whether you want more loanees cause there doesn't seem to be any youngster coming through to replace and save us the money which really needs spending on the attacking problems we have.

Elphick and Cook ....oops another great decision by the club.

I'd say Rea and Dallinson for starters...

 

[B.W.]

He has to stay. Crucial to the morale of the squad IMHO... now, Greer, on the other hand...