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Celtic Agree Virgo Fee
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RonnieO'Sullivan
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- Feb 21, 2005
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Incredigull
In Cervesio Felicitas
Och McVirgone 
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SUFFOLK SEAGULL
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it has just come up on s.s.n that 1.5m fee has been agreed
Happy Seagull
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It has just come up on screen that a fee of £1.5mill has been agreed 
Great money to get for him, but i'd rather have him in the team to be honest. Doubt he'll stay now a fee has been agreed
Great money to get for him, but i'd rather have him in the team to be honest. Doubt he'll stay now a fee has been agreed
The Great Cornholio
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Mighty quick Photoshopping!
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
If he goes the money must be made available for players.
SUFFOLK SEAGULL
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marc i like the way u have tried to copy th ewriting from s.s.n but it dont look right good try though
SUFFOLK SEAGULL
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im going to the colchester friendly saturday anybody else i hope we have a few new players from the dosh we get frok virgs
Brixtaan
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Yes, we know there are more important things to Brighton at the moment but there is real value in staying in the Championship,it's still essential to be there, stadium or no stadium, and repeatedly tearing the heart out of the club says to me that DK doesn't give a sh!t about 2nd tier status, maybe too focused on Falmer?This has obvoiusly come from the top.
Going down to the 1st after the elation of the go-ahead in October will wipe the smiles off everyones faces.
Going down to the 1st after the elation of the go-ahead in October will wipe the smiles off everyones faces.
Brixtaan said:
why is it essential? we were in the old 3rd divsion when we started the Quest For The Holy Grail and no matter where we are at the time we get it its the GETTING IT that matters. We can build from there, staying up last season was just a blessing from the GODS and with our financial balance it was a miracle....and it will be the same next season if we avoid relegation again.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brighton/4694957.stm for the doubting Thomases.
eastlondonseagull
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Or from the official site:
Virgo Set To Join Celtic
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By Paul Camillin
Adam Virgo, Albion's versatile 22-year-old Player of the Year, is set to join Scottish giants Celtic in a shock £1.5 million move.
Two weeks ago Albion chairman Dick Knight rejected an initial approach from Celtic for the popular defender-cum-striker, setting a minimum figure of £1.5million to prise Virgo from his reluctant-to-sell hometown club.
Celtic upped their bid a week later, but in further negotiations with Celtic chief-executive Peter Lawwell and manager Gordon Strachan, no agreement was reached.
Last Wednesday, Celtic finally matched Brighton's asking-price in a written offer to the club, and Albion's Chairman finalised with Lawwell on Friday from his hotel in Cyprus, where he is currently on holiday.
The £1.5million transfer is an all-cash deal, with no appearance or other performance-related conditions. The transfer is subject to the player agreeing personal terms with Celtic and passing a medical at his prospective new club.
Adam Virgo
Virgo is expected to sign for Celtic on Wednesday
Dick Knight said, "This is a bittersweet moment for Mark McGhee, the board and myself.
"While the money will enable the club to survive the coming months as we await the stadium decision continue to face the limitations of Withdean, we are all very conscious that we are losing an exceptional player, in fact, two players because of his versatility.
"But the club's survival comes first, and at this price reluctantly we have to let Adam go to the wonderful opportunity offered him by Celtic.
"Adam leaves with our sincere best wishes for his future career, and the heartfelt thanks of all Albion fans for his tremendous efforts for the club, especially last season, when in difficult personal circumstances, his performances deservedly won him our Player of the Year award.
"Some of the Virgo transfer money will immediately be made available to Mark for squad strengthening as a result of Adam leaving."
Mark McGhee said, "Since I came to the football club Adam Virgo has been an enormous part of the success we have enjoyed and it's with great sadness that that we say farewell, but I totally support board's decision as I understand the financial restraints at this club.
"The reality of our situation - with the delays on Falmer - makes it difficult to keep our best players: both financially and in terms of matching their ambition.
"It's no surprise to me that a club of Celtic's stature have made such a bid for Adam. I would like to thank him for all the effort he's given me and wish him every success for the future."
Adam Virgo added, "People might think that joining Celtic was an easy decision, but you have to think about your family and the people you are leaving. But sometimes you just can't say no to an opportunity such as this.
"I've supported Brighton all my life and have had such good times here. The fans have been great - I've always given 110 per cent for the team, but so have they - and so I'd like to wish the club every success for the future." Don't miss our special Adam Virgo Tribute showing from Tuesday on Seagulls World.
Virgo Set To Join Celtic
Click here to sign up for Albion's official SMS service
By Paul Camillin
Adam Virgo, Albion's versatile 22-year-old Player of the Year, is set to join Scottish giants Celtic in a shock £1.5 million move.
Two weeks ago Albion chairman Dick Knight rejected an initial approach from Celtic for the popular defender-cum-striker, setting a minimum figure of £1.5million to prise Virgo from his reluctant-to-sell hometown club.
Celtic upped their bid a week later, but in further negotiations with Celtic chief-executive Peter Lawwell and manager Gordon Strachan, no agreement was reached.
Last Wednesday, Celtic finally matched Brighton's asking-price in a written offer to the club, and Albion's Chairman finalised with Lawwell on Friday from his hotel in Cyprus, where he is currently on holiday.
The £1.5million transfer is an all-cash deal, with no appearance or other performance-related conditions. The transfer is subject to the player agreeing personal terms with Celtic and passing a medical at his prospective new club.
Adam Virgo
Virgo is expected to sign for Celtic on Wednesday
Dick Knight said, "This is a bittersweet moment for Mark McGhee, the board and myself.
"While the money will enable the club to survive the coming months as we await the stadium decision continue to face the limitations of Withdean, we are all very conscious that we are losing an exceptional player, in fact, two players because of his versatility.
"But the club's survival comes first, and at this price reluctantly we have to let Adam go to the wonderful opportunity offered him by Celtic.
"Adam leaves with our sincere best wishes for his future career, and the heartfelt thanks of all Albion fans for his tremendous efforts for the club, especially last season, when in difficult personal circumstances, his performances deservedly won him our Player of the Year award.
"Some of the Virgo transfer money will immediately be made available to Mark for squad strengthening as a result of Adam leaving."
Mark McGhee said, "Since I came to the football club Adam Virgo has been an enormous part of the success we have enjoyed and it's with great sadness that that we say farewell, but I totally support board's decision as I understand the financial restraints at this club.
"The reality of our situation - with the delays on Falmer - makes it difficult to keep our best players: both financially and in terms of matching their ambition.
"It's no surprise to me that a club of Celtic's stature have made such a bid for Adam. I would like to thank him for all the effort he's given me and wish him every success for the future."
Adam Virgo added, "People might think that joining Celtic was an easy decision, but you have to think about your family and the people you are leaving. But sometimes you just can't say no to an opportunity such as this.
"I've supported Brighton all my life and have had such good times here. The fans have been great - I've always given 110 per cent for the team, but so have they - and so I'd like to wish the club every success for the future." Don't miss our special Adam Virgo Tribute showing from Tuesday on Seagulls World.
Bob the Seagull
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- Jun 3, 2004
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Hmmm. Adam Virgo or £1.5m, which is better?