Connor Goldson signs on a 4-year deal

[severnside gull]

This is only worth doing if we spend the Dunk money on players we need. There is no point selling Dunk, and being happy with the replacement without reinvesting the money into the team. Yes I understand that some of the Dunk money may have already been spent along the way. But certainly not all of it, we could definitely do with another winger at the very least. Bloom seems to be going for it this year, FFP has been relaxed so we can spend a little more and in my view our spending hasn't finished yet. It would also be good to get a winger in and possibly another signing, before Dunk goes.

Another winger. Another goal scorer. A creative central midfielder ((Tex on loan?)

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Will he get #5 or #29 ?

 

[casbom]

Didn't we do that with Chicksen? That turned out well...

Burke was in charge then...it's different now.

 

[brakespear]

all looks very good, sign him up

 

[BBassic]

Be nearer the million than the 100k I'd hope.

Based on QPR being quoted that I'd reckon £450-500k rising to £750-800k on things like promotion/appearances/goals etc. etc. Possibly a sell on percentage as well?

 

[Springal]

Another winger. Another goal scorer. A creative central midfielder ((Tex on loan?)

Problem we have, is with clubs knowing Dunk has gone and we have pocketed £5m, weakens our bargaining position when trying to bring in the above. Very tricky for the club to navigate

 

[Marshy]

Sounds ideal to push Greer and Uwe.

22, 6ft 3 player of season, whats not to like for the money mentioned.

Pleased with this if it happens.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

HITC.com have picked up the story as well now.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2015/08/19/brighton-agree-fee-for-shrewsbury-defender-connor-goldson/?

HITC.com IS Pete O'Rourke

 

[Sheebo]

HITC.com IS Pete O'Rourke

Well there's something I didn't know...

He's been slightly less reliable since leaving SKY I'd say. I'm sure that site has called a few things wrong and he rarely used to be wrong? Seems to be going for rumours etc heavy since he left SKY that's for sure...

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I know Connor pretty well. He's my friend's best mate and i know we've been looking for about a year. Weirdly enough, i was on the phone to said friend on the way to Huddersfield last night. He told me we had contacted Shrewsbury last week to submit an enquiry. I know he would certainly be interested in the move to us. I'm not claiming to know the ins and outs of his life, but i do know him particularly well. I assumed with the signing of Hünemeier that we would have dropped our interest.

Connor is a great lad and i don't actually think he realises how good he really is. He captained Shrewsbury in Liam Lawrence's absence and showed great leadership qualities at such a young age.

He'd be a fantastic addition and if Dunk is off, a brilliant replacement for him. Would cost a fraction of what we would get for Dunk

Have a word with him and let him know that Brighton is the best side to sign for.

 

[Brian Fantana]

HITC.com IS Pete O'Rourke

Slightly OT, but is there a more HATEFUL website to use than HITC.com. The scrolling is utter GASH, and it crashed my computer TWICE.

 

[Stat Brother]

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Why does that tweet seem, at best, damning with faint praise, or at it worst quite insulting

 

[Staly]

Why does that tweet seem, at best, damning with faint praise, or at it worst quite insulting

Because you've got delusions of grandeur?

Best defensive record in the football league last season.

 

[Telford Seagull]

Have a word with him and let him know that Brighton is the best side to sign for.

haha i have spoken to him about Brighton before! He knew i supported them, said we have a really nice stadium and always play good football

 

[Pavilionaire]

I'm confused. Hughton decided pre-season Greer would be captain and has started him in every match, including our last two pre-season friendlies. This is the same 34 year-old Greer that only had 6 months left on his contract left before being granted a 1 year extension last December. At that time I fancy many, if not most, fans were probably thinking 2014/15 would be his last season for us, or a 2015/16 bench option at best.

Goldson has stated he didn't join Swansea because he wanted to play week in, week out.

Hunemeier was brought in - according to Naylor - to replace Hughes, even though his credentials make him the logical longer-term replacement for Greer. He was the main man for Paderborn in the Bundesliga, I can't see that he would have joined us to be a bench player, especially a bench player to some bloke from Shrewsbury and a 34-year old that has never played in the top flight.

Something's got to give.

 

[Aristotle]

I'm confused. Hughton decided pre-season Greer would be captain and has started him in every match, including our last two pre-season friendlies. This is the same 34 year-old Greer that only had 6 months left on his contract left before being granted a 1 year extension last December. At that time I fancy many, if not most, fans were probably thinking 2014/15 would be his last season for us, or a 2015/16 bench option at best.

Goldson has stated he didn't join Swansea because he wanted to play week in, week out.

Hunemeier was brought in - according to Naylor - to replace Hughes, even though his credentials make him the logical longer-term replacement for Greer. He was the main man for Paderborn in the Bundesliga, I can't see that he would have joined us to be a bench player, especially a bench player to some bloke from Shrewsbury and a 34-year old that has never played in the top flight.

Something's got to give.

Maybe he was told he'd be first team squad, competing for a starting slot this season with the prospect of being clear first choice next season? Better than rotting in Swansea reserves.

 

[jameswestport]

Would absolutely LOVE this! He is a BEAST in Fifa!

 

[Triggaaar]

Maybe he was told he'd be first team squad, competing for a starting slot this season with the prospect of being clear first choice next season? Better than rotting in Swansea reserves.

He would get starts, as only two players max can be ahead of him, and they're not going to start every game.

 

[stss30]

Why does that tweet seem, at best, damning with faint praise, or at it worst quite insulting

Because you've got delusions of grandeur?

Best defensive record in the football league last season.

Brilliant reply

 

[BBassic]

I reckon he'll be paired with Uwe for the cup games and on the bench for league games until the last few games of the season, should they prove to be dead rubbers.