Jermain Defoe

[GT49er]

Do we REALLY want the likes of Murray and Defoe at a combined age of all but 70 in the top League? No.

Obviously not for the long term, but for next reason those two would be just fine, thanks!

 

[Seagulls over Essex]

Obviously not for the long term, but for next reason those two would be just fine, thanks!

And your reason is?

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

Bloody hell, they'll all be queuing down at the food bank on that pittance!

100% pay rise for most

 

[HantsSeagull]

You do not think that Brighton will be paying at least one player a minimum of £80k next season in the PL with the new TV money? That is madness

no i don't

 

[wakeytom]

Really? We are not Manchester United. Our entire first team wage bill next year will be around £35,000,000. That averages £26,900 per week per player in a 25 man first team squad.

I know Burnley have managed it and well done to them, I just cannot see Brighton not signing at least one marquee player. I would however be surprised to see your wage bill at just £35m if I am honest

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

I know Burnley have managed it and well done to them, I just cannot see Brighton not signing at least one marquee player. I would however be surprised to see your wage bill at just £35m if I am honest

Prepare to be surprised, we don't do big wages.

 

[Seagulls over Essex]

Really? We are not Manchester United. Our entire first team wage bill next year will be around £35,000,000. That averages £26,900 per week per player in a 25 man first team squad.

Diane Abbott would disagree with that calculation.

 

[wakeytom]

Prepare to be surprised, we don't do big wages.

That is a fair point. It is a difficult one as I think Brighton should sign some big names whilst not gambling the ranch, however it would put potential issues in place with the current squad

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

That is a fair point. It is a difficult one as I think Brighton should sign some big names whilst not gambling the ranch, however it would put potential issues in place with the current squad

We may push the boat out and entice a big name with signing on fee, but it is big wages that cripple clubs and we will not go down that road again.

 

[GT49er]

And your reason is?

It is a long standing family tradition that that word must be spelt with an 'R'. With an 'S' it is considered a disgusting blasphemy with the most vile meaning.





Alternatively, I may have hit the wrong key............

 

[GT49er]

Diane Abbott would disagree with that calculation.

No, she just wouldn't get it right.

 

[Stat Brother]

That is a fair point. It is a difficult one as I think Brighton should sign some big names whilst not gambling the ranch, however it would put potential issues in place with the current squad

Prepare to be surprised, we don't do big wages.

But Tony does love a bonus.



I wonder if those pro Defoe are also taking into account the signing bonus:-

Chelsea defender John Terry, 37, has been offered the chance to join Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian when he leaves Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. (Sun)

 

[Lurchy]

I wonder if those pro Defoe are also taking into account the signing bonus:-

Chelsea defender John Terry, 37, has been offered the chance to join Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian when he leaves Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. (Sun)

Apparently one Prem club has offered Terry a signing on fee of 5m and 100k wages. Working out at over 10m for a season, personally find that offer mindboggling.

 

[Luke93]

And your reason is?

Why go for Defoe? Seriously? Are we talking about the same Defoe who has scored 33 premier league goals in 2.5 seasons for a piss poor Sunderland side and has got himself back into the England set up?

 

[BensGrandad]

I wonder where he would go if Arry was to go back as manager of West Ham.

 

[warmleyseagull]

Diane Abbott would disagree with that calculation.

She would think we will have a squad of 250. No, maybe you said that first, it's 2,500.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Too expensive, too old, too not coming here.

 

[Whitechapel]

Its stupid that we would not want a striker with his goal scoring record in the premier league, but i just dont see him fitting in with our style of play.

I actually agree after thinking about it. If we play 4-4-2 who does Defoe replace? He's not a target man like Murray and he's not going to run himself in to the ground like Baldock does.

I'd rather we got Shane Long in, think he'd work much better in our squad.

 

[wakeytom]

I actually agree after thinking about it. If we play 4-4-2 who does Defoe replace? He's not a target man like Murray and he's not going to run himself in to the ground like Baldock does.

I'd rather we got Shane Long in, think he'd work much better in our squad.

I guess you have not watched Sunderland this season and last, he is one of the only players trying and has constantly done exactly that, where do you think he has got most of his goals from?

 

[wakeytom]

But Tony does love a bonus.



I wonder if those pro Defoe are also taking into account the signing bonus:-

Chelsea defender John Terry, 37, has been offered the chance to join Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian when he leaves Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. (Sun)

Thats exactly it, his wages may not be high but if he gets a £2/3 signing bonus then he will still make his money