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byf
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It really matters what we want from next season I suppose.....El-abd imho could do a job in centre midfield...but is "a job" good enough?
He has the making of a good player but just lacks that little something...that brings him way short of lets say..chippy..when he hadnt lost it...
If we are to compete at the right end of table......the centre midfield paring is very important....and hammond needs someone next to him..who has a real decent football brain...
A long shot.....but and its a big but.......if we got currie and a decent loan signing for midfield centre...in..i'd be off to the bookies to bet on a play-off spot!
Albion are still in the dark over the future of Alexis Bertin.
The Seagulls have not had an answer from the French midfielder to the offer of a new contract and they are not expecting him to report back with the rest of the squad for pre-season training on Monday.
we seek him here
we seek him there
the albion seek him everywhere
is he in heaven
is he in hell
and whats that revolting garlic smell!
The Seagulls have not had an answer from the French midfielder to the offer of a new contract and they are not expecting him to report back with the rest of the squad for pre-season training on Monday.
we seek him here
we seek him there
the albion seek him everywhere
is he in heaven
is he in hell
and whats that revolting garlic smell!
byf
New member
So the answer to our prayers is Charlie? If so, God help us.
I'm one of those old style fans that has trouble letting go of the past when it comes to players......i still thought chippy had it...I wanted adams back and cullip..before he went to qpr...but this is a step too far.....he was never great in him prime.....
I'm glad he is more or less back..but it never excited me to hear his name on the teamsheet....
supaseagull
Well-known member
So the answer to our prayers is Charlie? If so, God help us.
I agree, whilst there can be no doubting Oatway's presence in the dressing room is of huge benefit, I cannot believe he is the answer to our problems in midfield and I do think that had he have not suffered the injury he did, then he would not be a regular in the team. I have thought that other than the occasional game, he has been off the pace for some time.
I would love him to come back and prove me wrong, but his age and his lack of football over the last 2 years is not going to help him.
I also don't see from a footballing perspective, what he would offer compared to Hammond.
Wienergull
Geht in Ordnung
Good points, well made. I really rated him in the couple of games I saw him in, but I feel that the return of a fully fit Paul Reid would go a long way to making up for his loss. Really can't see Charlie being any more than a bit part player from now on.
Superseagull
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- Jul 8, 2003
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If missing out on Bertin means we have a bit extra to get Currie then I think it will work out well for the club. With Reid and Oatway on the way back to fitness it looks like we will have a few more midfield options than last season.
I would say it is politeness and etiquette to inform the club that he isn't coming back.
Uncle Spielberg
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Alexis Bertin can feck right off. We do not want him and if he comes back to Knight cap in hand when he does not get a better offer , Dick knight should in no uncertain terms tell him to get the hell out of his office and on the next Ferry to Calais.
I was a big fan but do not want him at the club now. Our players should want to play for us not because no one else has offered a better contract.
Piss off now Alexis.
I was a big fan but do not want him at the club now. Our players should want to play for us not because no one else has offered a better contract.
Piss off now Alexis.
The Large One
Who's Next?
Ah, NSC's very own weather vane's Saturday morning delight. Morning, Gubber.
Actually, we DO want him. He is just plain bloody rude, however.
Hold your horses US. There is a possibility that he may turn up on Monday morning ( a very faint one, of course). Wait a week before unleashing your anger.
Uncle Spielberg
Well-known member
Ah, NSC's very own weather vane's Saturday morning delight. Morning, Gubber.
Actually, we DO want him. He is just plain bloody rude, however.
Hello my old friend and wit and raconteur, its hanging well and I am in a fine moods to put the World to rights.
Behind Enemy Lines
Well-known member
Not a very mature attitude that. Bertin in our division is a class act. It was always unlikely that we would be able to hold onto him. I'd love him to stay but if he doesn't, I wish him well and thank him for helping us to avoid the drop last season.
dougdeep
New member
There is no news and people are taking sides already. Good old NSC.
Stoaty Ferret
Active member
I'd be surprised if Wilkins hasn't got his eye on other options already given Bertins reluctance to sign. We do need a quality player to play next to Hammond and hold the midfield together. I'd love it if we could get Alexis back, but there are other players out there.