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Lewis Dunk to stay for the long haul?
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midnight_rendezvous
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Isn't he under contract until the end of NEXT season 
Isn't he under contract until the end of NEXT season
Yes that's what I've read, we need to tie him up on a 4/5 year contract his our most promising youngster even above Ince in my opinion.
Isn't he under contract until the end of NEXT season
This, nothing to panic about yet. I don't think we'll get rid Greer personally, at the very most he may drop to the bench next season with Dunk starting alongside Upson.
Based on what ? He has proven last year top 6 is his level and Is part of best defence in league this season .
Yes he is getting older but still good for another championship season
People keep saying this, but we have the best defence in the Championship. Greer is part of that defence, so to say it is not his level is clearly incorrect. Upson is what, 35? To get rid of Greer would be madness, unless we get at least two top level Championship / lower level Premier League centre backs in to replace him.
aolstudios
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aolstudios
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CP 0 3 BHA
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Gordon Greer must think he's wandered into a parallel universe if he comes on here.
He's part of the best defence in the Championship and is playing regularly for his country.
Our last defeat in a great run stemmed from an error by Upson - not Greer. I wonder what he needs to do to convince his detractors?
If we stay in the Championship rotating Greer/Upson/Dunk will be fine next year. Changes will be made if we go up and I could see Greer leaving at that stage to get regular football at a Championship club.
He's part of the best defence in the Championship and is playing regularly for his country.
Our last defeat in a great run stemmed from an error by Upson - not Greer. I wonder what he needs to do to convince his detractors?
If we stay in the Championship rotating Greer/Upson/Dunk will be fine next year. Changes will be made if we go up and I could see Greer leaving at that stage to get regular football at a Championship club.
keaton
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- Nov 18, 2004
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agree with most of the posters above. Our defence has been one of (if not )the best in the league since Upson joined us. Even before that with El-Abd alongside him we were one of the best.
We're lamost certainly not going to get as good a centre-back with more pace, because they'd be playing in the top flight or one of the bigger Championship clubs.
If you look at QPR who have an insane budget and one of the best defences in the division, they have Hill and Dunne at centre-backs who are older and slower.
We're lamost certainly not going to get as good a centre-back with more pace, because they'd be playing in the top flight or one of the bigger Championship clubs.
If you look at QPR who have an insane budget and one of the best defences in the division, they have Hill and Dunne at centre-backs who are older and slower.
Lush
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We've been very lucky with injuries and suspensions to our centre backs. In a normal season (if there is such a thing) Dunk would have had a lot more games.
People who think Dunk is better than Greer need their head checked. 
Greer is a beast of a defender and we're very lucky to have him. He's also a model pro who leads by example. His partnership with Upson has been invaluable. He's played a massive part in our rise through the leagues and our current campaign and I can't understand the criticism he gets. Sure he's not the future, but neither is Upson, yet he doesn't get the same flack. Our back six at the moment is probably the best back six I've ever seen at Brighton. Arguably better than last season when we had WAYNE BRIDGE and Bridcutt.. a bit of perspective please people.
Greer is a beast of a defender and we're very lucky to have him. He's also a model pro who leads by example. His partnership with Upson has been invaluable. He's played a massive part in our rise through the leagues and our current campaign and I can't understand the criticism he gets. Sure he's not the future, but neither is Upson, yet he doesn't get the same flack. Our back six at the moment is probably the best back six I've ever seen at Brighton. Arguably better than last season when we had WAYNE BRIDGE and Bridcutt.. a bit of perspective please people.
Talking of Greer , I remember when he moved from Swindon which at the time looked a strange one to most in football. Club captain at a play off side to a team playing in same league in athletics stadium. Could of worked out terribly but 140 odd appearances later you have to say it was a brilliant decision.
Was his debut the 0 - 4 at Charlton , seem to remember his involvement in that game being memorable for some other reason than the quality display he put in.
Great signing and servant to us.
Was his debut the 0 - 4 at Charlton , seem to remember his involvement in that game being memorable for some other reason than the quality display he put in.
Great signing and servant to us.
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
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- Oct 4, 2003
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Although Greer and Upson are both approaching their mid-30's both appear to have keep themselves in great shape and look good for a couple of more seasons at least. We need to balance Dunk, Greer and Upson though so we can continue to develop Dunk and not risk losing him due to lack of game time.
Dunk won't be leaving for free though, if his contract is up at the end of next season he will still only be 23 and as such we'd be entitled to compensation if he did decide to leave.
Dunk won't be leaving for free though, if his contract is up at the end of next season he will still only be 23 and as such we'd be entitled to compensation if he did decide to leave.
aolstudios
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Upson is a very good defender but when Greer was out previously we became horribly predictable & ponderous with him & Adam bringing the ball out of defence. As soon as Greer came back we were a far better and more effective side - he's so under appreciated on here
BensGrandad
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You are all assuming that we will resign Upson and he can continue at this level for another season. It could well be a Greer Dunk first choice with Upson as back up.
severnside gull
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Dunk is starting to show his potential can be realised. Consecutive games now without making silly mistakes through loss of concentration - the one thing that has plagued him until now.
Certainly "the future" but Greer is undeniably the present. In tandem with Upson the best central defence combo in the division. I think I will trust OG/NJ to manage the situation professionally and for the long term benefit of the club.
Certainly "the future" but Greer is undeniably the present. In tandem with Upson the best central defence combo in the division. I think I will trust OG/NJ to manage the situation professionally and for the long term benefit of the club.
The Large One
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For me, Dunk's main problem was his over-confidence which often slid in to apparent casualness in his approach to the game - topped off by his keepy-uppy own goal at Anfield; an outrageous attempt at being a show-off which backfired.
Much of that appears to have gone; his recent performances have been solid. Plus he knows how to pass...
If he continues to improve at the rate and direction he has been, he will go from being a fine asset to an essential one.
Much of that appears to have gone; his recent performances have been solid. Plus he knows how to pass...
If he continues to improve at the rate and direction he has been, he will go from being a fine asset to an essential one.