Oliver Norwood Signs!

[chaileyjem]

Why he signed -

“I looked at the squad, how close they went last year and the chairman has said he wants to keep that group together. I can’t talk about the bids he has turned down but you read bits in the press and it looks like exciting times at Brighton.”
http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/146...termination_to_keep_star_players_won_me_over/

 

[fosters headband]

We didn't sign Norwood instead of Pritchard. We wanted to sign both.

Well if we wanted both or not I am happy with Norwood and I think Pritchard was a bit of a gamble. I hope now the club concentrate on bringing in a good striker and centre back then I think it will be job done for this summer.

 

[chaileyjem]

Well if we wanted both or not I am happy with Norwood and I think Pritchard was a bit of a gamble. I hope now the club concentrate on bringing in a good striker and centre back then I think it will be job done for this summer.

Yes. PS: Its not IF. They are 2 very different players. Negotiations with both were taking place at the same time.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Solly March as number 10 when he returns? Bar a 4th CB, I think we've got our squad now

We have a squad of 25 ( 26 with a new CB ). This includes GK player-coach Ankergren.

With Holla and Elvis possibly going, that leaves 24 players.

With no emergency loans, that is a very risky squad size if we are aiming for promotion.

I actually think Norwood replaces Holla, meaning we still need

a CB
a striker
a replacement for Elvis if he goes

giving a much more sensible squad size of 26.

 

[goldstone]

Just seen a photo. An arm covered in tattoos. Do not like. Clearly of low intelligence, but I guess that does not matter if he's good a footy.

 

[fosters headband]

Yes. PS: Its not IF. They are 2 very different players. Negotiations with both were taking place at the same time.

OK let me make myself clearer then. I am happy we signed Norwood with all his experience and not unhappy we failed to sign Pritchard for such a huge sum for our club, who has had one decent season and suffered a bad injury. So in my mind Pritchard was a gamble.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Yes. PS: Its not IF. They are 2 very different players. Negotiations with both were taking place at the same time.

I feel sorry for Norwood having signed on the same day as Pritchard decided to be mercenary. It's overshadowed his signing. I hope he turns out to be a decent replacement for Crofts.

 

[Justice]

Just seen a photo. An arm covered in tattoos. Do not like. Clearly of low intelligence, but I guess that does not matter if he's good a footy.

Or he just likes tattoos?

 

[MattBackHome]

We've just signed a full international who was in the Championship best XI last season and people are underwhelmed? Blimey.

Classic NSC.

It's an excellent signing.

 

[fosters headband]

I feel sorry for Norwood having signed on the same day as Pritchard decided to be mercenary. It's overshadowed his signing. I hope he turns out to be a decent replacement for Crofts.

Agreed and I hope he pushes both Stephens and Kayal for their places, good competition in my eyes.

 

[Eggman]

So thought you'd like to know what my Reading friend says about him.....

'Devastated to see him go. Best player last season- great as a quarterback picking out wide players from a deep position. Can defend too. Only criticism is he depends on confidence and can go through a low period'

I know in a poor Reading side, but hopeful a great squad addition. This means no Ince on Saturday....

Sounds perfect then. Sitting deep and PINGING balls to our handful of consummate wingers. [emoji106]

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[5ways]

Probably saying goodbye to Holla and Ince

Pleased we've managed to clear a good chunk of the deadwood. A few stranglers left to deal with. If Pritchard was going to take the Baldock spot perhaps he's off too?

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Anyone know how much Norwood cost? A year left on his contract at Reading so looking at 1.5-2 million??

 

[reigate]

Pleased we've managed to clear a good chunk of the deadwood. A few stranglers left to deal with. If Pritchard was going to take the Baldock spot perhaps he's off too?

I would think Baldock & Pritchard would be competing for same place in starting 11, but would be shocked if Baldock was sold unless we signed 2 more similar strikers. We will want 2 players for every position.

 

[Saturn]

Tremendous signing. Thrilled to bits that we now have quite possibly the strongest midfield in the league.

 

[spring hall convert]

I bet most on here thought the same when we signed Stephens just look at him now

Quite a few didn't think much of Stephens a full 18 months into his Albion career.

 

[Codner's Wallop]

If we manage to keep both Kayal and Stephens then the Norwood signing shows clear intent. Aside from last season, Albion's Achilles Heel in the Championship has been a decent team but an average squad. Replacements haven't been up to standard when injuries and suspensions have taken their toll. I know you can't technically have a team of 18 first teamers but in principle this is what the Albion will need for promotion. Norwood is most definitely a first team player, even if he doesn't feature every game. Good signing.

 

[reigate]

Quite a few didn't think much of Stephens a full 18 months into his Albion career.

Would be interesting to see what the reaction was on here when Derby bid £2.5m last Aug.

 

[Withdean11]

We dropped point last season when Stephens and/or Kayal were out. Now we have Sidwell and Norwood we are much, much stronger. Great signing, happy with that.

Just a centre back and a striker to go. I wonder if Towell is going to be a number 10 option?

 

[fosters headband]

Quite a few didn't think much of Stephens a full 18 months into his Albion career.

Myself included, my opinion changed on Stephens when the partnership with Kayal blossomed and I do wonder how Stephens would actually get on in another club without Kayal.