[Albion] Open Letter to the squad

[Super Perry Digweed]

Dear Leandro, Alexis, Moises and (before long no doubt) Karou, plus others too,

At some point soon (if not already) you might think about your future and whether that lies with B&HA. You might have discussed this with your agent, family, partner and friends. You’ll have seen your name in the media linked with a “big” move to another club. The lure of champions league, huge fanbases, a payrise, and trophies galore is understandable.

But before being convinced by your agent to seek new pastures, please please reflect on everything you have going for you at Brighton. Watching videos of training, seeing how you work together on matchday, its obvious that a key ingredient in the current success of the club is down to the way our club is run from top to bottom. Not even the big 6 clubs can match us on that. Look at the careers of some that have departed recently. Players who sought and achieved a move to a big club. They may well be earning more money. But I don’t see the same camaraderie in those teams that I see at Brighton. They don’t seem to be getting the same amount of game time, and they certainly don’t look as if they are enjoying their football anywhere near as much as when they were here. I wonder if there might just be an element of regret for their big transfers.

No true fan would begrudge you the perfect move when the time is right. We’re grateful for all the good times you give us. We love seeing you as apart of this team but we know that sometimes an opportunity will be too good to miss.

But please take your time with that decision. Don’t rush it, and definitely don’t force it. Because in football, as with any other job, actually loving what you do day in, day out is very important. Looking forward to training, playing alongside others that support you, know your strengths, and being hero-worshipped by us fans might actually be a better option than bench warming, or being slated by your own fans elsewhere, even if you are earning a bit more money. The grass is not always greener.

In the meantime. Please make it 3 in a row against Villa

 

[dazzer6666]

Dear Leandro, Alexis, Moises and (before long no doubt) Karou, plus others too,

At some point soon (if not already) you might think about your future and whether that lies with B&HA. You might have discussed this with your agent, family, partner and friends. You’ll have seen your name in the media linked with a “big” move to another club. The lure of champions league, huge fanbases, a payrise, and trophies galore is understandable.

But before being convinced by your agent to seek new pastures, please please reflect on everything you have going for you at Brighton. Watching videos of training, seeing how you work together on matchday, its obvious that a key ingredient in the current success of the club is down to the way our club is run from top to bottom. Not even the big 6 clubs can match us on that. Look at the careers of some that have departed recently. Players who sought and achieved a move to a big club. They may well be earning more money. But I don’t see the same camaraderie in those teams that I see at Brighton. They don’t seem to be getting the same amount of game time, and they certainly don’t look as if they are enjoying their football anywhere near as much as when they were here. I wonder if there might just be an element of regret for their big transfers.

No true fan would begrudge you the perfect move when the time is right. We’re grateful for all the good times you give us. We love seeing you as apart of this team but we know that sometimes an opportunity will be too good to miss.

But please take your time with that decision. Don’t rush it, and definitely don’t force it. Because in football, as with any other job, actually loving what you do day in, day out is very important. Looking forward to training, playing alongside others that support you, know your strengths, and being hero-worshipped by us fans might actually be a better option than bench warming, or being slated by your own fans elsewhere, even if you are earning a bit more money. The grass is not always greener.

In the meantime. Please make it 3 in a row against Villa

Hi Paul

Or in other (fewer) words….

Chelsea might offer you a few more quid, but look at Cucu. He’s a quivering wreck of the player that left us, and Potter looks like he’s about to implode. Rob de Z is your man, Tony is your guardian. Simple

 

[Justice]

Is it half term? Back in the real world £100k a week is far more attractive than £40k.

 

[Stat Brother]

Open Letter To The Fans - From Tony Bloom.

Dear Fans.

In the summer, least one of them is f***ing off for a minimum of £50m.
Deal with it.

Tone.

 

[Gabbafella]

Is it half term? Back in the real world £100k a week is far more attractive than £40k.

If you can't make ends meet on £40k per week then there's something really wrong.

 

[Da Man Clay]

If you can't make ends meet on £40k per week then there's something really wrong.

You can make a lot more on 100k. Short career. Most people in the same position will make as much in it as they can - particularly when you have no real affiliation with your employer.

 

[Live by the sea]

It’s mainly greed , but most people would move employer’s for significantly more money . In some cases double or triple salary . Shame there’s not more loyalty .

 

[Justice]

If you can't make ends meet on £40k per week then there's something really wrong.

Well of course you can but why not earn more I’m sure the majority of people would do the same if we only had ten years to earn some top dollar.

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

Is it half term? Back in the real world £100k a week is far more attractive than £40k.

And back in the real world, there are people who would not move for more Money if they are happy and comfortable where they are, and would consider factors OTHER THAN the pay cheque.

 

[luge]

I dunno Arsenal look pretty happy and Ben White is key to that squad.

Far too early for Cucu and Biss to be deemed success or failure. Remember the pelters that White was getting?

A good WC for Tross and he's off. Bit more of a chance of keeping caicedo because of age and amount of his countrymen here, but only for a year or so. If we get euro football, maybe one of them stays a bit longer - but i doubt it.

 

[Bold Seagull]

It’s mainly greed , but most people would move employer’s for significantly more money . In some cases double or triple salary . Shame there’s not more loyalty .

Loyalty is a one way street for football fans. If a player isn't quite up to it, we want them gone, or want a manager gone. We only demand loyalty when things are going well - that's not really loyalty.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

And back in the real world, there are people who would not move for more Money if they are happy and comfortable where they are, and would consider factors OTHER THAN the pay cheque.

What other factors like a chance to win major honours, play in the Champions League, to test yourself alongside some of the best players in training. It isn’t just about money.

You can’t compare real world values with how football works, it exists in its own bubble. Players want to play in the biggest games, that’s natural ambition and drive. You’ve got to be driven to even make it as a pro and at the upper reaches of the game that drive is unbelievable.

As much as we would like to think Brighton can offer the above we can’t offer it on a consistent basis, we might brush with the top 4/6 and some European football and maybe a cup win here or there if we continue on our current trajectory but we won’t be able to do it on a consistent basis unfortunately and that’s what the top players desire. So let’s just enjoy them while they are here and not worry about what the future may hold as you’ll miss the good times we are currently going through.

 

[Da Man Clay]

And back in the real world, there are people who would not move for more Money if they are happy and comfortable where they are, and would consider factors OTHER THAN the pay cheque.

Not many though. And even less when it’s 2.5 times the money for ostensibly the same job usually in an environment more conducive to success.

 

[Brian Fantana]

Not many though. And even less when it’s 2.5 times the money for ostensibly the same job usually in an environment more conducive to success.

This.

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

Not many though. And even less when it’s 2.5 times the money for ostensibly the same job usually in an environment more conducive to success.

Agreed.

And Cucurella forced the issue, while Bissouma didn’t.

 

[scooter1]

Agreed.

And Cucurella forced the issue, while Bissouma didn’t.

Bissouma kind of did, but without the hoo haa.
Refusing to sign a new contract forced us to sell him at a point where he still had a value, but any squad impact would be minimised

 

[Dibdab]

Some mad but cute naivety on here. Players get about 10 or so years to run around a bit of grass kicking a bag of wind to other players and make as much as they possibly can during that time. A very small number of those players deemed to be the very best get to play for about 6 clubs in this country (and a few abroad) that will pay them pretty much double (or more) that they can get anywhere else, and give those individuals the opportunity to create generational wealth that will support their entire families, probably forever. On top of that they get to play in the most illustrious competitions, and actually win things.

There is no way any sensible player turns those chances down, and what's more, I suspect the club (Brighton) is quite keen on the money coming in too.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Players have moved on since time immemorial, it's what makes the football world go round, else every player would still be playing for their boyhood club. Off the field that often involves moving to a totally alien culture, learning a new language, uprooting their families who it must be ten times worse for. Of course they're chasing money in a short career to provide for their family's future, who wouldn't? All we can do is ask them to move on with style and grace and respect for the fans of the club they're leaving behind

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

If you can't make ends meet on £40k per week then there's something really wrong.

Winners don't get where they are today by simply seeking to make ends meet

 

[Justice]

And back in the real world, there are people who would not move for more Money if they are happy and comfortable where they are, and would consider factors OTHER THAN the pay cheque.

Name one player that’s turned down a move from a club like ours to one of the big boys?
It just doesn’t happen.
Unless you are talking about the average man in the street then yes some might stay in their job even if it is less money. Elite sports men & women want to play at the top level and earn as much money as possible in their short career.