[Albion] Players out of contract - Poyets future an issue

[Rich Suvner]

Who will be out of contract at season end? And with Poyet potentially positioning himself for move, Reading or otherwise, could we find our ability to gain signatures on new deals has just been diminished as players wait to see if they may get opportunity to follow him? Potentially on frees!

Lopez and Bridcutt immediately spring to mind.

 

[OzMike]

I wouldn't put put anything past him now.

 

[AZ Gull]

Lopez and Bridcutt immediately spring to mind.

Bridcutt is contracted until the summer of 2015.

 

[Stat Brother]

Who will be out of contract at season end? And with Poyet potentially positioning himself for move, Reading or otherwise, could we find our ability to gain signatures on new deals has just been diminished as players wait to see if they may get opportunity to follow him? Potentially on frees!

Lopez and Bridcutt immediately spring to mind.

When did Gus position himself for a move?

My understanding is Reading asked TB if they could speak to Gus and TB respected the process and Gus, by saying yes.

I don't recall any reference to Gus saying 'I'm off to Reading' or 'please let me speak to Reading'.



Gus would be an idiot to not hear what they had to say, and an even bigger idiot to say yes.

 

[Rich Suvner]

Bridcutt is contracted until the summer of 2015.

I had thought he'd extended his contract but brief Google search suggested otherwise. Good news indeed.

 

[GingerBeerMan]

Bridcutt is contracted until the summer of 2015.

This is something a lot of people don't know, whether from other clubs or Brighton fans, most think his contract is up at the end of the season.

 

[Rich Suvner]

When did Gus position himself for a move?

My understanding is Reading asked TB if they could speak to Gus and TB respected the process and Gus, by saying yes.

I don't recall any reference to Gus saying 'I'm off to Reading' or 'please let me speak to Reading'.



Gus would be an idiot to not hear what they had to say, and an even bigger idiot to say yes.

I think its fair to suggest Gus has been positioning himself for a Prem move for quite some time, and this season appears more in the frame than previously.

I don't hold that ambition against the guy, and frankly never expected he'd be here this long. His agent could have killed dead various rumours but that isn't in his interests clearly. More clout with Bloom, and potentially alerts others to possible availability. The constant comments about smaller than average budget have served both purposes too.

 

[Seaber]

List of contracts:

1 Peter Brezovan 2013
2 Bruno 2014
3 Gordon Greer 2013
4 Dean Hammond 2013
5 Lewis Dunk 2015
6 Adam El-Abd 2013
7 Will Hoskins 2013
8 Andrew Crofts 2015
9 Ashley Barnes 2013
10 Stephen Dobbie 2015
11 Andrea Orlandi 2014
12 Craig Mackail-Smith 2015
13 Daniel East 2013
14 Inigo Calderon 2014
15 Vicente 2013
16 Casper Ankergren 2013
17 Ryan Harley 2014
18 Gary Dicker 2013
19 Leo Ulloa 2017
20 Matthew Upson 2013
21 David Lopez 2013
22 Marcos Painter 2013
23 Torbjørn Agdestein 2014
25 Kazenga LuaLua 2014
26 Liam Bridcutt 2015
28 Wayne Bridge 2013
29 Tomasz Kuszczak 2014
30 Will Buckley 2017
32 Yaser Kasim 2013
33 George Barker 2014
34 Ben Sampayo 2013
35 Jake Forster-Caskey 2015
36 Charlie Oatway 2013
37 Solly March 2015
38 Ben Dickenson 2013
44 Anton Rogers 2013
-- Grant Smith 2013
-- Christian Walton 2016
-- Vitalijs Maksimenko 2015
-- Rohan Ince 2014
-- Chimdi Akubuine 2013
-- Theo Jones 2013
-- Emil Ásmundsson 2015
-- Courtney Richards 2013
-- Shamir Goodwin 2013
-- Roland Bergkamp 2013

 

[Kumquat]

When did Gus position himself for a move?

My understanding is Reading asked TB if they could speak to Gus and TB respected the process and Gus, by saying yes.

I don't recall any reference to Gus saying 'I'm off to Reading' or 'please let me speak to Reading'.



Gus would be an idiot to not hear what they had to say, and an even bigger idiot to say yes.

I agree with all you say there apart from the last bit about him being an idiot to say yes. We don't have a clue what Reading will offer him in terms of freedom and control. That's the key point. My hunch is that given the way they handled McDermott that they will have a lot of persuading to do to get Gus on board, but they have the cash he will want to spend and it remains to be seen whether they will be willing and able to meet his demands. I wouldn't be surprised if he turns them down, but one thing he isn't is an idiot.

 

[The Large One]

Inigo Calderon's contract runs out at the end of this season.

 

[Philzo-93]

List of contracts:

1 Peter Brezovan 2013
2 Bruno 2014
3 Gordon Greer 2013
4 Dean Hammond 2013
5 Lewis Dunk 2013
6 Adam El-Abd 2013
7 Will Hoskins 2013
8 Andrew Crofts 2015
9 Ashley Barnes 2013
10 Stephen Dobbie 2015
11 Andrea Orlandi 2014
12 Craig Mackail-Smith 2015
13 Daniel East 2013
14 Inigo Calderon 2014
15 Vicente 2013
16 Casper Ankergren 2013
17 Ryan Harley 2014
18 Gary Dicker 2013
19 Leo Ulloa 2017
20 Matthew Upson 2013
21 David Lopez 2013
22 Marcos Painter 2013
23 Torbjørn Agdestein 2014
25 Kazenga LuaLua 2014
26 Liam Bridcutt 2015
28 Wayne Bridge 2013
29 Tomasz Kuszczak 2014
30 Will Buckley 2017
32 Yaser Kasim 2013
33 George Barker 2013
34 Ben Sampayo 2013
35 Jake Forster-Caskey 2015
36 Charlie Oatway 2013
37 Solly March 2015
38 Ben Dickenson 2013
44 Anton Rogers 2013
-- Grant Smith 2013
-- Christian Walton 2016
-- Vitalijs Maksimenko 2015
-- Rohan Ince 2014
-- Chimdi Akubuine 2013
-- Theo Jones 2013
-- Emil Ásmundsson 2015
-- Courtney Richards 2013
-- Shamir Goodwin 2013
-- Roland Bergkamp 2013

Jesus that's a lot of players

 

[Seaber]

Inigo Calderon's contract runs out at the end of this season.

I thought he signed a one year extension to that contract, but the only source I can find is from Sky Sport's Twitter feed.
Twitter / SkySports: #football Inigo Calderon has ...

 

[RM-Taylor]

Inigo Calderon's contract runs out at the end of this season.

2014.

 

[Rich Suvner]

Jesus, that's a lot of our first team at risk.

 

[RM-Taylor]

List of contracts:

George Barker got a year extension to 2014, Dunk is until 2015.

 

[Seaber]

George Barker got a year extension to 2014, Dunk is until 2015.

Thanks. Any other extensions I've missed/mistakes I've made?

 

[Stat Brother]

I think its fair to suggest Gus has been positioning himself for a Prem move for quite some time, and this season appears more in the frame than previously.

I don't hold that ambition against the guy, and frankly never expected he'd be here this long. His agent could have killed dead various rumours but that isn't in his interests clearly. More clout with Bloom, and potentially alerts others to possible availability. The constant comments about smaller than average budget have served both purposes too.

It doesn't feel as if Gus has positioned himself for 'any old premiership job', and who could say how long Reading would be a premier league club.
We do have a smaller budget, how many of the 'constant comments' have been the result of a direct question?

I agree with all you say there apart from the last bit about him being an idiot to say yes. We don't have a clue what Reading will offer him in terms of freedom and control. That's the key point. My hunch is that given the way they handled McDermott that they will have a lot of persuading to do to get Gus on board, but they have the cash he will want to spend and it remains to be seen whether they will be willing and able to meet his demands. I wouldn't be surprised if he turns them down, but one thing he isn't is an idiot.

My hunch is Reading Ruskie is offering a massive 'bounty' to stay up.
No manager will walk in thinking of relegation, and will already be mentally spending their 6 possible even 7 figure reward.
Of course Gus isn't a idiot, that's not what I mean as well you know!!

I don't think Gus is all about short term, the here and now.
He has a plan to manager Chelsea (Christ know why) and I can see him getting nearer to that, with us, than a potentially volatile Reading.

 

[CliveWalkerWingWizard]

List of contracts:

1 Peter Brezovan 2013
2 Bruno 2014
3 Gordon Greer 2013
4 Dean Hammond 2013
5 Lewis Dunk 2015
6 Adam El-Abd 2013
7 Will Hoskins 2013
8 Andrew Crofts 2015
9 Ashley Barnes 2013
10 Stephen Dobbie 2015
11 Andrea Orlandi 2014
12 Craig Mackail-Smith 2015
13 Daniel East 2013
14 Inigo Calderon 2014
15 Vicente 2013
16 Casper Ankergren 2013
17 Ryan Harley 2014
18 Gary Dicker 2013
19 Leo Ulloa 2017
20 Matthew Upson 2013
21 David Lopez 2013
22 Marcos Painter 2013
23 Torbjørn Agdestein 2014
25 Kazenga LuaLua 2014
26 Liam Bridcutt 2015
28 Wayne Bridge 2013
29 Tomasz Kuszczak 2014
30 Will Buckley 2017
32 Yaser Kasim 2013
33 George Barker 2014
34 Ben Sampayo 2013
35 Jake Forster-Caskey 2015
36 Charlie Oatway 2013
37 Solly March 2015
38 Ben Dickenson 2013
44 Anton Rogers 2013
-- Grant Smith 2013
-- Christian Walton 2016
-- Vitalijs Maksimenko 2015
-- Rohan Ince 2014
-- Chimdi Akubuine 2013
-- Theo Jones 2013
-- Emil Ásmundsson 2015
-- Courtney Richards 2013
-- Shamir Goodwin 2013
-- Roland Bergkamp 2013

To be fair out of the ones ending this season who would we really like to keep.
Obviously Upson and Bridge but both are loans
El Abd will probably sign if offered
Barnes has sell on value so should extend

Out of the players that are our players Lopez is the obvious one to tie down ASAP.

 

[The Large One]

2014.

No, it's this season.

There is a one-year option which hasn't (and won't) kick in this season.

Hopefully he will be retained, though.

 

[JBizzle]

List of contracts:

1 Peter Brezovan 2013
3 Gordon Greer 2013
4 Dean Hammond 2013
6 Adam El-Abd 2013
7 Will Hoskins 2013
9 Ashley Barnes 2013
13 Daniel East 2013
15 Vicente 2013
16 Casper Ankergren 2013
18 Gary Dicker 2013
20 Matthew Upson 2013
21 David Lopez 2013
22 Marcos Painter 2013
28 Wayne Bridge 2013
32 Yaser Kasim 2013
34 Ben Sampayo 2013
36 Charlie Oatway 2013
38 Ben Dickenson 2013
44 Anton Rogers 2013

Of those out of contract in 2013 those in bold I reckon will be off, those in itallic unsure and those normal will stay.

Just my opinion, like. (And not including development squaddies)