[Albion] Players who AREN'T on Fabrizio Romano's radar and what they bring

[Guinness Boy]

As the transfer talk around some of our players ramps up again it got me thinking about our genuinely brilliant players who never seem to be on the wrong end of a transfer rumour. Two things:

1) Why is it that the like of March, Dunk, Gross and Veltman are never rumoured to be moving (I know Dunk was in the past but that seems to have mainly been a contract negotiating device!)? They are all fantastic Premier League players. Too good for #TeamsLike (say) Forest or Stains but not regarded as Top Six players? Just regarded now as Brighton players who expect to stay here? Something else?

2) But here's my main thought. The likes of Alexis, Moises, Big Ferg and Mitoma-san really need these players around them IMO. Without Dunk blocking shots and hitting big diagonals and generally being VERY comfortable on the ball, without Velts stout defending, partnering March and the dark arts, without March's assists, cut ins, drawing of defenders and preventing doubling up, without Gross being so damn creative from anywhere on the pitch (so much that he's been all three of his gaffers' undroppable player), the guys potentially eyeing up big money moves in the next couple of seasons really aren't anywhere near as desirable.

And, yes, I know Ale Mac won the World Cup but he had Messi drawing two players away from him and Argentina are also a very good team.

 

[Whitechapel]

Exciting “flair” players get more clicks, more retweets etc and therefore make journalists more money.

As much as I love Dunk, March, Groß etc they aren’t going to get the 14 year olds & West Africans excited enough to cause a storm on Twitter.

 

[medwayseagull reborn]

The age of each of those mentioned is a factor in how much clubs are willing to invest.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Fair points about the quality of our ‘other’ players. However, I would presume wherever the leavers go they will have equally gifted players around them. Having said that Southgate has mentioned our unique style as a reason for not picking our players. Anybody leaving needs to think about whether or not their destination team will enable them to thrive like they have at Brighton. Especially if they go somewhere as turgid as Spurs.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

A lot of has probably got to do with how these players have 'burst onto the scene' and aren't associated with the club's time in the Championship and the Hughton PL years. Therefore, they are deemed 'better' than stalwarts such as March, Dunk and Groß.

There's probably also a bit of #TeamsLikeBrighton snobbery and that these players 'deserve their chance at the highest level', or some such drivel.

Finally, don't forget the role of the agent. Disgusting as it is, they are only doing their job in the best way if they are negotiating a big-money move for their client on a regular basis, which would no doubt be more lucrative than contract extensions...

 

[Carlos BC]

As the transfer talk around some of our players ramps up again it got me thinking about our genuinely brilliant players who never seem to be on the wrong end of a transfer rumour. Two things:

1) Why is it that the like of March, Dunk, Gross and Veltman are never rumoured to be moving (I know Dunk was in the past but that seems to have mainly been a contract negotiating device!)? They are all fantastic Premier League players. Too good for #TeamsLike (say) Forest or Stains but not regarded as Top Six players? Just regarded now as Brighton players who expect to stay here? Something else?

2) But here's my main thought. The likes of Alexis, Moises, Big Ferg and Mitoma-san really need these players around them IMO. Without Dunk blocking shots and hitting big diagonals and generally being VERY comfortable on the ball, without Velts stout defending, partnering March and the dark arts, without March's assists, cut ins, drawing of defenders and preventing doubling up, without Gross being so damn creative from anywhere on the pitch (so much that he's been all three of his gaffers' undroppable player), the guys potentially eyeing up big money moves in the next couple of seasons really aren't anywhere near as desirable.

And, yes, I know Ale Mac won the World Cup but he had Messi drawing two players away from him and Argentina are also a very good team.

Looking at it like that, Todd needs to buy our entire team and coaching staff next time.

 

[Weststander]

Jason Steele - I think he’s quality, clearly he’s worked incredibly hard to seize this wonderful opportunity. At his age and with his modest cv, imho he won’t be on anyone’s radar. I’m glad for that.

 

[Surf's Up]

As the transfer talk around some of our players ramps up again it got me thinking about our genuinely brilliant players who never seem to be on the wrong end of a transfer rumour. Two things:

1) Why is it that the like of March, Dunk, Gross and Veltman are never rumoured to be moving (I know Dunk was in the past but that seems to have mainly been a contract negotiating device!)? They are all fantastic Premier League players. Too good for #TeamsLike (say) Forest or Stains but not regarded as Top Six players? Just regarded now as Brighton players who expect to stay here? Something else?

2) But here's my main thought. The likes of Alexis, Moises, Big Ferg and Mitoma-san really need these players around them IMO. Without Dunk blocking shots and hitting big diagonals and generally being VERY comfortable on the ball, without Velts stout defending, partnering March and the dark arts, without March's assists, cut ins, drawing of defenders and preventing doubling up, without Gross being so damn creative from anywhere on the pitch (so much that he's been all three of his gaffers' undroppable player), the guys potentially eyeing up big money moves in the next couple of seasons really aren't anywhere near as desirable.

And, yes, I know Ale Mac won the World Cup but he had Messi drawing two players away from him and Argentina are also a very good team.

Which is why, despite being a reprehensible human specimen, Andy Jacobs has a point when he advises other clubs to never buy a Brighton player because they will never play as well for the new club as they do for Brighton!!

 

[Guinness Boy]

Exciting “flair” players get more clicks, more retweets etc and therefore make journalists more money.

As much as I love Dunk, March, Groß etc they aren’t going to get the 14 year olds & West Africans excited enough to cause a storm on Twitter.

Cynical, depressing and almost certainly the right answer.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Exciting “flair” players get more clicks, more retweets etc and therefore make journalists more money.

As much as I love Dunk, March, Groß etc they aren’t going to get the 14 year olds & West Africans excited enough to cause a storm on Twitter.

Fab dropped a bollock with Percy Tau