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[Football] Roberto Firmino on a free?



Shooting Star

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Apr 29, 2011
2,881
Suffolk
Would Uncle Tony's arse twitch like a haddock just pulled from the sea at this thought? Yes.
There'll be a fair few of those on March 19th...
 






Hugo Rune

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Feb 23, 2012
23,570
Brighton
This sort of signing has to be a possibility if we lose Welbz this summer. With so many young players in the squad, I really thinks we should be replacing experienced pros like Lallana and Welbz with other (slightly younger) experienced pros.

If we’re also signing the Johnny Brazilian and the Otávio Brazilian, this signing could really make sense to form a lovely, neatly trimmed, threesome.
 


Cowfold Seagull

Fan of the 17 bus
Apr 22, 2009
22,093
Cowfold
If I understand it right he turned down an extension. Not the same as for Welbeck/Lallana in other words... this bloke most likely wants to go to Saudi Arabia or something and get a fat last contract. Not going to get that in Brighton.
Yep he will be looking for one last fat payday. The complete antipathy of the sort of player that we will be interested in.
 


Cowfold Seagull

Fan of the 17 bus
Apr 22, 2009
22,093
Cowfold
This sort of signing has to be a possibility if we lose Welbz this summer. With so many young players in the squad, I really thinks we should be replacing experienced pros like Lallana and Welbz with other (slightly younger) experienced pros.

If we’re also signing the Johnny Brazilian and the Otávio Brazilian, this signing could really make sense to form a lovely, neatly trimmed, threesome.
Dream on.
 






South Oz Seagull

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Jan 2, 2022
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Norwood SA
On the Football Daily Radio 5 Live podcast they paint a very rosy picture. The say he's much loved at Liverpool, he's not up himself like a lot of his contemporaries and there will be numerous clubs lining up to get the 31 year old in England and overseas. Of course he won't come cheap though.
 


5Ways Gull

È quello che è
Feb 2, 2009
1,143
Fiveways, Brighton
I know a few very knowledgable Liverpool fans who reckoned Firmino was the absolute engine behind their success. They absolutely loved him, and still do.

Could he come to Brighton and do a job? Yes.

Could he make every player in the dressing room ask for a pay rise after seeing what he's on? Yes.

Would Uncle Tony's arse twitch like a haddock just pulled from the sea at this thought? Yes.

I have no answers.
I would dispute your last point. I don't think Uncle Tony has those sorts of thoughts. If there was no chance of it happening he wouldn't waste the time.
 




Motogull

Todd Warrior
Sep 16, 2005
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Normally I'd say 'it has got Everton and West Ham written all over it' but swapping red for blue might be a problem. This will get Beaky exited as a possible Dibley replacement in his quest to secure investment.
 


WhingForPresident

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Feb 23, 2009
17,202
Marlborough
Reports he is being offered out to PL clubs with Fulham and Sheff U mentioned. CF/ST obviously isn't one of our priorities for strengthening and he's no spring chicken at 32, but I think he'd definitely be a worthwhile addition to our squad. A really intelligent player who should pick up De Zerbi's style easily and would be a great influence on Joao Pedro and Fergie. Two former teammates already here as well. I'd love to see him turn out for the Albion, even if only a deal until the end of the season.
 


DJ NOBO

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Jul 18, 2004
6,796
Wiltshire
Reports he is being offered out to PL clubs with Fulham and Sheff U mentioned. CF/ST obviously isn't one of our priorities for strengthening and he's no spring chicken at 32, but I think he'd definitely be a worthwhile addition to our squad. A really intelligent player who should pick up De Zerbi's style easily and would be a great influence on Joao Pedro and Fergie. Two former teammates already here as well. I'd love to see him turn out for the Albion, even if only a deal until the end of the season.
No thanks.
It would likely take him til the end of the season to get up to speed.
He was never that good in the first place - his stats were flattered by playing in a good team.
And it would be one too many 30 something ex-big team stars
 




Johnny RoastBeef

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Jan 11, 2016
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No thanks.
It would likely take him til the end of the season to get up to speed.
He was never that good in the first place - his stats were flattered by playing in a good team.
And it would be one too many 30 something ex-big team stars

I guess you've never taken the time to really watch him play if you think he was never that good. Have a look at this lot.

 


willalbion

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May 8, 2006
1,580
London
Reports he is being offered out to PL clubs with Fulham and Sheff U mentioned. CF/ST obviously isn't one of our priorities for strengthening and he's no spring chicken at 32, but I think he'd definitely be a worthwhile addition to our squad. A really intelligent player who should pick up De Zerbi's style easily and would be a great influence on Joao Pedro and Fergie. Two former teammates already here as well. I'd love to see him turn out for the Albion, even if only a deal until the end of the season.
His teeth are wayyyy too white.
 










beorhthelm

A. Virgo, Football Genius
Jul 21, 2003
35,953
No thanks.
It would likely take him til the end of the season to get up to speed.
He was never that good in the first place - his stats were flattered by playing in a good team.
And it would be one too many 30 something ex-big team stars
are you saying coming to Brighton would not be playing in a good team ???
 






Coldeanseagull

Opinionated
Mar 13, 2013
8,306
Coldean
Yes, it's nice to have a team of youngsters running around, but you can't beat experience. A job share with Welbeck would really bring on our up and comings
 




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