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Sir Gus has decided which players are getting new contracts
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You reckon?
I think the reason Virgo was left out last week and probably tomorrow is so Gus can have a look at Hoyte. If Virgo hadn't done enough to impress Gus then he would have started last week/be starting this week. I think he's done enough to earn a deal. Hoyte on the other hand...
I think the reason Virgo was left out last week and probably tomorrow is so Gus can have a look at Hoyte. If Virgo hadn't done enough to impress Gus then he would have started last week/be starting this week. I think he's done enough to earn a deal. Hoyte on the other hand...
Superphil
Dismember
Did the arsegas work that all by themselves, or has this "news" been around since last time he said nothing would be dealt with till we were safe/end of the season? They are depsarate for a headline aren't they, and that isn't even a headline, I reckon an eskimo who has never heard of the Albion could have put the details together and taken a guess that the decisions might have already been made, or of course they might not have been made yet, but thier guess is as good as anybodies guess.
Mendoza
NSC's Most Stalked
After the performance at Hartlepool, I reckon they already know as there was a massive lack of effort put in, it looked like they knew they had nothing to play for. A pre season friendly type game
I get the feeling it might see a few more of those before the end of the season, win tomorrow and we are safe, could get rather dull afterwards.
jordanseagull
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- Feb 11, 2009
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Bad decision. Should have made them fight for the contracts tomorrow. 
Maybe, but those players who feel that they do not have a future at Brighton should still put in the effort, even if only to impress for future employment.
After all, if Slade is manager still with Orient next year he may well coming looking for our cast offs. Same with Adams.
Similarly, thoes players who are probably gonna get new contracts, that doesn't guarantee a 1st team spot. So all to play for.
After all, if Slade is manager still with Orient next year he may well coming looking for our cast offs. Same with Adams.
Similarly, thoes players who are probably gonna get new contracts, that doesn't guarantee a 1st team spot. So all to play for.
The Large One
Who's Next?
Bad decision. Should have made them fight for the contracts tomorrow.
They are.
supaseagull
Well-known member
I reckon those who'll be released / put on transfer list / Loaned will be :
Steve Brinkhurst - Season long loan
Josh Pelling - Released
George Barker - Season long loan
Craig Davies - Released
Jamie Smith - Released
Colin Hawkins - Released
Gary Hart - Released
James Tunnicliffe - Transfer List
Liam Dickinson - Transfer List
Dean Cox - Released
Jake Wright - Released
Michel Kuipers - Released
Nicky Forster - Released
Jim McNulty - Transfer List
That will leave a squad of :
Tommy Elphick
Adam El-Abd
Mitch Walker
Glen Murray
Gary Dicker
Andrew Crofts
Adam Virgo
Elliott Bennett
Steve Cook
Chris Holroyd
Alan Navarro
...and then we'll sign
Inigo Calderon
Lee Hendrie
Kazenga Lua Lua
Marcos Painter
Peter Brezovan
Which means a squad of 16 players and so I can see us bringing in another 8 or 9 new faces over the summer months.
Steve Brinkhurst - Season long loan
Josh Pelling - Released
George Barker - Season long loan
Craig Davies - Released
Jamie Smith - Released
Colin Hawkins - Released
Gary Hart - Released
James Tunnicliffe - Transfer List
Liam Dickinson - Transfer List
Dean Cox - Released
Jake Wright - Released
Michel Kuipers - Released
Nicky Forster - Released
Jim McNulty - Transfer List
That will leave a squad of :
Tommy Elphick
Adam El-Abd
Mitch Walker
Glen Murray
Gary Dicker
Andrew Crofts
Adam Virgo
Elliott Bennett
Steve Cook
Chris Holroyd
Alan Navarro
...and then we'll sign
Inigo Calderon
Lee Hendrie
Kazenga Lua Lua
Marcos Painter
Peter Brezovan
Which means a squad of 16 players and so I can see us bringing in another 8 or 9 new faces over the summer months.
Nappy thrower
Banned
Virgo will go.
Brian Fantana
Well-known member
I reckon Gus will keep Tunni and maybe Dicko, other than that I would agree with your list.
BRIGHT ON Q
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- Jul 5, 2003
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I hope your right.
HP Seagull
Danny Cullip: Hero
- Sep 26, 2008
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So do I. That squad, with a few quality additions, would be a vast improvement on what we've had the last few seasons and would give us a shout of getting promoted.
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
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i think it would be foolish to release Kuipiers without a replacement signed. he may not be great but he is OK, got us up before and prepared to sit on the bench as a reserve (well has done it often enoug at least).
I would guess the pros...
Peter Brezovan - Offer Contract
Steve Brinkhurst - Release
Íñigo Calderón - Offer Contract
Steve Cook - Release
Dean Cox - Release
Nicky Forster - Release
Grant Hall - Release
Gary Hart - Release
Colin Hawkins - Release
Michel Kuipers - Offer Contract
Josh Pelling - Release
Jamie Smith - Release
Adam Virgo - Offer Contract
and from the youth getting pro contracts...
Lewis Dunk
George Barker
James Smith
Peter Brezovan - Offer Contract
Steve Brinkhurst - Release
Íñigo Calderón - Offer Contract
Steve Cook - Release
Dean Cox - Release
Nicky Forster - Release
Grant Hall - Release
Gary Hart - Release
Colin Hawkins - Release
Michel Kuipers - Offer Contract
Josh Pelling - Release
Jamie Smith - Release
Adam Virgo - Offer Contract
and from the youth getting pro contracts...
Lewis Dunk
George Barker
James Smith
jordanseagull
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- Feb 11, 2009
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No, they are not.
Those who have contracts, have them. Those who don't, wont. If Virgo doesn't have a renewal offer and has a blinder for the rest of the season, he still wont have a contract.
murraymints4brighton
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I disagree with releasing Hawkins, I think despite his donkey antics he may be the experience we need. if you are looking at the center backs I would release Virgo and have El-Abd, Elphick, Hawkins and a Prem/Champ center back.
portslade seagull
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Holroyd season long loan.....please
Worthai Seagull
Wenners
Pardon..what are you on ? Hawkins was barely adequate under Adams and Slade. Gus is taking us to another level...one which Hawkins will never get to .
Plus his knee is knackered !
Experience is only ok if you can play !