[Albion] Stephens to Burnley (deal now confirmed)

[HastingsSeagull]

Good player for us but the right time. We're stacked at the position and he finally deserves his move to that racist sh*thole. They might really struggle this season if get a few injuries.

Best of luck to him though (except when playing against us).

 

[Dolph Ins]

I supose this means Solly can cement his position as 1st choice fans scapegoat.

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

If true... sad to see him go as he has been a great servant for us but it's the right time. Last year his effectiveness was starting to wane and I think Bissouma is an upgrade.

Good luck Dale (but not against us)

 

[Uh_huh_him]

So far this is just Twitter rumours isn't it?

Anything credible yet?

 

[aolstudios]

Started on this thread as far as I can tell

 

[Hugo Rune]

Nice fit for Burnley if it happens , will do well in a Dyche set up as the deepest midfielder I'd imagine , been a good player for us , he had the disappointment of not being able to move on when he wanted to but got his head down and did his job .

Not 100% sure I like the idea of losing a player with his experience to a rival of similar if not better league placings standard but if he gets a 3 year deal there then goid luck to the bloke .

Sadly, I bet they’ve paid about the same as we paid for Lamptey as he is in his last year of his contract with us. Not a lot to reinvest.

Dale is perfect for Dyche and will improve them, much like Barnes did when they grabbed him from us for next to nothing as well.

I only hope we do the decent thing and relieve them of 6 points this season.

I’d certainly not be too disappointed if Burnley join WBA and Fulham in the Championship this time next year but this signing of Stephens could scupper that.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

i don't mean to be rude, but; so long, and thanks for all the fish.

gotta be a wedge off our wage bill

Fish?

Sorry getting old....


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[Kalimantan Gull]

Make the first year a loan, with a ban on him playing against us please.

I think a loan would be most likely, I'm not sure Burnley would be keen to commit to a multi-year contract straight away, see how he does and then offer him a deal in the summer when his contract with us is up.

 

[Madafwo]

Fish?

Sorry getting old....


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Yet you don't get a reference that it's older than I am? It's from Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

Either you're properly ancient, or not as old as you think.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I’m feeling rather guilty about the criticism I’ve given him over the years. In my defence, I wasn’t to know he was going to Burnley, but still.

 

[dwayne]

I think a loan would be most likely, I'm not sure Burnley would be keen to commit to a multi-year contract straight away, see how he does and then offer him a deal in the summer when his contract with us is up.

Why would we allow that !!? We might as well keep him. They need to pay up or p1ss off.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Stephens going to Burnley

Yet you don't get a reference that it's older than I am? It's from Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

Either you're properly ancient, or not as old as you think.

Watched it once - thought it was crap.....
Not for me - still none the wiser [emoji2]

Edit - Just googled - had never heard of it.


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[Guinness Boy]

Fish?

Sorry getting old....


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Douglas Adams reference.

Meanwhile, I can see nothing at all actually linking Stephens with Burrnley apart from their failed 4m bid a few years ago

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Douglas Adams reference.

Meanwhile, I can see nothing at all actually linking Stephens with Burrnley apart from their failed 4m bid a few years ago

Wonder if we’re in Hughton to Bristol City territory


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[Moshe Gariani]

I remember when we signed Dale. My son was playing football in the park with a young Charlton fan who was absolutely gutted that we were taking away his favourite player.

Dale has not been many Albion fans favourite player but we have been very, very spoiled during his time with us. An outstanding footballer who contributed hugely to some brilliant matches and seasons.

If the rumour is correct, or indeed if not, then all best wishes and thanks to Dale.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Douglas Adams reference.

Meanwhile, I can see nothing at all actually linking Stephens with Burrnley apart from their failed 4m bid a few years ago

Same here, I’m wondering if this is a really sick joke.

 

[Marshy]

If he goes good luck to him. Top man and player. I will hopefully get to clap him back at the Amex one day soon.

 

[chaileyjem]

So far this is just Twitter rumours isn't it?

Anything credible yet?

No. There is no reporting.
He came off injured against Portstmouth which explains his absence from the squad yesterday.
Do Burnley need another midfielder ?

 

[Mo Gosfield]

No. There is no reporting.
He came off injured against Portstmouth which explains his absence from the squad yesterday.
Do Burnley need another midfielder ?

They offloaded Hendrick to Newcastle.

 

[Martlet]

I remember when we signed Dale. My son was playing football in the park with a young Charlton fan who was absolutely gutted that we were taking away his favourite player.

Dale has not been many Albion fans favourite player but we have been very, very spoiled during his time with us. An outstanding footballer who contributed hugely to some brilliant matches and seasons.

If the rumour is correct, or indeed if not, then all best wishes and thanks to Dale.

This 100% (other than the kids football bit which I can't comment on).

Dale deserves a fantastic place in our history - a great club man, always did what was asked of him (took the abuse undeservedly imo), first-choice midfielder under five Brighton managers, and made the step-up to the Prem when many others didn't.

He's also a really good bloke - my son was mascot on his birthday a few years ago and Dale looked after him brilliantly. I'll be sorry to see him go, and wish him nothing but success (until we play him, obvs).