[Albion] Supporters attitude towards players leaving…

[Poskettspurpose]

I think the point is that you have a structure in place that defines earnings and salaries for players, and if a player reaches the point of someone else offering riches and a chance beyond that, then at the right price you have to sell or have someone toxic in the dressing room. That is the balancing act you have to play.

Can't speak for what TB is ultimately looking to do, but the club is laying down foundations, probably at some cost, to scout and explore talent around the world. Not only does this identify some absolute stars in the making, our global presence has been transformed in a relatively short period of time. Even without the World Cup, in South America, Japan, Africa - Brighton is suddenly a team worth paying attention to. You not only get a player, you get an extended fan base and exposure.

This bigger global reach isn't just shirt sales, the sponsorship opportunities are multiplied from provincial football team to global brand that other brands will pay to be associated with. It is one area of growth that the Albion can really tap into to.

For me, Tony's unique ownership isn't just that he's a fan, it's the detailed knowledge and effort he puts into owning a football club. I heard from a friend of a friend, and what has cropped up now and again that TB keeps a spreadsheet of potential candidates for every role at the club, constantly monitoring the world of football for who is doing what in their field of expertise, whether scouting, coaching, analysis etc. He meets regularly not only with senior figures at the club, but roles throughout the staff, chatting about what what they are doing, what they need, how their role is. I don't think many owners put that kind of time into it.

I 100% agree Mr Bloom is a remarkable character and he's taking us on an incredible journey to I'm not quite sure where, but wherever it is it will be fun trying to get there.

 

[Lenny Rider]

We used to not have to worry about this. When we were shit.

I still get dewey eyed when I think of the day we sent Ashley Neal back to Liverpool.

 

[Lenny Rider]

The only worry is that the more successful we are, the shorter the time we will be able to hang on to our best players; when we have someone really good, I'd rather thet were in the stripes for more than one season!

Put it this way - given the choice, would you rsther just miss out on Europe but go into next season with Caicedo, Mac, Mitoma and Ferguson, all with this season under their belt - or start our first European campaign (and next season's PL) without Caicedo, Mac, Mitoma and Ferguson?

To be honest, I'd watch us play in Europe next season with Michael Mahoney-Johnson and Stafford Browne up top.

Nothing lasts forever, we've just got to enjoy it whilst its here.

 

[macbeth]

I await with interest what happens in the future, as I can't help think that sooner or later someone like Chelsea will come a cropper by pushing their luck just a bit too far.

here's hoping

 

[Pavilionaire]

Anyone reviewing the English domestic game over the last 15-20 years would have to conclude that there are 6 teams who win stuff and everybody else - to a greater or lesser extent - is feeding those 6 teams.

I expect that we will lose our all of our crown jewels, just as West ham did 20-odd years ago and Southampton did c. 10 years ago.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Which family?

Is it the Driscoll Brothers?