Tom Cairney

[sparkie]

Youngest son told me that he read somewhere that when we get promoted we will not splash the cash on players but stick with the present squad basically, which I find rather surprising as I would have expected TB to want us to be secure in the Premier rather than recoup his money.

Evolution not revolution.

We'll look at replacing the returning loanees, and out of contract players.

That'll mean 7 or 8 new higher quality signings anyway, no need to do much more than that.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Youngest son told me that he read somewhere that IF we got promoted we would not splash the cash on players but stick with the present squad basically, which I find rather surprising as I would have expected TB to want us to be secure in the Premier rather than recoup his money.

Amended accordingly

 

[lancyclaret]

Championship players like Cairney will cost EVEN MORE in the summer than they do now - Burnley paid £10 million for Hendrick in August and £13 million for Brady in January.

I read somwhere that Fulham would want £20 million for Cairney....they could easily get that if they are not promoted.

 

[spence]

Championship players like Cairney will cost EVEN MORE in the summer than they do now - Burnley paid £10 million for Hendrick in August and £13 million for Brady in January.

I read somwhere that Fulham would want £20 million for Cairney....they could easily get that if they are not promoted.

No they wouldn't. Untried at that level.

 

[lancyclaret]

No they wouldn't. Untried at that level.

Hendrick had ZERO Premier League experience, and who was not even certain starter at Derby, cost £10 million LAST YEAR.....prices have gone up with the extra Sky TV money.

Try to sign any Derby player in the summer....they'd cost a fortune.

 

[Peter Grummit]

Hendrick had ZERO Premier League experience, and who was not even certain starter at Derby, cost £10 million LAST YEAR.....prices have gone up with the extra Sky TV money.

Try to sign any Derby player in the summer....they'd cost a fortune.

British/Irish players overpriced. We have targets elsewhere. Trick is to get those who would integrate with our spirit ie. Knocky not Elvis. That would be CH's big management challenge next year, IF we go up.

PG

 

[Commander]

I'll not give you false platitudes about not wanting to be rude, instead I'm just going to be rude
Brighton won't have the same problems as Burnley, because Brighton (Tony Bloom) isn't as stupid as Burnley!

Sure the season after a promotion is always tough, like every other season I have no idea if this years promoted teams will sink or swim.

But what Mr Bloom has attempted to do is future proof the Albion.
There's the stadium that Burnley could only dream about.
A training facility that ALL clubs, with the exception of Man City, can only dream about.
One of the most respected managers in football.
Backed up by a committed and most importantly consistent board.

I know feck all about the inner works of the club but even I know, for a fact, the Albion will not be 'forced to pay over the odds' for anybody.
With everything in place TB won't he held to ransom by some 2 bit, overpaid, overhyped, Championship mercenaries agent.

I don't imagine any player would be welcome if they tried to squeeze a bit more from TB after being presented with the whole package.

It's a nice idea, but I think you may be in for a shock. How many of didn't baulk at the idea of us spending nearly £5 million for a defender from Blackburn in the Championship? How's that turned out?

The market is the market, if we get to the Premier League then we'll be paying what everybody else pays, regardless of how good a Chairman Tony Bloom is.

 

[Stat Brother]

It's a nice idea, but I think you may be in for a shock. How many of didn't baulk at the idea of us spending nearly £5 million for a defender from Blackburn in the Championship? How's that turned out?

The market is the market, if we get to the Premier League then we'll be paying what everybody else pays, regardless of how good a Chairman Tony Bloom is.

All true, although I still can't see TB wading into the Premier League like a chavvy lottery winner.

TB didn't pay nearly £5m for Duffy.
If NSC is to be believed that figure is after add-ons and bonuses etc (fingers crossed all of which will be paid), for a player who appears to be a bit of a bargain.

 

[Machiavelli]

Hendrick had ZERO Premier League experience, and who was not even certain starter at Derby, cost £10 million LAST YEAR.....prices have gone up with the extra Sky TV money.

Try to sign any Derby player in the summer....they'd cost a fortune.

No, **** off. Burnley can sign Derby players. We've got our sights set higher.
FWIW, unless Fulham are promoted, they'll have to sell Cairney in the summer, and they won't get £20m for him.

 

[Marshy]

As much as I would like Cairney for example, the value will be in geting players from abroad. Its more of a risk granted but literally a quarter of the price..

 

[Biscuit Barrel]

As much as I would like Cairney for example, the value will be in geting players from abroad. Its more of a risk granted but literally a quarter of the price..

I agree with regard to getting better value players from abroad. However, it does seem that since CH has been in charge, most of the signings have been from other English clubs. I am not sure that will change.

 

[Marshy]

I agree with regard to getting better value players from abroad. However, it does seem that since CH has been in charge, most of the signings have been from other English clubs. I am not sure that will change.

it may well when we get quoted 15 million upwards for every half decent playr in UK

 

[Kaiser_Soze]

It's a nice idea, but I think you may be in for a shock. How many of didn't baulk at the idea of us spending nearly £5 million for a defender from Blackburn in the Championship? How's that turned out?

The market is the market, if we get to the Premier League then we'll be paying what everybody else pays, regardless of how good a Chairman Tony Bloom is.

I think the issue with Duffy wasn't the money. It was the fact he scored 3 own goals in two games and then got sent off in his next game. I think a lot of people would have had an issue even if we signed him on a free. He didn't exactly look like the rock solid defender we've seen for the rest of the season.

 

[Biscuit]

Would love him in a Brighton shirt but doubt I'll see it happen. Even if we're promoted I can imagine some head mental club like Villa, Derby or Palace offering him better terms.

I think we'll look to unearth gems, not sign 'big names' if we make the Prem.

 

[Springal]

West Brom made an approach to sign Tom Cairney

 

[BensGrandad]

West Brom made an approach to sign Tom Cairney

Could we be interested and using Norwood as a part ex.

 

[BensGrandad]

Could we be interested and using Norwood as a part ex.

People suggesting this on twitter apparently.

 

[Brian Munich]

People suggesting this on twitter apparently.

No they aren’t.

And you’re speaking to yourself again.

 

[LVGull]

No they aren’t.

And you’re speaking to yourself again.

Lol. He’s trying to hit 70,000 posts by the end of the week. #fakenews

 

[BensGrandad]

No they aren’t.

And you’re speaking to yourself again.

No I am not as I suggested it and just giving a general update that my son tells me it is on twitter being suggested I wouldnt know as I do not do or know anything about twitter