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[Albion] Tony Bloom Interview
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Cheeky Monkey
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- Jul 17, 2003
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If someone can precis it at some point, for all of those of us whose attention spans have been destroyed by the internet age that’d be great. Just a one line summation would be good. Tks in advance.
Justice
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He’s going large on a striker sick of Maups missing sitters.
He’s quite happy, he’s not hanging his hat on any specific target, though a cup final would be nice, and he feels we have a strong squad of players to compete for the season ahead.
On Cucu, he’d just say he’s a favourite among the management, in the dressing room and with the fans, and at present there have been no bids for him.
Basically, we're doing vey well and he's very happy.
Greg Bobkin
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- May 22, 2012
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Ees complicated.
schmunk
Why oh why oh why?
Brian Fantana
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Every time I see, hear or read an interview with Tony, I'm struck by how incredibly lucky we are to have him at the helm. As fans, we may not agree with every single decision made by the club, but goodness me TB has got so many things absolutely spot on over the years.
Nothing new really but no words on "we aim for top 10" and more about just generally being... good. Think that is clever because people tend to be hung up on those kinds of specifics despite there being a fair bit of randomness to it - Brighton could get more points next season and still end up below top 10 or (less likely) vice versa.
Seasider78
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- Nov 14, 2004
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Main takeaway from me he is happy with the squad (strongest we have ever had) so if no more business done he would not be bothered.
- Jul 10, 2003
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Yup, and that is probably a good take... personally I wouldn't be surprised if Brighton are done with first team signings for the summer. The squad is pretty fat at the moment and in order to find improvement in any position it would (likely) take a fair bit of money.
Poyningsgull
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- Apr 12, 2007
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Lazy bugger
Dick Swiveller
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- Sep 9, 2011
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Even if you do say so yourself
Hah. Quoted the wrong post.
- Aug 24, 2020
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That was odd. Have you been on that dodgy Polish vodka again?
doogie004
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No way are we the strongest we have ever been losing Bissouma
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Machiavelli
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Yes, just seen it, not a lot in there. All positive, which is hardly surprising given the finish last season. Strongest squad ever, he claims. My wager is it'll get stronger, as pretty sure we'll get at least one incoming. But, then again, losing Cucurella will weaken it far more than the loss of Bissouma -- and that's even if we do get Tagliafico as a direct replacement.
No but I might just have had an afterwork Sofiero Guld 7.5%
- Oct 17, 2008
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A couple of interesting bits, particularly after saying he is happy with the squad, no plans for recruitment etc. he then goes on to see he’ll be chatting with Graham Potter later that day to discuss the squad, potential recruitment etc.
I take this to mean now Graham has assessed the new guys and the young guys, Graham says “him, him and him” on loan please, I won’t be using them.
I take this to mean now Graham has assessed the new guys and the young guys, Graham says “him, him and him” on loan please, I won’t be using them.