** Update: Will Buckley moves to Sunderland confirmed, three-year deal **

[Green Cross Code Man]

I always remember the words of Micky Adams at a Fans Forum c. 2001: "Don't sell a player unless you have a replacement already lined up".

Dodgy hamstrings or not, this sale makes no sense. We've already got £12million in the bank from players sales, so don't need to sell. Or is there something we haven't been told?

Perhaps the player just fancies playing in the top division? May be a good reason for some.

 

[L2MidgetGem B.H.A Seagull]

Perhaps the player just fancies playing in the top division? May be a good reason for some.

But It feels like we're having a clearout sale. Don't make sence really. Maybe something other than FFP Is In the way. Tony's not been In any major poker tourneys lately has he?

 

[algie]

Gutted. What a player. Really trying to remain positive. He wouldn't have fitted into Sami's formation. But this had better be part of a huge masterplan to revolutionise the team.

If that is the case then you can say that about LuaLua and possibly March. I doubt that's the case.

 

[Napper]

If that is the case then you can say that about LuaLua and possibly March. I doubt that's the case.

March is seen as a cm now I think.

Lua lua been played there to .

Would t surprise me if that is the thinking ,

All ok if we spend big on 2 amazing wing backs

Stinks all this

 

[Pavilionaire]

Perhaps the player just fancies playing in the top division? May be a good reason for some.

He signed a four and a half year deal in Jan 13, so he still has 3 years of it to run. Back then we were riding high under Gus.

There is no way Sami would be happy to see the back of a young, creative player like Buckley. Gus has proved he is a decent manager and if he thinks he can do a job in the Prem then there's really no question when fully fit he can tear up this division. Indeed, any manager worth his salt would want to try and work the magic to get the best out of him because he is a game-changer. This is why Poyet has bought him.

It's ironic that we were told our previous poor training ground was a contributory factor to his dodgy hamstrings, yet the moment we move into a state of the art training facility tailor-made to get him to his physical best he's off.

Quite honestly I don't know what the ****s going on at the club. The only way they can make this move palatable to me is to replace him with Elliott Bennett.

 

[perseus]

Buckley can't be replaced. I have waited 50 years for a good winger with pace.

 

[Hotchilidog]

Given Buckley's injury record I can see why we have taken the money, but this squad is now woefully short in terms of personnel. I think we are all in dire need of a pick me up as regards transfer news.

 

[Puppet Master]

Another chant gone now then. Soon be back to the days of ALBIYAWN and nothing else.

 

[Foolg]

Buckley can't be replaced. I have waited 50 years for a good winger with pace.

Elliot Bennett was as quick, if not quicker. He also got far more assists than Buckley.

In fact I recall Bennett could have pursued a career as a sprinter?

 

[The Brighton Buzz]

To make our squad competitive again we need more than 3 players. More like 5-6 players

Agree with this after yesterdays game. We look very short in midfield and up front

 

[brakespear]

For those of you thinking this isn't good, how would you feel if we were signing Will Buckley? Knowing what we do today about him, knowing that on his day he is capable of ripping even the best defences in this division apart, but that those days are few and far between. Knowing that he may spend up to a 3rd of the season out injured and another 3rd getting back to fitness. Would you be happy for Brighton to spend 2.5 million on this lad? Or would you be saying we can do better?

Thanks for the memories Will. Hope your injury record seriously improves and you go on to be a world beater.

Good point

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Of course we will miss Will. But if a player wants to leave to move to the Premiership it is not easy to keep him.

Thanks for the memories - and I hope it all goes well for the lad.

 

[Wilko]

What the actual **** is going on at the Albion? Something seriously wrong in house at the moment.

 

[spongy]

I've always the ultimate optimist, but now my faith is beginning to wobble a bit. Perhaps it's reading all the negativity on here, not sure but now our squad has been ripped to pieces since January I'm beginning to panic.

 

[Zebedee]

Good luck Will. Another one deserting what appears to be a sinking ship.

 

[Shoreham Beach Seagull]

Elliot Bennett was as quick, if not quicker. He also got far more assists than Buckley.

In fact I recall Bennett could have pursued a career as a sprinter?

If we signed Bennett I would forget about any problems we have had so far this transfer window

 

[Foolg]

If we signed Bennett I would forget about any problems we have had so far this transfer window

We won't sign Bennett. He started for Norwich, and they may well lose Redmond still.

I'd be more than happy for us to bid for Anthony Pilkington though, surplus to requirements and has scored goals at every club he's played for.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Much like the Bridcutt deal I feel we've undersold. Oh well.

I wonder what the plan is? Did we push the boat out going for promotion the first few seasons and now are reeling in the spending, happy to tread water until the academy starts paying off?

Or i this some part of a masterplan where we have a tough first season under FFP only to emerge next season in a really strong position? Kind of like Hamilton going to Mercedes.

 

[seagully]

I feel strangely optimistic today. Purely because things can only get better right?!

 

[Greavsey]

We won't sign Bennett. He started for Norwich, and they may well lose Redmond still.

I'd be more than happy for us to bid for Anthony Pilkington though, surplus to requirements and has scored goals at every club he's played for.

Pilkington signed for Cardiff today...