UPDATED: Dale Stephens SIGNS 3.5 Year Deal

[brightonmark1234]

where are these links Oscar is meant to have with clubs in spain

 

[Deleted member 22389]

I'm amazed at the negativity based on virtually zero knowledge of the player. I admit I can only recall seeing him play once, but he looked OK.

So am I. The club have obviously seen something in him. He can't be that bad if he is playing in the Championship.
You never know, he probably just needs to find the right club, he could turn out to be a decent addition.

 

[The Wizard]

where are these links Oscar is meant to have with clubs in spain

Just because he's Spanish and played for Barca?

You seem to moan about every possible signing we could be interested in, no offence like.

 

[Captain Sensible]

Naylor Tweet confirms the bid. Apparently out of contract in the summer and a direct replacement for crofts.

 

[martin tyler]

If he signs give the lad a chance. Some players just need to find the right club. He has played a fair number of games for Charlton so is experienced at this level. People may even be surprised.

 

[stss30]

I can't recall seeing him play, he sounds shit though, sack the board.

 

[Napper]

with a name like Dale he probably had a hard time at school. Seeing as he hasnt become a policeman he may just have a bit of a nasty streak which we can always do with

 

[Uncle C]

Charlton manager Chris Powell has told homesick midfielder Dale Stephens he can leave the club if the right offer comes in.

"It's a hard one with Dale because he had the disappointment of not moving in the transfer window this time last year," said Powell.

"He got on with it and I'm mindful of the fact that he has suffered a little bit with homesickness. We have had discussions with him that if anything transpires that might be right for him to go back up north then we'll look at it.

"But if he's here, as I've always said, if they're fit then they are under consideration regardless of their situation.

"We've had that discussion with him but, of course, it takes a club to pick up the phone and if nobody does, he's here. We've had no real interest from northern clubs and we just have to play it by ear and see if anyone comes in. If they don't he'll have to stay fit and, like any footballer, he will play here."

Like this attitude.

 

[brightonmark1234]

Just because he's Spanish and played for Barca?

You seem to moan about every possible signing we could be interested in, no offence like.

i am not moaning i was just wondering thats all

 

[SweatyMexican]

There is a few doubts about how good Stephens is on this board, however, if Brighton DO want him, then that's good enough for me. They employ people with more knowledge than us about who is the right player to sign. In Bloom we trust and all that.

If he can score goals like this, then he can't be too bad...

 

[B.W.]

More here:

http://www1.skysports.com/football/...ighton-launch-bid-for-charltons-dale-stephens

 

[martin tyler]

Hopefully the 1st of the 4 Oscar wanted before Friday. Maybe 1 more as well if Bridcutt and Buckley leave.
Going to be a fun few days

 

[Urchin]

Talks are in a very advanced stage, according to Charlton equivalent of Naylor.

 

[Prettyboyshaw]

Don't give a sh** what the blinkered on this board think but I really would have hoped for better than this.

 

[casbom]

He's been a solid Champ midfielder who attracted some interest from Aston Villa couple of years ago. Would be a good acquistion to replace Crofts this season and then they can battle it out next season. Only doubt is whether he's still homesick, otherwise if not get him in.

 

[seagully]

If he signs give the lad a chance. Some players just need to find the right club. He has played a fair number of games for Charlton so is experienced at this level. People may even be surprised.

Exactly.

Crofts is a good example- he was unwanted at Gillingham and had been on loan in the Conference when we signed him and has since played in the Prem and been arguably our most important player this season until his injury.

 

[James Bond's body double]

Exactly.

Crofts is a good example- he was unwanted at Gillingham and had been on loan in the Conference when we signed him and has since played in the Prem and been arguably our most important player this season until his injury.

And lets not forget Liam, who knew much about him.

 

[Captain Sensible]

Ok so say this goes through, I want Bridders Gone for 5Mil, Buckley gone for 2Mil and Conway in plus a decent defender!! Nice bit in the bank and a good squad and want away players gone.

 

[martin tyler]

Don't give a sh** what the blinkered on this board think but I really would have hoped for better than this.

Think it is you being blinkered mate. You don t know how he will be for us so give the lad a chance before you jump on his back.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

A colleague of mine says he's a good players, who goes about his business fairly quietly, but does work box to box. sounds just like Crofts.