Vicente

[Acker79]

Do people realise that he was fit for much of last season, but Gus didn't opt to play him?

Or he claimed he was fit after leaving the club knowing if he had a reputation of being injured and unfit even for a championship side he might have a bit of trouble getting a new contract elsewhere, on any sort of decent money.

 

[TonyW]

He was on the bench a lot, suggesting he was probably fit.

 

[Betfair Bozo]

There's fit and there's fit. Orlandi and KLL were on the bench on Sat but neither is fit.

 

[Simster]

Hey, I'm with HKFC- I don't necessarily think he's the answer to our prayers, but if he comes cheap, I'm more than willing to be proved wrong.

I did feel there were games when he was here in which his mere presence stifled our game, as it came across as though the other players felt as though they had to pass to him at all times, even when there were better options available. When opponents successfully crowded him out, that was it, we were stuffed.

So I'm still not sure. That said, we do need a little more creativity in the middle, and he is potentially the sort of player that can unlock a defence in a heartbeat.

There were certainly times when he did stifle our midfield for the reasons you mention, but actually more so in his first season here than any other time.

But apart from anything else, he was often streets ahead of anyone else on the pitch and you'd think that would be enough to want him back. Then again, Abdul Razak probably put in one of the best 3 or 4 midfield performances I've ever seen by anyone at the Amex (against Ipswich when they brought that shìt banner), and no-one is clamouring to have him back. Different issues from Vicente of course, but wouldn't he be worth a punt?

 

[TonyW]

There's fit and there's fit. Orlandi and KLL were on the bench on Sat but neither is fit.

Is true

 

[The Large One]

Deadline day isn't an issue for Vicente, as he is a free agent anyway.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

But apart from anything else, he was often streets ahead of anyone else on the pitch and you'd think that would be enough to want him back. Then again, Abdul Razak probably put in one of the best 3 or 4 midfield performances I've ever seen by anyone at the Amex (against Ipswich when they brought that shìt banner), and no-one is clamouring to have him back. Different issues from Vicente of course, but wouldn't he be worth a punt?

Signed for Anzhi, no?

 

[hans kraay fan club]

There's fit and there's fit. Orlandi and KLL were on the bench on Sat but neither is fit.

There's a few (my wife included) that would be prepared to FIGHT you over that statement!

 

[Simster]

On loan. No idea how long for or the terms of his loan. But anyway, he won't be on anyone's radar.

 

[wallyback]

There's a few (my wife included) that would be prepared to FIGHT you over that statement!

Nice one!

 

[Betfair Bozo]

There's a few (my wife included) that would be prepared to FIGHT you over that statement!

Oops, please tell Mrs HKFC I meant no offence. I meant they have poorly limbs.

 

[Mr Smggles]

There's a few (my wife included) that would be prepared to FIGHT you over that statement!

Tell me about it!

 

[JBizzleBeard]

I would LOVE Vicente back. As already been said Saturday was a prime example of why we could do with him.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Tell me about it!

Orlandi is a very handsome man.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

The Argus now running an article on it which includes this -

A source close to the former Valencia star told The Argus: "It is a good moment for Brighton to try to sign again Vicente.

"I think they are looking for a number 10 and Vicente has to decide now among one of the offers that he has.


It sounds like his agent is getting desperate to get someone to sign him.

 

[Nathan]

The Argus now running an article on it which includes this -

A source close to the former Valencia star told The Argus: "It is a good moment for Brighton to try to sign again Vicente.

"I think they are looking for a number 10 and Vicente has to decide now among one of the offers that he has.


It sounds like his agent is getting desperate to get someone to sign him.

So have we made him an offer then?

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

So have we made him an offer then?

Hope so. Would absolutely love him back here.

 

[TSB]

So have we made him an offer then?

No. If he had any other offers, he'd have taken one by now rather than getting his agent to state how desperate he is.

 

[Hungry Joe]

I'd love it if Vicente came back, LOVE IT.

 

[Chicken Runner61]

I did hear this last week from someone who might know! I posted it on the other transfer thread