Wayne Bridge rumours [Merged]

[seagullsovergrimsby]

How much did it cost us to take Blobby Savage on loan

 

[Bladders]

I am sure Bridge will do good job. He is a footballing left back who likes to get forward - so if Gus can get his head right which he did with Vicente - I look forward to seeing him marauding down the left for us.

It just leaves me a bit cold that we are taking a player that (a) we can't afford - to me the rules on this are plain wrong and (b) a bloke who clearly doesn't like the actual game - he is just good at it.

I assume there are no young left-backs available to us that could do the job - because I would feel far happier with one of those.

It's not our fault City are paying him well over the odds of his true value. Young players are nice to have but I get the feeling Brighton are in a 'looking to win now' mentality for this season.

 

[Ernest]

I'd rather Marcos Painter played

 

[misterspatch]

Anyone seen the article in the Argus? "City will ensure his wages, reported to be £90,000 per week, are not a stumbling block." and it goes on to say that the only issue is convincing Bridge to play in the Championship so with Gus' persuasive skills, its looking good.

Albion in for Bridge From The Argus)

 

[Kumquat]

Bridge is seen often in the wine bars of Alderley Edge and Wilmslow, surrounded by wannabe WAGS who want a portion and a slice of his £90k a week.

Whether he can be arsed to give up his mansion for another year and live in a hotel in Hove is questionable.

No fire in his belly, that's the problem.

Exactly my view.

 

[Albumen]

Exactly my view.

Is this a tabloid view or is it the truth? I'm just being devils aardvarc. I know/read nothing of his private life so I'm genuinely interested.

 

[BensGrandad]

Does his GF still live down here either in Brighton or reasonably near by, at least within daily travelling distance. I am sure I read that she stayed down here because of work in London

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

I understand what you're saying, but I'm curious as to how you've arrived at (b). Could you elaborate?

You are at the prime age for a footballer. You are really good at what you do. I mean really good - you have played for your country. You are at a top club in the country, if not Europe. Wouldn't you just want to play the game and make your mark ?

He seems the sort of bloke who is happy to turn up and take the money (and that part of it I understand) - whereas what he should have done over the past few seasons is to make sure he is playing every week. If he loved the game I think he would. However I suspect it is just something he is good at.

I may be completely wrong - but post Saints - that is the impression he has given me.

 

[Simster]

It's not our fault City are paying him well over the odds of his true value. Young players are nice to have but I get the feeling Brighton are in a 'looking to win now' mentality for this season.

But it still sticks in the craw. I don't like the fact a smaller club can take players on loan for a fraction of their wages from bigger clubs, and then boss the league. Apart from anything else, it just provides a tailor made excuse for maintaining the status quo - one where moneybags clubs can have players on £100k a week languishing nowhere near their first team. Bridge should be a Premiership player earning what he's worth, which in today's market is probably around £20k a week.

I'm an Albion fan and obviously want us to have a good side, but the whole thing stinks really.

 

[Kumquat]

Is this a tabloid view or is it the truth? I'm just being devils aardvarc. I know/read nothing of his private life so I'm genuinely interested.

Mancini's view as well reading into what he has said about him.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

I'd rather Marcos Painter played

In some ways - so do I. I am sure Bridge will do a good job if his head is in the right place - but at least Painter is ours. And we can afford him. We can't afford Bridge.

 

[Simster]

You are at the prime age for a footballer. You are really good at what you do. I mean really good - you have played for your country. You are at a top club in the country, if not Europe. Wouldn't you just want to play the game and make your mark ?

He seems the sort of bloke who is happy to turn up and take the money (and that part of it I understand) - whereas what he should have done over the past few seasons is to make sure he is playing every week. If he loved the game I think he would. However I suspect it is just something he is good at.

I may be completely wrong - but post Saints - that is the impression he has given me.

But he's on £90k a week. I love football, but if I was asked to forgo a fair chunk of that to play football elsewhere, I have to admit I would struggle. The real problem is that he is grossly overpaid, and that makes it difficult for him to play football anywhere else.

 

[WhingForPresident]

Bridge is seen often in the wine bars of Alderley Edge and Wilmslow, surrounded by wannabe WAGS who want a portion and a slice of his £90k a week.

Whether he can be arsed to give up his mansion for another year and live in a hotel in Hove is questionable.

No fire in his belly, that's the problem.

This. Used to be a talented player but is more suited to the "Showbiz" pages than the sports section these days.
Maybe Gus will be able to give him the kick up the arse he so badly needs?

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

It's not our fault City are paying him well over the odds of his true value. Young players are nice to have but I get the feeling Brighton are in a 'looking to win now' mentality for this season.

There were not many expressing that view when Cardiff had Bellamy. The rules are just wrong. If you can't afford to pay his wages - you can't afford him.

However - the rules are the rules - so welcome Wayne.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

But he's on £90k a week. I love football, but if I was asked to forgo a fair chunk of that to play football elsewhere, I have to admit I would struggle. The real problem is that he is grossly overpaid, and that makes it difficult for him to play football anywhere else.

He has had chances to go on load and get his full whack - like he is doing with us. But where has be been for the last few years ? A few games with West Ham ?

 

[Albumen]

He's got to be better than L1 Painter. Got to be. I don't want to be shitting myself everytime it comes down our left.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Bridge is seen often in the wine bars of Alderley Edge and Wilmslow, surrounded by wannabe WAGS who want a portion and a slice of his £90k a week.

Whether he can be arsed to give up his mansion for another year and live in a hotel in Hove is questionable.

No fire in his belly, that's the problem.

That all sounds plausible. Hopefully Gus can fire him up.

 

[WhingForPresident]

http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/the-saturdays/358538-the-saturdays-wayne-bridge-frankie-una-wedding-john-terry oh dear. If all it takes to get to him is a few John Terry jibes from some drunken idiot, how can he be expected to hold his nerve when away fans and opposition players are giving him jip in the heat of battle?

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

In some ways - so do I. I am sure Bridge will do a good job if his head is in the right place - but at least Painter is ours. And we can afford him. We can't afford Bridge.

So were you equally against every loan move we've ever done?

 

[Simster]

There were not many expressing that view when Cardiff had Bellamy. The rules are just wrong. If you can't afford to pay his wages - you can't afford him.

However - the rules are the rules - so welcome Wayne.

Agreed.

He has had chances to go on loan and get his full whack - like he is doing with us. But where has be been for the last few years ? A few games with West Ham ?

If that's true, then I share your concern (and [MENTION=31]El Presidente[/MENTION]'s).