What team's crowd is being thrilled by Liam's unquestionable talent these days?

[severnside gull]

Did what should be unacceptable to any football fan. - disrespected the club and in doing so disrespected the supporters.
No forgiveness from me.
Couldn't care less where he washes up.

 

[Mellotron]

Bridcutt was and still is a fantastic footballer. The problem is he plays a very specialised role in a specialised formation to get the best out of him. I think in our team he'd be a bit of a square peg in a round hole trying to fit in.

No the problem is he REFUSED to play for us while more than happy to receive the money for the job he refused to do.

 

[dangull]

He's still getting paid loads of money for apparently not doing much at the moment, so I'm sure there are a lot of people worse off.

 

[W.C.]

He's a true anchor man. He does that job very, very well but that's all he does. Our two CMs need to be able to pass, get up and down the pitch and put a tackle in. Both Stephens and Kayal can do this, however Bridcutt only does the 'tackling' (usually interceptions) bit. I honestly don't think he'd displace anyone in the team right now, but would walk in if Stephens or Kayal weren't fit.

This, as they say.

 

[Megazone]

If Ince could improve his distribution of the ball, I think he too would be considered better than Bridcutt now.

 

[Munkfish]

Some bitter people on here.

Yes he could have departed on better terms, But he gave us some great times. That move against Derby just watch it on Youtube.

Who can blame him for wanting to further his career, especially under a manager who gave him the chance to show what he could do in the first place.

 

[Munkfish]

If Ince could improve his distribution of the ball, I think he too would be considered better than Bridcutt now.

I'm sure Bridcutt would still beat him in the air and his passing was far crisper than Ince's will ever be, although I know who I would rather end up in a tackle with.

 

[Withdean11]

No the problem is he REFUSED to play for us while more than happy to receive the money for the job he refused to do.

Do you feel the same about Dunk?

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Was a solid, reliable backbone for the Gus era side then went for the £££££s.

Clearly better than Ince, his distribution wasn't great though.

His choice to cash in, but not too bothered tbh where he ends up.

 

[Withdean11]

I disagree with the comments that Bridcutt could not play in our 4-4-2. I think he got forward a lot more in League One then was instructed to stay back when we reached the championship.

We could do with another quality CM in our squad and a fully fit and focused Bridcutt would be perfect for us. He would be on the bench though.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Some bitter people on here.

Yes he could have departed on better terms, But he gave us some great times. That move against Derby just watch it on Youtube.

Who can blame him for wanting to further his career, especially under a manager who gave him the chance to show what he could do in the first place.

Who can blame him....there are ways to leave a football club, honour your contract and look to forward your career on mutually acceptable terms i.e. Ulloa. There are then those that throw their toys out of the pram, don't honour their contract or the club that have got their career in the spotlight, agitate for their move by refusing to play and causing issues in the dressing room. I don't think we're a football club that doesn't let players advance their careers, but we don't just let players go at a drop of a hat, or get pressured into deals that don't suit us. The way Bridcutt and Buckley left was very poor. Compare Buckley's effort for his last few months here knowing he was going to Ulloa's, Leo played 100% right up until his last minutes on the pitch. Proper footballer and a gent who will live long in the memory.

While it doesn't happen a lot in modern football, some professionals still have enough professionalism to get the move they want through honesty, hardwork and mutually acceptable terms for their current club without 'forcing' the issue through refusing to play or other underhand tactics.

 

[Buzzer]

Don't know, don't care - just wish he was still on our books.

Really? I reckon he'd struggle to get in to our midfield now. I don't think it's sour grapes when I say that Kayal is so much better than Bridcutt.

 

[Perry Milkins]

Some bitter people on here.

Yes he could have departed on better terms, But he gave us some great times. That move against Derby just watch it on Youtube.

Who can blame him for wanting to further his career, especially under a manager who gave him the chance to show what he could do in the first place.

I may be wrong but doesn't Kayal do that quite regularly?

 

[Munkfish]

Who can blame him....there are ways to leave a football club, honour your contract and look to forward your career on mutually acceptable terms i.e. Ulloa. There are then those that throw their toys out of the pram, don't honour their contract or the club that have got their career in the spotlight, agitate for their move by refusing to play and causing issues in the dressing room. I don't think we're a football club that doesn't let players advance their careers, but we don't just let players go at a drop of a hat, or get pressured into deals that don't suit us. The way Bridcutt and Buckley left was very poor. Compare Buckley's effort for his last few months here knowing he was going to Ulloa's, Leo played 100% right up until his last minutes on the pitch. Proper footballer and a gent who will live long in the memory.

While it doesn't happen a lot in modern football, some professionals still have enough professionalism to get the move they want through honesty, hardwork and mutually acceptable terms for their current club without 'forcing' the issue through refusing to play or other underhand tactics.

So do you feel the same about Dunk then?

People are just hurt because it seemed he was Brighton through and though and it turned out he wasn't.

 

[Munkfish]

I may be wrong but doesn't Kayal do that quite regularly?

Kayal or Stephans I cant remember who pulled off a very similar trick recently.

I would be speaking highley of them both if they left. Bridcutt had class about him people need to leave the past in the past. Does it really matter where Bridcutt ends up? No. Will he end up back here? No.

 

[Pavilionaire]

I think it's a bit sad that because the guy handled his departure poorly some people rewrite history and taint him permanently.

As a player for us he was a class act in this division - there's no point pretending otherwise. He received two Player of the Season awards in consecutive seasons, and nobody had done that since the days of Bobby Zamora.

Unfortunately, he appears to have crossed that line with the fans of having been picked but not wanting to play after his head was turned. That makes it very hard for him ever to be seen in a positive light again. Decent player - I have some good memories of his driving midfield performances - it's a shame he turned out to be a bit of a ****.

It really irks me that some footballers never consider their legacy, and they blot their copybook because they are greedy. I look at Peter Ward and his big money move to Forest - no Billy Big Bollocks from him, he did the right thing and is still loved by the fans.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

I think it's a bit sad that because the guy handled his departure poorly some people rewrite history and taint him permanently.

As a player for us he was a class act in this division - there's no point pretending otherwise. He received two Player of the Season awards in consecutive seasons, and nobody had done that since the days of Bobby Zamora.

Unfortunately, he appears to have crossed that line with the fans of having been picked but not wanting to play after his head was turned. That makes it very hard for him ever to be seen in a positive light again. Decent player - I have some good memories of his driving midfield performances - it's a shame he turned out to be a bit of a ****.

It really irks me that some footballers never consider their legacy, and they blot their copybook because they are greedy. I look at Peter Ward and his big money move to Forest - no Billy Big Bollocks from him, he did the right thing and is still loved by the fans.

Indeed. Throw in Leo, Bobby and Elliott Bennett (who was going down the Bridcutt path but a compromise reached) as examples of more recent moves but still loved by the fans.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Oh and no I wouldnt want him back because I like attacking 4-4-2. I dont want lots of sideways passing and 3 central midfielders and no width.

 

[The Wizard]

Yeah, the way he left was utterly classless but people forget how good Bridcutt was, the guy was an absolute machine in defensive midfield, it's a shame in some ways that he's not done well, putting the bitterness aside he was a very, very good player for us.

Kayal & Stephens are both better though IMO, but probably not a fair comparison as different styles.

 

[Mellotron]

Do you feel the same about Dunk?

I was disappointed, certainly.

I wouldn't have such an issue with players refusing to play, if they were happy to forego their wages whilst on strike.