Hear from where? From what i've heard we want 4 solid centre backs. We have 3, 2 of which are coming back after injury with no guarantees there won't be a recurrence. Now you claim we're going to sell our only 100% fit CB, who so happens to be our best CB, 6 or fewer days before the window closes?
There is obviously something going on re. Stephens, but I would wager serious money he has not had a 'hissy fit'.
Our manager, though his comments have been ambiguous at best, then goes on record saying the player has categorically not refused to play.
It just seems some fans get something in...
You seem rather ITK. I take it you will be on here feeling rather vindicated when we lose Stephens and Dunk, bring Duffy in and approach the season with 3 first team central midfielders and defenders in the first season where our Chairman has stated automatics are the aim.
Equally, I would hope...
Albion boss Chris Hughton is weighing up whether to bring Dale Stephens back into the squad for Saturday's trip to Newcastle.
The midfielder targeted by Burnley has missed the last two matches to catch up on his fitness after injuries.
Hughton, keeping his cards close to his chest, told The...
Jumping the gun slightly. It's starting to look like I could be wrong, but I have always maintained by judge of character that I couldn't imagine him doing this kind of thing, and Chris has categorically told us that he hasn't.
Quite.
I fail to see how it's ok to take Beram to his word and let him run his contract down, but re. Dale we must sell if nothing is signed before Thursday?
Their partnership was the strongest part of our side throughout last season.
I disagree. If we hold onto what we have and bring in nobody, we will still struggle for automatics. We need another GOOD attacking option and defensive cover.
We literally need to hope for the best case scenario of bringing in at least two and letting nobody go. It's really up to the club now...
It does seem like we're just being told whatever may allay immediate fears and will be continue to be fed similar until the window shuts, where we may end up hearing the truth of it all depending on whether he's gone or still with us.
I don't think this damages Chris's rep though, as it's...
Dale Stephens will also miss out as he continues to build up his match fitness.
Read more at http://www.seagulls.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-preview/index.aspx#GQDQhT4rjLs1JjJT.99
Starting to feel quite negative about the situation.
How can a player play 90mins in a league game, then miss two...
This all day long.
Anybody who is claming 'Stephens is replacable' and 'i'd take the 7m' and other such bollocks are going to be in for a shock, if Reading wasn't enough already. If you honestly think Norwood or even Sidwell are going to get around the pitch like DS did for us last season... I...
What the ****. No, just no.
You're a lost cause if you genuinely believe that. DS is our best midfielder and scores some important goals, it's massively noticeable when he's out.
Also don't know why you're comparing him to our wide players.