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I feel like I'm starting a book half way through so apol's for trying to catch up, but: Didn't we all know he wanted to leave in March? Regardless of any others we knew he was speaking to Reading TB had prepared to let him go, the minute he gave permission for the talks. Yes it might have made...

He knows he's going to be quoted and knows it will cause some "unrest". Assuming there's no ongoing dialogue between him and the club I'd imagine TB/PB will be trying to figure this out too ... which may be the only reason he chose to speak in riddles?

He wanted paying off, if not all then part of his contract ... perhaps? Wasn't going to get it so threw a paddy .......... make up the next bit ......... we all know the ending

Eh? Did I miss something?

I assumed he would be pursuing a breach of contract case rather than unfair dismissal in which case the fact he has another job is academic.

I'm not sure what it says. He doesn't say "it's over" indeed he implies that he may still well be pursuing, just that he is not going to respond to any media questions re Brighton. Might have hoped for all those that supported him through his time here he would have been more explicit. Sure the...

Suprised, thought he might hold on. Maybe RDM told him in "the phone call" that he would go for Fulham if Galatasary wasn't an option?

My last business were involved in an action where a former employee contested the consistency of references. If you are inconsistent you are still opening yourself up, albeit less so. I think few large businesses will provide much more than dates and position

I'd think that most likely, although his public statements about wanting the Sunderland job may give him a bit of an awkward moment. If Short wants him he'll be aware of the potential conflict and so would likely make a quick decision. If he doesn't get offered today then I suspect he's out of...

Totally. I don't think any business talks about an individuals performance any more .. so many senior people leave under Compromise Agreement too

Your first para explains the second. Sure, BHA come out and explain why they sacked Gus ... kerching!

OK, but Poyet would have them in court straight away and it will be down to whoever is sitting in judgement. Invariabley they aren't black and white and it would be foolish in the extreme to get involved .. they've bugger all to gain and everything to lose. I'll leave it there I think

As I said you have been very fortunate. Nor, would I imagine they have been such high profile and with an army of lawyers ready to pounce. If anyone at the club says anything that gives reason to Short to reject it would be "catastrophic". Even if Short were to say nothing of what might be...

Then you are very fortunate. I don't know of any employer in recent times that will give a reference, except for the very basic dates, role etc. That's different to a personal reference of course but they have zero value. 100% not a word uttered from our side

He's still got to figure which story rings true ... saying that I can't see anyway Barber or anyone says anything, lawyers would be all over it

Never thought Poyet was Sunderland material but can defo see him at Fulham. Can't see Jol surviving and don't think RDM will be up for it so reckon it's a straight fight between Gus and Zola

Been saying this for a while. I don't think Zola will go anywhere so the options for Sunderland are limited, which may well give Poyet such limited competition that their hand is forced. Alternatively I think Fulham will be a much better option for him and obv he knows it's all brewing up there...

If you're right, and no reason to believe you aren't then maybe it was the way PDC went about it. You can't just bust in and try to demolish the whole thing, you need to weed out the bad shit and take it one step at a time ... that just isn't his way though. Short may not have had any...

Understood ... but it looks as if that other Italian fella is getting a lot more involved ... perhaps one reason why Meulensteen might be a wise choice and Poyet not. I don't know but (as you can see) it's an interesting process and it may well not play out till next week. As another said if...

Opinions about Poyet aside, why would you be very disappointed? He's got an excellent pedigree having successfully coached one of the very best teams in Europe.