Alex Pritchard

Napier's Knee said:

There's a book called The Manager by someone who's name I've forgotten. In there Arsene Wenger says there are two types of player - the ones who want money and girls, and the ones who want glory. He is only interested in the ones who want glory, and they are also the ones who have the longer careers. Guess we know which category Pritchard falls into. I get the impression that most of our players - ok they are still paid beyond our dreams - are in it for the glory.

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GingerBeerMan said:

Norwich are bigger favourites than us to get promoted. I guess Pritchard went there for the glory then. If only he was a money type of player we might have been able to tempt him.

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NooBHA said:

I am still particularly sad we didn't get him. He is a brilliant player.

However, I do think he has made the wrong choice. I think Brighton will be ahead of Norwich this year because I don't think their recruitment has been that great and Pritchard is really the only one who catches the eye. They have lost Redmond and they will likely lose Olsson and although they have Johnny Howson in their side I don't see any creativity except perhaps Pritchard himself. Their strike force aint the greatest either and they will concede goals from corners for sure

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The Tactician said:

They may be bigger favourites, but it is clear he has gone there for money reasons besides as stated we obviously cannot compete with Norwich's parachute payment silly money.

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mike79 said:

so going to a yoyo club as opposed to a team never to have played in the premier league is all about the money instead of glory?

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mike79 said:

so going to a yoyo club as opposed to a team never to have played in the premier league is all about the money instead of glory?

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warmleyseagull said:

I have no problem with players gold mining, it's not their fault, it is the fault of all the couch potatoes paying stupid money to watch Rotherham v Barnsley on a Friday night live and then moaning like f**k when their own team's fixtures get moved.

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AZ Gull said:

Corrected for you.

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Nixonator said:

Yes, they're paying him more and there are no guarantees.

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mike79 said:

Still curious as to why Brighton exclusively represent the chance of glory

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bhanutz said:

Still wondering if it is hard to type with 6 fingers?

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warmleyseagull said:

I find it amazing that this question can even be asked. Ask yourself whether £500k pa (or even £100k pa) would turn your head? It would mine. I have no problem with players gold mining, it's not their fault, it is the fault of all the couch potatoes paying stupid money to watch Rotherham v Barnsley on a Friday night live.

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mike79 said:

But in the main the better the club, the more money on offer too

You wouldn't criticise a player for joining Arsenal instead of Liverpool

It's not like Pritchard has agreed to join someone unfancied

Norwich are 2nd favourites

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Driver8 said:

You would think that it is easier.

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mike79 said:

Norwich are 2nd favourites

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bhanutz said:

Do yourself a favour and **** OFF

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mike79 said:

But in the main the better the club, the more money on offer too

You wouldn't criticise a player for joining Arsenal instead of Liverpool

It's not like Pritchard has agreed to join someone unfancied

Norwich are 2nd favourites

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Driver8 said:

Not sure why given your shitness last season.

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