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It was reported at the time, Liverpool were throwing everything at him because he would be a direct Suarez replacement, Arsenal still had a (relatively) modest wage structure.
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- Thread starter pottert
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It was reported at the time, Liverpool were throwing everything at him because he would be a direct Suarez replacement, Arsenal still had a (relatively) modest wage structure.
Marshy
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I dont believe that, if its close financially then location and our training facilities i am sure would tip the balance in our favour.
Dick Swiveller
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- Sep 9, 2011
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Cowfold Seagull
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Unfortunately it's hard to disagree with what you say. As we are constantly being told, professional footballers have a short career, and the poor boys have to make as much money from it as they possibly can.
What may be true, is that Brighton, and certainly Sussex as a whole, is a fine place to live after players have retired. Plenty of cases around of former Albion players coming back to live her, after their careers have come to an end.
The Large One
Who's Next?
We have some advantages -
• Close to London
• Close to an international airport
• By the sea
• Great city for culture and vibrancy
• Excellent stadium
• Excellent training facilities
Disadvantages
• Expensive. Not London expensive, but expensive nonetheless (put it this way, you get more bang for your buck in, say, the West Midlands or Lancashire)
• Not considered to be in the hunt for trophies
• Considered to be relegation fodder
• Not the top payers
Intangibles
• Decent prospects and amibitions
• Excellent manager to work for
• Close to London
• Close to an international airport
• By the sea
• Great city for culture and vibrancy
• Excellent stadium
• Excellent training facilities
Disadvantages
• Expensive. Not London expensive, but expensive nonetheless (put it this way, you get more bang for your buck in, say, the West Midlands or Lancashire)
• Not considered to be in the hunt for trophies
• Considered to be relegation fodder
• Not the top payers
Intangibles
• Decent prospects and amibitions
• Excellent manager to work for
This sadly is 100% correct .
I give you the case of George Boyd , life long palace fan agrees a deal with palace to join and play for the team he supports all is but signed and sealed , along come Hull city offer a few pennies more and mr Boyd with pen in hand signs for hull.
Now I know you'll all be saying " is he a real fan" I have seen him at Selhurst many times and stood next to him at last years cup final, so yes when his not playing for Hull he is watching palace.
Players like us workers go where the money is it is a Simon as that and TBH I don't blame them as I would do the same in my job.
portlock seagull
Why? Why us?
- Jul 28, 2003
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Obviously they weren't, without details it's hard to say. Perhaps Sanchez was the 1 that bucks the trend but I'm sure a financial incentive pulled him to London more than anything else. My premise is that Arsenal probably said and we'll pay for flights home and it tipped the balance. These are world class money grabbing *******s, or at least their agents acting on their behalf are. They know how to squeeze another pint of juice out of a sun-dried lemon!
Aveacarlin'
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- Jul 5, 2011
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Impossible. We are as good as relegated already.
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portlock seagull
Why? Why us?
- Jul 28, 2003
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Yes but a Playstation 4 is ubiquitous and sadly trumps all of the above after money. Your list reads like being 8th, 9th or 10th in line for the throne i.e. utterly irrelevant when King Money and Prince Cash are way ahead of you in the queue.
Might make 'AOB' on the Agent-Club meeting minutes
Money would be the main factor at our level.
When it comes to the best players, an added factor is "can I win trophies" when choosing between two clubs.
Other than the north west and London, it is often said not that places such as the north east can't attract certain players. But not all players want the congestion, shops, buzz and nightclubs of London.
When it comes to the best players, an added factor is "can I win trophies" when choosing between two clubs.
Other than the north west and London, it is often said not that places such as the north east can't attract certain players. But not all players want the congestion, shops, buzz and nightclubs of London.
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In the Standard tonight Jermaine Defoe says he wants 100k a week and a 6m signing on fee from any suitors for next season . He's 34.
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Head nail the on - I give you the diminutive playmaker Alex Pritchard.
People that say this seem to be people that have always been in Brighton. For those of us that have moved away you appreciate it a lot more when you go back and believe me you miss it. Brighton is a lot better than living in Madrid for example, that is not rose tinted either.
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Other than The Broads and 'very close knit families', what's the attraction over London by the Sea.
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Icy Gull
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- Jul 5, 2003
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Icy Gull
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Eddie doesn't have to worry about how much cash he splashes he is backed by an Ogliarch who doesn't appear to care how much is spent.
Nixonator
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Icy Gull
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Is that one of Tolkien's creations
Could be
Can't even blame autocorrect, I just typed it wrong.
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It was Forest.