big signing soon

[pork pie]

This!

Gus is playing the poor man role. Tony/Gus know what it takes to challenge seriously at the top end of the table and it's not the likes of £100,000 players. Quality is what is needed and quality costs. I would even go as far as to say the board are looking at next seasons ticket holder renewals and an exciting, decent squad is where its at.

1901 money is guaranteed for the next five years minimum, the stadium will operate every day of the year generating income.

Hold on it's going to be an exciting ride!

I totally agree.

In addition, it looks like Gus and his team, are targeting REALLY promising young players, and not a bunch of "safe" has-beens. If all goes to (what appears to be their) plan, we could not only be building a team to challenge for the playoffs, but possibly automatic promotion. The good thing about such young players, is that, even if we do not get promotion this year, they will develop, in Gus' style of play, to have a real chance in the following year or two. Additionally, there is a real possibility that, if we do get into the Premiership within this time frame, they will have developed into a squad, that with selected additions, could reasonably challenge to stay up, rather than bombing like most teams going up tend to do.

 

[Marshy]

CMS?

Him and Billy Sharp would be decent educated guesses at that 2.5 mill bracket...

 

[itszamora]

If true, the bit about TB being rich enough to pay off Man Utd's debts makes me staggeringly excited. Though at the same time, having been in his presence at Seagulls Over London a while ago, I am convinced he will not allow us to get into the trap so many other clubs have of spending wildly beyond their means. I think it's just a bit of a shock for all of us at the moment that our means are suddenly far, far, far in excess of what they're really ever been before.

 

[BensGrandad]

The rumour that TB could pay Uniteds debt was first said when they owed nearly £800m but now it is much lower less than £500m I think I read.

 

[Jimbo.GRFC]

I just love the fact that this is not COMPLETELY out of the question, though £3m does sound unlikely. A 3m tall player, though... that would be awesome!

3 metres = 9.9 ft. It has to be Crouch then !!

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Look at it another way... the general consensus is that Gus has around £5 million to spend, they 'leak' the rumour so as not to have to many greedy billy bollocks agents knocking on their doors and clubs trying to up the price knowing what BHA have to spend, however the reality is the budget is actually £10 million and has been all along, element of possibility in that?

 

[Daffy Duck]

Look at it another way... the general consensus is that Gus has around £5 million to spend, they 'leak' the rumour so as not to have to many greedy billy bollocks agents knocking on their doors and clubs trying to up the price knowing what BHA have to spend, however the reality is the budget is actually £10 million and has been all along, element of possibility in that?

And you know this how?

 

[Gorilla]

Thank you Titanic

 

[Cullip4]

I think what he probably meant was a 3m big sign, probably saying "welcome to the american express community stadium" although I would prefer "fullbacks beware you are entering a Lua Lua and Buckley occupied zone"!!

 

[veade]

Zamora would be good

 

[pork pie]

Zamora would be good

Now that would be good! Although, I guess those worried about players who are always injured would have a field day.

 

[Simster]

No, Zamora would not be good. I couldn't stand the thought of him returning and being anything less than top drawer here. I'd rather we found new HEROES.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

No, Zamora would not be good. I couldn't stand the thought of him returning and being anything less than top drawer here. I'd rather we found new HEROES.

Why would he disappoint? He is still good in the premier league so why wouldn't he shine in the championship?

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Some people need to get a grip.

 

[The Ringleader Returns!]

If we're getting LuaLua back then what about somebody else we had on loan last season. For his age and ability I'd say 2.5 mil is in his neck of the Woods.


Yes, that last sentence could have been worded better but I wanted that play on words...

 

[stss30]

The reason i said it was interesting and not saying how exited i was because I very much doubt it will happen. Sorry if I offended you. Geeeeeeeeez

 

[cw00]

how long is very soon? 6pm? tomorrow? end of week?

 

[saafend_seagull]

Fair enough, thought WSOP prize was £1m! But anyway, Tony doesn't have to win a poker tournament to make signings!

Well no one sees what he is spending on his tournaments. After his $960k win in Jan, the day after he bought into a $250k buy-in but obviously not being taken into account there! He is just playing poker to gamble...

Tony Bloom: Hendon Mob Poker Database

 

[ferring seagull]

Nonetheless

If any of the rumours, which have been touted about, actually turn into reality, the important thing will be for Gus to have them in place at the start of pre-season. That would give a reasonable amount of time for players to get to know one another and for all sorts of good things coming to the surface. By comparison, last season there was little time to do so as some signings were not that long before the open.

In my opinion FWIW the next three weeks may prove significant.

 

[Billy the Fish]

Personally, I think it's bollocks. But there you go.