Hyperion
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Exactly. People are deluded to think otherwise
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Brian Lenihan - Cork City
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Exactly. People are deluded to think otherwise
Finchley Seagull
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I agree and obviously that's what made Ward's mind up, for example. The only question with a young player is development. Sometimes at 20, you're better off taking slightly less money so you develop quicker and can earn more in the future. Not saying it will be relevant here, just that sometimes it's not just about short term gain (also long term).
This may be the first test in real terms of the training ground. As FS alludes to above, sometimes it's about more than money. If the facilities here really are world class, then I believe it will put us in the driving seat.
There's also no guarantee of Premier league football next season at any of his 3 potential suitors.
There's also no guarantee of Premier league football next season at any of his 3 potential suitors.
Tony Towner's Fridge
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I like that, indeed it must be the case. Unless of course he is an avid lover of 'dark Satanic mills' ?
TNBA
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Thunder Bolt
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I wonder how much influence his agent will have on his decision. Obviously money is the key, but Graham Barrett played for us, so there is a link.
Gully Forever
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- May 9, 2011
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Not deluded!. Having a sense of humour!.
As you know, Lost on the trolls on here, who also click thumbs down on every post!.
seagullsovergrimsby
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Got a sneaky feeling that Palace may be after him with the enticement of a mobile home and the promise of first team action next season *
* in The Championship
* in The Championship
Comedy Steve
We're f'ing brilliant
Never thought that someone would also be moving with their family and children? Don't ever think a doting father would want to bring his kids up in the nicest and safest place possible?
(Probably not the case with Brian, but all the same, it DOES make a difference).
Hotchilidog
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I'd imagine a factor would be the possibility of playing time and career progression. He could get more money at either Hull or Burnley but could possibly leave after two or three years without getting a sniff of the first team and the premiership. If that transpires he'll be looking for a new club as an unplayed reserve that no-one remembers.
IF and it's a big IF, Lenihan is indeed seen by the Albion as a key part of the team who can make an early contribution then this could be the one thing that could trump the premier league cash. I guess we'll know soon enough.
IF and it's a big IF, Lenihan is indeed seen by the Albion as a key part of the team who can make an early contribution then this could be the one thing that could trump the premier league cash. I guess we'll know soon enough.
Ecosse Exile
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I would be really surprised if he joins Burnley or Hull instead of Brighton because of money.
This is a young Irishman who has never kicked a ball at this level, never mind the premiership. Do you really think any of the clubs involved are going to throw massive amounts of cash at him? Hull and Burnley may be willing to pay a couple of grand a week for him to be in the reserves, dont you think Brighton can match or even better that if we do see him as a fringe first team player?
Location and the chance to progress in his career will probably be a higher factor in this case than 3 very similar pay packets.
Yes we can't compete for players at the top end, but with all due respect to Brian Lenihan, he's still got a long way to go.
This is a young Irishman who has never kicked a ball at this level, never mind the premiership. Do you really think any of the clubs involved are going to throw massive amounts of cash at him? Hull and Burnley may be willing to pay a couple of grand a week for him to be in the reserves, dont you think Brighton can match or even better that if we do see him as a fringe first team player?
Location and the chance to progress in his career will probably be a higher factor in this case than 3 very similar pay packets.
Yes we can't compete for players at the top end, but with all due respect to Brian Lenihan, he's still got a long way to go.
Blackadder
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Currently my "Will he come?" meter is 40%.
Well perhaps but I'm still not convinced. Every area (even economically depressed places like Burnley or Hull) have their stockbroker-belt enclaves where wealthier residents congregate in executive new-builds that have private nurseries and schools. It's places like these that footballers tend to gravitate to when they move and so they are pretty much insulated from the city the club belongs to.
Added to which, footballers tend to focus on their playing career first and foremost (probably rightly since it's short-term and precarious). So decisions about where to bring up the kids tend to take a back-seat. Indeed, for most footballers with kids, they likelihood is that they'll live in four or five different places over the course of dad's career. Sometimes the footballer has no choice but to move.
So if the desire to put down roots was as strong as you suggest, we'd see lots more one-club players. A thing which hardly ever happens any more. Sadly, it's all about money and opportunity.
Thunder Bolt
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Good post, although the Midlands, and the more southerly Northern clubs have an advantage in that, players can change clubs and not have to move house.
Screaming J
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Mind's struggling to reach double figures!
I doubt there will be much difference in wages between any of the clubs mentioned. We are talking about a lad from Cork, not a youngster from Madrids or Barcelona academy. Put it this way I doubt any contract will set him up for life If I were the player it will be down to career progression. What the player doesn't want is to return to Cork having got nowhere.
That's why I wouldn't go to Hull. Burnley I can see, they have developed a number of players and maybe are seeing past Trippier who will be sold sooner rather than later. I think we stand as good a chance as any. Why not?
That's why I wouldn't go to Hull. Burnley I can see, they have developed a number of players and maybe are seeing past Trippier who will be sold sooner rather than later. I think we stand as good a chance as any. Why not?
seagullsovergrimsby
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Andy Naylor @AndyNaylorArgus 1m
#bhafc target Brian Lenihan: "Sunday I think, going to be heading over to meet with Brighton, I’m not really sure how it will go."
#bhafc target Brian Lenihan: "Sunday I think, going to be heading over to meet with Brighton, I’m not really sure how it will go."
Skaville
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Why waste anyone's time Brian?
Two ways in looking at that. Either he really wants to come, but doesn't want to get his hopes up too high just in case something crops up, or he is looking for more money and this is the scenario we had with Grabban.
Ecosse Exile
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That tweet sounded like he was answering a question. What was the question anyone know?
Was it when do you expect to be moving? In which case not knowing what to expect could just be that he doesn't know if he will have talks and medical on the same day.
Or was it when are you talking to Burnley/Hull? Again not sure how long things will take at Brighton.
I'm only guessing because I can't see what he's responding to, can anyone?
Was it when do you expect to be moving? In which case not knowing what to expect could just be that he doesn't know if he will have talks and medical on the same day.
Or was it when are you talking to Burnley/Hull? Again not sure how long things will take at Brighton.
I'm only guessing because I can't see what he's responding to, can anyone?
jamie the seagull
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"Since Brighton are the rumoured frontrunners for his signature it is interesting to note that Lenihan once played in the Amex stadium.
I enjoyed it. It was a really nice place.”
http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/12894/lenihan-dreams-to-come-through-as-cork-accept-second-bid/
https://twitter.com/corkcityfcnews/status/503135933152370688
I enjoyed it. It was a really nice place.”
http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/12894/lenihan-dreams-to-come-through-as-cork-accept-second-bid/
https://twitter.com/corkcityfcnews/status/503135933152370688