LamieRobertson
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Totally agree...if we had gone up...he would be in the starting eleven...imho
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Kayal and Stephens to be offered extended contracts
- Thread starter Dirty Dave
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Totally agree...if we had gone up...he would be in the starting eleven...imho
Lurchy
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- Jul 2, 2014
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Not always,but almost definitely in the cases where there are two or more clubs of similar stature vying for the players signature but it may still work out cheaper than actually having to pay a transfer fee. TBH the best way to look at any transfer is how much it will cost each year over the length of the contract ie the initial cost (any transfer fee paid + any other signing on fee & agent fees) plus the total wages expenditure divided by the length of contract. With the assumption that any potential transfer fee received is a 'bonus'.
Most important thing is that it offers value for money. With the recruitment team we have in place, I'm confident that majority of those incoming will prove to be.
What nonsense.
We are not a Premier League team and so that is irrelevant. No one really knows if he could perform at that level. I actually thought Buckley would do well but hasn't.
Stephens is a brilliant player at this level and that's exactly where we are now. We must keep hold of him and Kayal. Not breakup that partnership just because you have questions marks about him. That's daft.
Thing with Buckley is he's made from Balsa wood without a spine and no desire to achieve, ability yes but happy to take the money.
The Wookiee
Back From The Dead
Who is better than Stephens in the Watford or Bournemouth midfield?
BensGrandad
New member
Not sure if he is better but certainly as good is Adlene Guedioura at Watford
The Wookiee
Back From The Dead
My point exactly, Stephens for BHA could easily play in the premier league !
SeagullofMalaysia
Well-known member
I can only think of Etienne Capoue who comes from one of the clubs and is better than Stephens.
The rest are around the same level as him (Abdi, Guedioura, Watson, Arter)
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I think Tettey is a useful player.
Doc Lynam
I hate the Daily Mail
- Jun 19, 2011
- 7,207
Buckley and Lualua were both underachievers. I think it is up to the Manager to get the best out of them. Never played well together.
I like Dale Stephens and he gets a few goals.If we had another midfielder he would be able to get forward a bit more. Against the better teams Stephens and Kayal are playing against three midfielders and have their work cut out. Kayal has never been renowned as a goal scorer, but he has that turn of pace to get into attacking positions.
Albion Robster
Well-known member
Does anyone heard/knew the latest with Stephens contract offer?
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Nothing announced and no unsubstantiated rumours have been on NSC yet.
Whoever was feeding the rumour sites about bids from Burnley etc. appears to have shut up.
lancyclaret
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- Jan 10, 2014
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Latest rumours are that Burnley are targeting Charlie Adam (Stoke) and Joe Ledley (Palace)......all gone quiet regarding Lansbury and Stephens.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Adam will be a decent replacement for Barton, if you're still going down the clogging route.
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
- 30,615
The Adam and Ledley story could be good news for us. Things normally kick off once contracts are up after 30 June though.