[Albion] So we all know there's a striker incoming - Who ?

[Nixonator]

Was it ever fact we were actually in for a 25 million pound striker or was it just hype?

Reliably sourced.

 

[peterward]

Was it ever fact we were actually in for a 25 million pound striker or was it just hype?

Owen and Naylor said we were and I think it was Owen that said we sent reps to negotiate the transfer. So yes, as certain as one can be, we were in for Nunez.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

I believe we can still deal with football league clubs, but not absolutely sure.
I whole heartedly agree, we need someone as an option but absolutely do not want to be held to ransom, and obviously there’s no danger of that happening with Mr Bloom in charge.

After tomorrow can only deal with The football league, no loans between prem and prem


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[DarrenFreemansPerm]

He's absolutely correct. While we might be able to afford 20 million, what we can't do (or we're not willing to do) is pay the wages a top striker costs.

How much better is Callum Wilson than what we have already? How about Ollie Watkins?

This season we've played some amazing footy, scored an average of two goals a game. Yes, we've made some silly errors. Yes, we've been naive at times. But we held are own against Chelsea, losing to a wonder goal and deflection. We outplayed Newcastle away, and won 3-0. We outplayed man utd and got exceptionally unlucky. We came up against a better team in Everton (top three at the end of the season).

Some of the stuff on here is embarrassing.

I’m sorry, Keith, there’s nothing ‘absolutely correct’ about what he’s saying. He’s making ludicrous accusations about other NSC users, he’s read a few comments that he doesn’t agree with and is projecting those views as if they are reflective of the overall mood of Brighton fans. The only embarrassing content in this thread is from Swansman.
Regarding Wilson and Watkins, Wilson is on 3 goals so far and Watkins has just tucked in a hat trick against Liverpool, probably not the best examples you could have chosen

 

[Sheebo]

I think you have the wrong club's supporters to be lecturing about club finances. Like really, just stop as it's not doing you any favours whatsoever.

There are significant funds to utilise, we missed out on our main target which would have set us back circa 25M.

The main gripe from our fans is the lack of acquisitional capabilities of our recruitment team for an obvious gaping hole in our squad. It's a valid criticism and I doubt TB is particularly happy about it either.

Who was the main target?!

 

[peterward]

Who was the main target?!

He's referring to Nunez you'd guess.

 

[KeithDublin]

I’m sorry, Keith, there’s nothing ‘absolutely correct’ about what he’s saying. He’s making ludicrous accusations about other NSC users, he’s read a few comments that he doesn’t agree with and is projecting those views as if they are reflective of the overall mood of Brighton fans. The only embarrassing content in this thread is from Swansman.
Regarding Wilson and Watkins, Wilson is on 3 goals so far and Watkins has just tucked in a hat trick against Liverpool, probably not the best examples you could have chosen

While, the timing of my comment, just minutes before Watkins scores a hat trick is pretty funny. Maupay has scored 4 this season, so i feel my point still stands.

Swansman main point of ' what's better a well run club, or be a club like pompey?' is correct. Frankly, after watching Brighton since 85, I'm really enjoying watching us go toe to toe with big teams in the top league, bringing players through the youth system, and playing in a nice, new stadium. I don't understand how any Brighton fan, isn't enjoying this, and taking more positives than negatives from the season so far.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

While, the timing of my comment, just minutes before Watkins scores a hat trick is pretty funny. Maupay has scored 4 this season, so i feel my point still stands.

Swansman main point of ' what's better a well run club, or be a club like pompey?' is correct. Frankly, after watching Brighton since 85, I'm really enjoying watching us go toe to toe with big teams in the top league, bringing players through the youth system, and playing in a nice, new stadium. I don't understand how any Brighton fan, isn't enjoying this, and taking more positives than negatives from the season so far.

Unfortunate timing indeed.
There isn’t a Brighton fan alive that wants to see us go down the Pompey route which is something Swansman is accusing us of, but I do share what I believe to be a legitimate concern regarding our lack of depth up front. I’m pretty sure nobody is asking for a new striker to replace Maupay, but we’re undeniably in need of is a recognised forward to support Maupay or cover him if the worst was to happen. If anything happens to Neal we’re in so much trouble it’s not even funny.

 

[twickers]

Unfortunate timing indeed.
There isn’t a Brighton fan alive that wants to see us go down the Pompey route which is something Swansman is accusing us of, but I do share what I believe to be a legitimate concern regarding our lack of depth up front. I’m pretty sure nobody is asking for a new striker to replace Maupay, but we’re undeniably in need of is a recognised forward to support Maupay or cover him if the worst was to happen. If anything happens to Neal we’re in so much trouble it’s not even funny.

Not withstanding the risk of an injured Neal, we need another variant of striker along side him or in rotation. It feels precarious without one...on other days just damn frustrating we don't have another option with the composure to convert chances.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Not withstanding the risk of an injured Neal, we need another variant of striker along side him or in rotation. It feels precarious without one...on other days just damn frustrating we don't have another option with the composure to convert chances.

Absolutely, and we’ve known we’re short in that department for a loooong time. We didn’t even have a striker on the bench yesterday. I love Maupay, I think he’s absolutely perfect for us, but sometimes we need a different option or outlet.

 

[albionfan37]

So I guess it’ll be whoever’s doing well in the championship that we’ll try n poach if the fit the bill

 

[durrington gull]

I seriously hope we have someone lined up but tbh I’m not holding my breath

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

So I guess it’ll be whoever’s doing well in the championship that we’ll try n poach if the fit the bill

Adam Armstrong incoming then.

 

[Justice]

So I guess it’ll be whoever’s doing well in the championship that we’ll try n poach if the fit the bill

And now you will pay well over the odds ffs I really think I need to manage the situation. If I ran my business like this I would be finished

 

[albionfan37]

Adam Armstrong incoming then.

Karlan grant has dropped off the face of the earth

 

[southstandandy]

Still 24 hours left in the window. Plenty of time to get the signings we need.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Karlan grant has dropped off the face of the earth

I was Googling him yesterday and it was saying he was still at Bromsgrove, that concluded my research.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Still 24 hours left in the window. Plenty of time to get the signings we need.

Like Edouard, I just can't settle down.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport...s/neil-lennon-odsonne-edouard-celtic-22790614

Can't wait for the final whistle to go on this window although the the extra time 'Football League Special' is going to really drag on if we've not fulfilled our Striker and LWB ambitions.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Apart from Ulloa, Hemed, CMS*, Ashley Barnes and Maupay, you mean?

*OK, it didn't work out well for him at Brighton, but he was still a decent striker.

A decent striker that actually scored goals. Not convinced about any of them.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Good shout. I’d chuck Bobby Z in there too (and decent value for £100k)!




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I'll give you that one.