Posh v Albion

[perseus]

Never a Perfect Squad

The majority of clubs are in the same boat , there will always be a flurry of signings just before the season starts and up until the closure of the transfer window.

At least six are not and we want the top six. Derby, (two short now Thorne is injured), Middlesbrough (need a RB, bought a LB), Fulham, Norwich, Cardiff (better squad than us, Noone injured), Wigan. We need to be ahead of them. Ipswich seem less short of players than us.

But Reading seem to be in a similar situation. Forest have injuries? (quiet though).

 

[Stat Brother]

Well at least nobody will be moaning about it being soooo boring at the Amex.

They'll be goals a plenty.

I for one can't wait.

 

[B.W.]

Well at least nobody will be moaning about it being soooo boring at the Amex.

They'll be goals a plenty.

I for one can't wait.

Nor can I.

 

[Acker79]

Wow.

Back in January when we sold Ashley Barnes, Bozza started a thread asking what we would have done, would we have sold him to avoid missing out on money, kept him and let his contract expire and possibly lose him on a free, etc. I gave, what I thought was a reasonable response explaining how without knowing the details (contract offer/contract wanted, lined up replacements, etc), it would be a difficult decision to make. B.W. response was:

This is painting a very negative outlook on the senior management of the club (TB, PB, DB, OG). You need to have a little more faith that a suitable replacement will be found.

Oh how his faith in the club's senior management has evaporated.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Watched the game via a feed today. Felt we were a lot better than vs Crawley, which will give some estimation of how bad we were there.

I thought going forward looked more promising that at any point under Garcia's tenure, we even got more than one player in the box!

However, defensively we are a shambles and whether that is down to Greer's absence I don't know, but it is poor.

When Crofts was in midfield we looked quite comfortable, as soon as he went off we were weak in that area as well.

We do need more quality as far as I can see, and I don't mean promising youngsters.

Assombalonga (?sp) anyone as a new forward?

 

[wellquickwoody]

I agree performances not great as of yet. I would say though give Hyypia a chance to influence our style of play first and 2nd lets get some players if for him to work with. Judge a bit more come christmas time

Come Xmas time? So we only play half a season every year? We need to start employing, and retaining, quality personnel.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Watched the game via a feed today. Felt we were a lot better than vs Crawley, which will give some estimation of how bad we were there.

I thought going forward looked more promising that at any point under Garcia's tenure, we even got more than one player in the box!

However, defensively we are a shambles and whether that is down to Greer's absence I don't know, but it is poor.

When Crofts was in midfield we looked quite comfortable, as soon as he went off we were weak in that area as well.

We do need more quality as far as I can see, and I don't mean promising youngsters.

Assombalonga (?sp) anyone as a new forward?

until Stephens is fit you would think we need some cover in this area

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Nevertheless, there are plenty saying we can and should wait 'til the end of the window. There is, however, no way on earth we can wait that long.

Totally different debate.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Are you lot going to carry on arguing, and going around in circles, all night? If so, let me know because it's probably more interesting than Saturday night telly

 

[crookie]

Jeez cant anyone be patient? bleating on about new signings every five minutes isn't going to make them happen any quicker.

Really ? Toko signed ages ago and COG signed to replace someone who left 6 months ago. Any signings made now will have at most one friendly game to bed in before the opener. Is that ideal for you ? Not for me. Recruitment has been poor this summer. Players sold and released and precious little in their place

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

until Stephens is fit you would think we need some cover in this area

Its a good point and maybe that is one area a loan would suit. I certainly wouldn't buy anyone as hopefully Stephens will be fit and ready by October? (BTW that's a wild guess).

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Watched the game via a feed today. Felt we were a lot better than vs Crawley, which will give some estimation of how bad we were there.

I thought going forward looked more promising that at any point under Garcia's tenure, we even got more than one player in the box!

However, defensively we are a shambles and whether that is down to Greer's absence I don't know, but it is poor.

When Crofts was in midfield we looked quite comfortable, as soon as he went off we were weak in that area as well.

We do need more quality as far as I can see, and I don't mean promising youngsters.

Assombalonga (?sp) anyone as a new forward?

The only way we'll get Assombalonga is to swap him with CMS plus some cash.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

The only way we'll get Assombalonga is to swap him with CMS plus some cash.

Beginning to think that might not be the worst idea in the world.

 

[B.W.]

I'm sure we could afford BA if we wanted to buy him.

 

[symyjym]

Fair enough Symyjym. Whatever the reasons for the recruitment delays, I really think we as a club need to review our process. The cost (or is that lost revenue!) of failure in this area dwarfs any short-term gains IMHO.

Depends what failure is?

I would say that failure would be getting relegated, anything above that like midtable, top six or promotion would be considered a good season, so Bloom has a big target to aim at.

So what I am saying is the philosophy would only have backfired if we get relegated. We shouldn't forget that Bloom can take as long as he likes if he believes in what he is doing. He will get some things right and he will get some things wrong, but it may work out for him in the long term. If we get to the Prem in 10 years he will be able to say he got it spot on.

 

[B.W.]

Depends what failure is?

I would say that failure would be getting relegated, anything above that like midtable, top six or promotion would be considered a good season, so Bloom has a big target to aim at.

So what I am saying is the philosophy would only have backfired if we get relegated. We shouldn't forget that Bloom can take as long as he likes if he believes in what he is doing. He will get some things right and he will get some things wrong, but it may work out for him in the long term. If we get to the Prem in 10 years he will be able to say he got it spot on.

Personally, I think we need to be in or around the playoffs or Tony can wave bye bye to our infamously fickle fans. Less bums on seats = less revenue.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Depends what failure is?

I would say that failure would be getting relegated, anything above that like midtable, top six or promotion would be considered a good season, so Bloom has a big target to aim at.

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Genuine question Symyjym, having finished in the play-off's two season's running, is mid-table acceptable?

For me, it would be going backwards.

 

[Rugrat]

I would be on the phone to Jose to find out about Josh McCrecan or

Jeez I hope not, have you seen anything even remotely good in him?

 

[symyjym]

Surely the list will be tailored to those who are all of affordable, suitable and willing to come to Brighton and as such top of the list is absolutely the place to start.

I don't know I haven't seen it, but if it is tailored, who is in charge of tailoring?

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

I'm sure we could afford BA if we wanted to buy him.

For the record, Dwight Gayle was sold to Palace from them last season for over £6 Million (cant remember the exact amount, could be higher). Assombalonga is probably as good as Gayle, if not better - so can we really afford to spend that much on a player like him ?

A player like him we certainly need, but I cant see it being him because of the M word.