There's someone who's never been there. The area around Swansea is absolutely glorious - the Gower is one the most beautiful parts of the UK - and the city itself isn't bad either. We can often rely on the appeal of Sussex but it's not going to help in this case
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[Albion] Graham Potter joins on four-year deal
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There's someone who's never been there. The area around Swansea is absolutely glorious - the Gower is one the most beautiful parts of the UK - and the city itself isn't bad either. We can often rely on the appeal of Sussex but it's not going to help in this case
dejavuatbtn
Well-known member
Who would be?!
Albumen
Don't wait for me!
He is, with Calleri reported to be his first signing. BOSH.
Bladders
Twats everywhere
Bout time that thread got bounced!
B-right-on
Living the dream
Kosh
'The' Yaztromo
I don't think this is going to happen. I think the Swans will move a lot (of cash) to keep him, he seems (reportedly) to be very anti re uprooting his family... he'll view us as a career risk (rightly) nah... next.
This and I remain unconvinced re his overall ability to make the grade.
My opinion aside, I prefer us with an experienced manager, why? Far less likely to be poached after one good season. Ultimately with a Potter type at the helm, they do well - bye bye BIG club, we go down bye bye... square one far sooner than with an experienced man in the dugout. This does not mean an experienced failure... I feel I have to stress that for the countless pedants.
Either way, I think this appointment is unlikely right now. Timing is always key, and in relation to Potter, I think we've miscalculated BIG time.
This and I remain unconvinced re his overall ability to make the grade.
My opinion aside, I prefer us with an experienced manager, why? Far less likely to be poached after one good season. Ultimately with a Potter type at the helm, they do well - bye bye BIG club, we go down bye bye... square one far sooner than with an experienced man in the dugout. This does not mean an experienced failure... I feel I have to stress that for the countless pedants.
Either way, I think this appointment is unlikely right now. Timing is always key, and in relation to Potter, I think we've miscalculated BIG time.
Nixonator
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I don't think it comes down to beaches and downland, a lot of it is proximity. The surrounding area might be nice, but it is in the middle of nowhere.
Nobody with any sense is going to believe that he doesn't want to uproot his family from Swansea, It is simply a bargaining tool.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
The city centre is pretty run down these days unfortunately (most folk head toward the out of town shopping at Trostre or Fforest-fach) but as you say the Gower is great. Like anywhere else there is good and bad.....
The Merry Prankster
Pactum serva
I have been there.
Fixed that for you.
As far as the table is concerned, and the payments that arise from the table, yes, this is right.
As far as job security for the manager ... this often is *not* correct, and clearly isn't in the case of Hughton. He was judged on the basis of the 23 games played since December 5th being exceptionally poor in terms of results.
To be fair to Hughton - we had some really good performances in those 23 games. The problem was they were all either in the Cup, or against top-of-table opponents who nevertheless still took points off us despite the quality of our performance. The flip side of that is we had some absolutely rubbish performances against fellow-relegation prospects in those 23 games as well.
A lot of similarity there with Wolves season, except Wolves actually managed to take points off the top 6 when they were "on it" whereas we didn't in the main.
Stato
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- Dec 21, 2011
- 6,589
No he isn't.
He might be reluctant to move his family. He might be reticent about whether he wants to move his family. He can't be reticent to move his family.
- Apr 5, 2014
- 23,599
Why wouldn't they be ? Great coastal city, superb surrounds, a marina to rival ours. Not as expensive as Brighton either.
If someone is settled then they would need a lot of encouragement to move.
Forster's Armband
Well-known member
Have you read about Swansea. They don't have a lot of money. Their owners have invested very little. Can't see them going that large on trying to keep him. My Swansea supporting mate thinks it is far more likely they will want the £3m release cash than to keep him. Obviously that doesn't mean it's nailed on but its not ruled out yet.
Bang on. Although Arteta and Neville may well become good managers, being a good coach is never a guarantee. I'll see your Clement and raise you Schteevey Mac.
I've been refreshing that page FURIOUSLY as I can barely keep up with the barrage of updates.
Johnny RoastBeef
These aren't the players you're looking for.
- Jan 11, 2016
- 3,158
Premier league football.
Beautiful stadium.
State of the art training facilities.
Vibrant City.
Non absentee owner.
Ongoing investment.
Fish and chips.
Kosh
'The' Yaztromo
I think it's a misnomer that the US based owners have 'no money', more likely they were happy to asset strip following on from relegation. A second relegation without Potter at the helm devalues their (club) asset (I suspect) too much for their liking, and as such I think they'd suddenly be able to talk new deal in order to maintain a re-sale value of sorts for the club should they wish to cash in.
Indeed; Potter is a good bet to maintain the current standard and what's an extra 10k a week in order to maintain the status-quo whilst continuing to bring through youth players a re-sell at a HUGE profit?
I think you'll find they'll be very keen to keep their man...
I'm not a betting man, but I'm cashing in on this deal NOT happening. For this and the other reasons now seemingly in the public domain.
meh.
- Apr 5, 2014
- 23,599
True. But if someone is settled somewhere with their family they may feel they have what they want already.
the right footed denilson
New member
This always seems to come up on here. There's some seriously arrogant Brightonians.
He's likeky to be living in the very smart marina area or the countryside, both of which are easily as nice as the Brighton alternatives.