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[Albion] Graham Potter joins on four-year deal





Machiavelli

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Oct 11, 2013
16,561
Fiveways
It's a pretty important appointment for both him and us.

'Do you fancy a job - yeah, go on then' would worry me a little more. The fact that we are still talking makes me think it will happen.

I'm not so sure it makes me think it will happen, but it does make me think that he's taking his time about this in full recognition that he's in a strong position, and is exploring all avenues. That warms me to him even more.
 




Triggaaar

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Oct 24, 2005
49,992
Goldstone
I doubt he'll get those assurances from Swansea.
Or maybe they'll say there's money to spend, but then never actually but the players, making lame excuses.

I think he'd be a good appointment, but.... he really doesn't seem that keen to come here.
No idea. But if he gets interviewed here he still may not get the job, so he'd be unwise to tell Swansea to do one, only to have to go back without an offer from us. He's currently the Swansea manager, so it makes sense for him to be loyal to them and not be seen as too keen to leave.
 






Eeyore

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Apr 5, 2014
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It's getting boring. I think, from all that's being said, this is what has happened:

Albion approach Swansea City, perhaps with a compensatory offer, for permission to speak to Potter

Swansea City decline.

Swansea City talk to Potter about this and then enter into dialogue about the plans and resources available in a bid to head off his potential interest in coming here. (Ongoing)

Potter will decide if he still wants to talk to Albion. His agent, or whoever, will obviously communicate that to Sussex.

Swansea City will haggle with Albion over what his services will cost in severance to the club.

Potter then has talks this end.

A decision and a settlement is reached if needed.
 




mejonaNO12 aka riskit

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Dec 4, 2003
21,481
England
Hiring the manager would involve MILLIONS of pounds and agreeing terms with another 'business' and then several people, which is reliant on those people (and their families) almost certainly relocating, moving kids out of schools etc etc etc.

It's amazing how, in the football world, people forget that all this is really quite complex. Our manager left THIS WEEK and I'm seeing some people are questioning how long it's taken to get a replacement in.....when there is no fixture due for MONTHS:lolol:
 




Springal

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Feb 12, 2005
23,714
GOSBTS
Hiring the manager would involve MILLIONS of pounds and agreeing terms with another 'business' and then several people, which is reliant on those people (and their families) almost certainly relocating, moving kids out of schools etc etc etc.

It's amazing how, in the football world, people forget that all this is really quite complex. Our manager left THIS WEEK and I'm seeing some people are questioning how long it's taken to get a replacement in.....when there is no fixture due for MONTHS:lolol:

Given how clueless Tony Bloom has shown to be during his tenure is it any wonder people are questioning this :dunce:
 


Monkey Man

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Jan 30, 2005
3,157
Neither here nor there
I think we need to be patient. There is a lot of due process, negotiation and politeness from all quarters that will be required if Potter comes to Brighton.

Nothing to read into the fact he hasn't already been pictured on the Amex pitch with a blue and white scarf held aloft.
 


Gwylan

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Jul 5, 2003
31,324
Uffern
I don't get why people think that it's not happening or that it's taking so long ... we haven't even spoken to him yet, There's no cause to worry about a delay,

As that great Danish manager, Hamlet, said: "If it be now, ’tis not to come. If it be not to come, it will be now. If it be not now, yet it will come"

We just have to wait and see
 




BHA007

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Jan 13, 2013
93
Phil Neville cannot be a possible choice. The idea of sacking hughton was to allow manager, time to work with squad and new signings, neville has world cup with womens team. so he wont be able to start till July earliest.
 




Blackadder

Brighton Bhuna Boy
Jul 6, 2003
16,077
Haywards Heath
There are three vacancies to fill, not just the manager.

Good point.

When we signed Hyppia, it was originally with the understanding that his assistant, who actually knew a bit about football, would come with him.
 






Bozza

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Jul 4, 2003
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Back in Sussex
Phil Neville cannot be a possible choice. The idea of sacking hughton was to allow manager, time to work with squad and new signings, neville has world cup with womens team. so he wont be able to start till July earliest.

There's no squad to work with until July when the players return for pre-season training, which is on or around the 1st.

The final of the Women's World Cup is on the 7th July.

(Note: I'm not saying I advocate Neville for the job, more that no one will be "working with the squad" for quite some time)
 




fosters headband

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Aug 15, 2003
5,158
Brighton
There's no squad to work with until July when the players return for pre-season training, which is on or around the 1st.

The final of the Women's World Cup is on the 7th July.

(Note: I'm not saying I advocate Neville for the job, more that no one will be "working with the squad" for quite some time)
But that is half the transfer window gone. Would he be allowed to work with the recruitment team prior to officially taking up the job
 




GT49er

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Feb 1, 2009
46,480
Gloucester
There's no squad to work with until July when the players return for pre-season training, which is on or around the 1st.

The final of the Women's World Cup is on the 7th July.

(Note: I'm not saying I advocate Neville for the job, more that no one will be "working with the squad" for quite some time)
Maybe not, but surely they'd be heavily involved in incomings and outgoings as soon as the window opens.
 





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