Bridcutt pictures taken down from Albion Shop

[TrickyOne]

Hmmm, I find it weird that they would be that desperate to quickly take down a very popular player who (if he does leave) would go with everyone's best wishes and would command our largest ever transfer fee received, but are happy to leave up a player who officially doesn't even play for us and has been talking to other clubs (El-Abd).

Think we may be reading too much into it - unless the news is that Bridcutt leaves and El Abd signs!

He's been brilliant, but times move on...remember Mr Bennett, similar elk. I agree with all you've written tbh. Although not sure about AEA, I think The OG may have a plan!!

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

I wish they had put the EXPRESS central to under AMERICAN

Ditto. It looks naff off centre.

 

[kevtherev]

Maybe Oscar isn't looking to play 5 in the middle with a holding midfielder..I have always said Bridcutt was a superstar in Poyet's formation, 9 times out of 10 the stand out player on the park. But I don't believe he would be as effective in a four man midfield, as he doesn't move the ball fast enough.

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Bruno looks like a sex panther........grrrrrrrr

That shirt is the pits--should have been blue where it is white & white lettering centred up-----ho-de-hum

 

[banjo]

Maybe we've got a couple of good looking Spanish players joining.

 

[grummitts gloves]

I wish they had put the EXPRESS central to under AMERICAN

Hear hear!!
Both kits are googling awful!! Yellow kits are minging and if this is topped off by Bridders leaving, I'll be mildly annoyed. C'mon Oscar, don't believe them if they have told you that you can't sign anyone until there is an hour left of the transfer window or you have to wait for the loan window to open!

 

[Seagull over Canaryland]

Hopefully this Bridcutt speculation is unfounded.

However I'm sure there will be enquiries about him and it would be too easy to just cash in on him. But replacing him with a similar quality player will surely cost just as much, unless we can get really silly money for him or maybe OG has a cheaper but s**t hot replacement lined up who isn't currently on our radar.

I suppose it is possible that Liam's agent is putting his name about especially during the recent managerial uncertainties, but I hope he hasn't had his head turned.

Personally I hope OG is focused on quality replacements for our known vacancies rather than create extra ones. I fear that OG won't have seen Bridders training at full fitness yet so won't appreciate what an asset he is. It would be disappointing if OG makes a decision without seeing more of him.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Hopefully this Bridcutt speculation is unfounded.

However I'm sure there will be enquiries about him and it would be too easy to just cash in on him. But replacing him with a similar quality player will surely cost just as much, unless we can get really silly money for him or maybe OG has a cheaper but s**t hot replacement lined up who isn't currently on our radar.

I suppose it is possible that Liam's agent is putting his name about especially during the recent managerial uncertainties, but I hope he hasn't had his head turned.

Personally I hope OG is focused on quality replacements for our known vacancies rather than create extra ones. I fear that OG won't have seen Bridders training at full fitness yet so won't appreciate what an asset he is. It would be disappointing if OG makes a decision without seeing more of him.

I would be amazed if Oscar hasn't watched the tapes of at least 20 of last year's games.

 

[Luke93]

This means something!!!

 

[Change at Barnham]

The sale of Bridcutt for 7 or 8 million could possibly allow OGJ bring in two or three players of choice.

 

[SeagullSongs]

Yes, this DEFINITELY means that he's leaving. ****ing hell.

 

[Hamilton]

I can't believe this has triggered a thread.

 

[junior]

Maybe we are not going to play with a holding midfielder next season? Anyone know what Bridders is like as a bog standard midfielder?

I'm also looking forward to seeing Crofts used properly under OG.

 

[supaseagull]

I would be amazed if Oscar hasn't watched the tapas of at least 20 of last year's games.

I love tapas

 

[Rookie]

Maybe Oscar isn't looking to play 5 in the middle with a holding midfielder..I have always said Bridcutt was a superstar in Poyet's formation, 9 times out of 10 the stand out player on the park. But I don't believe he would be as effective in a four man midfield, as he doesn't move the ball fast enough.

Lucky that he will play 4-3-3 (as is the Barca way, where he learnt his stuff) and a defensive midfielder is essential in that set up

 

[Superphil]

The sale of Bridcutt for 7 or 8 million .

Somewhat wishful thinking there IMO.

 

[seagulls4ever]

I forgot how awful that kit is...

 

[SeagullSongs]

I forgot how awful that kit is...

I love it already, but Orlandi makes it look even better

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

I imagine all the money we get from selling would go back into the squad. Imagine what OG could do with £5-£6m and his contacts.

More likely to be David Burke ...

 

[sebtucknott]

In the original photos with the sample kit, they forgot to iron the kit so it was all creased.

They planned to get new photos once the kit arrived. Perhaps Bridcutt was unavailable for the new photos?

That doesn't mean he definitely saying but I'm pretty sure the photos haven't been removed because he's leaving.