Jeremy Balmy - new 18 year old midfielder from Le Havre (merged)

[Djmiles]

I thought he was pretty decent today.

 

[Everest]

Where the link to say he has signed

No link. One of my sources says so.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Does anyone not think that its a little odd to have had Spurs, Arsenal, Valencia and AC Milan on his trail just 6 months ago and now he might make it into our development squad?

Could be the same sort of thing that happened to Bridcutt , clubs might think that he isn't robust enough against big bruising defenders. Having said that it doesn't stop Messi making defenders look foolish.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Echo what others said, very keen today, looked to get involved dropping deep and pushing forward. Could be good once settles into the system and gets to know his team-mates.

 

[brightonmark1234]

from twitter Andy Naylor ‏[MENTION=14853]andy[/MENTION]NaylorArgus
In Monday's Argus GP on Balmy, Albion's Amex boost and Calde's Hastings fury. #bhafc

 

[Hyperion]

In my opinion, this young fella would be an absolute scoop to add to our development squad. He is a talent and I think would be on the edge for a place in the first team in no time.

Hoping he signs as he certainly has a bright future

 

[theonesmith]

In my opinion, this young fella would be an absolute scoop to add to our development squad. He is a talent and I think would be on the edge for a place in the first team in no time.

Hoping he signs as he certainly has a bright future

Do you or anyone else know anything about his history though? What lead to Arsenal, Spurs, Valencia chasing him?

 

[Quinney]

Looked very useful today. Two good feet, always wanted the ball and good movement.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

In my opinion, this young fella would be an absolute scoop to add to our development squad. He is a talent and I think would be on the edge for a place in the first team in no time.

Hoping he signs as he certainly has a bright future

A cheaper version of Assulin?

 

[Hyperion]

A cheaper version of Assulin?

A better version of Assulin in terms of potential. He is very young so of course not the finished article but would be a fantastic signing

 

[Hyperion]

Do you or anyone else know anything about his history though? What lead to Arsenal, Spurs, Valencia chasing him?

I would only guess just a large scouting network these clubs have. What goes on in the press though is always a bit pasty.

 

[Seagull on the wing]

Is he the guy that scored today? Cracking finish and thought he probably looked the best of the midfielders in the second half... seemed to have a good knack of getting forward to support the strikers. Lightweight but then he's only young.

MMmmm! I remember we once turned down Ian Wright for being to small/lightweight.....

 

[Bakesy]

MMmmm! I remember we once turned down Ian Wright for being to small/lightweight.....

And Roy Keane:-(

 

[severnside gull]

In my opinion, this young fella would be an absolute scoop to add to our development squad. He is a talent and I think would be on the edge for a place in the first team in no time.

Hoping he signs as he certainly has a bright future

I have a feeling he will be on the edge of the first team squad from day one

Kaz confirms he is "chilling at the airport with Hosky, Ash and (sic) French BOY" so M Balmy is on the plane and that suggests he has pronbably agreed terms if not formally signed

 

[Bald Gull]

I have a feeling he will be on the edge of the first team squad from day one

Kaz confirms he is "chilling at the airport with Hosky, Ash and (sic) French BOY" so M Balmy is on the plane and that suggests he has pronbably agreed terms if not formally signed

Presumably could be nickname for Vincelot as well?

 

[severnside gull]

Presumably could be nickname for Vincelot as well?

D'oh

Hadn't thought of that (hadn't thought of Romain as a boy tbh). You could well be right = will have to wait see I guess

 

[TerryT]

In my opinion, this young fella would be an absolute scoop to add to our development squad. He is a talent and I think would be on the edge for a place in the first team in no time.

Hoping he signs as he certainly has a bright future

I agree with this

 

[Hyperion]

Big Hair. Sign him up

 

[pork pie]

In my opinion, this young fella would be an absolute scoop to add to our development squad. He is a talent and I think would be on the edge for a place in the first team in no time.

Hoping he signs as he certainly has a bright future

I've not seen him play, so cannot comment upon his ability. However, to even be linked with outstanding prospects like this is fantastic for our Club. TB's money can only take us so far (assuming he has limited funds available) and gate money etc. is also limited. To kick-on to the next level will require us bringing through talented players. Some will play for a short period and be sold-on, and we will profit, some will stay and help the Club progess, but either way, this can only benefit the Club. Inevitably, some will not work out, but our investment will have been quite small. It is far less risky that buying players like CMS, who looks to be a waste of millions of pounds (but hopefully he will pull his socks up this year).

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

According to Brian Owen talks with his agent are set to take place today.