Players retained (and new contracts offered to)

[Kumquat]

I think TB has a fair bit of experience at holding his nerve.

In a holdingyournerve contest I think he might do rather well

Indeed. I can't think of a single chairman i'd want at the hlm rather than our Tony right now.

 

[Phat Baz 68]

RELEASE: Greer, El-Abd, Painter, Vicente, Dicker, Crofts, Breznovan, Ankregran , Dobbie,

LOAN EXPIRED: Hammond, Bridge, Upson

OFF TO PREM: Liam Bridcutt

EXTENDED CONTRACT OR KEEP: Ulloa, CMS, JFC, Orlandi, Spanish, Calderon, Buckley, Lua Lua, Barker, Hoskins, Bruno, Agdestein, Barnes, Dunk

PLAYERS IN: Schlupp, Vydra, Deeny, Friedel (Player/ GK Coach), Van Dyck, + other defenders Bridge, Upson.

Also replacement for Bridcutt if he indeed goes

 

[Silk]

Our back four that's fit.

Calderon Greer El Abd Sampayo, Christ.

That's 5

 

[OSRGull]

Just been told Gus Poyet is to step down as manager within the next 48 hours, make of it what you will.

 

[backson]

Just been told Gus Poyet is to step down as manager within the next 48 hours, make of it what you will.

You also said Jesus was our new left back

 

[dougdeep]

If Ankergren has already got a year left then offering Brez another year is crazy.

This!!!

 

[Pavilionaire]

In theory JFC and Maksimenko should step up for Dicker and Painter. I hope Spanish Dave re-signs soon too. Is he waiting for Gus to make up his mind?

Given that we achieved a miracle in getting Wayne Bridge to the club I wonder whether we can go back to the well a second time? Gareth Barry is 32 and in the final year of a 5 year contract. The circumstances are identical to those of Bridge. A favourite of the now-departed Mancini you have to believe his gametime at City in 2013/14 will be minimal if Pellegrini takes over and City clear out and spend big.

Barry could kick around the middle tier of the Prem - the chances are he will. Alternatively, captaincy of the Albion and a 3-year deal at a club he left prematurely might at least make him think. We'd need to offer him all of Vicente's wages and some more, but if he's not going to figure and City aren't going to get any money for him because he's in his final year might there be a Bridge-type deal to be done?

 

[El Sid]

Just been told Gus Poyet is to step down as manager within the next 48 hours, make of it what you will.

Perfectly plausible - who told you, the father, the Sun or the holy ghost?

 

[OSRGull]

You also said Jesus was our new left back

 

[pornomagboy]

I can't see poyet going untill the premiership season as finished on Sunday as clubs will start the clear out

 

[Jim D]

Surely Ankergren is of now. There really isn't any need for 3 senior keepers.

I doubt you'll get any agreement from Watford fans - not having an experienced third keeper probably cost them an auto promotion place.

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

That's a back 5 but one of them is great on crosses.

Quite - got to be nailed on.

Edit - sorry, realise now it has already been done.

 

[Albumen]

Just been told Gus Poyet is to step down as manager within the next 48 hours, make of it what you will.

Why I can make a hat, a brooch . . .

 

[Triggaaar]

I hope Lopez stays, we should have offered him one months ago!

It was obvious at the time we should, which means there must have been a reason we didn't (our club is not being run by idiots).

Hope the signing of Brez doesn't signify something we don't want to hear about Kuszsack...

It shouldn't, if Kuszczak is leaving, we'll want an equal replacement, not just extending Brez's contract and hoping.

That's a back 5 but one of them is great on crosses.

 

[father_and_son]

That's a back 5 but one of them is great on crosses.

And an excellent track record recovering from injuries. The longest he was out for was 3 days.

 

[Kazenga <3]

Spanish Dave on twitter: 'Last day in Brighton!'... Not coming back?

 

[Greavsey]

Spanish Dave on twitter: 'Last day in Brighton!'... Not coming back?

Hopefully he means just for the summer! Heading back to Spain for hols I imagine. Kaz tweeted earlier about him heading back to Newcastle for the summer now.

 

[Seaber]

Último día en Brighton,comiendo con @andreadetoro, Elena y Valeria. Vuelta a casa!!! // the last day in Brighton,eating with @andreadetoro,Elena y Valeria. Come back home!!!

David Lopez on Twitter

 

[Husty]

PLAYERS IN: Schlupp, Vydra, Deeny, Friedel (Player/ GK Coach), Van Dyck, + other defenders Bridge, Upson.

Nurse!

 

[Greavsey]

PLAYERS IN: Schlupp, Vydra, Deeny, Friedel (Player/ GK Coach), Van Dyck, + other defenders Bridge, Upson.

How about adding Wayne Rooney to that list, he's available! Honestly, no ambition...