So Gus might have considered another job!

[Commander]

It all seems pretty good to me.

Premier League club approaches Brighton and asks for permission to speak to our Manager.
Brighton say "Yep, go ahead, we wouldn't stand in anyone's way if they feel they can further their career".
Premier League club say "Hi Mr Brighton Manager, we'd like you to come and manage us, this is what we can offer and this is our plan for the next few years".
Brighton Manager says "OK, thanks for your interest, I'll go away and have a think about it". Then comes back after a day or so and says "You know what, thanks for your offer but I think I'll stay where I am, I've got a great job and I think my prospects are better where I am at the moment".

So what's the problem? The whole situation looks great for us a club. We have Premier League clubs after our our Manager, who is happy to turn them down to stay with us, and we don't stand in the way of any Manager who wants to further their career. It just makes the Brighton job look even more attractive to any potential future Manager, for when a club finally comes in that matches Gus' ambitions.

 

[Lethargic]

It all seems pretty good to me.

Premier League club approaches Brighton and asks for permission to speak to our Manager.
Brighton say "Yep, go ahead, we wouldn't stand in anyone's way if they feel they can further their career".
Premier League club say "Hi Mr Brighton Manager, we'd like you to come and manage us, this is what we can offer and this is our plan for the next few years".
Brighton Manager says "OK, thanks for your interest, I'll go away and have a think about it". Then comes back after a day or so and says "You know what, thanks for your offer but I think I'll stay where I am, I've got a great job and I think my prospects are better where I am at the moment".

So what's the problem? The whole situation looks great for us a club. We have Premier League clubs after our our Manager, who is happy to turn them down to stay with us, and we don't stand in the way of any Manager who wants to further their career. It just makes the Brighton job look even more attractive to any potential future Manager, for when a club finally comes in that matches Gus' ambitions.

This, some of the speculation on here over the last couple of days has been incredible I suspect some people have severe insecurity issues. To me its a great vote of confidence in our club and Gus has conducted himself in a dignified way and until anyone can PROVE otherwise I am sticking with that view.

Can we move on now and get back to gloating over Palace and talking about the Forest game, this could be spunn in a positive way by galvanising the team to go on and deliver for the rest of the season I am even more optimistic about the playoffs now.

 

[Saltydog]

It all seems pretty good to me.

Premier League club approaches Brighton and asks for permission to speak to our Manager.
Brighton say "Yep, go ahead, we wouldn't stand in anyone's way if they feel they can further their career".
Premier League club say "Hi Mr Brighton Manager, we'd like you to come and manage us, this is what we can offer and this is our plan for the next few years".
Brighton Manager says "OK, thanks for your interest, I'll go away and have a think about it". Then comes back after a day or so and says "You know what, thanks for your offer but I think I'll stay where I am, I've got a great job and I think my prospects are better where I am at the moment".

So what's the problem? The whole situation looks great for us a club. We have Premier League clubs after our our Manager, who is happy to turn them down to stay with us, and we don't stand in the way of any Manager who wants to further their career. It just makes the Brighton job look even more attractive to any potential future Manager, for when a club finally comes in that matches Gus' ambitions.

Good summary - been there myself but the approach did not go to my boss first . Time to find something else to fuss about on NSC.........

 

[portslade seagull]

For me, the only flak Gus would deserve over this is if it was his advisors who gave the Independent the idea that it was virtually a done deal. However, I think it's more likely that was just the journalist taking a punt on it and over-egging what he'd been told, either from someone close to Poyet or the Reading end of things.

Otherwise, it all seems pretty straightforward. Who wouldn't listen to an offer if they were being head-hunted? It would be foolish not to, especially as those paths may cross again elsewhere in future. That's not the same as wanting to leave.

Believe it was a game of bluff that maybe went too far but has ended with Gus having an increased budget for players

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Believe it was a game of bluff that maybe went too far but has ended with Gus having an increased budget for players

Went too far?

Are you suggesting that Tony Bloom doesn't appreciate the skills of a manager who proves he can play a decent poker game?

 

[Seagull Steve]

TB had to give permission for him to speak to Reading anyway, just like he declined Wolves permission last season. Still doubt many jobs would attract him away, Reading was a decent option because he lives fairly near there and would have had a good transfer budget next season.

No, Reading is 80 miles away and Brighton is only 55 miles from Gus's house.

 

[Commander]

Believe it was a game of bluff that maybe went too far but has ended with Gus having an increased budget for players

Based on what? And how did it go too far?

 

[stss30]

No, Reading is 80 miles away and Brighton is only 55 miles from Gus's house.

Exactly, not exactly a huge increase in journey time and wouldn't have to uproot his family and move elsewhere.