We absolutely should not sell Steve Cook (merged: Cook gone to Bournemouth)

[Mr Banana]

Did a bit earlier: http://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/sport/brighton-hove-albion/cook_off_to_cherries_despite_impressive_saints_start_1_3383187

Hi Richie, here's a quick sub, cuts in [], adds in bold. By the way, the story about Will Hoskins says "Bournemouth looked at Hoskins load deal" - think it's meant to be "loan"?

Brighton [and] & Hove Albion centre-half Steve Cook has joined Bournemouth for an initial fee of £170,000.

The Hastings-born defender played 90 minutes of Albion's hard-fought 3[v]-0 win against Southampton yesterday and, with the Seagulls losing captain Gordon Greer to a straight red card in the closing stages, fans were expect[ed]ing manager Gus Poyet to kibosh (eh?) the sale until his squad was back [at] to full strength.

[However,] But Bournemouth stepped in today with an official bid and finalised the deal, which could rise by an [extra] additional £130,000 depending on a series of add-ons.

Cook, who impressed during the Carling Cup match[-up] with Premier[ship] League Liverpool earlier this season, has become a crowd favourite at Bournemouth during a recent loan spell and was keen to sign for the Cherries.

His contract was due to expire at the end of the season, but Bournemouth moved early to ward off competition.

 

[hailshamseagull]

With Reyes the driving force behind us.

Let's hope so!

 

[hailshamseagull]

HE IS NOT A FULL-BACK! Are you Mark McGhee ?

To be fair though Springal he played better there than some of the other fullback performances we've seen this season!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Bournemouth have got themselves a great deal there, good luck to Cook. I'm disappointed to see him go though, a few more first team games for us and his value could have risen a lot higher (providing he signed a new deal of course). Maybe Gus rates Hall as a similar quality to Cook?

Grant Hall is an excellent young player. We have done well with Cook's price tag when you consider how much we paid for Greer.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

I would love Reyes back but his court appearance is a bit worrying tbh.

 

[Seaber]

Wish we could have kept him, it's also a shame the deal could not go ahead after the Wrexham game when at least we would have Dunk back.

Although it's a shame, well done Gus for not holding him back. It would seem pretty dishonest of him to block a move after the good treatment Crofts and Bennett got.

Good luck, Cookie!

 

[Twinkle Toes]

I'm right disappointed that he's heading off down the coast. Played really well against Liverpool & did a great job yesterday at full-back. Good luck to the lad for being prepared to drop to a lower level to get regular 1st team footie though.

I hope we're all pleasantly surprised by the reinforcements who come in during the window, otherwise the decision to let him go now could look a bit silly.

 

[Icy Gull]

I hope we're all pleasantly surprised by the reinforcements who come in during the window, otherwise the decision to let him go now could look a bit silly.

Apart from Murray who we still haven't replaced, I'm not sure that Gus has cocked up too badly on who he's let go so far during his reign.

 

[OSRGull]

Big mistake, he's going to be one hell of a defender! He's only 20 and he's managed well against players such as Suarez, Bellamy, Kuyt, Lallana, Lambert and so on without barely any first team experience .

 

[c0lz]

Gutted, but good luck to him.

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Closest any defender has got to scoring in open play at the Amex & kept another clean sheet, HIS 6th in last 7 league games. Poor call Gus

 

[Twinkle Toes]

Apart from Murray who we still haven't replaced, I'm not sure that Gus has cocked up too badly on who he's let go so far during his reign.

For sure, but a number of his signings have - for various reasons - turned out to be a bit questionable now. I just hope we get good, fit players in who can bolster the squad & create some healthy competition for places. He did say that he wasn't looking to make any big signings during this month, but maybe that's just a cheeky smokescreen? Hmmmmmmmmmmm...

 

[ifuhatepalacestandup]

Albion sell Cook to Bournemouth

Albion sell Cook to Bournemouth From The Argus)

 

[TheDuke]

You should read the Bournemouth posts...you would've thought they've pinched Messi for £1.50

 

[Notters]

Really?!

 

[middletoenail]

Where did you hear this?

 

[Acker79]

I wont believe it until the 7th thread is started.

 

[kevtherev]

Just been on Meridian News....Total Madness after yesterday.

 

[melias shoes]

Where did you hear this?

Just been announced on meridian tonight

 

[Seagull Steve]

Just been confirmed on Meridian tonight. Unless Gus has a ready made replacement coming in, I don't understand this. Cook had a very good game yesterday.