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Howeay the lads!

Aye, some parts of the interview could be omitted and just sharing the plans for the club in general would suffice. Genuine people, think they will learn to be more measured in future.

Any reasons why? Interested to understand the perspective.

Digne?

What a transformation. So much to like about the owners, the manager, the players and people associated with the club. As opposed to the dark days prior.

From the interview.

This part is also great btw.

Not been following the fine details of this chat. If it means we are not even considering Castle Leazes, how much bigger can we realistically expand to at SJP?

Think Norwich and Watford are certs to go down, joined by one from Brentford, Leeds or Everton. Burnley look to have gained some second half of season momentum again. Also believe this is when we are now looking up instead of below.

Eh? I was saying it is hard for Brighton to reinforce DA not interfering with our club in private. Love to know what goes in your mind sometimes, James.

I would rest easy anyway considering the owners wouldn't wait 9 months to get their man. It will be sorted out in time for our summer activities.

There is little to reinforce that though.

So Brighton are going to pay him for 9 months to do absolutely nothing? Doesn't make financial sense nor does it tie in with their "free to negotiate and leave" approach. While being anti-employment to boot

Would love that but also recognise that a more disciplined defensive midfielder replacing Shelvey allows Bruno more freedom to create chances.

Nah, it's time to stop making excuses for them. If Burn and Schar play well, they keep their places and Lascelles will have to wait. Same for Bruno and the other midfielders. There is no feeling sorry for players who cannot perform up to par and they just have to accept that they will see the bench more while being highly paid individuals.

Why would you feel bad for him? It's not like he played well and deserves to keep his place.

The midfielders worth keeping are Joelinton, Bruno, Willock and current-form Shelvey. We could add a couple more in the summer but there are also other areas to reinforce too. Perhaps they are looking at the home-grown quota. I trust that any extension is of reasonable length.

He's ok if he can keep up his current form. There will be a transition period where we will have to retain some of the players. Besides the owners have shown good sense in the length of the contracts given out to the new signings. No more 6 year nonsense.

Seems like Sporting is also in financial distress. Any Portuguese wunderkinds we can raid them for before Mendes and Wolves get their hands on them?

Botman is happy with either club. Money talks in the end and Lille is in no good position to reject us if our offer is higher than Milan's.

"Vroom"?

Let's get another win!

Reminds me of a young Jose Enrique.

All home wins for the rest of the games today please.