RobsonsWonderland

Think there was a genuine sense of disappointment in the crowd tonight (a bit like the cup final) where we went in with a real believe that we could win.

Other years we have sang in defiance as City thrashed us by 4 or 5.

But I also take it as a badge of honor that both the management and city fans celebrated like it was some sort of title decider... They know we are coming, just not yet

If you listen to Wilson's podcast this week they laugh at Miggy not speaking English.

I do wonder if has problems communicating with his team mates 

2 minutes ago, Hot Since 1882 said:

 

First I've seen of that! 

 

Shitbags 5 a side - Zouma, Sigurdsson, Paqueta, Greenwood, Toney (Zouma rush goalie)

 

 

 

Surely Bruce Grobbelaar goes in goal?

Still think we would have won that day lol

12 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

MacAllister had 1 year left on his contract at the start of last season and got that deal prior to the World Cup. Hence negotiating a good release clause price. 
 

Clubs like West Ham could’ve put the feelers out to him and have been rebuffed. That’s what I think may have happened to us with Maddison. He probably said that he didn’t fancy the move so we weren’t linked again this summer. 

I also think it's a genuine factor in Brightons operating model.

They get players in with the promise of game time and show casing their talents in the premier League.

Maybe they were unlucky setting McAllister's contract at 45 million in a summer when fees jumped up massively but then at the same time got lucky that there was no clause on Cacidoes.

7 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Thought it was decent but very shallow. Little but disappointing compared to the Man City one where you get details of everything that goes on inside the club, training, tactics and all that. 

I think the starting points are different.

Man city you were guaranteed a winning story on the pitch... We didn't.

As much as there was hope and belief,  we could have went down the Sunderland to I Die route and become a laughing stock on and off the pitch.

We as fans get to see the football on TV, youtube by the minute and personally I like the fact we are seeing what's behind the games etc.

Oh and you do wonder if clubs have more control on the output after Mourinho / Ali etc

15 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said:

I'm sure he does, but I think we can all agree that we haven't bought the finished article. 

He has played 130 times for Milan and 14 for Italy... I'm thinking he is well on his way?

4 minutes ago, Hovagod said:

Who’s the top one?

The Murphy twins! 

1 minute ago, Memphis said:

 

You're right, but I purposefully ignored it b/c ultimately I don't think it played a huge role for us in targeting him - don't get me wrong, it's nice to have, though.

If only every player/fan had signed for us 

We are not just building a strong first team but a quality squad.

The drop off from first 11 to the bench is getting tighter and that's going to make a massive difference this year.

Will only benefit the group

2 minutes ago, huss9 said:

its the saudi national team.

they arent a reflection of the saudi regime.

seperate the two.

 

dont know why anyone would be interested in these games though.

I would be more interested in the pif teams coming across for an end of season kick about.

5 hours ago, jonny1403 said:

 

It's not robbing a living at all. The club voluntarily offered him a contract and he accepted it. It works both ways.

 

A quick google suggests he's on 60k a week - £3.2 million a year. The idea that just because he is already very well off he should forfeit £6.4 million pounds (obviously he'd be paid at a champ club, but much less), is laughable. You wouldn't do that with your employer so don't expect him to. 

Just imagine if there was a club out there signing a whole squad of players on 8 year contracts on lot higher salaries... Would hate to see them  in this position with 5 or 6 they can't shift ?

2 minutes ago, kingxlnc said:

This is a no brainer, if Hall and Tierney are the same price you would go for Tierney all day long. We needed an upgrade for that LB position not cover. Hall wouldn’t start hence wouldn’t improve the first XI so shouldn’t be prioritised over Tierney. If there’s a limited budget go for the surer thing not promise. See

You buy Tierney, you end up buying again in a couple of years.

You buy Hall, he adapts this season and first choice for the future.

Chelsea sell him they claim the full profit... Which is the only reason he is on the market.

Rule of thumb is nobody knows nowt... And when we do buy someone it's a surprise.

So I'm not getting wrapped up on targets to replace targett just yet.

I think this has now become the biggest shake up in football since clubs were allowed to buy more then three foreign players per team.

And one thing is for certain... The premier League are no longer the biggest fish in the pound. 

We will still have the best product and league but it does make you wonder if this and Chelsea etc inflating fees  will start to cripple or limit the spending at some premier League clubs.

7 minutes ago, aussiemag said:

In someways it’s smart. Transfer fees seem to be inflating at ridiculous rates (mainly due to Chelsea). They are locking in all their business for the next 5-8 years before that inflation gets worse. The risk is that if the players fail, they won’t be able to get rid and also they will have minimal FFP space for the next 5-8 years to reinvest further into the squad. They will have to sell more young players to stay afloat. 

No football club can plan for a five / right year period.

Players can be one season wonders, pick up long term injuries or sit on their long term contacts and not be arsed.

Unless they can be moved on, it will also stop them buying and new players two / three years down the line.

I know... I play Football Manager lol

1 minute ago, Weezertron said:

He's playing?

Yep I think it's my eyes!

Or more the fact I keep expecting him to be more involved but it seems to be the game is being playing around him

Had Mount went off? 

Or have they decided not to pass to him ?

6 minutes ago, Pixelphish said:

Looking forward to a Swiss Ramble update on the CFC lot, surely they have to sustain pretty big sales over the next few years just to break even on what they've already spent?

I think you might have nailed it on the head for me... I don't even think they are buying players for the squad now but so they can sell some of them every year to balance the books.

If only there was a a crazy new league somewhere that would take players off there hands for ridiculous amount of money! 

It would be even better if there was a secret pact where everyone agrees not to buy any of their players and make them break the rules!

6 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said:

Tierney >>>>>>>> Cucurella. Weird that we're going for someone completely different to what got us into the CL.

Or was it we made the most of what we had? The lads did a great job for what we needed (a relegation battle at one stage)

But you would not be looking to buy either Burn or Targett as your future lb options if they were on the market today.

The daft thing is if they didn't bid ridiculous fees for players last window then we wouldn't be here now... And they could have bought even more players at half the price lol 

1 hour ago, ponsaelius said:

 

Happens at other grounds too. As you say it's due to the amount of people in one area pulling from the network.

 

Tends to be OK at smaller lower league grounds but big grounds I have issues. Couldn't get anything at Ibrox for example.

 

 

 

Both Ibrox and St James you say... guess Mike's left his old Telewest internet  router plugged in up there as well.

Next you will be telling me their speakers were crackly and they only have one CD for their song list! 

Say it after me...Mc Brunoooo!

I know people go on about our extra champions league games but think even the Europa League will but pressure on the Liverpool, Brighton and Villa squads after watching this weekends games.

Easier competition but their benches will be impacted as much as ours

I think it's just the stadium acoustics

It never stopped in the leazers east  corner... And if I'm honest we can't hear the noise in the galllowgate or corner from where we are.

Just make it the best you can from wherever you are... And it will grow and grow.

Not much to shift but I guess if we could move Frazier, Hayden, Manquillo, Hendrick etc even out on loan it would free some FFP funding? 

I reckon with the little twats smudging windows and kicking cars.. the player's would love it to be on the edge of town!