Other clubs' transfers

[aussiemag]

20 minutes ago, r0cafella said:

To clarify in not asking we go down the route of legally challenging it, it’s politically not feasible for us to do so imo. 
 

What I’ve been referring to is the amount of low hanging fruit we haven’t taken advantage of. I’m all for us boxing clever but we should have given ourselves more leeway, instead we hear about the FFP limitations constantly whilst we don’t do what we can within the rules that exist. 

 

Its frustrating some of the value for money signings other clubs like West Ham, Fulham and Aston Villa have made in foreign markets and we haven't capitalised. 

[Geordie Ahmed]

2 hours ago, r0cafella said:

To clarify in not asking we go down the route of legally challenging it, it’s politically not feasible for us to do so imo. 
 

What I’ve been referring to is the amount of low hanging fruit we haven’t taken advantage of. I’m all for us boxing clever but we should have given ourselves more leeway, instead we hear about the FFP limitations constantly whilst we don’t do what we can within the rules that exist. 

Apologies, probably would have helped if I read the earlier posts.

 

On the training ground/stadium sponsor I get the feeling they're leaving these as last resorts. Sponsoring the stadium will cause ructions, from outside and even within the fanbase, so why make such a move if you are still increasing your revenue in other areas.

 

I do agree with you there is scope to do more but I don't see it as them being unwilling, just rather they want to make it look more organic and therefore it attracts less attention. 

 

That's just how I see it, could be totally wrong but think 3-5 years we'll have done a lot more in this area.

[The College Dropout]

2 hours ago, aussiemag said:

 

Its frustrating some of the value for money signings other clubs like West Ham, Fulham and Aston Villa have made in foreign markets and we haven't capitalised. 

I tried to make this point in another thread (or was it this one?). Apart from the Kuol type signings - most of our recent transfers are expensive for what they are.

 

I think long-term, they are less risky. Big fee, youngish player + relatively cheap wages, is expensive for FFP in the short-term but long-term we should have good resale value, easier to shift if they flop and the expense of the fees decreases with contract extensions.

 

But short-term with our thin squad... it's expensive stuff.

 

 

Edited January 5, 2024 by The College Dropout

[TheBrownBottle]

3 hours ago, Geordie Ahmed said:

 

I think it's brought up to downplay the idea we have a huge budget, never a good thing to tell other clubs you are flash with cash and also it's a reality and something we have to adhere to

 

 

The problem is that all the other clubs know how FFP works, know what our income streams etc are and how much they’re likely to be, and what our outgoings are.  If we’re playing poker with FFP, it’s like showing your opponent your hand and then saying ‘yeah but really that’s not the cards I’ve got’.  There is no smoke and mirrors, unfortunately 

[BrianSwan]

16 hours ago, leffe186 said:

Anyone still think the Saudi League is going to be a big success?

 

Early days I know, but the sixth highest average attendance (7854) is less than the number then went along with me to Orient v Wycombe the other night. Al-Hilal are top with 53pts from 19 games, 2nd place is 46, 3rd 40, 4th 34. 19pts clear of fourth after 19 games.

 

Isn’t this all exactly what most of us said would happen?

Unless they start blowing unimagineable money for Mbappe etc, then no, it wont take off.

[r0cafella]

Just now, BrianSwan said:

Unless they start blowing unimagineable money for Mbappe etc, then no, it wont take off.

Even if they do, it won’t be a success. 

[Disco]

 

Potential to be a bargain if they get him for anywhere near that.

[The College Dropout]

2 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said:

The problem is that all the other clubs know how FFP works, know what our income streams etc are and how much they’re likely to be, and what our outgoings are.  If we’re playing poker with FFP, it’s like showing your opponent your hand and then saying ‘yeah but really that’s not the cards I’ve got’.  There is no smoke and mirrors, unfortunately 

It's a moving target and our financial figures are only published once a year - some time removed from the actual date. So nobody outside the club will know for a fact and some of it will be fluid (competition money, bonuses etc.)

[madras]

1 minute ago, The College Dropout said:

It's a moving target and our financial figures are only published once a year - some time removed from the actual date. So nobody outside the club will know for a fact and some of it will be fluid (competition money, bonuses etc.)

They'll not know for a fact but they'll have a pretty good idea.

[leffe186]

Dier to Bayern Munich looking distinctly possible

[The Butcher]

What the fuck 

[Collage]

3 minutes ago, The Butcher said:

What the fuck 

Kane probably recommended him

[Teslact]

4 hours ago, Geordie Ahmed said:

On the training ground/stadium sponsor I get the feeling they're leaving these as last resorts. Sponsoring the stadium will cause ructions, from outside and even within the fanbase, so why make such a move if you are still increasing your revenue in other areas.

 

Just have PIF create a new subsidiary called St James. No apostrophe, it's different  Even Infinite Athletic got approved in the end.

 

 

Edited January 5, 2024 by Teslact

[janpawel]

Dier would be a lucky, lucky bastard 

[Chapo]

3 hours ago, Disco said:

 

Potential to be a bargain if they get him for anywhere near that.

looks like somebody is trapped in his Adam’s Apple 

[Ben]

3 hours ago, Disco said:

 

Potential to be a bargain if they get him for anywhere near that.

Anywhere near what ? It's just a load of Egyptian hieroglyphics

[GeordieDazzler]

Ben Brereton Diaz gone to Sheff United on loan 

[duo]

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Brighton have activated a $10m (£7.9m) release clause for Boca Juniors and Argentina Under-20 defender Valentin Barco, 19, who has also been linked with Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid.

These are the kind of signings I thought we would be making

[SUPERTOON]

https://x.com/SkySportsPL/status/1743567755553497533?s=20

[GEFAFWISP]

4 minutes ago, duo said:

These are the kind of signings I thought we would be making

Ashworth's too busy chatting to Dave Brailsford about his new job.

[duo]

Do we think we have seen his influence yet? I know his role expands further than the 1st team so imo it's hard to really judge.

[joeyt]

Bergwijn possibly joining West Ham

 

Not sure how good he is these days but could have been a good option for us to bring more quality to our attack and can play anywhere across the front line

[Miggys First Goal]

30 minutes ago, duo said:

These are the kind of signings I thought we would be making

Ashworth is probably still advising Brighton. 

[andycap]

I would of took werner on a short term loan like. 

[andycap]

One thing he did have was good movement and pace something we don't have up top. Plus when was the last time we had a German on the books? 

 

 

Edited January 6, 2024 by andycap