The College Dropout Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Fully agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 2 hours ago, Unbelievable said: Going off the first page skimming I did this seems fabricated. People realised he wasn't going to be ready for first team football at PL level, hence one for the future, but it certainly wasn't a case of people assuming he was bought with the specific intention to be flipped for a profit. As with any young player you can never really be certain how they will develop, so chances are they will never see the first team and be sold or let go. I'm with TCD on that it can never have been a pre-set plan to flip such a young, unproven player for 4 times their initial fee inside a year. That's just not how football works or everybody would be doing it if it was that simple. The reality of the situation, whether we like it or not, is we spotted an exceptional young player who developed really well on loan and who attracted interest from rival PL clubs as well as renowned clubs from abroad with an eye for talent, like Dortmund and Lyon. He could have been blooded into our team this pre-season and if continued to develop well, become a mainstay in our team in a position where we've not had an undisputed starter for over a decade. Sadly however, we had to let him go because we had got ourselves into a PSR mess. An understandable decision all things considered, but certainly not a pre-meditated one. Very much a “shit happens” and had to deal with it problem. This happens in football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 (edited) But that’s why these signings are made. Take a risk on someone, if they do well you have the option to play them or make a swift profit. Obviously if no player sales at all were required, he would just be kept. But assuming we have to sell a player sometimes, these are the players designed to sell. Edited July 26 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 3 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: But that’s why these signings are made. Take a risk on someone, if they do well you have the option to play them or make a swift profit. Obviously if no player sales at all were required, he would just be kept. But assuming we have to sell a player sometimes, these are the players designed to sell. Buying young players in the hope they develop and make the first team, or else improve in value and be flogged on for a profit, is nothing new though, is it? And certainly not PSR related per se, as it existed long before that nonsense was introduced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 2 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: Buying young players in the hope they develop and make the first team, or else improve in value and be flogged on for a profit, is nothing new though, is it? And certainly not PSR related per se, as it existed long before that nonsense was introduced. Exactly, it's existed for ages but happening more and more often now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 If he'd of stayed he'd be a much better option than miggy and Murphy for the right flank. Hopefully we have our main target decided by now, so it's just about the money and contract stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Meet cockney geezer, Big Davey Cockles. Locked himself in his landing cupboard in 2016 when Mo Salah left Chelsea on loan and hasn't come out since. His wife tells reporters "he's got a little telly in there and everytime Mo scores a goal we can hear a loud cry. It's heartbreaking. I have to feed him jellied eels through that hatch" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Who had/has the most potential 20yr old Mineth, or 20yr old Mbappe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 9 minutes ago, andycap said: If he'd of stayed he'd be a much better option than miggy and Murphy for the right flank. Hopefully we have our main target decided by now, so it's just about the money and contract stage. Hes had one season in the Dutch league? How have you come to the conclusion he’d be better than both of them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancrate1892 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 I see minteh has just won the world cup for Brighton. Hattrick too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunk Moreland Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 2 minutes ago, Pancrate1892 said: I see minteh has just won the world cup for Brighton. Hattrick too Can't believe we bought him for £250m and sold him for £1 to Brighton. What were we thinking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 4 minutes ago, Bunk Moreland said: Can't believe we bought him for £250m and sold him for £1 to Brighton. What were we thinking Mitchell out !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 32 minutes ago, TBG said: Who had/has the most potential 20yr old Mineth, or 20yr old Mbappe? 20 year old Darren Ambrose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 36 minutes ago, Nine said: Hes had one season in the Dutch league? How have you come to the conclusion he’d be better than both of them? It's obvious really he's rapid and scores goals. Plus brighton don't scout duds. Miggy is quick but doesn't have a brain Murphy is decent player but a utility at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancrate1892 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 1 hour ago, Bunk Moreland said: Can't believe we bought him for £250m and sold him for £1 to Brighton. What were we thinking Crazy shit. I blame Sean longstaff and the tealady (rip) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Come on now, we all know this whole mess is down to Maxi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 4 hours ago, Unbelievable said: Going off the first page skimming I did this seems fabricated. People realised he wasn't going to be ready for first team football at PL level, hence one for the future, but it certainly wasn't a case of people assuming he was bought with the specific intention to be flipped for a profit. As with any young player you can never really be certain how they will develop, so chances are they will never see the first team and be sold or let go. I'm with TCD on that it can never have been a pre-set plan to flip such a young, unproven player for 4 times their initial fee inside a year. That's just not how football works or everybody would be doing it if it was that simple. The reality of the situation, whether we like it or not, is we spotted an exceptional young player who developed really well on loan and who attracted interest from rival PL clubs as well as renowned clubs from abroad with an eye for talent, like Dortmund and Lyon. He could have been blooded into our team this pre-season and if continued to develop well, become a mainstay in our team in a position where we've not had an undisputed starter for over a decade. Sadly however, we had to let him go because we had got ourselves into a PSR mess. An understandable decision all things considered, but certainly not a pre-meditated one. Would recommend going past the first page - some of those who liked your comment made this very point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 This thread, man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tross Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 1 hour ago, andycap said: It's obvious really he's rapid and scores goals. Plus brighton don't scout duds. Miggy is quick but doesn't have a brain Murphy is decent player but a utility at best. But Brighton didn't scout him, we did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 26 minutes ago, Tross said: But Brighton didn't scout him, we did. Yes they did but we nipped in first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 1 hour ago, TheBrownBottle said: Would recommend going past the first page - some of those who liked your comment made this very point. POIDH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpawel Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 He reminds me of Vinicius 🥲 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Nice finish, interested to see how he gets on next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Ugh. Has the potential to sting for the next 10 years, this one. I just have to remind myself this is what Chelsea fans are going to feel with Livra & Hall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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