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18 Dec 2018 16:24:18
It's a shame Lucien Favre recently moved to Dortmund because he ticks all the boxes for me.

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10 May 2016 11:26:55
So it seems Renato Sanches has signed for Bayern. Really hope this won't be an ongoing theme this summer.

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31 Aug 2015 20:56:26
Just a question for the Eds or anyone else, with the Spanish, German and French windows closing in the next few hours I just wanted to clarify if this was only for purchasing players and they'd freely be allowed to sell to clubs whose window is still open?

Cheers!

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{Ed004's Note - The foreign clubs can still sell players}


1.) 31 Aug 2015 22:01:34
They need to get the paper work into their respective fa's for incoming players. but can still sell players. I think it is the Russian league that closes in a couple of weeks and they seem to be doing business well after everyone else.


2.) 31 Aug 2015 22:29:31
Thought as much but was beginning to worry a tad! Thanks for the response!


 

 

 

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16 Aug 2023 11:00:45
Maguire was always a closed loop. He would need replacing, so it was a one out, one in situation. His book value is reported to be about £26m, so selling him for £30m would've barely raised any cash - especially with the mooted pay off considered. As a fourth/ fifth choice CB he's more than adequate, and there's not a plethora of enticing options elsewhere to replace him. Let him warm the bench and focus on CB and RB next year.

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17 Jul 2023 12:36:37
I agree Spikey, I don't think any one is under any illusion that he's good enough to play in a top level team. Any team that wants to play with a high line and on the front foot is going to highlight his deficiencies. However, the juvenile banter around him paints the picture of someone who be better plying his trade in non-league, as opposed to a guy who could do a decent job at a club like West Ham. People are quick to forget how important he was during his first season for us, and the concern generated when he was going to miss the Europa League final vs Villareal. Leave the 'banter' for the brainless twitter lot.

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12 Jun 2023 09:57:52
If we could get a few quid for Sancho and bring in Marcus Thuram on a free, I don't think that would be a step back, and could raise some useful cash.

My phone has finally stopped calling him Jason, however. So, for that reason alone, I'm happy to give him another year.

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26 Aug 2022 18:02:30
Might be wrong but thought he predominantly operated from the left though can play across the front 3.

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26 Aug 2022 15:43:18
Napoli spent £70m on him 2 years ago and he's contracted until 2025. I can't see them taking less than £100m even with Ronaldo moving. Won't be much dough left for Antony after this - surely will be one or the other.

Ajax are looking less likely to re-sign Ziyech too, possibly blocking Antony's departure - and maybe why there's sudden noise around Osimhem.

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12 Jun 2023 10:04:01
c£192m with hopefully around £100m recouped in sales would hopefully leave a little wiggle room for a cheaper deputy DM.

However, I think I'd prefer to favour a slightly pricier DM over a CB. If, say Rice, was available, between him and Shaw I think we've got adequate cover for the 4th CB position, as either of them can always drop in if need be.

Ferguson would be lovely, but I gather his new contract was an indication that he's keen to stay at Brighton for now.

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15 Jan 2023 19:15:33
Hopefully the 17 goals in 7 since the World Cup represents a sustainable uptick - 2.5 goals a game is a vast improvement. If Rashford stops scoring someone else is going to have to step up though.

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02 Sep 2022 10:39:29
Although I ultimately believe he needs replacing, I think having Martial back will allow us to retain the ball better than Rashford does. Martial is pretty good at holding it up and keeping the ball. Hopefully we'll see a transition to Sancho-Martial-Antony in the coming weeks which will be a technical front 3 who I feel will hold the ball better so we can exert more control in games.

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05 Feb 2022 22:56:18
Top four constitutes qualification to the CL, and obviously comes with the sporting merit that comes with playing in elite completion. We are a more attractive proposition to players, we play on a better Wednesday-Saturday schedule, we as fans get to see us playing clubs that we should be aiming to rub shoulders with. There is also a degree of symbolism with top 4 that still gives an aura of elitism.

Not only this, there are a multitude of financial benefits too. Historically our sponsors have had UCL clauses in the contracts, playing the UCL also helps to attract sponsors. This is aside from the revenue generated by playing in the competition.

No, top 4 should not be our target - anything less than first ultimately constitutes a failure. However, failing to reach top four even is a disgrace for a club with the finances and wage structure we do. It shouldn't happen and the absolute minimum attained should be qualification to the UCL.

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13 Nov 2021 12:44:11
Maguire was pretty awful at the start of last season after the Mykonos debacle. He seems a confidence player, trusting his convictions and being proactive, defending on the front foot. I feel the emotional hangover from the Euros is affecting him and he's carried that into this season.

Hopefully a good international week and he'll come back in a better headspace.

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{Ed014's Note - Maguire is simply just an average defender, always has been always will be.