Who Are Rovers? Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Rumour has it he will be our new Captain He's only been here 5 minutes, don't jump the gun.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Jesus, tuesday you said we needed to sort the defence out. Glad you're paying attention. In fairness, as someone else has said; 2.5 years isn't ridiculous. Still seems to be a sea change in the types of signings, and I'm sure these aren't Burt's recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 If it means Fontaine slips down the pecking order then yes, great. Merely an observation that Cotterill's two signings in this window are 28 & 29 years old, and both have slightly dubious reputations in terms of their mentality. The other (Osborne) is also over 25 though to be fair a Burt signing. Age is just a number. Shaun Taylor was 33 when we signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I saw the rumour he has signed to be captain on the brighton forum too. Just realised its a 3 and a half year deal for a 29 year old! not happy with that, club going back on their policy again. 2 years would have been better, proving were still a soft touch. Also I noticed cotteril says he can play the ball from the back, SOD didn't think so...who do we believe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 5 pillars bollox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 It's 3.5 years urgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 To Michael Jackson's Bad Because he's Abd, he's Abd-Come on(Abd Abd-really, really Abd)You know I'm Abd, I'm Abd-You know it Glad you're paying attention. In fairness, as someone else has said; 2.5 years isn't ridiculous. Still seems to be a sea change in the types of signings, and I'm sure these aren't Burt's recommendations. Thank **** for that, enough ex royal ballet players, trained not to tackle under any circumstances, by the previous non contact instructor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne allisons tongues Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Signing an experienced cb is good. We aren't keeping enough clean sheets in the league stop conceding and we will fly up the table. Hopefully he maybe able to organise the team at set pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I saw the rumour he has signed to be captain on the brighton forum too. Just realised its a 3 and a half year deal for a 29 year old! not happy with that, club going back on their policy again. 2 years would have been better, proving were still a soft touch. Also I noticed cotteril says he can play the ball from the back, SOD didn't think so...who do we believe? and we have paid a fee too, that's money we will never see back as he will be 33 by the time he is out-of-contract. I've been deliighted with Cotts, but this signing seems to be back to the bad old days of throwing away money - be interesting to see who out of Williams, Flint & Osborne is dropped for him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Porter Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 He has the look of Sean Dyche about him dont you think ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinnionForEngland Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Good signing, welcome El Abd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky89 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Plenty of defenders are at their best still at 32/33 FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I saw the rumour he has signed to be captain on the brighton forum too. Just realised its a 3 and a half year deal for a 29 year old! not happy with that, club going back on their policy again. 2 years would have been better, proving were still a soft touch. Also I noticed cotteril says he can play the ball from the back, SOD didn't think so...who do we believe? He will punt it all game, bet ya. Also sounds like a boxer that's taken too many knocks to the head on the OS. Good luck to him though, he was starting for BHA last week so must be decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 and we have paid a fee too, that's money we will never see back as he will be 33 by the time he is out-of-contract. I've been deliighted with Cotts, but this signing seems to be back to the bad old days of throwing away money - be interesting to see who out of Williams, Flint & Osborne is dropped for him... Don't get me wrong I think this guy will be a good signing, I just question the length of contract for his age. I guess he probably has family and wanted security. It will be interesting to see who will be dropped, we have been defending better of late. Perhaps flint? Or maybe were switching back to 4-4-2, in which case we need to sign a winger or 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 He's only been here 5 minutes, don't jump the gun.. Well the first rumour that broke out about Adam El Abd joining us came this morning. "16 Jan 2014 10:58:09 Just met tommy fraser's dad and he said that news from the brighton camp is that adam el ab has left for bristol city. :- ( Getting double the wages and the captains armband apparently. Good luck adam & sad to see you go" This guy knew about the move before anybody else and was right. So is probably right about everything else. Including the increased wage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneManMob Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Plenty of defenders are at their best still at 32/33 FFS. Correct But it completely goes against the everything the club is apparently now working towards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 He's already got me on board. Love a new signing who calls the club 'we' and 'us' in his first interview rather than talk about the club in third person. Simple things simple minds and that....happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Correct But it completely goes against the everything the club is apparently now working towards Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 A much needed signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 He's already got me on board. Love a new signing who calls the club 'we' and 'us' in his first interview rather than talk about the club in third person. Simple things simple minds and that....happy days Yes but he also called us Bristol..... He'll never make it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I'd rather sign, a quality, experienced, proven Centre Half, than a young and upcoming one. We have to have a short term plan currently, to conquer our long term plan. We have to make sure of survival this season, which we look more than capable of doing, and then build from there, with a mixed squad, experience and youth, and 11 passionate players on the pitch who are proud to wear the shirt, and have a hunger to play for the club.Exactly. I was going to write the same but you saved me the bother and probably put it better. Osbourne has added experience and Flint has looked a lot more assured. This player will do the same and more I think. Hopefully he is the leader we desperately need. He sounds like he might add a bit of grit and steel too which we so obviously lack at times. Maybe Fonts is on his way and Williams will be benched more, or they will just be rotated more. Defenders are often suspended or there are injuries to cover for. I think Cotterill likes to play with wing backs, he recently said the 2 wide players do the most running so can't play Sat/Tues/Sat especially on heavy pitches this time of year. This signing gives us options. Fair enough it wasn't the striker/midfielder expected but maybe this player became available and was too good an opportunity to miss. I have no doubt other players are being pursued but as Cotterill also said 'getting them in the door is another thing altogether'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Porter Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Correct But it completely goes against the everything the club is apparently now working towards I hope the club is currently "working towards" staying in this league and if this guy or Mary Popins can help....Then welcome aboard !!! and to hell with the pillars ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_s Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Five Pillars? Hold on! I'm just dusting down my "Five Pillars" handbook. The Pillar states: "The club aims to sign players aged 24 and under more often than not, with older recruits becoming an exception, rather than the norm. The club is also building up a database of young players in all positions to aid in talent identification." The above statement is clearly ambiguous because "more often than not" suggests greater than 50% of the time. If we imagine the time-frame of this season than we could still get a few "exceptions" in without breaking the pillar. Also, the pillar doesn't stipulate whether "sign" means sign permanently or on loan. Ultimately I think the pillar is probably shit and we should give up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolmanator Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Well the first rumour that broke out about Adam El Abd joining us came this morning. "16 Jan 2014 10:58:09 Just met tommy fraser's dad and he said that news from the brighton camp is that adam el ab has left for bristol city. :- ( Getting double the wages and the captains armband apparently. Good luck adam & sad to see you go" This guy knew about the move before anybody else and was right. So is probably right about everything else. Including the increased wage Highly doubtful he would be doubling his championship wage after dropping down to League one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixty6 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Alright chaps. Brighton fan here. You have yourself a really great lad in AEA. You'll love him - a proper old fashioned centre half and the most improved player I have EVER seen at the Albion. His winding up of opposition forwards is legendary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westred1 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Most don't peak until their early 30's anyway! He'll be 32/33 by the time his contracts up... Carey's 36 and people were crying for him to sign a new contract last year on sentimental value. El Abd is a better defender than Carey and offers that physicality we've been lacking. Osborne, El-Abd, Flint and Williams isn't exactly a bad set to pick from if Fonts, Carey and Wilson do move on either now or at the end of the season. Welcome Adam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Porter Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Alright chaps. Brighton fan here. You have yourself a really great lad in AEA. You'll love him - a proper old fashioned centre half and the most improved player I have EVER seen at the Albion. His winding up of opposition forwards is legendary! Thank you for taking the time to sign up here and give us your thoughts ...its appreciated to hear it from someone who knows and has been watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I'm so excited that this bloke could be the new Shaun Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixty6 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Thank you for taking the time to sign up here and give us your thoughts ...its appreciated to hear it from someone who knows and has been watching No probs. Any questions just ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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