Bristol Oil Services Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, Up The City! said: At that sort of price, I doubt if his wishes even came into it. As soon as this sort of money got talked about he was going if he liked it or not. What this transfer also shows is that through us there is a pathway to the Premier League and we won't stand in a players way. Yes, good point. I'm sure Johnson wanted to keep Webster the footballer (and flog Baker and Taylor for £22m) but SL and MA and the "plan" dictate that that sort of money, that profit in 12 months, allowing us to strengthen more than one area of the team, can produce a stronger team than 2018/19's, which could only manage 8th (not good enough for promotion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Moments of Pleasure said: Yes, good point. I'm sure Johnson wanted to keep Webster the footballer (and flog Baker and Taylor for £22m) but SL and MA and the "plan" dictate that that sort of money, that profit in 12 months, allowing us to strengthen more than one area of the team, can produce a stronger team than 2018/19's, which could only manage 8th (not good enough for promotion). I would have loved to have kept him aswell. But, if we had kept him, thats effectively like us signing a CB for 22 million + and we just wouldn't do that, can't even spend that on a proven striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 For all of you sad that he looks to be going and our squad will be weaker, for those who can't believe the transfer fee and for those debating if we have a ready made replacement already in the squad, spare a thought. A thought for Ipswich. For the owners and the fans. People who thought they had a half tidy defender who was rarely fit and who probably thought they had one over us when we lumped out strong money on him. Turns out, he was fit, and he can indeed play. That is one hell of a 12 month return. KERCHING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalcub Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Tipps69 said: Maybe we preferred the money more than any possible players? I can’t think of anyone realistically from either Bournemouth or Brighton that I would of had & you also have to factor in if any possible players want to give up the Premier League life? Fully undeestand Tipps69 , however clarke has just gone on loan to derby ? If we are not signing a cb on a perm as a replacement surely him coming the otherway would of made sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 hours ago, AshtonGreat said: Fair point. Guess we'll see... You got a bit cheerful/optimistic here, 3 hours ago, or at least, not being concrete, certain, about the disaster inevitably ahead and awaiting us. What were you doing at that point (about midday)? Is it legal/broadcast able? Can you do it more often? I think you enjoyed a boost of dopamine from somewhere and came over all open-minded. Not that it has lasted, but anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipps69 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 29 minutes ago, bengalcub said: Fully undeestand Tipps69 , however clarke has just gone on loan to derby ? If we are not signing a cb on a perm as a replacement surely him coming the otherway would of made sense? The indication from someone clearly in the know, is that we are looking at someone better than Clarke as Webster has always been seen as better than Clarke. And while we already have 4 other options at CB, bringing in another on loan that isn’t proven at this level seems pretty pointless to me, especially if they would of affected the monetary value of the Webster deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, Tipps69 said: The indication from someone clearly in the know, is that we are looking at someone better than Clarke as Webster has always been seen as better than Clarke. And while we already have 4 other options at CB, bringing in another on loan that isn’t proven at this level seems pretty pointless to me, especially if would of affected the monetary value of the Webster deal? When Flint left we had no idea that a replacement of Websters potential and stature was coming to replace him............great scouting!! So i have every faith that the reason we have not gone for Clarke is because we have a better option? I had never heard of Webster until he signed, so hopefully City will turn another gem up? Heres hoping!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Man United has agreed a deal with Leicester for Maguire. Will we now see the domino effect ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HomerRed Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 minute ago, downendcity said: Man United have agreed a deal with Leicester for Maguire. Will we now see the domino effect ? £80million. I expect so yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 minute ago, HomerRed said: £80million. I expect so yes. £85m basic by the sounds, imagine how much Webby could be worth in a couple of years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRed Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Fair play. Maybe Brighton can pay us the extra £5m too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 29 minutes ago, Moments of Pleasure said: You got a bit cheerful/optimistic here, 3 hours ago, or at least, not being concrete, certain, about the disaster inevitably ahead and awaiting us. What were you doing at that point (about midday)? Is it legal/broadcast able? Can you do it more often? I think you enjoyed a boost of dopamine from somewhere and came over all open-minded. Not that it has lasted, but anyway... I realised there isn't much point arguing about something until we see how it pans out. I'll give it a few weeks :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Glad it's happened now, still enough time to get other business done. Get the feeling we've been waiting for this to get others signings finalised not just a replacement but Striker and maybe cdm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 At least nobody will be saying we’re better off without him We tend to forget how good players were for us.. Would love him to stay but it’s the right deal for us and for him. Hope we can sign another like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, HomerRed said: £80million. I expect so yes. Leicester in for Webster at £30m? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRed Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: Leicester in for Webster at £30m? That sort of gazump would do nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: Leicester in for Webster at £30m? Think Rodgers will go Benkovic rather than look for any replacement, think Brighton want to go 3 at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: Leicester in for Webster at £30m? I truly don’t get it. They have a solid pairing between the 3 of Morgan, Benkovic and Evans. Why spend 45m on Dunk or Tarkowski if you could buy Webster at 20-25m? I get experience in the league but all of those were good championship performers at one point too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 26 minutes ago, downendcity said: Man United has agreed a deal with Leicester for Maguire. Will we now see the domino effect ? It's crazy to think that us selling Webster paves the way for Maguire to join United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Hasn't he gone YET? What have they got , a Franciscan monk copying out the contract on vellum ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Hasn't he gone YET? What have they got , a Franciscan monk copying out the contract on vellum ? Indeed, been checking on here every hour or so and he's still not gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Moments of Pleasure said: I bet you were saying this/as cheerfully optimistic in 1980, 1981, even 1982!...... and May 1990, May 1999, May 2008, May 2013. When Joe Jordan left, Coppell buggered off, SO'D was at his sodding most SO'Dawful. . How do you do it? Now is 2019 and thats it. What have been in the past have been. COYR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 19 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Hasn't he gone YET? What have they got , a Franciscan monk copying out the contract on vellum ? Adam is currently checking that his signing - on fee is correct, he demanded it in cash so Brighton have emptied every ATM in the city and surrounding area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 37 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: I truly don’t get it. They have a solid pairing between the 3 of Morgan, Benkovic and Evans. Why spend 45m on Dunk or Tarkowski if you could buy Webster at 20-25m? I get experience in the league but all of those were good championship performers at one point too. I don't get why United are spending 80 million on Maguire when they could just get Webby for 22 million? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Up The City! said: I don't get why United are spending 80 million on Maguire when they could just get Webby for 22 million? You joke , but not farviff the truth Of course they want someone who they know can perform in Premier League but Webster has the potential to be a better player than HM (IMHO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Up The City! said: I don't get why United are spending 80 million on Maguire when they could just get Webby for 22 million? I think it is a valid point but less so for United. With how they are recruiting I am surprised the didn’t go in for Kelly tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 43 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: I truly don’t get it. They have a solid pairing between the 3 of Morgan, Benkovic and Evans. Why spend 45m on Dunk or Tarkowski if you could buy Webster at 20-25m? I get experience in the league but all of those were good championship performers at one point too. Morgan getting a bit past his use by date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: You joke , but not farviff the truth Of course they want someone who they know can perform in Premier League but Webster has the potential to be a better player than HM (IMHO) I think to some extent clubs like United also have to do the whole 'marquee signing' thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: You joke , but not farviff the truth Of course they want someone who they know can perform in Premier League but Webster has the potential to be a better player than HM (IMHO) If he performs well in the premier in the next season or two I could see Man City being interested. He is the type of CB that Pep loves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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