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All true though… no?

If we managed to shift Stephens, Bednerak and Lyanco, there would absolutely be space for Colwill. Salisu, That new chap, Colwill and Ben Mee would be a significant upgrade on what we currently have and would complement each other well, imo. interestingly, Colwill grew up playing with Jamal Musiala, (who now is starting for Byern Munich and Germany) before both being snapped up by Chelsea. Both of them can be considered ‘one who got away’.

Get whatever we can for him. Not gonna cut it at this level imo. We’ve no room for passengers. Let him find his untapped potential elsewhere.

I mean there are some on here who claim Howe was a failure / underachiever at Bournemouth, despite taking them from the bottom of the football league to a sustained period of time the in the premier league… predominantly the same bunch who will back till end a manager who has gone on runs of 20/30 games with a handful of wins and 2 9-0 defeats... We have a really odd bunch that support us.

The key of man management is knowing who to put your arm around and who to rocket up the arse. There is no one size fits all approach, it’s something the best generally get right.

Mine come first hand from one of the first team players (one who’s in favour), so yeah…. just shit stirring.

Fair enough! I knew there was something not right about the way he left. The rumour going round was that they had a fall out. I’m sure they did by the sounds of what you’ve said, but not on Ralph for this one. To be honest, I think it’s 6 of 1 half a dozen of the other with Ralph to be honest. He comes across as a decent bloke and one that cares for the club. I think he probably has an ego and is stubborn which, when coming into an environment where he has to deal with others who have massive egos, it ends in a clash. Ive said before, but one of the reasons he wouldn’t do well at a big club.

Very different having a discussion with the manager before you’ve signed, to working day in day out.. especially when things get tough. It’s pretty common knowledge that when he was here, Rohl was effectively the main go to for the players and was the bridge between Ralph and the playing squad. Fell out with Rohl as well didn’t he…

100% true. Know a bit about this one as well. Ralph amd Armstrong had a big bust up when Ralph tried to explain why others were playing ahead of him, to which Armstrong told him exactly how he felt. Armstrong not the first to fall out with Ralph. I know ings wasn’t too impressed with him when he left as well, and obviously Broja…

Me either, looked crap and not the type of player we need. let’s hope this is true and the links are wide of the mark.

Fergie had the pedigree to back it up, Ralph on the other hand is known for losing 9-0, twice…

This is such a stupid argument. The whole team went off the boil, the service to hIm and Adams was non existent. £25m is a steal and would be a huge blow for him to go to West Ham. He’d do really well there imo.

I know he’s not the only one in this boat. Ralph has fallen out with a couple of players. Wether that is justified or not, I don’t know. Probably 6 of 1 half a dozen of the other, but I know Ralph isn’t universally liked. One of the reasons I don’t think he’d succeed at a bigger club.

Wether you’re into it or not, no one can deny that the standard (even more so at the saints girls level), is nothing short of pathetic and inline with a Hampshire league team, if not lower. For that reason alone; it’s a massive no from me. Didn’t the USA women’s team, who are apparently deemed one of the best in the world, get spanked by an U-15’s team 😂😂😂

I can’t for the life of me remember where, but I’m sure I saw that the reason the club didn’t announce was because they were fearful of fan reaction… which in itself is completely bizzare

Or if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it.

On the face of it, this sounds a really good shrewd appointment. However, slight reservations in that there is a big difference between picking the best youngsters, with unlimited funds, to sit in your academy. To having to find players who are PL ready on a pretty tight budget. But it’s a clear sign of SR’s intent and strategy. I like the sound of it.

Yes, unless Rice was available. Phillips is massively underrated on here, probably because he’s taking JWP’s spot in the England squad. He’d really suit City.

Pretty much how I see it.

But we all know it’s because he’s cheaper…

Ridiculous we aren’t all over this.

It’s the winter World Cup that’s fucked up the cycle. 2 of these nations league games would have been played November time. Basically, blame Fifa.

He’s significantly better than what we have. That being said, I’d rather we spent a little extra on Broja or Dennis. If we could bring him back for something in the region of what we paid for Armstrong, which would effectively mean we sent him on loan to Villa for a season for £15m, that would be cracking business. Very much doubt he’ll end up back here though. Would still be a solid back up option to Kane at Tottenham imo.

https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2022/04/06/brighton-and-hove-albion-footballer-remains-under-investigation-in-sex-attack-case/

Doesn’t Bissouma have a sexual assault allegation lingering about though? Probably knocked a bit off his price tag. (disclaimer, I don’t know if they have been dropped yet).