Marc Cucurella

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BringBackSwales said:
Your fans didn’t boo Potter and the players last season? Like when you drew 0 0 at home to Leeds and you were 8th? I appreciate you might not have done but plenty did. I think when Brighton fans come on here telling us what we can do and for how much, you can expect a bit of stick. Sorry if it upset you though
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Totally agree with you on the booing, yes there was and it wasn't justified. I picked up on the size of our "tiny" ground and being half empty.

As far as telling what you can do and for how much, don't believe I posted anything about that apart from big clubs buy small clubs best players, which is a fact.

We fish in different ponds to you, if we catch a talent we expect them to depart some day. Currently it's your time at the top, enjoy it. We did win the Charity Shield in 1910, we still celebrate the fact.
 
metalblue said:
It’s a genuinely tricky situation. If he prices him out of a move it might make it harder for Brighton to attract players versus other clubs who don’t do that. On the flip side you can’t progress if you sell your talent if your business model is to progress on the pitch rather more than it is to make a profit.

I think the unhappy player part is overrated- he’s not briefing for a move although he’s been a bit of a rascal on Twitter but I shouldn’t read too much in to that. Kane was desperate for his move, was unhappy when it didn’t happen but even so after a fashion he pulled his socks up and got on with it.
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Agree it is a fine balance. A lot depends on the advice he receives. Sometimes players are ready at a young age to progress others not so. Problem is often the people giving the advice don't have the players best interest in mind only a cut of the fee.
 
Nobbysbeard said:
Not sure that's necessary.

Our ground holds 32000 and is normally sold out. Brighton have always had a good fan base. In the 46 years of supporting them I can assure you the support has always been there, events as well documented nearly saw the club disappear. If it wasn't for direct action of thousands of those supporters the club wouldn't be here.

I will add the club owns its ground and is not a council tenant.

It's easy to slang off other fans and clubs but we all have one real interest and that's our own team. It's not about slapping down other fans for fun. Your fans are living the dream, fortunate that wealthy owners are prepared to pay for your entertainment. We are no less fortunate that a lifelong fan happens to a billionaire. We benefit from the fact he and his family are true fans of the club. Therefore while attempting to run it as business he also has full empathy with the fans.

I fully expect Cucurella to leave us if Bloom believes it is in the best interests of the club and player. I'm certainly not itk and read the same rubbish as most others. Some Brighton fans who have appeared on here have posted crap. One though mentioned "bumping" into Bloom who imparted some sound bite. Possibly he did, as has been posted he and the especially the CEO Paul Barber are well known to be very approachable. In truth what Bloom was supposed to have said is nothing more than an expected answer, certainly nothing new, it will cost a lot to get him.

As of yet there doesn't appear to any credible reports that any official approach has been made. If he does go to you I'll watch with interest his progress.

Obviously you are now in a position of ultimate strength in assembling a squad but those of yesteryear will always remember when you get someone special. Cucurella is that player for us now. While you spend your time enjoying their time with your club you're always aware they are only using you as a stepping stone waiting for their dream move.

Success for a smaller club normally ends up with a rebuild with the best players being picked off by the bigger clubs. The football pyramid relies on it to distribute some wealth down the league's.
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You were doing ever so well until you put this into print ;
" Your fans are living the dream, fortunate that wealthy owners are prepared to pay for your entertainment.
This is so untrue and it looks as though you`ve jumped onto the media bandwagon.
For years now we have been "self sufficient" due to our success and our money comes from our various Cup and PL Wins which earns us an enormous amount plus the TV revenue.
Since our Owner took over we have won something in the region of £2.23B (20 Jack Grealishs) and therefore we no longer rely on Sheik Mansour.
Our business model is more than well respected by the likes of Swiss Ramble and various University Lecturers who fully understand how we have made incredible monies due to our "10 Year Plan".
Other than that I enjoyed your piece.
 
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