De Zerbi

[LincsWoldsClaret]

Leaving Brighton by mutual consent…

[clarethomer]

Will see if Sacha was right.

I hope not

[bigdavethemaddog]

no chance will Kompany be going to Brighton

[ecc]

Major surprise.

[ClaretTony]

That’s been one of the worst kept secrets in football

[BurnleyFC]

Whinging **** who’s not as good as he thinks he is. Brighton have underachieved this season.

And if for whatever reason Brighton want Vinny and Vinny wants Brighton, then so be it.

[Woonderbah]

Did Graham Potter leave on good terms ?.. maybe a return on the cards

[ecc]

They've been shocking these last few months.

[Vegas Claret]

looking at a few comments from the Brighton fans they don't seem too fussed, very much backing Tony Bloom over De Zerbi

[ClaretTony]

They've been shocking these last few months.

One win in the last nine

[claptrappers_union]

If Vincent Kompany leaves, I'll have more respect for Owen Coyle as a Burnley manager than him

[Newcastleclaret93]

Whinging **** who’s not as good as he thinks he is. Brighton have underachieved this season.

And if for whatever reason Brighton want Vinny and Vinny wants Brighton, then so be it.

Some extenuating circumstances but I do agree.

They have had Europe this season and probably the worst injury record in the league

[123EasyasBFC]

Some extenuating circumstances but I do agree.

They have had Europe this season and probably the worst injury record in the league

We have had double the amount of injuries Brighton have had

[taio]

Some extenuating circumstances but I do agree.

They have had Europe this season and probably the worst injury record in the league

I very much doubt that - Chelsea and Newcastle to name just two

[jedi_master]

You’d think Potter would be the obvious one here, as long as he maintained a relationship with Bloom.

[clarethomer]

Did Graham Potter leave on good terms ?.. maybe a return on the cards

Deal was done between the boards of the respective club before he found out from what I know.

He wasn't actively looking to leave Brighton at the time and I think he and his family are still in the area down there.

[Newcastleclaret93]

We have had double the amount of injuries Brighton have had

Not sure it’s about the amount but more the number of key players

Estupinan, Mitoma, Furgosen, Dunk, Pedro, Enciso and Gross all been injuried and some of them for really long spells

[SalouClaret]

Kompany would do great with that Brighton team. Hope he stays with us, mind.

[ClaretTony]

Deal was done between the boards of the respective club before he found out from what I know.

He wasn't actively looking to leave Brighton at the time and I think he and his family are still in the area down there.

Potter has just turned down Ajax so maybe he is going back to Brighton

[clarethomer]

Potter has just turned down Ajax so maybe he is going back to Brighton

It's just whether he is ready to give up his monthly 7 figure salary that Chelsea are committed to paying until his contract ends or he finds alternate work.

[kentonclaret]

The sale of Mac Allister and Trossard and long term injuries to Solly March, Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson have hit Brighton very hard.
Those five players scored 37 goals between them in the PL last season and any club would struggle to maintain the same level of performance.

[Carlos the Great]

If Kompany went to Brighton I wouldn’t be too fussed as long as he took all his signings with him

[Rileybobs]

The worrying thing would be if Kompany took both Trafford and Muric with him.

[Newcastleclaret93]

The worrying thing would be if Kompany took both Trafford and Muric with him.

Why would he do that, the keeper he actually wanted is there haha

[ClaretTony]

Why would he do that, the keeper he actually wanted is there haha

Or was it the keeper that his goalkeeping coach wanted?

[Carport]

Potter has just turned down Ajax so maybe he is going back to Brighton

I was told last weekend by someone who claimed to be close to the club that Potter will be next Man Utd manager. Don’t shoot the messenger!

[ClaretTony]

I was told last weekend by someone who claimed to be close to the club that Potter will be next Man Utd manager. Don’t shoot the messenger!

He’s clearly got something lined up you would think.

[123EasyasBFC]

Not sure it’s about the amount but more the number of key players

Estupinan, Mitoma, Furgosen, Dunk, Pedro, Enciso and Gross all been injuried and some of them for really long spells

Estupinan - 27 games
Mitoma - 26 games
Ferguson - 36 games
Dunk - 43 games
Pedro - 39 games
Enciso - 14 games

That’s not the team with the most injuries this season, only enciso has missed most of the season.

Beyer and koleosho only playing 15 games each foster 25 games if you are talking about key players is much worse.

Look at united missing shaw and Martinez for large parts of the season

[Goalposts]

De zerbi is supposedly Bayern Munich bound. VK makes decision this week alledgedly . and Mark robins has said nothing. Though we have sounded him out I’m told

[Newcastleclaret93]

Estupinan - 27 games
Mitoma - 26 games
Ferguson - 36 games
Dunk - 43 games
Pedro - 39 games
Enciso - 14 games

That’s not the team with the most injuries this season, only enciso has missed most of the season.

Beyer and koleosho only playing 15 games each foster 25 games if you are talking about key players is much worse.

Look at united missing shaw and Martinez for large parts of the season

Your comparing all apps in cup games etc… as well

If we compare apples to apples

Mitoma has started 11 premier league games
Estupinan 18
Ferguson 26
Dunk 30
Enciso 10
Pedro 28

That’s a fair drop on regular starters

That doesn’t include the like of marsh, Gross etc… who have been in and out as well

[Spijed]

I've never understood why Potter was built up as the next big thing when his record at Brighton wasn't all that great.

[123EasyasBFC]

Your comparing all apps in cup games etc… as well

If we compare apples to apples

Mitoma has started 11 premier league games
Estupinan 18
Ferguson 26
Dunk 30
Enciso 10
Pedro 28

That’s a fair drop on regular starters

That doesn’t include the like of marsh, Gross etc… who have been in and out as well

Again you’re proving the point that Brighton haven’t had anywhere near the worst injuries in the league, Ferguson, dunk and Pedro played a massive part.

When you compare it to the injuries man united, Newcastle and even wolves have had.

If your going off a team that has had the most injuries to key players then the amount of time palace have spent this season without guehi, eze and olise, much worse than how Brighton have had it

[123EasyasBFC]

De zerbi is supposedly Bayern Munich bound. VK makes decision this week alledgedly . and Mark robins has said nothing. Though we have sounded him out I’m told

Thanks Sacha

[RVclaret]

I've never understood why Potter was built up as the next big thing when his record at Brighton wasn't all that great.

He got them into 9th and were top 6 when he got poached. Played good football & developed young talent. Impressive if you ask me.

[clarethomer]

I was told last weekend by someone who claimed to be close to the club that Potter will be next Man Utd manager. Don’t shoot the messenger!

He consulted for Brailsford in his takeover/investment into Man Utd.

There is a link there now for sure but I am not sure there is anything more to it.

[123EasyasBFC]

Potter must think he has a good chance at another job to have two interviews at Ajax to then turn them down

[clarethomer]

I've never understood why Potter was built up as the next big thing when his record at Brighton wasn't all that great.

Interestingly I am not sure if he was expecting the interest.

It is a bit like when Moyes went to Utd - as a manager if a club like Man Utd or Chelsea come knocking - it's very hard to refuse. I think they know though if they fail, it is risky but saying no is also risky.

[Vegas Claret]

the knobhead from talksport saying that McKenna is the one they want

[summitclaret]

If Vincent Kompany leaves, I'll have more respect for Owen Coyle as a Burnley manager than him

If Vk leaves and somebody pays us to get him, it's a massive win for us, apart from the 30 or so players that he'd leave behind that only came here to play for him.

[kentonclaret]

I was told last weekend by someone who claimed to be close to the club that Potter will be next Man Utd manager. Don’t shoot the messenger!

If that was the case Sky Bet wouldn’t still be offering odds of 8/1 (7/1 William Hill).

[Quicknick]

Why would BHA want Kompany?

[Jakubclaret]

No premier league club in the right mind would appoint kompany (unfortunately) it's wishful thinking from some.

[CrosspoolClarets]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/550324 ... h-parties/

Really good, clear, article explaining the reasons behind De Zerbi’s departure.

Basically Bloom doesn’t want many players in the 23-30 age bracket.

Has major implications for who gets the job and also for their future prospects.

Feels a little bit like they are a stud farm. Pursuing big sales above all else. Reading the article while pondering what the Clarets strategy has been this season was an interesting experience for me. I have no doubts there were elements (not 100%) of us trying to replicate the Bloom model.

The big question is whether players closer to their prime are needed for certain vital and difficult challenges, to kick on into the top 7 or to avoid relegation?

[Woodleyclaret]

Are Brighton the new Stoke getting the last drops out of older talented players ?

[dandeclaret]

Commonly accepted propositions...

Brighton are amazing, and De Zerbi is a brilliant manager.

Everton have had a shocking season, and will be looking to get rid of Dyche as soon as possible if they're to move forward.

De Zerbi points won this season - 48

Dyche points won this season - 48

One of them has spent fortunes as well....

[Cirrus_Minor]

If Kompany fancies Brighton by the sea I will help him set his satnav

[GetIntoEm]

The media are obsessed with Brighton, they are a dreadful side this year, injuries or not. they'll struggle next year without a decent manager. Owe loads of money to their owner too.

Not the sunshine and rainbows club the media portrays.

[aggi]

He got them into 9th and were top 6 when he got poached. Played good football & developed young talent. Impressive if you ask me.

Consistently struggled to score goals though. Underperforming XG on a consistent basis means some questions are going to be asked of him.

[JohnMcGreal]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/550324 ... h-parties/

Really good, clear, article explaining the reasons behind De Zerbi’s departure.

Basically Bloom doesn’t want many players in the 23-30 age bracket.

Has major implications for who gets the job and also for their future prospects.

Feels a little bit like they are a stud farm. Pursuing big sales above all else. Reading the article while pondering what the Clarets strategy has been this season was an interesting experience for me. I have no doubts there were elements (not 100%) of us trying to replicate the Bloom model.

The big question is whether players closer to their prime are needed for certain vital and difficult challenges, to kick on into the top 7 or to avoid relegation?

If Brighton is being run as a stud farm you could maybe say we're being run as a dud farm.

[RVclaret]

Consistently struggled to score goals though. Underperforming XG on a consistent basis means some questions are going to be asked of him.

Not in the latter season and half really. And the fact they were always creating high xG is (generally) a good thing, not a negative. We’ve not created near enough this season and hence a low goals tally. While on the topic, interestingly our open play xG against is 4th highest, West Ham being between us and the other 2.