Summer 2024 Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

[ClaretTony]

I think the free kick before the Wolves goal at home was the worst.

But we had the opportunity to defend that and didn’t - lots of free kicks wrongly given in games

[AGENT_CLARET]

Messengo - never played a match for us
Ramsey - long term injury
JBG - not a CM

What has Messengo never playing a match for us got to do with him being a CM ???????

JGB will play more In CM than on the wing now he's older and we have loads of wingers

[NewClaret]

I think the free kick before the Wolves goal at home was the worst.

That was terrible, never touched him.

[jojomk1]

Wouldn’t be against Cork as a player/coach. Someone who knows the club inside out

Another legend

Cork, Jay and JBG - two 35 year olds and one 34

Future planning at it's best

[NickBFC]

As fantastic as Cork was for us, his legs had clearly gone. A big no for me.

[ClaretTony]

As fantastic as Cork was for us, his legs had clearly gone. A big no for me.

I’m not sure where his legs had gone, we didn’t see him play to find out.

[NewClaret]

Wrongly sent off at Chelsea, it was at Spurs when his copybook was blotted.

Unpopular opinion, but I still think the Spurs one was potentially a pen from one angle where Son clipped him. The main camera angles made bad viewing for him but there was one a few frames earlier that did look like he was caught.

His play acting was embarrassing but I don’t think you can hold too much against a player for trying to win a penalty in such an important game… and given the series of awful decisions given against us last year it was obvious he needed to lay it on thick to stand any chance of a proper review and fair decision.

The more concerning thing for me was how he would go down like he’d been shot when we were defending. But I’d still take him back in a heartbeat.

[ClaretTony]

Unpopular opinion, but I still think the Spurs one was potentially a pen from one angle where Son clipped him. The main camera angles made bad viewing for him but there was one a few frames earlier that did look like he was caught.

His play acting was embarrassing but I don’t think you can hold too much against a player for trying to win a penalty in such an important game… and given the series of awful decisions given against us last year it was obvious he needed to lay it on thick to stand any chance of a proper review and fair decision.

The more concerning thing for me was how he would go down like he’d been shot when we were defending. But I’d still take him back in a heartbeat.

Booed by his own fans that day and clearly his behaviour didn’t go down well with his team mates. To be quite honest I thought he was a loose cannon who was a poor defender.

[SirBob]

I’ve been told Carl rushworth from Brighton is keeper we are interested in, was on loan at Swansea last season

Won supporters player of the season and players’ player of the season

[quoonbeatz]

Unpopular opinion, but I still think the Spurs one was potentially a pen from one angle where Son clipped him. The main camera angles made bad viewing for him but there was one a few frames earlier that did look like he was caught.

His play acting was embarrassing but I don’t think you can hold too much against a player for trying to win a penalty in such an important game… and given the series of awful decisions given against us last year it was obvious he needed to lay it on thick to stand any chance of a proper review and fair decision.

The more concerning thing for me was how he would go down like he’d been shot when we were defending. But I’d still take him back in a heartbeat.

I think you absolutely can hold it against him, he was an absolute disgrace to the club that day. Glad he's long gone, wasn’t even that good a player, but there's zero excuse for his crap attempt at cheating.

[FeedTheArf]

Won supporters player of the season and players’ player of the season

Only a year left on his contract too

[Fretters]

I’ve been told Carl rushworth from Brighton is keeper we are interested in, was on loan at Swansea last season

Sticking with the rush keeper then, like it.

[NickBFC]

I’m not sure where his legs had gone, we didn’t see him play to find out.

Our last PL season under Dyche he was badly exposed, and although far more comfortable in the Championship under VK, his rate of racking up bookings said a lot. As I said, a wonderful player for us - but the memories should remain memories.

[Goody1975]

Only a year left on his contract too

Don't think that's correct, pretty sure he has three years left.

[Jakubs Tash]

Booed by his own fans that day and clearly his behaviour didn’t go down well with his team mates. To be quite honest I thought he was a loose cannon who was a poor defender.

Couldn’t agree more. A complete liability. Not my cup of tea at all. Glad he’s not coming back.

[Wokingclaret]

Wrongly sent off at Chelsea, it was at Spurs when his copybook was blotted.

Thanks

[Wokingclaret]

Don't think that's correct, pretty sure he has three years left.

From Halifax too, but Brighton like a fee

[claretburns]

Our last PL season under Dyche he was badly exposed, and although far more comfortable in the Championship under VK, his rate of racking up bookings said a lot. As I said, a wonderful player for us - but the memories should remain memories.

Early in the season when giving goals away in the Championship on the counter Kompany called on the team to stop this and this resulted in Cork collecting a few yellows, if refs did their jobs properly Man City would have 5 or 6 players booked every game but they are clever at doing it.

[Goody1975]

I’ve been told Carl rushworth from Brighton is keeper we are interested in, was on loan at Swansea last season

If we are to lose (or let go) Trafford on top of the transfer of Muric then this is the perfect type of signing. He has worked his way up through the divisions while on loan from Brighton and was excellent at Swansea, he appears from the outside to have the style of play suited to our squad and is an excellent age for the ALK model.

[Boxy]

Rushworth would only be a loan. Brighton refused to sell him to Ipswich , only loan as they rate him highly

[Quickenthetempo]

Yep, Kompany telling Cork to be the one to stop Counters with a foul and yellow, pretty much ended his career with us.
Hopefully he has a decent season somewhere to finish, without them nonsense tactics.

[EarbyClaret]

Rushworth would only be a loan. Brighton refused to sell him to Ipswich , only loan as they rate him highly

All. correct - which is why Ipswich switched their attention to Muric

Brighton also want/expect guaranteed game time for Rushworth - which in turn complicated our move for Hladky - which was close apparently but cooled when the opportunity to return to Czechia arose in the latter stages of negotiation

Ipswich were surprised Hladky turned down their offer of a two year deal - don't think his agent is winning him many friends

[jdrobbo]

Our last PL season under Dyche he was badly exposed, and although far more comfortable in the Championship under VK, his rate of racking up bookings said a lot. As I said, a wonderful player for us - but the memories should remain memories.

Yet statistically, when he played, he accrued more points per game than any other midfielder tried in central midfield that season…and some.

Updated…I’ve found my stats upto the end of April that season. I didn’t finish them but Cork comes out on top easily….having played few games (obviously, as he wasn’t first choice and having often been thrown in for games against Liverpool and Man City, to give the regular starters a rest, only to be dropped a week later.

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[Wokingclaret]

Rushworth would only be a loan. Brighton refused to sell him to Ipswich , only loan as they rate him highly

Shame, would be good to benefit them signing bart verbruggen

[KRBFC]

Booed by his own fans that day and clearly his behaviour didn’t go down well with his team mates. To be quite honest I thought he was a loose cannon who was a poor defender.

Agree, I don’t think Assignon was very good at all. Couple of flashes of brilliance going forward but very little end product and rash defensively.

[123EasyasBFC]

Seen some comments about Jack cork returning, I think he would be perfect link between u21s and first team in the coaching set up

[Tricky Trevor]

He's younger than Alexander was when we signed him I think and he's a far better player. No insult to Alexander, Cork just has quality so far above anything else in the division I think he could sit infront of the back 4 until he's 40 if he wanted to.

His legs had gone in the championship 2 years ago. That was why he picked up so many yellows for hauling players back as they strolled past him. Still great on the ball but not what we’ll need.

[Burnley1989]

His legs had gone in the championship 2 years ago. That was why he picked up so many yellows for hauling players back as they strolled past him. Still great on the ball but not what we’ll need.

I love Jack Cork, but I'm not convinced he's youthful enough for a promotion push and we don't really need anymore squad players.

Parker may well see it differently though, I'd have him in for preseason and take a look at him first.

[FeedTheArf]

I love Jack Cork, but I'm not convinced he's youthful enough for a promotion push and we don't really need anymore squad players.

Parker may well see it differently though, I'd have him in for preseason and take a look at him first.

If we end up selling Berge and Brownhill, I'd argue an experienced squad player is exactly what we need. Then all we need is another starting CM to go with Cullen as we'd have the experience of Cork and see what Massengo can do.

[FeedTheArf]

Don't think that's correct, pretty sure he has three years left.

Brighton website appears to show 2025 expiry. But if it's anything like the BFC website it's probably not up to date!

Carl Rushworth signed for Brighton & Hove Albion from Halifax Town in January 2019.

The goalkeeper made six appearances in the Premier League South for Albion’s under-18s during the 2018/19 campaign, helping the team finish in fifth place after ending the season with five consecutive victories.

Rushworth moved up to join Albion’s under-23s ahead of the 2019/20 Premier League 2 campaign, providing added competition between the sticks.

The keeper spent the 2021/22 season on loan with League Two Walsall, where he kept 11 clean sheets in 43 league appearances.

Carl impressed during his time with the Saddlers, winning the Players' Player and Supporters' Young Player of the Season.

He signed a new contract with us in January 2022, that runs until June 2025.

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/t ... etition=-1

[claretspice]

Yet statistically, when he played, he accrued more points per game than any other midfielder tried in central midfield that season…and some.

Updated…I’ve found my stats upto the end of April that season. I didn’t finish them but Cork comes out on top easily….having played few games (obviously, as he wasn’t first choice and having often been thrown in for games against Liverpool and Man City, to give the regular starters a rest, only to be dropped a week later.

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The difficulty with Cork is that it is now 18 months since he played regular first team. He played less than 90 minutes in the league in total last season. That gap is a point of difference from the likes of Alexander or Milner and at 35, it certainly can't be assumed that because he's looked after himself, he'd be able to recondition himself to the intensity of playing 3 games a fortnight. Whilst he was excellent in the first half of that Championship promotion season, both Dyche and Kompany clearly shared a concern that he was in decline and it has to be assumed there's some statistical reason for that.

If Cork is ready to start a coaching career and would be interested in filling the vacancy on Parker's coaching staff, whilst remaining registered as a squad player, then that's a particularly very interesting option for all concerned. But I'd be surprised if he were a starting player for any promotion challenger in the Championship next season.

[warksclaret]

The difficulty with Cork is that it is now 18 months since he played regular first team. He played less than 90 minutes in the league in total last season. That gap is a point of difference from the likes of Alexander or Milner and at 35, it certainly can't be assumed that because he's looked after himself, he'd be able to recondition himself to the intensity of playing 3 games a fortnight. Whilst he was excellent in the first half of that Championship promotion season, both Dyche and Kompany clearly shared a concern that he was in decline and it has to be assumed there's some statistical reason for that.

If Cork is ready to start a coaching career and would be interested in filling the vacancy on Parker's coaching staff, whilst remaining registered as a squad player, then that's a particularly very interesting option for all concerned. But I'd be surprised if he were a starting player for any promotion challenger in the Championship next season.

Agreed Spice-a coaching role could be very interesting as Jack is a scholar of the game and has a nice nature, and could provide continuity and inside knowledge for Parker. A player-definitely no . We already have over a dozen or so players to move out. The fact Jack has not been able to find another club since VK left is confirmation for me that his playing days are well behind him, and what a playing career he has enjoyed

[Goody1975]

Brighton website appears to show 2025 expiry. But if it's anything like the BFC website it's probably not up to date!

Carl Rushworth signed for Brighton & Hove Albion from Halifax Town in January 2019.

The goalkeeper made six appearances in the Premier League South for Albion’s under-18s during the 2018/19 campaign, helping the team finish in fifth place after ending the season with five consecutive victories.

Rushworth moved up to join Albion’s under-23s ahead of the 2019/20 Premier League 2 campaign, providing added competition between the sticks.

The keeper spent the 2021/22 season on loan with League Two Walsall, where he kept 11 clean sheets in 43 league appearances.

Carl impressed during his time with the Saddlers, winning the Players' Player and Supporters' Young Player of the Season.

He signed a new contract with us in January 2022, that runs until June 2025.

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/t ... etition=-1

No worries, I'm not going to do what others do on here and claim to be 'in the know'

I read yesterday that he signed a new contract before going to Swansea on loan but that may be incorrect.

[ArmchairDetective]

Both Cork and Assignon could do a job in my opinion. Whether we have space in the squad for them is another question.

Despite his antics Assignon would be an upgrade on Vitinho and Roberts. We also have Sambo. You'd think there'd need to be some outgoings. I'd take the link with a pinch of salt though. We've likely only been included in the recent article with the link to Roma because we tried and failed to sign him earlier in the summer when he turned us down.

Cork obviously wasn't the fastest and might not be able to play week in week out but we always seem to have played better with him in the team.

[randomclaret2]

Both Cork and Assignon could do a job in my opinion. Whether we have space in the squad for them is another question.

Despite his antics Assignon would be an upgrade on Vitinho and Roberts. We also have Sambo. You'd think there'd need to be some outgoings. I'd take the link with a pinch of salt though. We've likely only been included in the recent article with the link to Roma because we tried and failed to sign him earlier in the summer when he turned us down.

Cork obviously wasn't the fastest and might not be able to play week in week out but we always seem to have played better with him in the team.

Cork basically hasnt played for over 12 months...does the fact he hasnt signed for anyone else not say something. Are we running a charity for ex players ?

[aggi]

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The more concerning thing for me was how he would go down like he’d been shot when we were defending. But I’d still take him back in a heartbeat.

I can't imagine this tactic working well in the Championship.

[gandhisflipflop]

Rushworth would only be a loan. Brighton refused to sell him to Ipswich , only loan as they rate him highly

He’s 23! He’s at a point in his career where he needs to be thinking of cementing a number 1 spot down somewhere. If he doesn’t think he can get ahead of Steele or Verbuggen, then I can’t see why he wouldn’t move. Born in Halifax too so localish lad.

[ArmchairDetective]

Cork basically hasnt played for over 12 months...

This shows he was out of favour with Kompany. So were many other players.

does the fact he hasnt signed for anyone else not say something. Are we running a charity for ex players ?

Him no longer being able to play isn't the only logical answer to why he hasn't signed for anyone yet.

[boatshed bill]

Cork basically hasnt played for over 12 months...does the fact he hasnt signed for anyone else not say something. Are we running a charity for ex players ?

Cork was doing his coaching badges (as was Barnes) a while ago. Perhaps a player-coach job wouldn't be a bad idea.

[burnley007]

Does Assignon have a good mate at the club?
That could definitely help us to get him.

But if we are after him, Sambo seems a strange signing.

[FeedTheArf]

No worries, I'm not going to do what others do on here and claim to be 'in the know'

I read yesterday that he signed a new contract before going to Swansea on loan but that may be incorrect.

The Brighton website doesn't even mention a loan to Swansea, so could well be correct and it's just the website isn't up to date.

[Stockbrokerbelt]

I’ve been told Carl rushworth from Brighton is keeper we are interested in, was on loan at Swansea last season

Also sniffing after a keeper in France, some good clubs also after him as-well, fee around €4.

[NewClaret]

Also sniffing after a keeper in France, some good clubs also after him as-well, fee around €4.

Is that Mory Diaw?

[gandhisflipflop]

Could be Lafont?


https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2 ... part-ways/

[123EasyasBFC]

Also sniffing after a keeper in France, some good clubs also after him as-well, fee around €4.

Yeah mory diaw that was an early window report wasn’t it

[warksclaret]

Cork was doing his coaching badges (as was Barnes) a while ago. Perhaps a player-coach job wouldn't be a bad idea.

I believe Jack and his family are settled in the area and his heart is in our club. I have a feeling he could make a very good coach for us, but my fear is if he is still going to be registered as a player too, it puts pressure on our squad size, and we have yet to see much movement in moving on so many fringe players that will get no where need the starting match squads

[leightonjameslegend]

Carl Rushworth 6ft 2ins Keeper, according to Transfer Markt his contract expires in June 2027 and they give a market value of 3m.
Last season Highlights here: https://youtu.be/nnxgQ0q9wn8?si=LOPDIlZenUtJkw3-
Some very good saves and at the end his quick thinking perfect long ball gives them a perfect counter attacking goal.
Looks a quality keeper, originally from the north. Maybe a season long loan with an option to buy if we get promoted?

[AGENT_CLARET]

Carl Rushworth 6ft 2ins Keeper, according to Transfer Markt his contract expires in June 2027 and they give a market value of 3m.
Last season Highlights here: https://youtu.be/nnxgQ0q9wn8?si=LOPDIlZenUtJkw3-
Some very good saves and at the end his quick thinking perfect long ball gives them a perfect counter attacking goal.
Looks a quality keeper, originally from the north. Maybe a season long loan with an option to buy if we get promoted?

Not much experience at top level with just one season in the Championship

[NewClaret]

Does Assignon have a good mate at the club?
That could definitely help us to get him.

But if we are after him, Sambo seems a strange signing.

He went on holiday with Esteve so there’s maybe that factor.

I agree about Sambo but I was told we were confident on Assignon after we’d signed him. Obviously it was missplaced confidence.

Personally think he’d be a huge signing for us, particularly if the rumoured outgoings are true, so hope we can convince him but I imagine the chances are zero if Roma are in for him.

[It Is What It Is]

Plenty of legs left in Corky yet, would be a good one year contract signing.
Experience, skill and a boost for the dressing room.
Age is just a number.