I think Guehi and Olise, will and should go, one more injury to either and their value will plummet, Andersen and Mateta new contracts, who is going to buy Edouard? Smith-Rowe, Whittaker and Greaves and a LWB in, and i suspect Johnstone will go, so a second choice keeper, hopefully Franca will have a good pre-season and become a regular starter.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Has it been an interview process, I wasn’t aware? I thought it was their own shortlist. Oh well we shall see

I like Smith Rowe and the limited bits I've seen of Whittaker and it would good to see a LWB added.
If Eze does leave it could be worth a look at Hamer of Sheffield United.
He was exceptional at Coventry and is one of the only Sheffield United players who looks comfortable at this level.
He has a good passing range,an excellent shot and an eye for goal.

I'd prefer Cameron Diaz.

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

I just hope our board back OG to the hilt. He has shown he is more than capable of getting the most out of the players. With a bit more money and with Dougie picking out the talent, who knows were this could lead. I just have a nagging feeling one of the big boys will come knocking as soon as their team starts to falter. At the moment our manager would appear to be our greatest asset. I haven't felt this optimistic since the days of Bright and Wright with Copple at the helm. Come on Mr Parish and the others, this could be your chance to be the team of the twenties! Oh...maybe we shouldn't go down that route again.

It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.

Archie Griffen

Hating Brighton since 1974

Board backing is needed, but not sure “money” truly is the defining need! Players like Olise, Eze, Wharton, Bowen, Watkins etc were standout championship players who are more honest, humble and dedicated than the big time Charlie marque signings (ask Man U fans).

What we need next year is not necessary a big change to first eleven selection but way more depth for squad rotation, form and injuries!!

That will move our ceiling up from 12th to 8th very easily indeed! Add in a missing piece for the following year and 4th should not be out of the question!

I recognize this approach is way too simplistic, but I remember a kid called Ian Wright who turned up with boots and an attitude and he turned out to be half decent for us!