CONFIRMED Jamie Murphy sold to Brighton & Hove Albion

[GRUMPY BLADE]

You are completely and utterly dismissing the fact that there might be a release clause.

SUFC may NOT have an option but to let Brighton talk to Murphy.

UTB

I'm not worried about third division players being sold, I'm more worried about third division players not joining us.

 

[JJ Sefton]

Can't blame him. He's too good to be treading water in this poxy division with this poxy club for the rest of his career.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Brian the Blade has entered the Football Heaven debate:

"D'ya know what SUFC stands for, Rob? It stands for Selling United Football Club"

He's also said we should sign Ched Evans.

This evening is getting worse by the minute. I'm out of here...

 

[Worksop II]

Can't blame him. He's too good to be treading water in this poxy division with this poxy club for the rest of his career.

4-0 last week, he saw the writing on the wall

 

[jt64]

Surely Ogrady is a part of this deal .
Now that would put a different light on things

Well for me I'd turn from "mildly annoyed, but can't really keep someone who wants out and at least we got a decent price" to "for fuck's sake yet another player clogging up the squad that we don't need, Adkins out"

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

Brighton's version of Rob Staton has apparently tweeted that Jamie Murphy has been down in Brighton all day with representatives and that the initial fee is meant to be in the region of £1.5m with add ons.

1.5m is a bit low but if Brighton have met the contract conditions then so be it.

We need to get out there and dig out the centre halves with contract conditions that we can meet that are on our terms, not the selling clubs.

 

[Bladesman]

 

[Oreyt]

Well, that's that then.

Looks like he's fighting someone for it.

 

[Rodders]

Phipps statement:

Phipps on Murphy sale
The official confirmation is now out. Jamie Murphy is moving to Brighton. For all Blades, I think, this will come as a blow. We all know Jamie is quality. He was our player of the year last season for very good reason. Jamie joined us in January 2013 (during the Danny Wilson era) and has appeared in most matches since that time, bagging 21 goals.
Throughout the close season and until very recently, when we received a written transfer request from Jamie, we planned to keep Jamie in the side. The board and manager were of one mind on this topic and the owners had made a special provision to ensure the finances were there to keep Jamie, despite offers coming in for his services from leagues above.
There were, however, always two contingencies pursuant to which we would potentially need to consider a transfer: One, if the new gaffer decided he did not want him; and, two, if the player asked to go. Unfortunately, contingency two has materialised. We naturally have sought to dissuade Jamie from his desire to go, but is clear to us Jamie knows what he wants and is resolved to play in a league above where his candidacy for a spot in his nation's side might be stronger. No one can fault Jamie for that. In fact, I am proud of him.
Jamie leaves Sheffield United with a great feeling for the Club. He tells me he has had a very positive experience with us. We all know he gave us 100% in every match he played in. For my part, I am very grateful to Jamie for his service to our Club. I hope you will join me in wishing Jamie the very best of good luck going forward -- Once a Blade, always a Blade!
Consistent with established policy at the Club, we are not talking about the terms of the transfer. For those who wonder, yes, consistent with our existing practice, the proceeds of this transaction are applied to first team football.

So no clause then?

And yet another instance where we cave in because a player has said they want to go.

 

[ilovesufc]

Held to ransome by Brighton. BRIGHTON!!! FFS. How depressing. No doubt we will replace Murphy with several players that aren't as good, costing us more money in the long run with less return. Going to be a great atmosphere tomorrow!!

 

[JJ Sefton]

Looks like he's fighting someone for it.

It's the shirt off his back, McCabe is probably trying to flog it.

 

[BeardedSaXon]

I don't believe the £2.2m figure. There is a reason we don't reveal sums of money we get for our players and I think everyone on here knows what that is...
It wouldn't surprise me if we got half a million quid up front and promises of add ons dependent on goals n appearances but I have one question for the board if anyone of them is on here...
Who do they think we can we possibly get that is of the similar quality that isn't in league1 or lower and would they be willing to join a team that is in a lower league than they are already in?

UTB & FTP

 

[EastonBlade]

You should never under estimate the stupidity of our board lol.
http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/albion-sign-winger-jamie-murphy-2620447.aspx

It would be even more stupid not to say anything once Brighton had issued a press statement. Surely Jim Phipps statement says it all?

 

[Alfreton14Blade]

Looks like he's fighting someone for it.

Lol. Someone going to the bog needing Jamie's new fake Wendy shirt to wipe his arse with.

 

[jt64]

Who do they think we can we possibly get that is of the similar quality that isn't in league1 or lower and would they be willing to join a team that is in a lower league than they are already in?

Tap the loan market. Get someone in from a higher division, ideally for the season but at least until Done returns. If only we had a manager that has contacts with a Premier League club that happens to have an amazing track record of bringing youngsters through...

That said, even with Murphy gone, the way to get more goals is exactly the same as it has been for the last six months - get a fucking centre back in that gives everyone, particularly the midfield, more confidence to attack

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

I can see things getting heated both at the match and on here.

Can we merge all Murphy threads please?

 

[Maidenhead]

Tap the loan market. Get someone in from a higher division, ideally for the season but at least until Done returns. If only we had a manager that has contacts with a Premier League club that happens to have an amazing track record of bringing youngsters through...

That said, even with Murphy gone, the way to get more goals is exactly the same as it has been for the last six months - get a fucking centre back in that gives everyone, particularly the midfield, more confidence to attack

just what he says

 

[judge]

He is to us, because we need Murphy to stand any chance of promotion. Yes, if the £1M plus was all ploughed back into the team then maybe it would be a good deal, but it won't be so it isn't (especially this close to the end of the window).

It's the old 'Cabaye to PSG' argument. Just because a fee is over the odds doesn't mean it's a good deal for the selling club.

Yeah really enjoyed last seasons murphy inspired romp to the championship

 

[Jehovah]

The only surprise here is that some thought we would not sell him.

 

[Bartleby]

Brian the Blade has entered the Football Heaven debate:

"D'ya know what SUFC stands for, Rob? It stands for Selling United Football Club"

He's also said we should sign Ched Evans.

This evening is getting worse by the minute. I'm out of here...

Not him again! Never been able to take that guy seriously, especially since the call he made once about his window cleaner who apparently also cleaned windows for Steve Kabba and had seen how fit he was by looking at him working out through his window.

 

[Ashtonsmashton]

Good luck Murphy

 

[Hblockblade]

I believe the sale of Murphy will allow Nigel to strengthen where we really do need to toughen up,so I don't believe it's all doom and gloom ere yes Murphy is a great player on his day but we're looking strong up top and his possition can be filled.

 

[Barney]

Can we merge all Murphy threads please?

I don't think Foxy or Linz are online mate.

 

[BladeFisher]

I predict we will get the game out of the way then announce Murphy has been sold. Our board aren't so stupid to announce it before we play a home game.

Already has.

 

[Guesty]

Yeah really enjoyed last seasons murphy inspired romp to the championship

Well we're certainly not going to get there without him. I'll hazard we'll do a lot worse this season, in fact.

 

[Guesty]

He's going to go somewhere, personally I hope it's sooner rather than later so we don't get sunk at the last minute as usual.

The bastards didn't listen to me.

 

[Lord Bos of Eckington.]

The only surprise here is that some thought we would not sell him.

They may have been a clause in his contract , that over a certain bid say £2.5m , it would be up to Murphy , if he wanted to talk to the club . The only way the board can soften the blow , move forward with credability , and show they have a plan , for promotion progress ( not stagnation ) , is to announce a major signing . Could it be HM.

UTB

 

[BeardedSaXon]

Tap the loan market. Get someone in from a higher division, ideally for the season but at least until Done returns. If only we had a manager that has contacts with a Premier League club that happens to have an amazing track record of bringing youngsters through...

That said, even with Murphy gone, the way to get more goals is exactly the same as it has been for the last six months - get a fucking centre back in that gives everyone, particularly the midfield, more confidence to attack

Because the loan market has worked so well for us in the past?!?!

UTB & FTP

 

[Blade58]

Well we're certainly not going to get there without him. I'll hazard we'll do a lot worse this season, in fact.

Depends who NA brings in tbh

As long as he doesn't carry on with the sentimental approach like Woolford and Sharp. They were good about 8 years ago. Expecting them to be in the same vein of form, fitness and approach to games may not quite happen this time around me thinks

 

[jt64]

Because the loan market has worked so well for us in the past?!?!

Depends on who's brought in really. That Clough fucked it up every time with the exception of Brayford doesn't mean Adkins will. Heck, even Weir managed to get one right