Player Suggestion Adam Webster

[Younger Dryas Blade]

Good pick up but I hope Wilder does not bin McGuiness for him. Since Wilder said McGuiness was surplus he's been outstanding. Maybe Wilder psychology 101 as per Coutts?

 

[DifferentClass]

Dont think it was the same one ..

 

[MartBlade]

I’d take Webster ahead of Souttar all day long. It’s a very similar gamble injury-wise but without the large signing fee. At 31 Webster is only just past his prime … and his prime has been as a top premier league centre-half. He’s exactly the type of physically dominant presence we need and is an experienced leader. I agree with the comments on McGuinness too… would love to see him stay and develop further with us… his attitude has been exemplary. He and Baptiste will benefit hugely from having Webster at the club. I’ve nothing against Souttar but this deal makes far more sense in our current financial situation.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Hurzeler's comments on him at the end of that Star article are very emphatic and make me think he has a better than average chance of recovering well from injury and should also be made captain

 

[Roygbiv]

If he stays fit he will be comfortably our best centre back. The Brighton fans love him and were hoping he'd get another contract but his fitness record is really poor.

 

[FriethBlade]

At the price....zero.... he is a far better option than Souttar. If we have a spare 10m knocking around for signings it would much better spent on some pace and creativity further up the pitch.

 

[MartBlade]

If he stays fit he will be comfortably our best centre back. The Brighton fans love him and were hoping he'd get another contract but his fitness record is really poor.

His injury record is definitely the only downside … so it would make absolute sense to keep McGuinness too.

 

[NathTheBlade]

Webster is exactly the type of defender we've needed - experienced, composed, and a leader. He'll bring calmness and quality to the back line. As long as he stays fit, this could be one of our best signings of the summer.

 

[Roygbiv]

His injury record is definitely the only downside … so it would make absolute sense to keep McGuinness too.

Agree. I really don't like McGuiness but with so little money to play with, I'd hope the main loans will go on forward players

 

[loyalblade95]

Really? Is/was he that good? I dont really get to see many Premier League games nowadays.

Yeah he is good, him and Lewis Dunk were really formidable together for Brighton for quite a few seasons.

Injuries kept him out every now and then before he eventually lost his place to Van Hecke.

 

[Champagneblade]

Webster is exactly the type of defender we've needed - experienced, composed, and a leader. He'll bring calmness and quality to the back line. As long as he stays fit, this could be one of our best signings of the summer.

You could make the argument that there isn’t much difference between when Hull signed Egan. He missed 275 days after his injury with us. He’s now 33 and back in the PL with Hull and beating Man U.

Webster has missed 312, and before that he played 90 minutes 3x and captained in the final game. He’s still only 31.

We really need to take some inspiration from Hull.

Even objectively you’d have to say:

Webster > Egan
Phillips > Lundstram

Just a question of fitness now.

 

[Cheeky Blade]

Is he back in training yet?
Anyone know???

Guess we get to see whether the injury is career ending or not…coming back from that at 31 is a biggie.

 

[Brownieblade]

I’d take Webster ahead of Souttar all day long. It’s a very similar gamble injury-wise but without the large signing fee. At 31 Webster is only just past his prime … and his prime has been as a top premier league centre-half. He’s exactly the type of physically dominant presence we need and is an experienced leader. I agree with the comments on McGuinness too… would love to see him stay and develop further with us… his attitude has been exemplary. He and Baptiste will benefit hugely from having Webster at the club. I’ve nothing against Souttar but this deal makes far more sense in our current financial situation.

It only makes sense because there is no fee, he has hardly played for 2 seasons and no other club wanted to take the risk

If the fee ended up being far more realistic then I would still be interested in bringing him in

I have no doubt what Webster was, same as I had none on what Davies had been in prem league, it still didn’t end up benefiting us taking Davies on just because we avoided paying a transfer fee

 

[MartBlade]

It only makes sense because there is no fee, he has hardly played for 2 seasons and no other club wanted to take the risk

If the fee ended up being far more realistic then I would still be interested in bringing him in

I have no doubt what Webster was, same as I had none on what Davies had been in prem league, it still didn’t end up benefiting us taking Davies on just because we avoided paying a transfer fee

Yep … you’re right that they’re both injury gambles. Souttar maybe has the edge because he’s been playing in the last couple of months whereas Webster needs game time. It’s all about the size of the Souttar fee as you say.
That said, if they were both guaranteed to be fully fit all season, I’d take Webster as he’s the better player and I’d hope we’d spend the fee where it’s needed on some creativity and attacking threat.

 

[Brownieblade]

Yep … you’re right that they’re both injury gambles. Souttar maybe has the edge because he’s been playing in the last couple of months whereas Webster needs game time. It’s all about the size of the Souttar fee as you say.
That said, if they were both guaranteed to be fully fit all season, I’d take Webster as he’s the better player and I’d hope we’d spend the fee where it’s needed on some creativity and attacking threat.

I think if both fully fit that’s a fair analysis and yeh you hope we spend it elsewhere

 

[Eric_Brooks]

The issue with mcguiness Isnt him, it’s what we paid for him and how much we pay him. Hé has the tools and I think having Webster tound the house would benefit him

 

[Large Mendonca]

Went to school wi an Adam Webster, fat little get.

Sure he were a pig unall.

Think I know the same one - Birley school ?

 

[DifferentClass]

Think I know the same one - Birley school ?

Birley Spa.

 

[VictoryBlade]

I believe we are looking at Adam Webster ex Brighton. Indeed, its been rumoured he's trained with us. Good addition if fit IMHO however, 31 and just recovering from ACL injury? Thoughts anyone?

 

[Northernsoulblade]

No more recovering from injury players we need fit as fcuk players free ones of course

 

[mattbianco1]

It does feel like we are on a big slide with these signings doesn't it?

Wilders biggest gamble, or finest hour.

Its all very short-term. I hope he pulls it off

 

[Flatcap]

What a signing this would be. Get this lad in, get him up to speed and we can look forward to PLENTY more 0-0 draws.

 

[mattbianco1]

Went to school wi an Adam Webster, fat little get.

Sure he were a pig unall.

Which school? I live next door to one... an Adam Webster. Not a school.

 

[Bell4]

I’d take Webster ahead of Souttar all day long. It’s a very similar gamble injury-wise but without the large signing fee. At 31 Webster is only just past his prime … and his prime has been as a top premier league centre-half. He’s exactly the type of physically dominant presence we need and is an experienced leader. I agree with the comments on McGuinness too… would love to see him stay and develop further with us… his attitude has been exemplary. He and Baptiste will benefit hugely from having Webster at the club. I’ve nothing against Souttar but this deal makes far more sense in our current financial situation.

Great post tbh Mr Bettis

 

[Bell4]

Which school? I live next door to one... an Adam Webster. Not a school.

I’m Adam Webster

 

[mattbianco1]

I’m Adam Webster

Hey up pal. Check house for me will ya, im away

 

[Bell4]

Hey up pal. Check house for me will ya, im away

No problem

Have a lovely time

Btw - where do you keep your avatar collection? Is it still under the landing carpet, near the billiard room ?

 

[mattbianco1]

No problem

Have a lovely time

Btw - where do you keep your avatar collection? Is it still under the landing carpet, near the billiard room ?

No, thats our lasses butt plugs.

 

[Bell4]

No, thats our lasses butt plugs.

Ahhh

I’ll give them a rinse for you

 

[Nick Jansky]

No, thats our lasses butt plugs.

Oh no! Bell4 thought they were dummies