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http://northstandchat.com/showthread.php?t=180322

Bullshit rumour I reckon.



edit: sorry I posted this in the non-footy forum by mistake.

1.25m? I know the new Brighton owners have got a bit of money, but that's a bit far surely?

Can't see him giving up his shot at the Premiership so easily, the one thing Cox definately is is ambitious.

No chance.

Meh.

More money for us probably if he does.

To be fair most of the people on that thread said it was bollocks straight away.

It'd be a very strange move and a unneccesary stepdown for him (no reflection on Brighton, we'd be a stepdown too)

Would be a great signing for someone of their level. It's not beyond possible, just seems a bit unlikely in that he'd get better moves within the ccc - although I suppose not everyone would be willing to shell out that money for him?

If he were to move to Brighton he'd also likely end the season as the league's top scorer because he's far too good for league 1. Their already over celebrated promotion success for this season might look less premature as well.

Not gonna happen, he wont move to a league 1 club even on loan, but I can see that if hes not had a sniff of first team football by xmas he may well go out on loan...but I would expect a Championship side to come in for him and not L1, and certainly not to Brighton.

They are certainly growing some fucking big mushrooms on those Sussex Downs thats for sure.

Do I not like that forum. It's a bit like when a negative comment can gather momentum and make everyone become suicidal on here, their egos and their obsession with the ease they'll be promoted is out of control. It's embarrassing. Oh and "Gus Bus".  :girlgiggle:

Post-Greer I'd say if anyone fully dismissed this rumour off they'd be naive because it's been floating around now for a few weeks (like Greer). If the wages are right then...

I'd be disappointed if he goes because it's been a while since a Swindon favourite progressed into the top flight. All it takes is Cox to come off the bench and do one moment of magic (which we know he can do) and that can result in extra game time for WBA.

I'm looking at Brighton's squad and although they certainly should do better, it's hardly intimidating.

Play offs at best.

At the same time they've also been linking themselves with Aaron Maclean, Theo Robinson, van gor of hesselink and Darius Vassell to name but 2 and all have been described as nailed on at some point. I just think they're getting a bit lost in their own ego's and believe everyone wants to sign for them as they'll be established in the Prem in the near future...... or not as the case may be.

I know Brighton fans are supposed to love Cox, but that is ridiculous..

A fair point glos, but in my defence I haven't looked at their forum once.

Reading around, there's a lot of confidant League One fans out there at the moment.

I think it's a pretty open division this year, short of Southampton anyway, so I'm not surprised to see a lot of fans fancying their chances.

No Herthab...i think you meant cocks.

I cant think of a single reason why Cox wouldn't have better offers from Championship clubs. I just cant see it.

Greer, well its a fair point that was strange too. But this would be off on a whole different level.

I think that may have been what he was implying...

Can't see it happening. West Brom apparently rate him and are unlikely to want to sell him, he might not be starting games this season but he's an important player for them and it's not like they're desperate for the money. Even if they did put him out on loan it would be to Championship club, no way in hell they'd put him out to a League One club.

Unlike someone, Cox has ambition and I think it will be a long long time before he finds himself dropping back to L1.

Leeds fans seem to think he is going to them.

Which would make more sense.

Would take the piss if Leeds had Paynter and Cox up front!!!

If that was the partnership I reckon they would both score a few in the championship, unfortunetly I cannot see Cox getting many chances in the premier - I hope I'm wrong but I don't think that Matteo rates him gonig by how often he was dropped last season once the first choice was available regardless of if he had scored

Nice little mention on here.

http://northstandchat.com/showthread.php?t=180568

Dave's touching tribute to our former captain gets a mention as well.

They seem a lot more pessimistic/realistic on there than some of the lot who have been on here. Perhaps we only get the odd ones who are mental enough to sign up to other teams' forums and brag about promotion before the season starts, rather than getting a balanced view!

Fantastic.

I was on there a few weeks ago and the overall feeling was very similar to the trolls you mention. The majority were excessively positive about the coming season, but I think their lack of signings, and superb pre-season, has made them turn it down a notch because as we know in GG's case, getting egg on your face is awful.

Whilst there is still time, alot of them thought/knew they were going to bring in a left winger and a TOP CLASS striker.

They havent bought in either yet, with the season only hours away! so I think they've toned it down a bit.