Micky's a winner, says Kuipers
Michel Kuipers looked forward to a reunion with the manager who first brought him to Albion and said: "Micky Adams is a winner."
The Seagulls' long-serving goalkeeper reckons the club have shown real ambition by bringing Adams in to replace Dean Wilkins as first team boss, despite having just finished a creditable seventh in League One.
Kuipers will be among the first teamers reporting back on Monday to meet the boss and receive fitness programmes for the close season.
Unlike the vast majority of his colleagues, the Dutchman will know what it is like to play for the former Leicester, Coventry and Fulham manager.
It was Adams who brought Kuipers to Sussex on a free transfer from Bristol Rovers, just in time for a 2000-01 season which ended in the Third Division title.
He took over a goalkeeping position for which Mark Walton and Mark Ormerod had previously competed and, from October 2000, made it his own.
The big Dutchman said: "Micky Adams is a great manager and it shows ambition from the club to bring him back.
"He has got great experience. He knows what it takes to get teams promoted.
"It's great to see the chairman and the board trying to invest in the future of the club on and off pitch.
"In the January transfer window they brought in Steve Thomson, Jonny Dixon and Glenn Murray, who cost £300,000.
"It shows the club are moving in the direction we all want, which is to the Championship and then, with the financial improvements when we get to Falmer, to push on from there."
Adams saw Albion in action several times last season. He listed Kuipers among the players who impressed him and admitted he has already had ideas as to how he would like the squad to look at the start of next season.
Fans will remember a hectic summer back in 1999 when he took charge of his first pre-season with the Seagulls.
Back then the likes of Paul Rogers, Charlie Oatway, Paul Watson and Darren Freemancame in to bolster what was expected to be a promotion push.
It took more freshening up the following year, when Kuipers, Bobby Zamora, Nathan Jones and Lee Steele were among the newcomers, to lay the foundations for back-to-back titles.
Kuipers would not comment on how much transfer activity there is likely to be this time but said: "He brought some great players to the club, people like Bobby Zamora.
"I think he has that respect from other managers in the game and that will help bring in good players because of his contacts.
"His experience will be a massive positive influence.
"Micky Adams is a winner. He is passionate about the game and he can bring players together.
"Wherever he has managed, his teams have shown real team spirit and a positive attitude. We will have to wait and see what happens but I know he is a very big fan of Brighton and Hove Albion. I'm looking forward to working with him again."
8:08pm Sunday 11th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: jo jo, brighton on 8:31pm Sun 11 May 08
isnt a shame that kuipers should be on his way and we need a new keeper
isnt a shame that kuipers should be on his way and we need a new keeper
Posted by: debbie, sussex on 8:54pm Sun 11 May 08
isn't it a shame that Kuipers cannot even acknowledge Dean Wilkins - well at least Nicky Forster did and that can't be said that he was one of 'deans youth team boys'
isn't it a shame that Kuipers cannot even acknowledge Dean Wilkins - well at least Nicky Forster did and that can't be said that he was one of 'deans youth team boys'
Posted by: Seagull John, Brighton on 8:57pm Sun 11 May 08
Shame on you Jo Jo. Kuipers had an outstanding season, played every game and was deservedly voted 3rd best player of the season. Why don't you & all the other negative snipers buzz off for the summer & don't come back.
Shame on you Jo Jo. Kuipers had an outstanding season, played every game and was deservedly voted 3rd best player of the season. Why don't you & all the other negative snipers buzz off for the summer & don't come back.
Posted by: jo jo, brighton on 9:03pm Sun 11 May 08
sorry to upset you john but having supported the club for almost 60 years home and away then i think that my opinion mite count a little and in my opinion he has been a weak link in the team and with no body to challange him he has stood still
sorry to upset you john but having supported the club for almost 60 years home and away then i think that my opinion mite count a little and in my opinion he has been a weak link in the team and with no body to challange him he has stood still
Posted by: Seagull John, Brighton on 9:30pm Sun 11 May 08
[quote][bold]jo jo[/bold] wrote:
sorry to upset you john but having supported the club for almost 60 years home and away then i think that my opinion mite count a little and in my opinion he has been a weak link in the team and with no body to challange him he has stood still[/quote] Well that means we have 100 years between us supporting the Albion. I just don't see why a fan would choose some enthusiastic comments from one of our most improved players to take a pop at him. Paul Crichton has done in a few months what John Keeley failed to sort in 5 years and improved his kicking & distribution to match his shot stopping. I would like to see him properly rewarded with the Number 1 shirt next year.
jo jo wrote:
sorry to upset you john but having supported the club for almost 60 years home and away then i think that my opinion mite count a little and in my opinion he has been a weak link in the team and with no body to challange him he has stood still
Well that means we have 100 years between us supporting the Albion. I just don't see why a fan would choose some enthusiastic comments from one of our most improved players to take a pop at him. Paul Crichton has done in a few months what John Keeley failed to sort in 5 years and improved his kicking & distribution to match his shot stopping. I would like to see him properly rewarded with the Number 1 shirt next year.
Posted by: Portlock Seagull, Maidenhead on 9:45pm Sun 11 May 08
same old brighton public. always moaning. Personally can't wait for next season. And this ones only just finished!
same old brighton public. always moaning. Personally can't wait for next season. And this ones only just finished!
Posted by: SeagullCrow, London on 9:50pm Sun 11 May 08
All right lads, calm down. I'm sure Kuipers was just happy to see Micky back - doesn't say anything about Michel's views on Wilkins. Perspectives on players are always divisive, and each of us are entitled to our opinions. However, it's only Micky's opinion that counts at this point in time - and from past experience he knows what he's doing. Good enough for me.
All right lads, calm down. I'm sure Kuipers was just happy to see Micky back - doesn't say anything about Michel's views on Wilkins. Perspectives on players are always divisive, and each of us are entitled to our opinions. However, it's only Micky's opinion that counts at this point in time - and from past experience he knows what he's doing. Good enough for me.
Posted by: Nick, Sheffield on 10:20pm Sun 11 May 08
Jo Jo, Kuipers has proved himself as a strong link in the time with an outstanding season. Last match I saw was the match against Forest, where Kuipers almost single-handedly got us the draw. I apologise for not having the 60+ years experience of supporting the team, but Kuipers has done a good job, fought for and kept his place despite strong competition (Henderson etc) - he's a great asset to the team. I'm sick of people sniping and moaning, let's get behind the team and cheer on the Seagulls to the championship!
Jo Jo, Kuipers has proved himself as a strong link in the time with an outstanding season. Last match I saw was the match against Forest, where Kuipers almost single-handedly got us the draw. I apologise for not having the 60+ years experience of supporting the team, but Kuipers has done a good job, fought for and kept his place despite strong competition (Henderson etc) - he's a great asset to the team. I'm sick of people sniping and moaning, let's get behind the team and cheer on the Seagulls to the championship!
Posted by: Aaron, Sutton on 10:32pm Sun 11 May 08
You dont need to have supported the club for 60 years to see that Kuipers has been one of our best players this season. Kuipers is one of the reasons we finished so high up. UP THE ALBION!!!!
You dont need to have supported the club for 60 years to see that Kuipers has been one of our best players this season. Kuipers is one of the reasons we finished so high up. UP THE ALBION!!!!
Posted by: Einstein's Smarter Brother, The Swan, Falmer on 11:30pm Sun 11 May 08
[quote][bold]debbie[/bold] wrote:
isn't it a shame that Kuipers cannot even acknowledge Dean Wilkins - well at least Nicky Forster did and that can't be said that he was one of 'deans youth team boys'[/quote] Debbie, I hate to be the one to break the news to you but newspapers don't print everything that someone who is interviewed says. They tend to have an angle and will use the bits that fit. Just because it doesn't quote him talking about Wilkins doesn't mean he didn't say anything.
debbie wrote:
isn't it a shame that Kuipers cannot even acknowledge Dean Wilkins - well at least Nicky Forster did and that can't be said that he was one of 'deans youth team boys'
Debbie, I hate to be the one to break the news to you but newspapers don't print everything that someone who is interviewed says. They tend to have an angle and will use the bits that fit. Just because it doesn't quote him talking about Wilkins doesn't mean he didn't say anything.
Posted by: mark, brighton on 6:14am Mon 12 May 08
the funny thing is that magee, and wilkins did not think much of kuipers, and when the likes of henderson and co came the fans never took to them, what reallt worries me is how lloyd and adams will get on, i cant see adams signing some non league players, dixon wont be here very long, i can also see him putting cox in his place! as robinson, gatting and fraser, they will be binned, dont expect them to be at club come feb, as i remember adams he made players he did not want train with youth team, while wilkins did a good job, we must remember he had more money to spend than magee, and never got the side or the supporters really flying, adams will bring in winners, not nice guys who are yes men to wilkins and co.. do we need three coaches and adams on top? this season will be exciting, or a disaster.
the funny thing is that magee, and wilkins did not think much of kuipers, and when the likes of henderson and co came the fans never took to them, what reallt worries me is how lloyd and adams will get on, i cant see adams signing some non league players, dixon wont be here very long, i can also see him putting cox in his place! as robinson, gatting and fraser, they will be binned, dont expect them to be at club come feb, as i remember adams he made players he did not want train with youth team, while wilkins did a good job, we must remember he had more money to spend than magee, and never got the side or the supporters really flying, adams will bring in winners, not nice guys who are yes men to wilkins and co.. do we need three coaches and adams on top? this season will be exciting, or a disaster.
Posted by: PaulJB, Worthing on 8:40am Mon 12 May 08
jo jo. I think those advancing years must be taking their toll as you are obviously a complete fool if you think Michel had a poor season.
Just because you have been watching for 60 years does not make you an expert and I certainly don't think you're much of a supporter however many games you've been to as the definition is in the word - try some "support" for your team why dont you?
jo jo. I think those advancing years must be taking their toll as you are obviously a complete fool if you think Michel had a poor season.
Just because you have been watching for 60 years does not make you an expert and I certainly don't think you're much of a supporter however many games you've been to as the definition is in the word - try some "support" for your team why dont you?
Posted by: greg, shoreham on 8:43am Mon 12 May 08
I'm sure Kuipers is only responding to a loaded question about Adams ! He did ok last year , still parrys the ball back to strikers a bit to often for my liking though
I'm sure Kuipers is only responding to a loaded question about Adams ! He did ok last year , still parrys the ball back to strikers a bit to often for my liking though
Posted by: Gray, Bton on 9:27am Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]jo jo[/bold] wrote:
isnt a shame that kuipers should be on his way and we need a new keeper[/quote] 60 years ! obviously explains why you are senile. Kuipers had a great season, why does Brighton have so many whingers or are thet Palace fans in disguise ? Go away JO JO & get into your old peoples home
jo jo wrote:
isnt a shame that kuipers should be on his way and we need a new keeper
60 years ! obviously explains why you are senile. Kuipers had a great season, why does Brighton have so many whingers or are thet Palace fans in disguise ? Go away JO JO & get into your old peoples home
Posted by: Gray, Bton on 9:27am Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]jo jo[/bold] wrote:
isnt a shame that kuipers should be on his way and we need a new keeper[/quote] 60 years ! obviously explains why you are senile. Kuipers had a great season, why does Brighton have so many whingers or are thet Palace fans in disguise ? Go away JO JO & get into your old peoples home
jo jo wrote:
isnt a shame that kuipers should be on his way and we need a new keeper
60 years ! obviously explains why you are senile. Kuipers had a great season, why does Brighton have so many whingers or are thet Palace fans in disguise ? Go away JO JO & get into your old peoples home
Posted by: murray on 10:20am Mon 12 May 08
To have a go for Kuipers for not praising Wilkins is ridiculous. Firstly, as has already been mentioned, newspapers copy and paste to suit an agenda. Secondly, Kuipers has given Wilkins praise in previous interviews; besides, in all the games that Kuipers has had an outstanding, championship-esque performance, Wilkins always dismisses it as 'part of his job' and was never willing to give the big dutchman number 1. It is Wilkins problem, not Kuipers.
To have a go for Kuipers for not praising Wilkins is ridiculous. Firstly, as has already been mentioned, newspapers copy and paste to suit an agenda. Secondly, Kuipers has given Wilkins praise in previous interviews; besides, in all the games that Kuipers has had an outstanding, championship-esque performance, Wilkins always dismisses it as 'part of his job' and was never willing to give the big dutchman number 1. It is Wilkins problem, not Kuipers.
Posted by: andy, Nottm on 10:29am Mon 12 May 08
Michel Kuipers is a fantastic keeper and we are lucky to have such a quality keeper.
Anyone who saw the performance at Forst wil know that he kept us in the game with at least two saves that I would count as world class.
I've lost count of the amount of keeprs he has seen off during his time at the club and he shows no sign of his powers waning.
We have the spine of a great team and with a few additions I'm very positive for next season!!!
UP THE ALBION!!!!
Michel Kuipers is a fantastic keeper and we are lucky to have such a quality keeper.
Anyone who saw the performance at Forst wil know that he kept us in the game with at least two saves that I would count as world class.
I've lost count of the amount of keeprs he has seen off during his time at the club and he shows no sign of his powers waning.
We have the spine of a great team and with a few additions I'm very positive for next season!!!
UP THE ALBION!!!!
Posted by: Sancho Panza, Spain on 11:59am Mon 12 May 08
KUIPERS IS AMAZING end of. Isnt it might? he is quality at leeds he was amazing the best player on the pitch. i could even say he was our best player. he is one of them. anyone sayin he is rubbish should be ashamed of themselves.
KUIPERS IS AMAZING end of. Isnt it might? he is quality at leeds he was amazing the best player on the pitch. i could even say he was our best player. he is one of them. anyone sayin he is rubbish should be ashamed of themselves.
Posted by: jo jo, north stand on 12:01pm Mon 12 May 08
Adams is no fool he will soon get rid of mr fumble
Adams is no fool he will soon get rid of mr fumble
Posted by: Huw, Brighton on 12:12pm Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]jo jo[/bold] wrote:
Adams is no fool he will soon get rid of mr fumble[/quote] Henderson was already sold wasn't he? Although a more appropriate name would be mr palm the ball to the feet of opposing strikers.
Kuipers thoroughly deserved 3rd place in Player of the Year. He's been great and his kicking has improved no end.
jo jo wrote:
Adams is no fool he will soon get rid of mr fumble
Henderson was already sold wasn't he? Although a more appropriate name would be mr palm the ball to the feet of opposing strikers.
Kuipers thoroughly deserved 3rd place in Player of the Year. He's been great and his kicking has improved no end.
Posted by: Gray, bton on 12:13pm Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]jo jo[/bold] wrote:
Adams is no fool he will soon get rid of mr fumble[/quote] The same Adams who signed him originaly then ? Go away Jo Jo you senile old bint.
jo jo wrote:
Adams is no fool he will soon get rid of mr fumble
The same Adams who signed him originaly then ? Go away Jo Jo you senile old bint.
Posted by: DJ, WORTHING on 1:09pm Mon 12 May 08
To slate Kuipers is nonense over the past few years i feel with his performances he deserves to stay at number one. His displays last year to name Forest and Leeds were class he kept us in several games[bold]bold[/bold]
MICHEL KUIPERS THE FORMER DUTCH MARINE!!
DERSERVES HIS PLACE AS NUMBER ONE!!!
To slate Kuipers is nonense over the past few years i feel with his performances he deserves to stay at number one. His displays last year to name Forest and Leeds were class he kept us in several games
MICHEL KUIPERS THE FORMER DUTCH MARINE!!
DERSERVES HIS PLACE AS NUMBER ONE!!!
Posted by: ed, brighton on 1:14pm Mon 12 May 08
anyone who thinks kuipers should be on his way, needs their head examined. who would you want to replace him? Henderson? Maybe we should go the whole hog and make the team invincible by releasing Forster and Elphick as well.
anyone who thinks kuipers should be on his way, needs their head examined. who would you want to replace him? Henderson? Maybe we should go the whole hog and make the team invincible by releasing Forster and Elphick as well.
Posted by: gazzzaaa, brighton on 2:52pm Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]mark[/bold] wrote:
the funny thing is that magee, and wilkins did not think much of kuipers, and when the likes of henderson and co came the fans never took to them, what reallt worries me is how lloyd and adams will get on, i cant see adams signing some non league players, dixon wont be here very long, i can also see him putting cox in his place! as robinson, gatting and fraser, they will be binned, dont expect them to be at club come feb, as i remember adams he made players he did not want train with youth team, while wilkins did a good job, we must remember he had more money to spend than magee, and never got the side or the supporters really flying, adams will bring in winners, not nice guys who are yes men to wilkins and co.. do we need three coaches and adams on top? this season will be exciting, or a disaster.[/quote] ROBINSON aint going anywhere hes one of the best young players we got adams will get the best out of him. also COXY will be put in his place
mark wrote:
the funny thing is that magee, and wilkins did not think much of kuipers, and when the likes of henderson and co came the fans never took to them, what reallt worries me is how lloyd and adams will get on, i cant see adams signing some non league players, dixon wont be here very long, i can also see him putting cox in his place! as robinson, gatting and fraser, they will be binned, dont expect them to be at club come feb, as i remember adams he made players he did not want train with youth team, while wilkins did a good job, we must remember he had more money to spend than magee, and never got the side or the supporters really flying, adams will bring in winners, not nice guys who are yes men to wilkins and co.. do we need three coaches and adams on top? this season will be exciting, or a disaster.
ROBINSON aint going anywhere hes one of the best young players we got adams will get the best out of him. also COXY will be put in his place
Posted by: larry saunders, BURGESS HILL on 4:14pm Mon 12 May 08
lets wait and see what Adams dose in the way of players.The team needs a good eight new players but thats cost money and we cannot aford to get ride of kuipers good goal keepers are hard to come by.
lets wait and see what Adams dose in the way of players.The team needs a good eight new players but thats cost money and we cannot aford to get ride of kuipers good goal keepers are hard to come by.
Posted by: Kit Napier, Hove on 4:28pm Mon 12 May 08
Adams will bring in some well known loan players, laugh when things are going right then as he always does blame everyone else when the going gets tough, then he will do a Keegan, thats walk away .
Adams will bring in some well known loan players, laugh when things are going right then as he always does blame everyone else when the going gets tough, then he will do a Keegan, thats walk away .
Posted by: chris, telford on 5:17pm Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]jo jo[/bold] wrote:
isnt a shame that kuipers should be on his way and we need a new keeper[/quote] are you mad??!! kuipers is probably the best keeper in league one!!!!!
jo jo wrote:
isnt a shame that kuipers should be on his way and we need a new keeper
are you mad??!! kuipers is probably the best keeper in league one!!!!!
Posted by: SeagullCrow, London on 9:01pm Mon 12 May 08
Kuipers has been immense all season. Isn't it strange how keepers are always the ones who come in for the stick but never get the credit they deserve? At least his contribution has been recognised by some on here.
Kuipers has been immense all season. Isn't it strange how keepers are always the ones who come in for the stick but never get the credit they deserve? At least his contribution has been recognised by some on here.
Posted by: never wrong dave, Brighton on 3:40am Tue 13 May 08
Kuipers is just pointing out yet again what most of the players thought of Wilkins.Will you mugs just get behind this real manager for once.Wilkins was a stop gap,can't you people see that.For the club to move forward,and money to come into the club we needed a real manager.Don't care about Wilkins or hinshelwood and Loft.Coz take it from me they don't care about your lifes.
Kuipers is just pointing out yet again what most of the players thought of Wilkins.Will you mugs just get behind this real manager for once.Wilkins was a stop gap,can't you people see that.For the club to move forward,and money to come into the club we needed a real manager.Don't care about Wilkins or hinshelwood and Loft.Coz take it from me they don't care about your lifes.
Posted by: Anneka, Uckfield East Sussex on 7:48am Tue 13 May 08
Kuipers has been one of our best players this season the amount of times his saves have kept us in the game, he is a much better keeper than Henderson or Flinders was, he deserves to be number one keeper!!
Kuipers has been one of our best players this season the amount of times his saves have kept us in the game, he is a much better keeper than Henderson or Flinders was, he deserves to be number one keeper!!
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