Pontus Jansson - Signs to June 2022 (+1yr option)

[Brentford Bob]

I have to admit to being mildly concerned.... not at the Leeds ****, but the absence of the captain in the photo....

 

[larrysigny]

.....doesn't appear in photo of Raya's Golden Glove award either....

Isn't he on the left of the three right at the back?

*TF and MB aren't in the photo either. Are they also going to be absent?

 

[larrysigny]

Me too. I think he is top left at the rear of the team photo

Sorry - I didn't see your post before I put mine up.

 

[badgerbee]

Isn't he on the left of the three right at the back?

No, that's Luke Daniels

 

[cheshirebee]

Also missing from the photo: Rico, Ethan, Jensen, Marcondes, Baptiste.
Relax.

 

[Smythy17]

Also missing from the photo: Rico, Ethan, Jensen, Marcondes, Baptiste.
Relax.

Very keen to downplay this, but all those guys are in the photo on the right. Many reasons Pontus might not have been in it though

 

[Banana]

Also missing from the photo: Rico, Ethan, Jensen, Marcondes, Baptiste.
Relax.

king hell. We are doomed!

 

[jbee]

Also missing from the photo: Rico, Ethan, Jensen, Marcondes, Baptiste.
Relax.

I’m not saying there’s anything in this story but all of the other players you mention are in the photo.

 

[Mr Cynical]

I’m not saying there’s anything in this story but all of the other players you mention are in the photo.

Were Malmo playing yesterday???

 

[Bigbee]

Also missing from the photo: Rico, Ethan, Jensen, Marcondes, Baptiste.
Relax.

theyve all gone to Denmark ???

 

[badgerbee]

Were Malmo playing yesterday???

No......but they've got a game on Sunday!!!! rofl

 

[cheshirebee]

I’m not saying there’s anything in this story but all of the other players you mention are in the photo.

Apologies, I didn’t open the photo fully.

 

[Mr Cynical]

No......but they've got a game on Sunday!!!! rofl

Well that’s it then!!

 

[liverbee]

I predict he’ll pogo onto the Swansea pitch.

 

[Isleworth_Bee]

Are we really discussing this lol

Twitter is a weird place.

 

[Friji]

Ridiculous rumour, some of those Leeds fans are weird.

 

[Bigbee]

Have we found him yet ?

 

[Smythy17]

Have we found him yet ?

His brother said last night it’s “pure nonsense. All focus is on the game tomorrow”. That’s good enough for me

 

[Bigbee]

His brother said last night it’s “pure nonsense. All focus is on the game tomorrow”. That’s good enough for me

thanks

 

[UnsungZero]

I have to admit to being mildly concerned.... not at the Leeds ****, but the absence of the captain in the photo....

Me too and it was a Brentford not Leeds fan that reported that he remained at the ground until 11:30pm after the Barnsley game. He may have minor problem that's needing treatment / rest that kept him away from the rest of the group.

 

[Bigbee]

Me too and it was a Brentford not Leeds fan that reported that he remained at the ground until 11:30pm after the Barnsley game. He may have minor problem that's needing treatment / rest that kept him away from the rest of the group.

he was eating a kebab from Albany rd

 

[TW1Bee]

That doesn't seem like a press photo just one of those lads group photos and quite probably Pontus is tge one taking it.

 

[hairman]

I’m not saying there’s anything in this story but all of the other players you mention are in the photo.

Possibly signing a pre-contract with a big Premiershite club like ...... Leeds?

 

[TadB]

he was eating a kebab from Albany rd

Out for all the Plays Offs then!

 

[UnsungZero]

https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1287417243345793025?s=20

 

[Banana]

Well, he's in Swansea. Maybe he went there early for Christmas Shopping and missed the pic.

 

[nocoat]

https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1287417243345793025?s=20

Please provide context for links boss

 

[hairman]

Well, he's in Swansea. Maybe he went there early for Christmas Shopping and missed the pic.

No sh*t? And there was me thinking we were ****ed before we'd even kicked off.

 

[UnsungZero]

Please provide context for links boss

Apologies - it was footage of Pontus checking out the Swansea pitch.

 

[LingfieldBee]

I do wonder if there is a non promotion release transfer fee. Say something like £5million if we don't go up he can go. He was a coup and has had a fabulous season.

 

[jlove]

I do wonder if there is a non promotion release transfer fee. Say something like £5million if we don't go up he can go. He was a coup and has had a fabulous season.

I would have thought that he's happy at Brentford, with additional responsibilities and a great working environment, so would not be actively looking for a move, whatever division we're in. I can't see him as a regular starter in a Premier League team and, if we are promoted, it's an area we certainly need to strengthen with a view to a phase over. He's been the right player at the right time for us, excellent captain and defensive organiser, but he won't get quicker or improve his technique much.

 

[AB]

I would have thought that he's happy at Brentford, with additional responsibilities and a great working environment, so would not be actively looking for a move, whatever division we're in. I can't see him as a regular starter in a Premier League team and, if we are promoted, it's an area we certainly need to strengthen with a view to a phase over. He's been the right player at the right time for us, excellent captain and defensive organiser, but he won't get quicker or improve his technique much.

I think he’d be a regular starter for us in the PL!

 

[jlove]

I think he’d be a regular starter for us in the PL!

Yes, a regular starter for us but with a ready replacement standing by. I just think the PL attackers require defenders to have more speed.

 

[LingfieldBee]

I would have thought that he's happy at Brentford, with additional responsibilities and a great working environment, so would not be actively looking for a move, whatever division we're in. I can't see him as a regular starter in a Premier League team and, if we are promoted, it's an area we certainly need to strengthen with a view to a phase over. He's been the right player at the right time for us, excellent captain and defensive organiser, but he won't get quicker or improve his technique much.

Being happy and the potential to earn triple his salary are two different things. I have no doubt his love for Malmö will mean he'll want to spend the last couple of his playing years their. A money move before that I don't think he would turn down.

 

[Mr Cynical]

Yes, a regular starter for us but with a ready replacement standing by. I just think the PL attackers require defenders to have more speed.

And be better on the ball..

 

[jbee]

And be better on the ball..

Jansson is fine on the ball. If we go up we are not going to be dominating games like we do now, if Egan is good enough so is Jansson (and Pinnock).

 

[jbee]

Yes, a regular starter for us but with a ready replacement standing by. I just think the PL attackers require defenders to have more speed.

Pontus is as quick as Egan, Tarkowski, O'Connell. Or Harry Maguire who apparently is worth £80m. He has coped well enough playing in a very high line with first Leeds and now us.

 

[jlove]

Pontus is as quick as Egan, Tarkowski, O'Connell. Or Harry Maguire who apparently is worth £80m. He has coped well enough playing in a very high line with first Leeds and now us.

In my personal opinion, the combination of his lack of initial speed and desire to get to everything causes issues at this level, evidenced in recent games. It doesn't outweigh the upside now but, in the PL, it will be exacerbated, just as it causes problems for the players you've listed, all of whom are younger.

 

[Wise old Bee]

Pontus is as quick as Egan, Tarkowski, O'Connell. Or Harry Maguire who apparently is worth £80m. He has coped well enough playing in a very high line with first Leeds and now us.

The comparison with Maguire says it all. Egan, O'Connell, Tarkowski have thrived at that level and Konsa may do eventually. Maguire has the turning circle of a tank and lacks pace. If he is worth £80m then Pontus was an absolute steal for us. Pontus's captaincy and mental strength would be massive assets in the PL never mind his ability.

 

[Mr Cynical]

Jansson is fine on the ball. If we go up we are not going to be dominating games like we do now, if Egan is good enough so is Jansson (and Pinnock).

If we want to play out quickly from the back we need one of the CBs to be better on the ball. The last few games teams have isolated Pontus and Pinnock and we’ve had huge trouble playing out.. have high hopes for Racic in this regard, he’s an excellent footballer but might be a while before his defensive side is up to the level required..

 

[jbee]

If we want to play out quickly from the back we need one of the CBs to be better on the ball. The last few games teams have isolated Pontus and Pinnock and we’ve had huge trouble playing out.. have high hopes for Racic in this regard, he’s an excellent footballer but might be a while before his defensive side is up to the level required..

If we go up it will be in large part because of our solid defence. The teams that stay in the Premier League after going up are generally the ones with solid defences. If we can get more of a ball playing CB as a bench option then fine but otherwise we should prioritise defensive skills and stick with what we have. Good luck finding someone who can defend like Pontus and pass like Bonucci, it’s not going to happen.

 

[Delbee]

If we want to play out quickly from the back we need one of the CBs to be better on the ball. The last few games teams have isolated Pontus and Pinnock and we’ve had huge trouble playing out.. have high hopes for Racic in this regard, he’s an excellent footballer but might be a while before his defensive side is up to the level required..

It will be interesting to see how Racic progress’s

 

[djheavens]

You are forgiven big man but please don’t try that again

 

[IslandBee]

He was just getting his season's mistake out of the way before the play off final!

 

[jbee]

I will never understand what on earth he was doing. Thank God it didn’t matter.

 

[Indian Bee]

What on earth was he playing out. My first reaction if we f*** this up it could only be Brentford.

Thankfully it wasn't costly and his first and last big mistake of the season.

 

[Twickbee]

I didn’t like the fact he seemed to be blaming others after making that rickett.

Admitted it was an aberration in the interview after.

Other than that what a signing. Would be fitting if he scored his first goal for us in the final and took us up

 

[busheybee]

One of those that, had it come off, would have been a great pi$$ take. But not there, not then. What were you thinking skip?

 

[wanderer paul]

One mistake all season. Didn’t cost us anything. Just a nail or two.

Big match needed next Tuesday.

 

[Lionel Bart-At]

nuff said