That would be so much easier to give if, in my 17+ years on here, I could recall a single occasion when an 'ITK' had posted that a signing wasn't going to happen, as he/she had stated, before we all knew it. They would gain so much more credibility if they were able to dish the bad news first.

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)

I hope that Dazza continues to post and is not put off by his critics.
Clearly there was/is advanced interest in KWP and in Roy’s press conference last week he indicated that the deal was on.
For somebody as conservative as Roy to entertain this shows he must have thought it was practically in the bag.
I suspect Levy is up to his last minute brinkmanship tactics, which I’m sure Parish is ready for.
As an aside it’s interesting to note the amount of Tottenham players running down their contracts - Trippier(past), Rose, Erikson, VerTongen.
This decreases their value and makes me question is Levy as shrewd as his PR suggests.

Just chucking this out there but were there not discussions to loan KWP that had a good chance of success but broke down because the clubs couldn't reach a deal. As such is it really fair to call out the poster who reported what everyone genuinely believed was a done deal?

That’s fine Dazza. You are much more likely to know what’s going on than me! Disappointing that there’s no more news about KWP. It’s probably down to £££, with both sides haggling.

Although Roy said in yesterday's presser that there is no way Benteke is leaving at all

I have no desire to enter into specifics but I know that in general terms the adage "There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip" can apply much to the frustration of those attempting to conclude a deal.

I am reliably informed that on occasions, plaster can fall off the ceilings and it really is difficult to be prescient when there are so many factors which enter the equation.I believe the word "Rigmarole" applies.

Over the years there have been those on HOL who have tried to be informative with the best of intentions, yet when certain names have not been lured to' Selhurst Park' they have faced a chorus of execration and shot and shell with their motives being the subject of ordure.Perhaps a veil of silence is the best policy.

Edited by Willo (18 Jan 2020 10.27am)