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 Willo  South coast - west of Brighton. 06 Jan 20 12.07am |
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Originally posted by bexleydave
It's always more credible when those claiming to be 'in-the-know' post something that actually happens...personally I've never witnessed anything but guesswork, followed by excuses when none of it comes to pass. Some people can receive information about potential or indeed imminent signings from exceedingly reliable sources but if one then divulges information to HOL or equivelant sites and these signings don't come to fruition, which of course can happen for a number of reasons,the poster can be villified as a person who is just trying to give the impression of being "In the know" and has used an excuse when deals are not concluded.
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| bexleydave Barnehurst 06 Jan 20 8.19am |
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Originally posted by Willo
Some people can receive information about potential or indeed imminent signings from exceedingly reliable sources but if one then divulges information to HOL or equivelant sites and these signings don't come to fruition, which of course can happen for a number of reasons,the poster can be villified as a person who is just trying to give the impression of being "In the know" and has used an excuse when deals are not concluded. Willo, on balance it's probably favourite not to post claiming supposedly to be in-the-know, especially if one has a track record of being wrong. I'm sure you're familiar with "better to say nothing and appear a fool, than open one's mouth and prove it beyond doubt".
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) |
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 06 Jan 20 8.33am |
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Originally posted by bexleydave
Willo, on balance it's probably favourite not to post claiming supposedly to be in-the-know, especially if one has a track record of being wrong. I'm sure you're familiar with "better to say nothing and appear a fool, than open one's mouth and prove it beyond doubt". Bexleydave I totally understand your sentiments, but would add that it is beyond doubt that I am a fool whether I open my mouth or not !
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| Badger11 Beckenham 06 Jan 20 8.40am |
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Originally posted by Willo
Some people can receive information about potential or indeed imminent signings from exceedingly reliable sources but if one then divulges information to HOL or equivelant sites and these signings don't come to fruition, which of course can happen for a number of reasons,the poster can be villified as a person who is just trying to give the impression of being "In the know" and has used an excuse when deals are not concluded. Indeed but there is many a slip betwixt cup and lip. I wonder how many players have said yes I will come only to get a better offer from elsewhere? I suspect that goes on all the time so until they put pen to paper it's all speculation. Then of course these are the agents pushing for a new deal who leak stories "Palace interested in star player" even when we are not. And of course there are the rivals who pretend to be interested just to force the price up. There is also the "chain" club A willing to sell to club B but only after they have bought a replacement from club C who are willing but just need to buy a player from club D etc. I don't doubt the sincerity of the poster nor the club informant but it must be like putting together a jigsaw without the picture.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 06 Jan 20 8.47am |
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Originally posted by Badger11
Indeed but there is many a slip betwixt cup and lip. I wonder how many players have said yes I will come only to get a better offer from elsewhere? I suspect that goes on all the time so until they put pen to paper it's all speculation. Then of course these are the agents pushing for a new deal who leak stories "Palace interested in star player" even when we are not. And of course there are the rivals who pretend to be interested just to force the price up. There is also the "chain" club A willing to sell to club B but only after they have bought a replacement from club C who are willing but just need to buy a player from club D etc. I don't doubt the sincerity of the poster nor the club informant but it must be like putting together a jigsaw without the picture. Excellent post.
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| Fatherken 06 Jan 20 10.19am |
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I see in the South London Press that Roy is after 2 strikers , what's the betting our first signing will be another goal keeper
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 06 Jan 20 10.38am |
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When Clapham Grand on the BBS posts on transfers you know it’s genuine.
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| bexleydave Barnehurst 06 Jan 20 11.18am |
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Originally posted by Rudi Hedman
When Clapham Grand on the BBS posts on transfers you know it’s genuine. True. That's the difference between having a history of being accurately knowledgeable on transfers and having a track record of talking out the back of one's trousers about them.
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) |
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| Midlands Eagle 06 Jan 20 1.21pm |
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Originally posted by Rudi Hedman
When Clapham Grand on the BBS posts on transfers you know it’s genuine. He hasn't posted there for nearly three years
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thai-eagle  chiang mai 06 Jan 20 1.53pm |
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Just please release Martin Kelly from his right back position to concentrate on playing as central defender. And get in a right back walking straight into our A team - ASAP!
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| bexleydave Barnehurst 06 Jan 20 1.56pm |
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Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
He hasn't posted there for nearly three years He posts on Twitter these days.
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) |
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| bexleydave Barnehurst 06 Jan 20 2.20pm |
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Oh and Chris Waters (aka Clapham Grand) tweeted on 4 January that a Turkish journalist is reporting Tosun is supposedly close to joining on six month loan (albeit without commenting on the likely accuracy). No requirement for any in-the-know knowledge required at all.
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) |
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