Assume it's nonsense but this French website seems to think Textor is going to screw us over to help Lyon. Google translate very coherently says...

"In active search for a new midfielder, OL are multiplying their tracks in this winter transfer window. If Lucas Tousart is a file under study, the Gones are also watching Michael Olise (Crystal Palace).

From the height of his 21 years, Michael Olise is promised a bright future. The Franco-British evolves under the orders of Patrick Vieira at Crystal Palace and his potential is obvious. Evidenced by his statistics in the Premier League. Already 7 assists this season and a slaughter in the middle of the field which surprises. A talent placed under close surveillance. The Daily Mail has mentioned in recent weeks an interest from PSG for Michael Olise. But according to our sources, another French club is thinking of him this winter.

In search of a talented midfielder in great shape, OL are looking into the case of Michael Olise. With the arrival of John Textor in the club, a new era opens and financially, the businessman seems to want to mark the occasion... Estimated at more than 20 million euros, Michael Olise has everything to be the beautiful first Textor recruit. A talent of the English championship, international U21 French, in full swing. Perfect for Laurent Blanc, who seems to have taken some information from his former friend from the France team, Patrick Vieira."

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We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold...

So we had his £30 million release clause removed just to sell him for....€20m?

I don't think this benefits Textor a great deal as it increase our chances of relegation this season and moreso next with Wilf going. His stake in us could plummet in value. Either way, Parish would never sign it off.

Edited by FairweatherEagle (16 Jan 2023 8.44pm)

Although I find AI deeply unsettling, that's actually really impressive, thanks for the tip Anerley!

We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold...

But did we? I recall reading that we were trying to get it removed but don't remember reading that we had actually done it

Lyon have an outside chance of qualifying for Europe, with a very good run, i hope he dosent think we are safe from relegation, because we are far from that.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

I am very much wondering what is going on behind the scenes- I get a feeling there is a lot & some of it Parish knows & is concerned
Along with he doesn’t know what the other 3 are upto & he’s more concerned

I see a bit of a Fans conglomerate getting together if the wheels don’t turn on
Club & Squad spirit lifting or
PV being snatched from under us or
Zero player investment knowing we have old geezers / end of contracts looming large
( is Parish screaming Pat just hold out till June please )
Or the most creative players be snapped from under us

Steve what’s happening?
Supporters do have a concern & happy to listen
Yet we ain’t convinced on you last speech re Textor & Lyon bit sticky fish there

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