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Title: We Sign a New Player
Post by: TonyGilroy on June 29, 2012, 08:02:31 AM

and guess what.

He's someone that had entirely escaped the attention of all the journalists and those who either claim to be (or claim to be extremely close to) sources in the know.

Whatever the club is up to they keep it secret.

Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Burt on June 29, 2012, 09:01:13 AM
It certainly goes to show how much uninformed tosh there is in the media during the transfer windows.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: JBH on June 29, 2012, 09:13:10 AM
News from Motspur Park is another signing that has not been speculated by the press will be made on Tuesday next week and apparently its a Midfielder from Italy but he is not Italian
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: rusty shackleford on June 29, 2012, 10:25:32 AM
Where ye hear that?
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Senior Supporter on June 29, 2012, 10:45:41 AM
Quote from: JBH on June 29, 2012, 09:13:10 AM
News from Motspur Park is another signing that has not been speculated by the press will be made on Tuesday next week and apparently its a Midfielder from Italy but he is not Italian

Umm ... can't be Pirlo because he is Italian.  :49:
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Two Ton Ted on June 29, 2012, 11:00:59 AM
Most "news" in the press is generated by agents trying to sell their wares.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: the1metaknight on June 29, 2012, 11:05:37 AM
Quote from: JBH on June 29, 2012, 09:13:10 AM
News from Motspur Park is another signing that has not been speculated by the press will be made on Tuesday next week and apparently its a Midfielder from Italy but he is not Italian
Where did you hear that? Italian press?
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: TWFL on June 29, 2012, 11:30:06 AM
To add fuel to that rumour there were whispers of Gokhan Inler to us a week or so back on the web.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: twang on June 29, 2012, 11:40:29 AM
Quote from: TWFL on June 29, 2012, 11:30:06 AM
To add fuel to that rumour there were whispers of Gokhan Inler to us a week or so back on the web.

The same Gökhan Inler who cost Napoli €17,5m a year ago? Yeah, I think we'll get him!
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Mr Fulham on June 29, 2012, 11:45:47 AM
Let's hope it's not Sulley Muntari guys! 096.gig
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: JBH on June 29, 2012, 11:51:56 AM
Quote from: themetaknight on June 29, 2012, 11:05:37 AM
Quote from: JBH on June 29, 2012, 09:13:10 AM
News from Motspur Park is another signing that has not been speculated by the press will be made on Tuesday next week and apparently its a Midfielder from Italy but he is not Italian
Where did you hear that? Italian press?

A member of staff that has been very reliable in the past  065.gif
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: ClarksOriginal on June 29, 2012, 11:59:06 AM
Quote from: twang on June 29, 2012, 11:40:29 AM
Quote from: TWFL on June 29, 2012, 11:30:06 AM
To add fuel to that rumour there were whispers of Gokhan Inler to us a week or so back on the web.

The same Gökhan Inler who cost Napoli €17,5m a year ago? Yeah, I think we'll get him!

You beat me too it, Mr Twang.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Frankie-Peter Taylor on June 29, 2012, 12:06:02 PM
Quote from: JBH on June 29, 2012, 09:13:10 AM
News from Motspur Park is another signing that has not been speculated by the press will be made on Tuesday next week and apparently its a Midfielder from Italy but he is not Italian

Clarence Seedorf? Miguel Veloso? We've been linked with both, and both are likely to leave Italy this summer... We will have to waut and see!
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: SKSW6 on June 29, 2012, 12:09:28 PM
Quote from: Frankie-Peter Taylor on June 29, 2012, 12:06:02 PM
Quote from: JBH on June 29, 2012, 09:13:10 AM
News from Motspur Park is another signing that has not been speculated by the press will be made on Tuesday next week and apparently its a Midfielder from Italy but he is not Italian

Clarence Seedorf? Miguel Veloso? We've been linked with both, and both are likely to leave Italy this summer... We will have to waut and see!

But JBH says they haven't been speculated in the press.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: AlFayedsChequebook on June 29, 2012, 12:10:34 PM
Quote from: JBH on June 29, 2012, 11:51:56 AM
Quote from: themetaknight on June 29, 2012, 11:05:37 AM
Quote from: JBH on June 29, 2012, 09:13:10 AM
News from Motspur Park is another signing that has not been speculated by the press will be made on Tuesday next week and apparently its a Midfielder from Italy but he is not Italian
Where did you hear that? Italian press?

A member of staff that has been very reliable in the past  065.gif

Would it be cynical to suggest that in a thread discussing the fact no one knows what is going on at the club, the poster in on the  :hook:
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Mitch on June 29, 2012, 12:50:24 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on June 29, 2012, 08:02:31 AM

and guess what.

He's someone that had entirely escaped the attention of all the journalists and those who either claim to be (or claim to be extremely close to) sources in the know.

Whatever the club is up to they keep it secret.

This made me chuckle. We were on the same page previously, so I like this! A little rye smile.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: TWFL on June 29, 2012, 12:58:35 PM
Quote from: twang on June 29, 2012, 11:40:29 AM
Quote from: TWFL on June 29, 2012, 11:30:06 AM
To add fuel to that rumour there were whispers of Gokhan Inler to us a week or so back on the web.

The same Gökhan Inler who cost Napoli €17,5m a year ago? Yeah, I think we'll get him!
Aha proves I didn't look into that one too much then 075.gif
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Ron Sheepskin on June 29, 2012, 01:14:20 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on June 29, 2012, 08:02:31 AM

and guess what.

He's someone that had entirely escaped the attention of all the journalists and those who either claim to be (or claim to be extremely close to) sources in the know.

Whatever the club is up to they keep it secret.

I hold the opinion that every transfer window, there is a staff competition at Motspur Park. The winner will be the one who generates the most reaction to a transfer 'target' by way of quietly mentioning it to people who think they have an inside track to the club.

If this competition does not exist, then Ms Brookes should look into it at once, for it greatly amuses me every January, and summer.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Drake44444 on June 29, 2012, 03:33:13 PM
Would be awesome if it was Radja Nainggolan but I doubt it.

Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Mr_Moon on June 29, 2012, 03:47:18 PM
Edit.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: ealex40 on June 29, 2012, 03:56:37 PM
Maybe it's AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng?
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: The King on June 29, 2012, 03:59:56 PM
Quote from: ealex40 on June 29, 2012, 03:56:37 PM
Maybe it's AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng?

Most likely.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: clintclintdeuce on June 29, 2012, 05:13:42 PM
It's Michael Bradley. Makes sense as well.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: craig10 on June 29, 2012, 07:13:21 PM
Quote from: The King on June 29, 2012, 03:59:56 PM
Quote from: ealex40 on June 29, 2012, 03:56:37 PM
Maybe it's AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng?

Most likely.

would be very nice indeed but cant see it
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: zzamora on June 29, 2012, 07:19:30 PM
Eljero Elia?

Very much a Jol player.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: MasterHaynes on June 29, 2012, 08:10:46 PM
Quote from: Mr Fulham on June 29, 2012, 11:45:47 AM
Let's hope it's not Sulley Muntari guys! 096.gig

Please no, I watched him at Portsmouth a few times and even their supporters were peed off at him. How he was signed by Inter I'll never understand
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: MasterHaynes on June 29, 2012, 08:13:04 PM
Quote from: craig10 on June 29, 2012, 07:13:21 PM
Quote from: The King on June 29, 2012, 03:59:56 PM
Quote from: ealex40 on June 29, 2012, 03:56:37 PM
Maybe it's AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng?

Most likely.

would be very nice indeed but cant see it

He played in nearly all their games last season and scored some memorable goals, especially the one against Arsenal at home in the cl. Can't see them getting rid of him especially at the price we would want to pay as he must have at least 2 years left on the contract he signed only 2 years ago.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: HatterDon on June 29, 2012, 10:00:14 PM
Quote from: MasterHaynes on June 29, 2012, 08:10:46 PM
Quote from: Mr Fulham on June 29, 2012, 11:45:47 AM
Let's hope it's not Sulley Muntari guys! 096.gig

Please no, I watched him at Portsmouth a few times and even their supporters were peed off at him. How he was signed by Inter I'll never understand

Same thing when he was loaned to Sunderland a couple seasons ago. He was VERY lazy and uninterested.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: malcbridger on June 30, 2012, 09:25:42 AM
Flamini?
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: the1metaknight on June 30, 2012, 10:18:44 AM
Muntari has been absolutely incredible for AC Milan this season after being loaned out to them by inter and has actually got a permanent deal there. Incredible.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: GoldCoastWhite on June 30, 2012, 10:35:59 AM
Quote from: Mitch on June 29, 2012, 12:50:24 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on June 29, 2012, 08:02:31 AM

and guess what.

He's someone that had entirely escaped the attention of all the journalists and those who either claim to be (or claim to be extremely close to) sources in the know.

Whatever the club is up to they keep it secret.

This made me chuckle. We were on the same page previously, so I like this! A little rye smile.
Did you mean a wry smile Mitch, or is a rye smile something you produce after drinking bourbon ?  :down_under:
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: zander on June 30, 2012, 10:58:29 AM
Thankfully muntari won't be heading our way.

As someone said he's just signed for Milan but is also out for 6 months with a ligament injury.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: LukeJennings on June 30, 2012, 12:25:32 PM
Does anyone actually know who it is?
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: kiwiwaka on June 30, 2012, 12:25:46 PM
Quote from: malcbridger on June 30, 2012, 09:25:42 AM
Flamini?
Signed for Milan again.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Mitch on July 03, 2012, 02:42:11 PM
Quote from: GoldCoastWhite on June 30, 2012, 10:35:59 AM
Quote from: Mitch on June 29, 2012, 12:50:24 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on June 29, 2012, 08:02:31 AM

and guess what.

He's someone that had entirely escaped the attention of all the journalists and those who either claim to be (or claim to be extremely close to) sources in the know.

Whatever the club is up to they keep it secret.

This made me chuckle. We were on the same page previously, so I like this! A little rye smile.
Did you mean a wry smile Mitch, or is a rye smile something you produce after drinking bourbon ?  :down_under:

Haha, I pondered that one for a bit.

Didn't Muntari injure himself playing on the beach this summer and has just been forced to agree a 50% wage cut?
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: ffcitaly on July 03, 2012, 11:32:06 PM
I checked on italian newspapers and didn't find news today.Bradley should go to As Rome and Seedorf went to Brazil.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Andy_M on July 04, 2012, 04:41:48 PM
I was slightly baffled by the Seedorf to that Brazilian team, although I hear that teams over there are paying silly wages now. Still thought he was plenty good enough to cut it in European football!
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: SouthfieldWhite on July 04, 2012, 04:53:10 PM
I can't get excited about transfere speculation , as I've said before 99 times out of 100 ,it doesn't come off, there are very few at MP who will also know and even less than that that will tell fans

There's a hell of a lot of research that goes into a transfere and you'll be surprised at some of the stuff the club goes into when looking for a player

I will only be excited about a player once he signs

Sorry to be boring but even if I was told about a signing, I'd respect the con fidelity of the person who told me and wouldn't let on


I appreciate people like all this transfere stuff, but don't believe everything you hear
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: ffcitaly on July 04, 2012, 11:57:48 PM
Quote from: Andy_M on July 04, 2012, 04:41:48 PM
I was slightly baffled by the Seedorf to that Brazilian team, although I hear that teams over there are paying silly wages now. Still thought he was plenty good enough to cut it in European football!


They say he went for his wife and he was tired of italian football
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: luckylindy on July 05, 2012, 01:01:08 AM
B Higgs has been released by his Swiss team. 
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: TonyGilroy on July 05, 2012, 07:23:15 AM
Quote from: luckylindy on July 05, 2012, 01:01:08 AM
B Higgs has been released by his Swiss team. 

A strange player. Barely noticeable but essential to the team.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: AlFayedsChequebook on July 05, 2012, 09:09:00 AM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on July 05, 2012, 07:23:15 AM
Quote from: luckylindy on July 05, 2012, 01:01:08 AM
B Higgs has been released by his Swiss team. 

A strange player. Barely noticeable but essential to the team.

I heard he was released because he put on weight.

He also encouraged his team mates to do the same.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: NorthernWhite on July 05, 2012, 09:22:27 AM
Quote from: luckylindy on July 05, 2012, 01:01:08 AM
B Higgs has been released by his Swiss team.  

Apparently he exploded at a team meeting recently and wasn't the same after.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Fernhurst on July 05, 2012, 09:23:00 AM
Sorry guys- you are now gassing about someone we have never heard of

tut tut..... you are making a complete Mass of this thread.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Dan in Notts on July 05, 2012, 03:41:25 PM
Quote from: luckylindy on July 05, 2012, 01:01:08 AM
B Higgs has been released by his Swiss team. 
Released because he was rubbish at football.  Better at sailing though - named in the GB Olympic team as a bosun.

Sorry.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: HatterDon on July 05, 2012, 09:51:45 PM
Quote from: Dan in Notts on July 05, 2012, 03:41:25 PM
Quote from: luckylindy on July 05, 2012, 01:01:08 AM
B Higgs has been released by his Swiss team. 
Released because he was rubbish at football.  Better at sailing though - named in the GB Olympic team as a bosun.

Sorry.

No you're not! 092.gif
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: luckylindy on July 05, 2012, 10:30:55 PM
If the Hadron rumor turns out to be true, there surely will be a field collision.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Berserker on July 05, 2012, 10:49:09 PM
Very good LuckyLundy
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Berserker on July 05, 2012, 10:49:29 PM
Sorry lindy
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Lighthouse on July 05, 2012, 11:14:19 PM
I really don't understand why we would want him. Despite costing a fair bit he collides in the tunnel with the opposition and then convinces the keepers gloves that the keepers don't actually exist. Then he has the temerity to leave the field after a few seconds to a round of applause and for the life of me I still don't know what he did that was so wonderful.

Still I am sitting in a time space cantilever continuum without trousers who have denied my waist size, so who am I to talk? No really who am I and why am I trouserless in a world that is a figment of an atoms imagination.

These pills don't help.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Berserker on July 05, 2012, 11:19:44 PM
I work in a research organisation and there is so much excitement about the whole thing it's unbelievable.
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: Mr Fulham on July 05, 2012, 11:36:23 PM
Oh yeah, is this a reissue of the legendary "He's going to sign tomorrow"-thread?

:fireworks:
Title: Re: We Sign a New Player
Post by: luckylindy on July 06, 2012, 05:12:02 AM
If the signing materializes, it will be because of Higgs only; wait, maybe there are other agents?