Crusoe Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 So I get home today to find a message from someone in the know at BP who names two players we're after, one of whom is signing tomorrow (Tuesday 27 May). (There's a convoluted story about why I have this message.) I'm not going to name the players involved, as it feels a bit rude to come rushing to a message board to share a private message, but since I never normally hear any gossip I'm interested in seeing if this turns out to be true. Obviously you can choose not to believe me one bit but I've never posted a "mate of a mate told me" story before. There will be a striker signing tomorrow for a decent transfer fee (not a free), and we're chasing an experienced midfielder who's played at Old Trafford (although there's stiff competition for that signing so it may not come off). (And no, it's not Paul Scholes.) I will be happy if these signings come off. They are the quality of player that we should be striving for (and can realistically get!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrnes boots Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 what is a reasonable fee ? midfielder wallwork then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_ragg1984 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 So I get home today to find a message from someone in the know at BP who names two players we're after, one of whom is signing tomorrow (Tuesday 27 May). (There's a convoluted story about why I have this message.) I'm not going to name the players involved, as it feels a bit rude to come rushing to a message board to share a private message, but since I never normally hear any gossip I'm interested in seeing if this turns out to be true. Obviously you can choose not to believe me one bit but I've never posted a "mate of a mate told me" story before. There will be a striker signing tomorrow for a decent transfer fee (not a free), and we're chasing an experienced midfielder who's played at Old Trafford (although there's stiff competition for that signing so it may not come off). (And no, it's not Paul Scholes.) I will be happy if these signings come off. They are the quality of player that we should be striving for (and can realistically get!). Is that Ronnie Wallwork then? I saw him out in Failsworth on Saturday night. Should have asked him if he was signing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Five-figure fee. Midfielder is a name I don't think has been linked with us already, but as I said there's stiff competition for him so we may lose out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJazzer Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Theres hundreds of midfielders played at old trafford! Or do u mean for man u? Wallwork a good idea? Isnt he a bit of a liability like Barton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 I'm trying not to give the game away. The midfielder is experienced and has played mostly at the Championship level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheLatics Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I'm trying not to give the game away. The midfielder is experienced and has played mostly at the Championship level. PM me the names, merci. I've seen so many of these, it no longer gets me going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Yep. Me too. And I could be wrong - it could be duff information. I'm hoping not, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgard Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I'm trying not to give the game away. The midfielder is experienced and has played mostly at the Championship level. gotta be wallwork then,he was at wba when they were in the championship, his he the type of midfielder we really need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 ... it could be duff information. Duff would have played at Old Trafford for Blackburn, Chelsea and Newcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiecat Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Heh. Razor sharp Diego! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy_old_maki Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Neil Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJazzer Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I think if we keep badgering he'll fess up within the hour!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddylatic Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 please could you message the names to me crusoe thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy_old_maki Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 What age is this ex manure man? i'm guessing the striker will be leon clarke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 No messaging, sorry, if it gets out that may be the last tip I get. Judge me by the end of the day tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 It's got to be Richie Wellens hasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddylatic Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 any clues to the striker and midfielder then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy_old_maki Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Unless it is an old message and the midfielder is kieran Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Just to repeat: the striker is signing for a five-figure fee tomorrow (Tuesday). The midfielder (experienced, has played mostly at Championship level) is one we're after but there's competition and he may go elsewhere (and, as I said above, I don't think he's been linked with us before). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddylatic Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 clues ie which league the striker's club is in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 That's all folks - let's wait and see whether I've been given good information about tomorrow's signing or whether I have to put my hands up and take the abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie_m'gurk Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Why would you come on and say this if you are not willing to share the info? Just keep it to yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy_old_maki Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 It has meant i've been browsing the net looking at ex united midfielders and i'm struggling to think who other than wallwork? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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