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Rafa- Surprises are coming....

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  1. Sheikh_of_Araby

    Sheikh_of_Araby Well-Known Member

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    A lot of irons in the fire. So far, a few embers to start with....
     
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  2. goldcoast hoop

    goldcoast hoop Well-Known Member

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    Rooney?????
     
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  3. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    I hope not!
     
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  4. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    So no actual surprises then?!
     
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  5. JakartaToon

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    Hope you are not talking to her while the bus is moving and conducting yourself in an impeccable manner.
     
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  6. Captainchaos.

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    I don't even get on the bus mate I just know she's a bus driver. Seriously even the local radio station has had policeman on talking about this bus driver.

    I tried and failed sadly .
     
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  7. Rum & Black for 2

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    Trying to get this decent young man into trouble, are we?

    :police:
     
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  8. JakartaToon

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    He has always needed a bit of assistance in love matters - I am just trying to give him the benefit of my years of experience.
     
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  9. Obi Wan

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    What... like if you can't pull the person you fancy, then get one of your slaves/servants to dress up like them instead?
     
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  10. Sheikh_of_Araby

    Sheikh_of_Araby Well-Known Member

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    Oh, definitely surprises. Good and one potentially bad.
     
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  11. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    Hmmmm..... the bad is it a ****e player (in your opinion), Haidara getting a new contract or something else?
     
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  12. Joelinton's Right Foot

    Joelinton's Right Foot Worth Every Penny

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    We're signing Messi, Ronaldo, Bale and Aguero, but McLaren is taking over from Rafa so we'll still be relegated.
     
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  13. Lord Jonjomort

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    I'm setting my bar of expectation very low following Gouff's new contract.. Buying a player of any description will be seen as a pleasant surprise.
     
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  14. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    Has that been confirmed then?
     
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  15. Sheikh_of_Araby

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    One potential sale that may surprise people. No it's not Colback [although he has been transfer listrd.]
     
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  16. Judge Death

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    Heard anything about a £20m+ bid for Cairney from Fulham? We've supposedly had one of £20m rejcted
     
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  17. Rum & Black for 2

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    Read one report earlier today that we had now put in a bid of £10M for Cairney. Just like the good old days, we have a £20M bid refused so we go in with a £10M bid!!!!

    <doh>
     
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  18. Sheikh_of_Araby

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    We bid £20 mill. Fulham want £25 mill. We are trying to get them to reduce the price as Rafa is very keen.
     
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  19. haslam

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    I've never tried to negotiate a football transfer but I'd have thought "come on we're really keen to get your player" is more likely to drive the price up than down?
     
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  20. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    To be fair I would sell any of our players!
     
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