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Egyptians?

Discussion in 'Hull City' started by Premier_Bound_Tiger, Jan 19, 2013.

  1. Premier_Bound_Tiger

    Premier_Bound_Tiger Well-Known Member

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    BREAKING: Hull City interested in signing Al Ahly duo Ahmed Fathi & Gedo according to Ahly's marketing manager. Full story to follow #HCAFC
     
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  2. jayc89

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    Didnt Assam meet Al Ahly's chairman a few months back for some reason? I can remember reading something about it...
     
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  3. ellewoods

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  4. MrsJohno

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    I've just seen that
     
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  5. ellewoods

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    The guy who runs King Fut posts on here, maybe he will give us more info.
     
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  6. Robo

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    Yes it was something to do with them using some of our medical facilities or something like that.
     
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  7. Brucebones

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    I'm always dubious when it comes to signing players from what I would call minor countries. Sometimes it works, but ou never know, SB doesn't have a terrible record over the years with some players.
     
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  8. ellewoods

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    It may be more than just a crazy rumour as both players are positions that we need especially if we dont get Elmo back quick.
     
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  9. WhittlingStick

    WhittlingStick Well-Known Member

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    at whos request would this be ? Allam the Kid or Brucie the dad ??

    as mentioned , although they are one of the top African clubs their opponent are of an inferior quality for the most part .
     
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  10. mussiesredhat

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    are they presently playing for egypt in the african nations cup?
     
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  11. ellewoods

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    maybe they would be trials for something
     
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  12. ellewoods

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    I dont think Egypt are in it this time.
     
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  13. tigercity

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    Bruce has gone on record as saying he is always dubious about signing players from foreign leagues.. they may come over for trials in the summer but I highly doubt this mid-season - a couple of Egyptians turning up in the english mid-season.. don't buy it.
     
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  14. Chazz Rheinhold

    Chazz Rheinhold Well-Known Member

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    Elmo??
     
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  15. Jezz511

    Jezz511 Well-Known Member

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    came from sunderland? league's not countries, were not part of the BNP ;)
     
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  16. hullborn

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    yes but Bruce signed Elmo from a foreign league..
     
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  17. Jezz511

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    touche, i must be having a slow day. My apologies :( To be honest, with the slow start for the big german perhaps we shouldn't be signing anyone who might need time to gel until the summer
     
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  18. Steven Toast

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    Elmohammady came from ENPPI in Egypt. They are a country that produce some talent, Aboutrika and El Hadary are two examples of this (and Elmo of course). Gedo would be awesome, but I'd like to hear what the marketing manager actually said.
     
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    It was to twin the clubs with each other, we can trial some of their youngsters and they can use our advanced medical facilities when needed.
     
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